Employee Satisfaction Survey

Employees are called the human capital of any organization. A cooperative and satisfied group of employees are the tools to build positive employee relations and a positive work environment.

For employee engagement it is recommended to design an employee survey to understand better the organizational challenges and the work environment.

A plan has to be made focusing on the following points:

·         What should be the objective for the survey

·         What areas should be focused

·         How many questions to be asked in the survey

·         What steps to be taken to encourage employees to participate in the survey

The areas of focus should be:

 

·         Job Satisfaction

·         Cooperation among the employees

·         Management efficiency

·         Appropriateness of organizational strategies  

Questionnaire should cover all the required areas:

When the questionnaire is prepared, make sure that all the relevant and possible questions are asked to get the complete required information.  

Survey Results to be kept anonymous:

The survey should be kept anonymous, that will encourage the employees to give accurate and legitimate feedback. If not they might hesitate to provide the truthful information for fear of retaliation.

Share Results:

It is very important to share the results, this will encourage the employees to provide genuine feedback. 

Energy Conservation

Energy Conservation means reducing the energy consumption by reducing the use of it.  Saving energy means save the earth.

At JIC, we educate our staffs about energy conservation and the different ways to reduce the usage of energy at work. Training sessions are conducted on the energy conservation topics so as to inculcate the knowledge on the importance of the reserve sources like electricity, water, etc., to the employees.              

Various Global Event Days like World Energy Day, World Earth Day, and World Water Day etc. are celebrated to promote and motivate the staff to use and conserve energy.

The various methods we at JIC use to conserve energy are:

Switch off the lights of the rooms and the machines when not in use.

Continuously check the maintenance of the water pipes, in case any leakages are found the facility maintenance personnel is informed and get the leakages rectified immediately.

Water taps are not supposed to be left open go for some other works which might lead to water overflow resulting in water wastage.

Make sure that the dishwasher is full before running it to avoid more usage of water and electricity.

The equipment used in the kitchen have the energy saving power which can reduce the energy consumption to some extent.

In laundry the washed clothes are put for drying in the sun rather than using the dryers which can reduce the energy consumption.

Equipment maintenance through periodical services helps the equipment to run efficiently which in turn reduce the energy consumption.

These methods are found to be effective to save and conserve energy and make this planet a better place for our future generations to come.

Email Management

The email is intended to facilitate communication. It is just a task to get the work done but these emails have becomes unmanageable when the inbox becomes full. At this point in time it is advisable to manage the emails through the below mentioned steps:

Structure emails into categories:

Use rules to automatically organize the emails that moves the emails according to the rules set.

Create folders to set it according to the relevant matters.   

Use filters to automatically organize mails into the folders

Immediate Action to be taken:

The moment the email is read, take immediate action whether to respond to it or delete it. Do not postpone the action.

Quick and Short replies:

Whenever emails are to be replied, try to keep it short and simple. Try to reply as quickly as possible and do not spend much time on an individual email.

Keep it Simple:

Do not create dozens of different folders and complicate. Keep it simple and have few important folders to organize the emails into.

Unsubscribe from newsletters:

It might be of interest when subscribed for a newsletter, if it has become a distraction as they are received often, unsubscribe immediately to avoid them.

Exit Interview

A formal meeting between an employer and the employee who is leaving the company.

The exit interviews are a key to the organization as they provide frank and honest feedback from the employee who is leaving the employment. These feed backs can be used for organization’s development.

These interviews are a vital part of the employment ending process at JIC, as the feedback obtained would be an understanding of the positive aspects of the employment and can be used to retain the critical employees and improve the work place.

The effective exit interview pattern is conducted to create an environment in which the exiting employee feels comfortable while providing the honest feedback. The organization which fosters the effective exit interview feedback is one which the employees are comfortable sharing ideas openly, encouraged to criticize the organization’s processes and methods and are not punished for sharing the frank opinion.

The exit interview is the last stage of the disengagement process. If an organization wants to improve the workplace environment and increase engagement, then an exit interview process which yields good results should be created. Include in the process the feedback to review and act on those results. These feedbacks can create a positive change and reduce the need for an employee to exit and also the exit interviews.

Extend the Wi Fi range

We all depend on Wi Fi broadband connection for faster and stronger Wi Fi. We surf the web through computer, we browse various social media channels, watch movies, listen to radio through various devices using the same Wi Fi connectivity.

When we shift slightly away from the access point the signal gets reduced and the direct data transfer rate slows down.

