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Effectively Managing Workplace Distraction

If you have ever found yourself working on a project, only to be distracted by something else, then you know how frustrating it can be.

Distractions are a fact of life in the workplace. Employees can be distracted by colleagues, managers, or even the company itself. While it is impossible to eliminate distractions entirely, there are some ways to minimize their impact on your employees’ productivity.

In this post, we’ll talk about how to manage time more effectively, especially with the Interval Training Principle.

The Interval Training Principle

The Interval Training Principle suggests that short bursts of intense concentration followed by short breaks will produce better results than longer periods of more moderate focus (or even less focus).

The idea behind interval training is simple: You work at a high level of intensity for a short period of time and then you rest or recover. The intervals can be as long as you like, but they’re usually between 15 seconds and 5 minutes in length.

This principle applies just as well to managing workplace distractions as it does to managing exercise regimens and diets. In fact, many fitness trainers use interval training because it is an effective way to get results — both physically and mentally — without requiring a great deal of time or effort.

Interval training can be used to improve many things, including speed and strength. But it’s also useful for managing distractions at work. The interval training principle helps you focus on one task at a time by giving yourself periods of rest between tasks.

For example, if you have four tasks that need to get done today, you could structure your day like this:

Task 1: High-intensity work — 30 minutes

Task 2: Rest — 15 minutes (or more)

Task 3: High-intensity work — 30 minutes

Task 4: Rest — 15 minutes

At Hexaware, all the employees are also eligible for free Udemy courses. This may not appear to be a benefit to many individuals, but it is. Consider that for a moment. How much can you learn for free if you spend half an hour on UDEMY every day? You are also not required to pay for it and it provides an excellent learning environment. You can learn new skills on Udemy for a change of pace after your high-intensity work too.

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What are the Learning & Development programs at Hexaware

One of the best parts about working in Hexaware is that it is a company that believes in building its workforce up, investing in their development and learning because they understand that is what is required for the company's growth as well. Whether you are a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed newcomer who is joining the fast-paced IT industry or want to take the industry from its reins by doing the leadership hat, there is a specially curated program just for you. Keep no doubts because it is the best any company can offer.

 The welcoming program for freshers is called Mavericks. Just like the name it helps you gain a solid footing in the industry all the while helping you transform and giving a jumpstart in your career while retaining your individuality. Now the Mavericks is also based on your background, i.e., whether you belong to the engineering or the non-engineering field. If you are in the engineering field, based on your college placement scores you will be further eligible for either the Regular Mavericks program or the Premier Mavericks program.

 Let's start with the Regular Mavericks Program. In this program, you have a full-stack foundation course that lasts up to 11 weeks and includes:

 - Campus to Corporate and Essential Soft Skill Program (ESSP)

- Programming (Java, JDBC, JDBI), Database (MySQL/SQL), UI Development (HTML 5, CSS3, Javascript & Angular 6/8), Web Services (REST, Jersey, Json, JAX-RS), Testing (Junit, Jmockit, Restassured, Jasmine/Karma, Selenium/Protractor), Project Management and AWS Basics

- Quality Process and Information Security

 Then after that, there is a 5-week technical course where you will polish skills on:

 - Java/.Net/Mainframe

- BIBA/Digital Assurance/Digital Customer

- Enterprise Solutions: PeopleSoft/SAP/Oracle/Workday

- Infrastructure Management Services/USAS/BFS

  While in the Premier Mavericks Programs, you have 3 weeks of soft skill training, followed by 6 weeks of foundation training, another 6 weeks of stream-specific training (product engineering/automation/analytics/digital/innovation), and lastly 2 weeks of internship.

 Now coming to the leadership program that grooms the employees to become visionaries and future leaders.  That is why it is called Hexaware Future Leaders Program. The candidates joining this program undergo a month of holistic training to get a 360-degree view of the business and the industry. To grow through this program your inherent skills, prior experience, and interest areas play a major role. Through a mini project, candidates are challenged to broaden their horizons and bring out their leadership skills. You will serve job roles on a rotation basis covering all business functions like Solutions and Pre-Sales, The Innovation Lab, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Functions, Global Bid Management, etc.

