"WORK CULTURE TRENDS"

Trend setting is no piece of cake. It takes years of practice to set a trend in motion. And it requires an equal amount of perseverance to keep up with it. The first apprehension that any individual harbors while passing out from college is, how to land a good job. The second one that follows is; will I be able to adjust into the work culture?

Work culture – not just a term any more, but an influential implementation that acts as a deciding factor while choosing a job. Just about a decade ago, work was a rigid routine. Wake up in the morning, brush, go to work, work the entire day, no looking left, no talking to your right, just stay focused, finish your work and leave.

Over a period of time, things have improved. From being monotonous, a work life balance slowly seems to look promising. The term employee engagement has always existed, but at a mere level, where it was considered to be a formality. Today, organizations believe that it is the work force that drives the company’s growth and constantly strive to keep them happy.

Remember manually keeping logs and ledgers of accounts and data? Keeping up with the changing trends has always been a priority, talent is nurtured and so is technology. Today, from a bank to a stationery shop, every outlet will have a Personal Computer to keep a detailed and meticulous track of all the happenings. Corporates prefer candidates who can adapt to the fast changing trends and add value to the organization.

Gone are the days when office meant a four by four room surrounded with blank white walls and one single fan squeaking at the center of the room. Changing the décor can make a lot of difference; adding a little bit of creativity, personalizing your work desk, putting up witty anecdotes in certain corners or simply painting it all red – when it pleases the eyes it appeases to the brain.

Most corporates today are doing away with the barrier system - the cabins and cubicles. The layout of the office is such that everybody gets to see everybody. The offices get a much sober look just by doing away with the division; besides it lets the employees interact much freely.  

Not just that, corporates have taken it a notch higher and have begun introducing coffee machines, which in turn encourages the employees to take breaks during the work. It helps them think better and socialize. To further equip the staff to be competent in the industry and hence in their respective jobs, trainings are being made mandatory for every individual, irrespective of his designation.

There are open house brainstorming sessions as opposed to everybody either writing down their ideas into the suggestion box. The managers and authorities take time off their busy schedules to personally interact with the staff one-on-one; it proves to be an inspiration and a feel good factor that keeps the employees motivated to give in their 100%.