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Publication date: 23 May 2018

Ila Mehrotra Anand and Himani Oberai

Businesses have become increasingly concerned about creating “good vibes” in the workplace. This would lead to an increase in productivity. For this purpose, they are looking for…

Abstract

Purpose

Businesses have become increasingly concerned about creating “good vibes” in the workplace. This would lead to an increase in productivity. For this purpose, they are looking for managers who can create those vibes within the office.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper briefly illustrates the role of vibe managers in an organization and how organizations are gaining a competitive edge merely by focusing on enhancing the satisfaction level of their employees.

Findings

Millennials today are looking for employees who are cool and can match up to their lifestyle. Trendy arrangements in the company help in ensuring that the employees enjoy themselves at work, which in turn can do wonders to their satisfaction levels.

Practical implications

Companies must respond to the changing environment and come up with entertaining tasks and unique ways to help employees and clients to get to know each other and also relax.

Originality/value

The briefing saves the time of researchers and executives by highlighting the important role of vibe managers and how the office vibes can be a cause of satisfaction or dissatisfaction for our employees.

Details

Human Resource Management International Digest, vol. 26 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0967-0734

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Article
Publication date: 30 July 2018

Himani Oberai and Ila Mehrotra Anand

Unconscious biases are often ignored in organizations; thus, it becomes more important to identify them so that we can build strong and competent organizations. In present dynamic…

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Abstract

Purpose

Unconscious biases are often ignored in organizations; thus, it becomes more important to identify them so that we can build strong and competent organizations. In present dynamic and competitive business situations, you need to be well aware about those concerns of the organizations where these biases exist.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper identifies various types of unconscious biases prevailing at workplace. It also identifies different strategies which can be used to avoid them so that we can gain a competitive edge over others in market.

Findings

Unconscious biases are a fact of life; no one can deny them. Thus, it is important to identify them so that they can be eliminated, and our businesses can avoid their detrimental effects.

Research limitations/implications

Unconscious biases narrow down the pool of people in an organization and ultimately destabilize an organization’s base.

Practical implications

Unconscious biases narrow down the pool of people in the organization and ultimately destabilize an organization’s base.

Originality/value

This paper can help managers and executives to highlight the areas where these biases lie so that they can be removed easily.

Details

Human Resource Management International Digest, vol. 26 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0967-0734

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