  These two programs are curated to benefit employees. Right from the stepping stone to the corporate world to the global stage of visionaries.

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What are the perks offered to a fresher in Hexaware?

When you enter the IT industry as a fresher you have a lot to prove and are excited to finally apply the knowledge that you have gathered over the years. However, you soon realize that not everything is taught in college. You feel at a loss. You have to learn things and learn things fast or you will be left behind in an industry that churns up thousands like you every day. That is why at this stage, the company that you start working in plays a major role. Now most companies have identified this gap and provide training to the new joiners. One such IT company is Hexaware. Hexaware offers a lot of things that a fresher can gain advantage of in his professional career.

1. Training

Hexaware's training program is one of the best out there for freshers. It helps the new debutants to gain a strong grounding. Not only that, the program which is called Mavericks, stands up to its name and helps the freshers gain a jumpstart in their professional career and stand out. If you have got the training in Hexaware, it means you get a jump of 2-3 years worth of knowledge and expertise over your peers.

2. Work Culture

Apart from this amazing start, you also enjoy a modern work culture that includes flexible working hours, on-campus amenities like a gym, yoga room, game parlor, amphitheater, cafeteria, etc.

3. Growth Opportunities & Higher Education

Most of us are looking to grow in the industry and need an environment that encourages growth. In that aspect, Hexaware is a place where you can keep growing and reinventing yourself while working the 9-5. Hexaware not only gives access to free udemy courses to all employees but has various programs that encourage employees from all levels to upskill. This helps you stay up-to-date in an industry that is changing quite rapidly.

For these reasons, Hexaware is one of the best IT companies for freshers at present.

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Managing Employee Benefits at Hexaware

One of the basics of employee management is keeping an open mind and gathering as much feedback as possible. Happy employees are the foundation of great work culture. And your organization’s work culture plays a massive role in the overall productivity and performance. To make giant strides on the global stage it’s vital to make small tweaks in your employee management mechanisms. At Hexaware, employees are at the absolute centre of decision making and our policies and workflow are always designed by keeping their interests as a primary factor. When it comes to employee welfare practices, very few organizations can compete with Hexaware’s policies and this is one of the key reasons behind our low attrition rates and increasing employee satisfaction levels.

Providing employees with a conducive environment at the workplace is just one-half of effective employee welfare. A well-crafted employee benefit takes care of their overall mental and physical well-being. Hexaware has been championing this holistic approach to employee benefit for several years now. Through our various mentorship and learning programs, we are providing a conducive environment for work along with terrific scope for growth. Similarly, through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employees are getting benefits such as counselling and guidance on professional as well as personal matters. These additional steps from an organization’s side can pave the way to a fruitful relationship where both employee and organization can thrive and chart new success stories.

At Hexaware, we are quite aware of the changing global employment landscape. The last couple of years, in particular, have been monumental in defining the course of employee benefits management. Gone are the days when employee benefits included medical care and a few rewards and recognition programs. The need of the hour is to be receptive to employee concerns and craft policies accordingly. Our internal human resource management tools are designed for these specific purposes. Feedback and suggestions are a critical part of the way we, at Hexaware work. Our flexible working hours, work-from-home options, and excellent leave policies are all a result of this mechanism.

Great compensation, work-life balance, terrific work culture, and better prospects for growth are some of the key factors that every employee must consider before joining any organization. And Hexaware has consistently placed itself on the top of employee satisfaction levels when it comes to these parameters.

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Hexaware’s Inclusive Culture

Contributed by Gwen Kolader on 23 March 2022

Being a global company comes with employing people from all over the world. All individuals in the workforce come with their own unique life stories, backgrounds, beliefs and heritage. “Creating a culture where all Hexawarians feel that they belong and can thrive because of who they are, not despite who they are, is powered by our constant focus on inclusion”, says Gwen Kolader, Global Head DEI. “Building an Inclusive Culture is the top priority at Hexaware, a continuous journey of listening, learning, changing and growing — as individuals, employees, leaders and a company”.

