In today’s competitive
environment with the exponential increase in the intensity, range and variety
of challenges one needs to answer several questions to become a show stopper.
Some of the facts that might scratch one’s brain over may be:
· How can an organization maintain its
competitive advantage in the today’s global market?
· What will make a difference
insustaining the edge in the market place of tomorrow?
· How the employee and the organization
should share in order to sustain and grow in a balanced manner?
In today’s spirited competition,
it has become imperative for companies to strike the delicate balance that
exists between employer and employee values and needs in the midst of all complexities.
Employees are facing tremendous difficulties to meet and exceed the performance
standards. Meanwhile, organizations face the challenge of ensuring the best
person-organization fit in the background of increasing specialisation in every
work sphere. More importantly, the grave issue faced today is to constantly
find new ways of developing and capitalizing on its human resources.
The best workplace is the one
that not only provides job security but also opportunities, resources and
flexibility to its employees. It is vital to customize the diverse needs of
employees with those of the organization. Achieving this will enable the
organization to build anenhanced sense of ownership among its employees. It’s
paramount for any companyto continuously generate opportunities for its
employees to grow, learn and develop. On part of employees, it is essential to
take initiative and keep their skills and competencies current and in-line with
the employer’s needs.
Reciprocity in relationship thus
is a harbinger to build a transparent and growth oriented work culture within
the organization which not only acts as a catalyst for personal growth but supplementing
strengths and curtailing weaknesses indeed lays the foundationfor great
organisations and achieving newer heights.
--By Ankur Aggarwal, Managing Director