There are many ways to expand the coverage, like the few listed here:

1. Adjust the device position 

The router should be kept in an open room and away from other electronic devices. As the signal from other electronic devices can interfere with the Wi Fi signal and reduces the signals and slows down the connectivity.

2. Upgrade the device 

If the connectivity is weak, doesn’t cover the longer range and less connection speeds, consider replacing it with a better device which offers the longer range and faster connection speeds.

3. Add a wireless repeater

Alternative way to significantly increase the Wi Fi connectivity, is to add a wireless repeater or range extender.

Healthy diet

What is a healthy diet?

A diet which helps in maintaining or improving overall health is a healthy diet.

It is often a misconception that healthy eating is having strict dietary limitations, stay lean, depriving yourself from the food you love. But the fact about healthy eating is to get energy, stabilize the energy and improve the overall outlook.

A balanced diet which is rich in minerals, proteins and vitamins is important for a good health.

To develop a healthy eating habit it is essential to consume food derived from Fruits and Vegetables, whole grains, proteins and legumes.

Fruits and vegetables have fiber, vitamin and mineral content. These nutrients are very essential for our body to function well.

The products which includes whole grains should be included in the diet.

Proteins are required for repairing and building the body tissues. The protein based food includes minerals such as iron, magnesium and vitamins  

It is always better to take smaller portions of food at intervals rather than taking big portions. Drink plenty of water that helps in flushing out the wastes and toxins from the body.

 Eating healthy protects from various diseases.  

How to check the quality of egg

It is difficult to ascertain the quality of the egg by looking at the outer shell, it doesn’t reveal the quality of the yolk inside.

The longer the storage time, the internal quality of the egg deteriorates, however the chemical composition of the egg (i.e., white and yolk) doesn’t change much.

Here are a few simple methods to test the quality of the egg:

 To test the freshness of the egg, place the eggs in a wide open bowl with cold water and check where it stands.

If the egg lays at the bottom of the bowl horizontally then it is very fresh.

If it stands upright but still touches the bottom of the bowl it shows that the egg started aging but still can be consumed and if the egg floats

If it is vertical in position it has become stale and cannot be consumed.

If in doubt do not use it, rather perform the test and decide for yourself to use these or not.

Ways to prevent Electrical Hazards

The obvious danger of electricity is an electrical shock, which results in serious injuries or can be even more fatal. While working with electrical, safety should be the first priority. Educating oneself on avoiding electric shock can help in keeping safe and prevent dangerous accidents.

Here are few tips to prevent from electrical hazards

-     Always make sure that the electrical appliances are kept away from water and moisture. If the electrical appliance falls in water accidentally, do not retrieve it or unplug it from the socket. Remove the appliance from water and dry it thoroughly, get it evaluated with the electrician to understand whether the appliance can be continued to use or not

-     Make sure that the right size circuit breakers and fuses are used. If the right size is not used then they fail when it is needed.

-   It is necessary to have outlet covers, in order to prevent small   children from sticking their fingers and other objects into the      open sockets and also from shock or electrocution.

     

   -  The wall plates helps in protecting the fingers from making contact     with the electrical wiring behind the broken wall plates especially in    the dark when trying to locate a switch by touch.

-    Power cords to be tucked correctly and gently. Excessive pressure on power cables can damage insulation or compress the conducting wire, which results in overheating and will be at electrical fire risk.

Organizational Culture

Culture is the strong foundation where the organization’s strategies and performance is based. Organizational culture is the only sustainable point where it differentiates one organization to the other. It is an invisible driving force which influences the employees of the organization.

To improve the performance in any organization the key lies in matching the culture or the attributes to organizational goals.

There are 4 types of organizational culture which offer a simple means of categorization and understanding.

Collaborate culture:

The organizations use a more open and friendly atmosphere a la family, hence the name. There is an internal focus for integration which emphasis on flexibility. There is a lot of importance given to the human resources development and unity of the organization. The team work, participation of the employees and the mutual agreement are given the top priority.

Create Culture:

The organizations emphasize more on flexibility and discretion, but the inward focus is not the same as collaborate culture. The organization creates a dynamic, creative, innovative, and risk-taking work place which is embraced by the employees.

Control Culture:

The organization is highly structured for authority and decision making, and the control is on the internal focus and integration.   The employees and the hierarchy strive to be good coordinators and organizers who are efficient.

Compete Culture:

These organizations are similar to that of the Control culture. The stability and control is valued and the focus is more on an external orientations like long term relationship with the clients and suppliers and the differentiation over integration is more valued.