An Inclusive Culture also creates the opportunity to boost diversity in our workforce. A diverse group of people will logically come with multiple, varied ways of thinking, problem-solving and execution, stimulating creativity, innovation and engagement. Building an Inclusive Culture is a necessity for social development and will favorably influence enhancing diverse opportunities. It will also strengthen the potential to tackle unforeseen challenges in the business landscape.

One of the challenges is the War for Talent; worldwide, there is a significant lack of (technical) talent next to the fact that the global workforce is aging. Finding talent outside the standard search profile could potentially tap overlooked talent. Another challenge with regards to the workforce is Retention. Why do people leave your company? This could be for various reasons, but organizations must ensure that the reason is not the lack of acceptance wherein they have been excluded from certain internal processes, overlooked or passed because of bias or prejudices. If you are a human-centric company, a true Inclusive Culture is what should you should strive for. Customer focus is another top priority for Hexaware; supporting and serving our customers, clients, partners and suppliers comes with inclusive ways of working, communicating and connecting. Together with all our important stakeholders, we build strong relationships to create a deeper understanding of the best ways of collaboration.

Over the past years, we have implemented several Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives to support and grow our Inclusive Culture and Diverse workforce. At some events, clients have also joined us for celebrations. Examples of our DEI initiatives:

Global celebrations We globally celebrate different cultural traditions, religions, national remembrance days, spiritual moments and days of importance by sharing and enjoying stories about these festivities. This will support a more unified understanding of each other’s heritage and culture.

Awareness initiatives Every year Hexaware raises awareness about Diversity. By doing this, we are trying to create a culture where people feel accepted and seen. We, for instance, raise more awareness of gender equality by celebrating our women (not only on) International Women’s Day.

Humans of Hexaware This is a treasure trove of beautiful and inspiring stories that celebrate Diversity in Hexaware. We invite employees from different global offices of Hexaware to share their inspiring stories about overcoming challenges, striking a work-life balance, achieving milestones, and experiencing life-changing events. This initiative focuses on increasing awareness and enables connecting at an augmented and informed level.

Women empowerment Last year we started a very powerful program in Hexaware called Rising W@H (Rising Women at Hexaware), a leadership development program designed to create a pool of talented women leaders who can make a significant impact not only within the organization but across the industry, at large. The program contains 6 months of academic learning, 6 months of mentoring by senior leaders and 6 months of special assignments. This program is exposed throughout the company and is sponsored by our CEO.

We hire different The hiring policies are being reviewed to ensure that we hire Inclusive and can tackle potential biases in our hiring processes amongst recruiters and hiring managers.

This year also, we continue to listen to our employees, customers and stakeholders to understand their requirements, wishes and needs to upgrade our internal processes and ways of working. We will continue to maintain our streak of hiring diverse talent by constantly improving our awareness and focusing on unconscious biases, cultural differences and demographic variations. Hexaware’s leadership is committed to leading this Inclusive journey and sponsoring our DEI plan and initiatives, helping build and maintain that Inclusive Culture that ensures everyone thrives at Hexaware.

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Are You Keeping Your Employee's Mental Well-Being in Check?

Mental health is one of the most common things that affect people. We come together to learn, grow, and support each other and help the people who suffer from mental health issues. Mental health support at offices has become popular and demanding as companies and employees realize how productivity and efficiency are directly linked to positive mental health. The happier an employee is, the better they perform.

It is becoming more and more important to focus on mental health at workplaces and how it affects people. Mental health-related issues regarding the workplace have been steadily rising for the past 20 years. Mental health is not just a measure of how healthy one is eating or how friendly one is. It is about the well-being of oneself at an individual level. Mental health issues do not present themselves as perceived in most cases. Hence, it becomes significant for an employer to identify and help an employee.

