Being part of a company and a work team allows a collaborator to have professional and personal growth. However, the WHO has warned that work stress is identified as a group of emotional, psychological, cognitive and behavioral reactions to demands from superiors, which in the medium term affect the performance and process of a worker.
For this reason, we give you some recommendations so that you can enjoy your work. It is important to clarify that when using the term ‘enjoy’, it should not be confused with neglecting the responsibilities and fulfilling the functions of the position being held. These tips are focused on having a better relationship with yourself and avoiding job dissatisfaction caused by a hostile environment, insufficient pay or inappropriate relationships with co-workers.
Here are some of these tips:
– Before starting your working day, try to have time for yourself by doing an activity that relaxes you. Some examples could be the practice of a sport, reading or exercise routine before starting your work day.
– Avoid bringing family inconveniences to your work environment. If you require a space for these types of circumstances, talk to your boss and take a space.
– It is advisable to take a break before starting a new task, since suddenly changing a set of actions can trigger stress. This break contributes to your well-being and to rediscovering things within your work routine.
– In your ‘break’ spaces or at lunch time, avoid talking about work with your team. Find topics of conversation that allow you to strengthen bonds of fellowship and relax as much as you can.
– Do not speak ill of your co-workers, this can burden you emotionally and make your day heavier.
– Find a way to set personal goals every week; this will make your motivation real, you will be competitive with yourself and you will feel useful within the company, as an important part of the work team.
– After finishing your working day, do some activity that revitalizes you. If you are studying, leave aside the labor issue and focus on the acquisition of knowledge; if you practice any sport or hobby, enjoy it to the fullest or if you want to spend time with family or friends, disconnect from everything related to your work.
The transformation in business dynamics and the economic reactivation have generated an impact on the labor market and on the hours that workers meet, in order to offer them well-being and stability. One of the substantial changes was the adoption of different forms of work, faced with the need to resume face-to-face work.
According to the study carried out by the consulting firm Mercer, “Global Talent Trends 2021”,69% of business leaders in Colombia confirmed that they had developed flexible work policies and practices in their organization. Employees have understood that flexibility helps maintain a balance between personal and work life and thus contribute to increased productivity.
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Below we present the work modalities that are currently handled in the companies, at a national level, and the demands of each one, so that you take into account:
– Permanent telecommuting:
This modality requires collaborative tools that allow employees to communicate effectively. In addition, co working-type work spaces can be used.
– Hybrid work:
Companies have a physical space for essential activities, team meetings and clients. Collaborators can work some days of the week in the office or they also have the possibility of teleworking.
– Face-to-face model:
Companies that adopt this model prefer to have their employees physically in the work facilities.
According to the above, Sugueit Tautiva, Presales, manager of Axity, a Latin American company specialized in technology and information services, states the following:
“It is vitally important to prepare and protect yourself with services based on the best global computer security practices and from experts with a high level of confidence.”
Therefore, whatever the modality that companies or collaborators choose, it is important to take into account some parameters, which are:
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Here we tell you what actions you should avoid if you want to leave a good image in your work to achieve things in the future:
Act arrogantly as if you had all the knowledge:
As a collaborator you should not fall into the error of having arrogant attitudes. If you have this reputation, a hostile environment will be generated both with your colleagues and with your superiors.
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Be silent:
As part of the company, you should always have a proactive attitude and not wait for your boss to look at your results or proposals. You should look for the opportunity to present ideas and share personal triumphs, which indirectly contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the team you are in.
Be defensive
According to Ralph Specht, an expert in Corporate Culture, having an attitude of evasion or defense whenever a comment is received can be counterproductive. You must have criteria and this implies that although you do not always have to respond affirmatively to any suggestion or comment, you must seek the well-being of both the individual and the team.
Do not leave the comfort zone:
Not doing things different from what you are used to in a job can trigger both personal and corporate stagnation. Experts recommend preparing in different areas that allow professional growth and with it the proactive capacity within the work team, that is, not staying in the comfort of previously acquired knowledge, but exploring different areas.
If you manage to avoid these mistakes, despite having made them at some point in your working life, your work within a company will have a lot of value, there will be no failures and the fulfillment of objectives will be a reality.
2022 began and the labor market continues its process of change and adaptation to the new post-pandemic reality, since after the contingency triggered by covid-19, remote work became the solution for different organizations and collaborators, in search for the fulfillment of objectives.
