cannot be taught in a classroom; rather experiential learning helps people to acquire them . Improving One’s Own Work Life Improving work life in totality is crucial for the organisation. However, it is more vital for each individual to consciously improve one’s work life and thereby ensure job satisfaction and enhanced quality and quantity of output. Quality of work life from the perspective of the employee/worker is not so much about the job alone but also about how it is perceived by him/her.
Towards this it is important to look at one’s work as a source of energy, fulfilment and learning. Some general tips in this context are given herein: Develop healthy personal habits. Take care of one’s body, mind and spirit, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, by eating a wholesome diet, taking adequate and appropriate exercise and getting enough sleep. Such a lifestyle is helpful to face challenges and pressures at the workplace.
Be empathetic and compassionate . Interacting with peers, subordinates and supervisors is inevitable and calls for empathetic approach, which in turn will yield positive outcomes. All persons at work have to remember the interdependence on each other, personally, professionally and psychologically. Positive attitudes and behaviour and interactions with peers, subordinates and supervisors will generate goodwill all round.
People who help each other tend to experience greater satisfaction and reward and help a person to fulfil her / his own needs. Good communication and interpersonal skills are vital for successful completion of tasks and career development. It is important to maintain loyalty and commitment to the organisation and to be professionally ethical at all times. Encourage partnerships and work as a member of a team .
People who help each other in this way tend to experience greater satisfaction and reward. Interactions with others should generate results for mutual benefit. Work in collaboration with others, respecting and recognising their contributions and achievements. It is wise to be responsive to situations and not reactive .
For example, when faced with a reprimand at work by a senior, it is appropriate to respond by examining the situation realistically and