Understanding mental health is the first friendly step an organization can take to help its employees. All the employees should be educated, and mental health need not be treated as a taboo subject. In fact, 'What are mental health issues and how do they affect employees?', this is something a manager should be trained to recognize.

Burnout syndrome is the most common mental health issue found in employees that work more hours than usual. This is caused due to excessive stress at work. Burnout syndrome can also cause people to spiral down thoughts of negativity and slide into depression. They may also experience anxiety, insomnia, etc. This becomes very counterproductive in the long run. It can become quite challenging to come out of this negative spiral. To avoid Burnout syndrome, employers can encourage employees to use their leaves and take a break from work. Encouraging breaks and regular rests can help a lot in refreshment and positive development to their mental health.

Hence, Hexaware has dedicated amenities to help combat stress at the workplace. These refreshments like a gym, amphitheater, gaming parlor, etc. address the stress concern within the office. It is done such that employees can brush off the burnout before it creeps in.

Taking regular feedback helps ensure that employees do not fall into heavily stressful scenarios. Also, regularly checking up on your team members can help a manager recognize mental health issues relevant to his subordinates.

Encouragement and praises work like magic for employees. Appreciation for their work and rewards can drive a very positive impact on their mental health. It is the responsibility of the employer to recognize the value brought to the table by their employees and reward their hard work.

To counter all this above-mentioned, Hexaware houses an initiative called the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to keep mental states healthy. This program provides free, fully confidential counseling with professional psychologists. Hexaware recognizes that employees' well-being matters. Not only does it benefit an individual at a professional level, but it also helps at a personal level.

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Why Opportunities at the Workplace are Important

Searching for opportunities to learn new things and grow is part of the learning process. The key to success for any company is providing opportunities to its employees. It gives them a chance to be a better version of themselves, and also benefits the company. Some studies show that one of the top reasons to leave a particular job was “lack of opportunities to grow.” Many companies fail to engage their employees at work. Instead, they assign work and expect it before a particular deadline. Employees feel stagnant and unmotivated when they think they can not engage or grow in work or similar activities.

Just like other fields, people with an IT career excel when they have some distinct characteristics that place them apart from others. One of these characteristics is the Willingness to Learn and Grow. Growth is a significant aspect of an employee’s work life, especially in the tech industry, as technology advances every now and then. Keeping up with the technology becomes a hassle if the company does not encourage learning the latest technological advancements. It not only affects the company, but it also becomes difficult for the employee’s personal growth. Companies often find their current employees underqualified when they can’t keep up with the present technology. Contrary to popular belief, a company must identify the requirements for growth and provide opportunities to its employees. Now, this is exactly what Hexaware does.

Opportunities provided at Hexaware Talking about providing opportunities for their employees, Hexaware has some of the best training programs for freshers and experienced employees. It helps our employees gain the required knowledge to u-level and advance in their career. Also, longer tenure means more opportunities to grow financially too. Moreover, Hexaware has programs that benefit employees who have worked for long periods and provide them with opportunities to develop their skills and finances.

With opportunities to grow in terms of skill, it becomes necessary for Hexaware to reward its Extraordinary Employees with higher positions. These include more extensive duties, responsibilities, higher pay, and access to some exclusive clubs.

Hexaware recognizes the importance of personal growth in its employees’ lives too. Hence, we provide a platform for Employees to support each other. Hexaware’s employees need to be well-connected and share a good bond with one another. This also enables the company to work efficiently. A networking platform called Yammer facilitates internal communication for this purpose.

Some of the programs at Hexaware that focus on presenting its employees with learning opportunities are -

Ignite Ignite is a Leadership Development Program at Hexaware that focuses on improving action orientation, boosting creativity amongst the leaders and the management. Ignite mainly focuses on improving the five key competencies — Strategic Thinking, Accountability and Ownership, Planning, Collaboration, and Customer Focus.

Evolve Evolve is a Role-Based Certification Program that focuses on amping up the current skillset of its employees to match the current market trends, helping them Evolve.