At we carried out a study on remote work and the impact it has had on different sectors of the economy at the national level. However, with the implementation of vaccination globally, the return to the offices is a reality.
According to the report, currently 42% of the people surveyed (58% women and 42% men), always work in the office, while those who work alternately are in second place with 32% and those who work entirely from house are 26%.
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Likewise, the workers were asked which type of work they had the best results with, and almost half (47%) stated that alternating work (work at home and in the office) is a good option for meeting work objectives.
According to the question: Which type of work would you prefer to apply for in your next job search? the answers were the following:
– Alternate work (Home/Office) 54%
– I always work from home 26%
– I always work in the office 20%
Something that allows us to know first-hand this report is that people today are looking for job opportunities with the alternation modality, regardless of whether they have to change cities. Undoubtedly, the preference for being part of an organization and performing functions from home and occasionally in the office is quite attractive for Colombians.
The covid-19 pandemic transformed the labor dynamics in Colombia and with the economic reactivation, thousands of companies have chosen for their collaborators to return to the offices or maintain the alternation. According to the study the born digital effect, carried out by Citrix, more than 90% of employees want to retain the option to choose where they will work from, and 82% of companies plan to adopt hybrid models.
One thing to keep in mind is that connecting remote computers requires much more than technology. This means that the leaders of a work group must contribute to the development of empathy and trust among the collaborators, in the same way as if they were sitting next to each other.
Juan Pablo Villegas, Citrix Multi-Country Director for Latin America, comments the following:
“Given that work teams can be face-to-face, remote or mixed, it is essential to grant the same space of time to face-to-face employees and those who are not, creating spaces that also allow experiences that foster commitment, a good atmosphere labor and other attributes that can accompany a better organization”.
A point that should be highlighted is the one that covers security processes and access to information. The leaders of a work team must demand that their technological area evolve based on their work context, since a complete and reliable mobile and adaptive workspace provides the way forward so that efficient teams can advance quickly.
The hybrid experience of a collaborator requires digital workspaces that facilitate individual and group work and strengthen connection and interpersonal relationships, in which, regardless of the device, users have the same experience of their desktop and work environment every time they start their day.
Remember that with the adoption of a hybrid model, costs are reduced, more commitment is acquired and there is more productivity at work.
Sometimes some employees usually look for an excuse to stop tasks for a few minutes, which can be converted into hours.
As main distractors at work are electronic devices, which although they can be allies when working, become a waste of time when the priority is to be productive.
Here are some of the most recurrent distractions and recommendations to mitigate them.
1. Control social media and mobile usage
Answering the Whatsapp and browsing social networks can become a vice that distracts the worker, “therefore, devices that are not completely necessary to perform tasks should be put in ‘do not disturb’ mode to avoid constant reviews and, in case of the computer, you can block web pages that can launch persistent notifications, “advises Andrés Díaz Granados, executive manager of DNA Human Capital.
2. Active breaks that are prolonged
On the other hand, there are those ‘breaks’ or active pauses, designated moments so that the employee can rest and refresh the mind and body, and then resume their work.
The outings for the red or cigarette should not be extended or repeated on several occasions during the day. It is necessary to look for an adequate rhythm of work and that there is no deconcentration in a task. According to Díaz, “it is necessary to designate specific times of these breaks so that there is harmony between the work, also avoiding the exhaustion of the team; If an employee is busy, they should create signals to signal that they do not want to be interrupted.”
3. Lack of organization and an agenda
The use of the calendar and agenda should not be underestimated. These two tools – whether digital or physical – allow you to organize meetings and pending tasks; Interventions from your colleagues or meetings that you may have forgotten can take away your focus from the task you were doing.
“It is important that the worker has an agenda where he can organize events, meetings, work and personal tasks; between 60 and 70 percent of the time should be dedicated to important activities,” advises Martha Durango, Director of Human Resources at Adecco Colombia.
4. Music can also deconcentrate you
Can total silence improve concentration? While music without voices and without extremely changing sounds can help you improve your productivity, exterior and interior noise can deconcentrate you. To avoid the hustle and bustle of the street, the office or televisions, “you can opt for the use of headphones that minimize noise and facilitate concentration,” recommends Durango.
