Organisations can foster a more stimulating work environment by acknowledging individual efforts, offering professional development opportunities, and open communications forums.

A people-first approach is key to re-engaging employees in such a way that they are empowered to uphold their boundaries, strike a healthy work-life balance for them, and work flexibly - within a framework that upholds the core goals and vision of the business.

Building high-performance culture does not mean imposing excessive workload on employees that may turn into a state of burnout. Business leaders should appreciate the need to create a balance between the two.

A recurring concern emerged in a recent conversation with friends across various industry segments: the struggle with long hours, cumbersome responsibilities, and the quiet yet debilitating battle against work pressure and burnout. The perception of both varies widely-some see it as a normal and...

High competition in the workforce gives a feeling that every extra effort counts conditioning them to feel guilt and shame when they don't fit in with the societal norms of performance hence when someone fails to meet a target or deadline, it lowers their self-esteem.