Mavericks Mavericks is a Full-Stack Developer Training Program followed by Technology-Focused Training. The Mavericks Program is designed specifically for freshers from Engineering and Non-Engineering Backgrounds with a specific approach, ‘Learning to Learn’ and ‘Learn by Doing.’

These are just some of the many reasons employees find Hexaware one of the best places to work at. Many workplaces consider including these initiatives in their company culture to encourage their employees’ professional and personal growth.

Most of us look for growth in the industry and need an environment that encourages it. In that aspect, Hexaware is where you can keep growing and reinventing yourself while working the regular 9–5. Hexaware also gives access to free Udemy courses to all its employees. To add to it, they have various programs that encourage employees from all levels to upskill. This helps you stay up-to-date in an industry that is changing quite rapidly.

For these reasons and many more, Hexaware is one of the best IT companies preferred by freshers and experienced people. With that we hope, You now see an Opportunity for yourself too.

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Employee Recognition at the Workplace — Why it Matters

Employee recognition refers to an ongoing process of recognizing the quality of work put up by an employee and appreciating it. Employee recognition plays a very important role in maintaining a successful company and a healthy workplace environment. Even if someone fails at a given task, it can be motivational if the peers and seniors appreciate their work and wish them better luck for the next time. Hence, we at Hexaware promote and validate employee recognition and appreciation in the workplace.

Workplace Environment at Hexaware Recognition and appreciation at a workplace not only promote creativity and hard work but help maintain a work-life balance. Also, it allows employees to maintain good relationships with peers and seniors. Seniors and peers here take time and recognize and appreciate the people equally. There are award ceremonies and events to thank and congratulate the employees for their contribution. Small gestures such as saying thank you or giving them a hi-five can be a gift for employees.

Apart from unit-specific recognition programs, Hexaware has a Reward and Recognition framework at an organizational level that makes sure that the employees are rewarded for their work. With the rewards and recognition program, we make the entire process for employees a fun-filled one that they always look forward to. Awards which include Star of Quarter, Ace, Best Debutant, Best Team, and Spot Awards boost their morale and encourage friendly competition among peers. The unit-specific awards are given by clients i.e; Hexastars.

The High Performers Club (HPS) celebrates the true champions at Hexaware. It is a very exclusive club with membership for achievers only. The consistency with which the employees perform — is the criteria for evaluation based on their sustained performance over consecutive years. The HPC members enjoy Basket of Rewards curated exclusively for them.

Hexaware has also introduced a new program called AwEH. It’s an online digital platform for Rewards, Recognition & Benefits since the Covid-19 pandemic has halted the meet and greet activities in the world. Indeed, this has made the world a smaller place and shown us a way to celebrate talent across the globe.

Also, loyalty and service tenure are very appreciated and celebrated at Hexaware. Hexaware is just as happy as its employees when they reach a milestone. Employees are awarded for their commitment towards Hexaware, spending 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years within the company. “Hall of Fame” is one such initiative that identifies employees who have completed a decade and more with Hexaware, to share their remarkable journey and extend their roots into the Hexaware family.

Another big appreciation is the Great Managers Award dedicated to the managers who always try to set new benchmarks at the workplace. It ensures that the managers demonstrate superior performance and provide a positive experience to their team members.

Gratitude is seen as a high virtue at Hexaware, and Hexaware is grateful to have employees with this deep-rooted attitude. Our R&R program bears testimony to that. Giving out consistent high performances is the essence behind our employees’ excellence. The R&R portal is available 24x7. Winners are guaranteed global recognition in the Hexaware universe. They become the stalwarts who inspire others by example. Also, R&R is linked to our PMS portal.

We at Hexaware believe that an environment with only work and no fun makes it all gloomy and dull. We have introduced this fun-filled environment with recognition and appreciation for our employees so that they lead a joyful work life. We also promote the idea of working in teams and help with better coordination within other teams, setting an example of how important and how right it is done. We do all of this, ensuring continuous recognition of the amazing talent and skills our employees bring in for us. All in all, it’s a great cycle of us being happy with our employees and vice versa.