Raft's Corner

  One can never emphasise enough on the importance of self care, for one pays least attention to the self. If ever one is aware and does give importance to self care, most often it is sacrificed before all else. Once seen as just about taking care of your physical health, such as eating well and exercising, self care is now viewed in a much more holistic manner. Essentially, self care refers to anything and everything that contributes to maintaining one’s physical, emotional and mental health and is an ongoing commitment to look after oneself. Self care is not just about taking a relaxing bubble bath or treating oneself to a spa day. It is a comprehensive approach towards nurturing oneself that includes practising healthy habits, managing stress levels, and prioritising one's mental and physical health. Self care is far from selfish. On the contrary, the more you take care of yourself, the more energy and focus you can offer others. Why does self care matter? In today's fast-pa...

An organisation small or big, needs to have its DNA and culture, yes it will evolve and stay dynamic. It needs to be set in motion early in an organisation’s journey though. That then defines the values, the path and stays a guiding principle. SMEs & Startup's, given that they are managing with limited bandwidths and resources more so in terms of time- which is then focused on the core business, can do with help of an external entity that focuses, mentors and monitors the policy formulation and implementation in the organisation’s journey.  Furthermore, a strong organisational culture has proven to be vital for employee engagement and retention. When employees feel a sense of belonging and purpose in the workplace, they are more likely to remain with the organisation and contribute to its growth. In fact, studies have shown that companies with strong cultures outperform those without them in terms of employee retention, productivity, and profitability. Human resources (HR) play...