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Exam preparations

Studying and preparing well is the key to success in examinations.   It is, however, difficult to know how best to manage your preparation period until you have some experience. Th e tension to score well in examinations could be overwhelming and can upset your mental health. Though the fact that it is normal to feel worried about examination remains unerring, it is always important to keep stress at bay. The constant pressure from both family and school is a well-known cause for the same. Coping up stress is easy if you know the ways to manage it effectively. Below are some tips which I used to follow back then when I was a student. Part-1: Prepare well in advance Organize your study space. Keep your study table neat and tidy. This creates a lot of positivity.  Have a proper study time. Prepare a time-table for yourself. Ensure that you stick onto it and be sincere towards yourself. Do not cheat yourself by keeping things pending for the next day. Identify stress factors. It...

Rights of employees working in private sector in India

An employee should be aware that he/ she is legally and constitutionally safeguarded against certain things and that a healthy work environment is a right of theirs. An employer should be aware that he/ she is legally and constitutionally bound to take care of these things when hiring people. Below is a comprehensive list of all the facets of private employment that are covered by the law. Employment Agreement Every employee is entitled to receive an employment agreement when they join a company. This document clearly states the designation, working hours, expectations that the employer has of the employee, what qualifies for a dispute or conflict, what might happen should a dispute arise, and the various leaves an employee is entitled to. The purpose of the agreement is to bring the employer and the employee on the same page and make the terms of employment clear before work commences. It is the right of the employee to know what he/ she is exactly getting into before they commit to t...

Working sector and the Pandemic

“ Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.  Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. ” The sudden onset of the largest work-from-home experiment of all time has altered work environments in ways unimaginable just a few months ago. Beyond the technological adjustments to online meetings and video calls, people are struggling with isolation and uncertainty, childcare responsibilities, or even grief.In response, organizations are creating wellness programs, relief funds and a host of other initiatives to support employees amid the coronavirus pandemic. Luckier are the ones in the aforementioned section, however, there are a large number o...

Working women and stress

Stress refers to the tension from the argument between the external environment and internal environment, guiding towards emotional and bodily pressure. In this fast-moving world, it is not viable to live without stress, whether it is a student or working women.  Occupational stress is widely recognized as a major problem for both workers and the organizations that employ them. For workers, stress is frequently a factor contributing to accidents, job dissatisfaction, and illnesses such as coronary heart disease, alcoholism, and hypertension.  Stress at work is quite a new perceptible fact of contemporary lifestyles. Job stress poses a load to physical health. Work-related stress in the life of controlled workers, consequently, affect the health of organizations. Job stress is a chronic disease caused by situations in the workplace that negatively influence an individual’s performance and/or overall well-being of her body and mind. Stress, either fast or steady, can b...