5. After-work errands
Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Thinking about the bills you haven’t paid or the doctor’s appointment you haven’t been able to schedule can spend a lot of your time and make you forget what’s important.
Depending on your need, organize your week and free time. Then, find out if there are extended hours or appointments after your working hours, this to perform your errands without spoiling your work time.
What helps us improve concentration?
Maintaining good health is synonymous with organization. Sport or doing some physical activity can fill you with energy to focus on your work tasks, so “exercising, preferably first thing in the morning and maintaining good eating habits, can favor concentration and productivity,” concludes Durango.
In office jobs, employees are usually in front of the computer6 or 7 hours a day, approximately, and in these cases it is very common to lose concentration, wander on pages, perform personal procedures on the web and enter social networks.
Daniel Parra, manager of Permanent Placement of Adecco, explained that “the average time of concentration of an adult exercising an activity is 45 minutes, the worrying thing is that during that period of time an adultcan check their social networks between 3 and 5 times, which directly impacts their level of productivity. “
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Experts in general recommendtaking short active breaks, stretching, walking, having a coffee, in order to relax the body and brain and thus improve productivity. But do not hinder the work navigating without a work purpose.
Social media remains the biggest distractor
“Unfortunately, workers do not use them as a tool that contributes to their work, but on the contrary, they can lose important hours a day in networks that contribute very little to their work performance. Recent studies indicate that a worker can lose between 1 and 3 hours in his job checking his social networks, “said Parra.
Jairo Pinilla, executive director of Performia, said that “where positions are measured and paid for results (mostly managerial positions), restrictions usually do not have to be strong. Where the position requires supervision (administrative and operational positions), usually in these spaces they must be limited or totally prohibited. Another way to do this is to stipulate schedules (lunch break, for example), where these spaces are allowed,” he said.
According to Pinilla, “there is nothing wrong with doing a banking process online, if that does not take more than half an hour, since not doing so, or having to go to the bank in person could consume more attention and time. However, if necessary, he should communicate it to the immediate superior,” he said.
In addition, “in most cases the company pays a fixed salary for a working time and rarely measures the personal results of each employee, that is, it is paying the employee for his available time in the company. This time is embezzled to the extent that employees have free access to the internet, since most do not have the ability to self-regulate,” Pinilla concluded.
The search for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals is on the rise. “Today only 33% of the global demand for tech-savvy employees is met and it is estimated that more than 450,000 STEM jobs will be vacant in Colombia by 2030.”
Marco Casarin, general manager of Microsoft Colombia, made this projection in an exclusive interview for elempleo.com. He added that organizations must believe in transformation as an ongoing process and have an unchangeable ethical role over their role in the world.
Among other things, he ruled out that age is a limitation to get a great job in IT and said that we must rethink the way we learn and teach.
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Can a non-digital person work in prominent positions in a multinational like Microsoft?
Microsoft wasn’t born digital. We existed 45 years ago and had to go through a digital transformation ourselves… That gives us a privileged position to understand and help others make their own transformation process, because we know the journey, the challenges and also what is the enormous potential that is unleashed with digital transformation.
We had to change our culture, our training, our processes, our focus and even our products. We have traveled a path, but we know that transformation is not a fixed point in the future, it is an ongoing process that in no way involves starting from scratch and getting rid of what you had and the people who brought the company here.
Microsoft believes in transformation. Many of us here were not born, but became digital. It is totally possible when there is a mindset of growth and desire to learn. Diversity in the workforce, across generations, gender, cultures, skills and capabilities, enriches a company’s creative process, innovation and culture. Today we are at least four generations working together, and that is an advantage, a great wealth that fuels innovation and helps us ask the right questions to design more universal technologies.
What skills do you require from your employees?
Microsoft’s recruitment process takes into account so-called “hard” skills (training, specific knowledge, experience and background) and soft skills (such as critical thinking, the ability to solve complex problems, empathy, collaboration). But there is also a fundamental criterion for choosing our collaborators: that we share an ethical vision about our role in the world, values of respect for others and for difference, great curiosity and a desire to learn.
Does age matter? Several organizations are already facing challenges to renew their workforce…
No! We do not believe in the expiration date of talent, we believe in the ‘perennials’, those who remain current, curious, challenge, learn, collaborate and develop the skills that their work requires regardless of their date of birth. We ourselves, with more than four decades in the market, are proof that it is possible to transform and we consider that diversity of age, gender or cultural values enriches and is the fuel of innovation.
