Why a Happy Work Place is a Necessity Now?

Why a Happy Work Place is a Necessity Now? 

- By Drashti Panjrolia

In the fast world where everything is expensive, and having a job is a necessity for most of us ;happy work place is the bare minimum one can expect. Most of industries have 9-5 timings and we spend the most crucial parts of our lives at office. Toxic work place is where working overtime is glorified. Rude behaviour is justified. Where favouritism is a daily practice. Where there is lack of support and people at top are not even aware about it until informed. Where employees are quick to blame others for mistakes. Where employees are not motivated, devalued for their work and give resignation every now and then.Where there is constant pressure, overwork and unreasonable demands. Where there is no respectful two way communication between seniors and juniors. Where there is biased behaviour , intimidation, bullying or harrasment. Does any of one sounds familiar to you?? Well Congrats if it's just one!!as then it might be a happy work place. But if all of them sounds familiar to you then my friend you are working at a toxic work place. We all earn for our families so we can provide them , spend a better quality life with them.  But if we can't spend time with them then what is this money for ? A toxic work place can bring mental issues to us. We may feel stressed 24/7. We face strained relationships with our loved ones. There is burnout and emotional exhaustion. There are headaches, sleep disturbances and lower self esteem. There is no job satisfaction and no scope for maintaining work life balance. In long term one may have weakened immune system and cardiovascular issues. On contrary a happy work place is where there is perfect work life balance. There are rewards and recognitions. Seniors and juniors have healthy and respectful two way communication. Leaders at top are concerned about even the most junior employees too. There is Teamwork and cooperation. There is opportunity for growth. Well who am I to call a workplace happy or toxic because happiness has a personal definition for everyone. Afterall it's upto you what is happy work place for you. But this is what most of people would believe a workplace to be happy or toxic. But I am not here to tell you problems. I am here to give you solutions. 😁 

What to do if you work at Toxic work place?

1)  AVOID 

If this job is utmost important to you and the issues are temporary not permanent you can try to avoid the issues and find your own happiness. As Happiness is handmade ❤️

2) TALK

Talk to your trusted colleagues about the issues and see if they can help you on this matters. Try talking with leadership at top. ( Of course sometimes the toxic work place leaders don't know what is going on but surely they want to work on it!)

3) COMMUNICATE

You can communicate the issue directly with the parties involved in the issue. Communication is the key. Communicate what you feel and how you want your work place to be like. 

4) KNOW WHAT YOU WANT

You should not be ready for overwork and rude behaviour. If you don't like express at that moment until it becomes a habit. Set your boundaries before it becomes a habit. 

5) LEGAL CASE

You can file a legal case if you face harrassment at work place if there are relevant laws for the same. Try consulting a good lawyer. 

> This are just my suggestions if you can't exit your toxic work place. But I would always say you and your mental health is most important than any toxic job. Recently a man from a very prestigious college of India committed suicide due to toxic work culture and it is not a small issue at all. Knowing when to exit is a must!! Try updating your LinkedIn profile and resume. Start applying for new jobs. Consider further education or training. Start networking and explore new opportunities. Remember if you die tomorrow then your work place would replace you but your family won't be able to replace you. Your mental health is a priority. Your happiness is an essential. Your self-care is a necessity.

- Drashti Panjrolia 

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