October 2023

Part 1 In this series we look at the challenges facing Indian healthcare system, especially since the pandemic has brought to light how inadequate healthcare facilities can be fatal. Introduction In 2015, India’s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare developed the National Initiative on Allied Health Professionals to strategically plan and help develop a health […]

“Try and create a workspace for yourself.” “Wear office clothes even when you work from home to stay motivated.” “Stick to a schedule.” “Ensure you have non-work-related conversations with your colleagues.” It’s been over a year since the pandemic became the focal point of our lives, and we’ve heard these tips several times over. So,why

My sister is getting ready for her wedding and has bought herself a fitness watch. She’s started exercising to be able to fit into her wedding dress. Recently males and a few females in my family made a comment about how women let themselves go after the wedding. Is this true? Do women intentionally lose

Today I write this piece on respect at work but not necessarily from the research literature on it. It is from my personal experiences, and anecdotes shared by people I know well. What exactly do I mean by respect here? It is a broad term that can encompass everything from common courtesy and good manners

There has been a lot of discussion about Zoom fatigue in the workplace settings and the challenges of remote work and online communication since last year. Some of the most common complaints include the lack of connection with colleagues, loneliness, and a lack of motivation to work in spaces that do not resemble the physical

As we move into our next year of remote working, we’ve learned through trial and lots of error what works and what doesn’t. We’ve learnt that the most used sentences were ‘Oh sorry I was on mute’ or ‘Sorry you are on mute’. And while traffic was no longer our biggest challenge, internet connectivity  seemed