These difficulties that he mentions to renew the staff are practically universal, but they correspond more to the fact that technology evolves so fast and has transformed companies so much, that there are not enough professionals to supply that demand. It is true that there are few graduates in technological careers and we must collaborate with governments and academia to train these people very quickly for the jobs of the future. But we cannot think only about tomorrow because the fourth industrial revolution is already happening, is happening and we have to adapt quickly.
That’s why we have the added responsibility to constantly retrain our own existing workforce, so that our current employees acquire the skills their new roles demand. At Microsoft, for example, anyone, regardless of their position or responsibility, has mandatory training in technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning or the internet of things, in addition to a whole curriculum for the performance of their own functions. We believe this is everyone’s responsibility and that’s why many of those trainings are open to the public on our Microsoft Learn and AI School platforms.
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In your opinion, are young Colombians being well educated to face the challenges of the digital world?
For a few years now, we have seen how digital transformation has changed the way we live, how we connect, how we work. Teaching and learning have not escaped this transformation: students and the way they learn create and share have changed. The places where they will work and the skills, they will possess will be different. For the Observatory for Employment in the Digital Age, 65% of current students will end up in jobs that have not even been invented yet.
Today we have to rethink not only the way we learn and teach, but also the new technological skills that new generations need to develop. For this reason, it is necessary to consolidate training models that allow for lifelong learning, which allows training and training at the same pace as economies evolve and industries are transformed; that it is timely, that is, that the transfer of knowledge is in accordance with the specific needs of each moment; and finally, that it is relevant in relation to the hard and soft skills that the workforce will need to evolve hand in hand with the transformations to come.
Do people’s skills matter more at Microsoft than studies?
It seems that the world would be moving there, but let me make a clarification: it is not that the studies carried out do not matter, the knowledge is extremely relevant. But the way to acquire them has been changing. Today there are more specialized and agile formats compared to those offered by traditional higher education in the classic university curriculum of four or five years of career. It becomes increasingly relevant to have specific skills and certifications, interesting combinations of qualifications, and a mix of hard and soft skills. It seems that the concept of leaving the university and thinking that there ends the training will cease to exist. You have to educate and update yourself permanently, not only during university.
Is the so-called revolution 4.0 opening knowledge gaps further, that is, is the majority lagging behind technological advance?
It is a fact that digital transformation is advancing at great speed. If we know how to take advantage of it, this represents an enormous opportunity to generate value, economic growth and development. But it will undoubtedly require adjustments and efforts to mitigate the negative impacts that this transformation may generate in the labor market and this requires a different look at work and education and joint efforts between the private and public sectors and academia.
To begin with, education systems: Latin America and the world are not producing enough graduates in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Today only 33% of the global demand for tech-savvy employees is met and it is estimated that more than 450,000 STEM jobs will be vacant in Colombia by 2030.
On the side of other careers that are not STEM, the evolution of work will also require a different teaching in humanities careers, which integrates technological tools that are already part of and will have an increasing weight in professional practice. A sociologist who does not know how to use and do data analytics, a school teacher who does not use technology, or an administrator who does not understand how to integrate machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) processes to improve their processes and enhance their businesses will be at a huge disadvantage.
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How important do you think ethics is in today’s worker, considering that there is a lot of talk about specific skills and knowledge?
The actual deployment of AI research is exciting, but we need to understand the benefits, risks, and effects of the technologies. AI has the potential to do a lot of good in the world. For this to be possible, AI must be built in a way that builds trust, AI systems must be designed with protections for fairness, trustworthiness and security, transparency and accountability, privacy, and must be inclusive.
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For AI to do the greatest good in the world, it must be based on empathy. We need to deeply understand the data we are using to create the foundation of our system and how the resulting algorithms could affect the people and communities that interact with it. AI must be designed to help humanity; be transparent; maximize efficiency without destroying human dignity; provide intelligent privacy and accountability for the unexpected; and be protected against bias and bias.
Being part of a company and a work team allows a collaborator to have professional and personal growth. However, the WHO has warned that work stress is identified as a group of emotional, psychological, cognitive and behavioral reactions to demands from superiors, which in the medium term affect the performance and process of a worker.
For this reason, we give you some recommendations so that you can enjoy your work. It is important to clarify that when using the term ‘enjoy’, it should not be confused with neglecting the responsibilities and fulfilling the functions of the position being held. These tips are focused on having a better relationship with yourself and avoiding job dissatisfaction caused by a hostile environment, insufficient pay or inappropriate relationships with co-workers.
Here are some of these tips:
– Before starting your working day, try to have time for yourself by doing an activity that relaxes you. Some examples could be the practice of a sport, reading or exercise routine before starting your work day.
– Avoid bringing family inconveniences to your work environment. If you require a space for these types of circumstances, talk to your boss and take a space.
– It is advisable to take a break before starting a new task, since suddenly changing a set of actions can trigger stress. This break contributes to your well-being and to rediscovering things within your work routine.
– In your ‘break’ spaces or at lunch time, avoid talking about work with your team. Find topics of conversation that allow you to strengthen bonds of fellowship and relax as much as you can.
– Do not speak ill of your co-workers, this can burden you emotionally and make your day heavier.
– Find a way to set personal goals every week; this will make your motivation real, you will be competitive with yourself and you will feel useful within the company, as an important part of the work team.
– After finishing your working day, do some activity that revitalizes you. If you are studying, leave aside the labor issue and focus on the acquisition of knowledge; if you practice any sport or hobby, enjoy it to the fullest or if you want to spend time with family or friends, disconnect from everything related to your work.
Through work practices, thousands of students have the opportunity to approach the world of work and live their first experience in a real job. In fact, some are fortunate enough to be recommended or hired by sponsoring companies.
Work placements generally last between 6 and 12 months.
Therefore, you should not wait until the last moment to start looking for a ‘place’ for your work practice. That is the right time to do your best and leave an excellent impression on your abilities.
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Tips to find a good work practice
Procter & Gamble (P&G) shared with six recommendations for college students – of semesters about to end – to find the best place to meet and learn from this challenge:
1. Analyze what you want to achieve and what your expectations are
When starting your practice search, it is important that as a student you ask yourself what you would really like to learn in it.
It is also necessary to know what your skills and preferences are, because this experience will be the first approach to your professional field and it would not be good to start in something that is not of interest to you or where you do not see yourself in the future.
2. Make a list of the companies where you would most like to work
Internships are the perfect opportunity for you to approach a specific sector or company. From this experience you can be inspired and identify with the purposes of the company, either by the nature of the business, its good practices or by its competitiveness.
So, it’s ideal that you find a place where you identify and can be proud to work, learning about something that motivates you.
3. Ask your university what types of agreements they have
You can go to your career faculty, director or person in charge of the internship process to ask about agreements with companies that are looking for interns; This is a valuable way to incorporate yourself into a business practice.
4. Prepare your resume and job interview
Like any job, to access a work internship you must present your resume and attend an interview where the recruiter will evaluate how suitable you are to fill the internship vacancy. It will also help you organize your professional and academic profile, your skills, knowledge and contact information.
Remember, your resume serves as a cover letter for the company. On the other hand, simulate an interview with a colleague so that your nerves do not play tricks on you.
5. Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy
It is common for the offers of some companies to demand minimum requirements and skills for their future practitioners. It is essential that you pay attention to the skills requested in the offer.
The most common requirements are language proficiency, management of specific programs or tools and other administrative rules such as presenting university enrollment or a certificate of agreement.
It is vital that you analyze if your profile meets all the requirements before applying and evaluate what knowledge or skills are frequently required; This may also be the time to strengthen some of these elements.
6. Review the terms of the contract
According to information shared by P&G, contracts are essential when it comes to agreeing working conditions, so signing them should not be taken lightly.
Take your time and read the covenant carefully; If you have doubts, it is important that you express them. Make sure you recognize your rights and obligations, confirm if there is any type of remuneration and know the job description to which you apply, including tasks and schedules.
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Juan Carlos Trujillo, general manager of P&G for the Pacific: Colombia, Chile and Peru, said that in that company “practitioners learn about the development of the business from the purposes that give life to the company.”
“As an organization, we are committed to their training from day one, hoping to leave their mark and that later these talents decide to link with us permanently,” concluded Trujillo.
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