Organisation Diagnostics

Just like every individual is different, so is every organization. Each organisation has its own unique culture and its own value proposition. Unique value proposition for its stakeholders; the way things get done, the approach in the marketplace and many other factors. Therefore, what works for one organization within a certain sector, may not be true for another one operating in the same sector.

in.harmony conducts an in-depth organization diagnostic study that helps us understand the finer nuances, the thinking processes and the culture of our clients. This further enables us to provide customized solutions that are relevant for them, rather than an umbrella that fits all.

The methodology that we use is through In-Sighting dialogues in the form of Focused Group Discussions as well as One on One Discussions with employees and senior leadership teams. Depending on the requirement, online surveys are also conducted.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SENSITISATION

It makes business sense for organizations to have a diverse employee base. However, diversity also brings with it, a unique set of challenges. As individuals, we naturally gravitate towards people similar to us and shy away from those unlike us. An organization can effectively leverage its diversity and create an inclusive work environment only when employees understand and appreciate each other as individuals, irrespective of gender, language, style of working, social conditioning or sexual orientation.

in.harmony designs customised interventions to help organisations create awareness and effectively deal with issues relating to stereotypes and biases arising from working with a diverse team; issues which impact inclusion. The interventions are designed for senior leadership team, supervisors, employees and support staff to engage them in promoting diversity and inclusion at workplace.

Specific areas of diversity :

• Gender
• Sexual orientation
• Disability
• Culture
• Generational
• Intellectual

Interventions are provided in the form of :

• Policy changes/ drafting
• Sensitization programs
• Internal communication
• Creating and managing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Hiring support for the LGBTQI community and people with disability

Transition Support

Motherhood is one of the most joyous events in a woman’s life. However, it also brings with it, its own set of concerns and dilemmas for a woman who is keen on pursuing a career, like effectively balancing career and personal obligations and seamless integration of the responsibility of a new born into her current life style.

We, at in.harmony, recognize this dilemma and concern of a woman.
In equal measure, we also recognize that a supervisor of a new and returning mother plays a critical role during this challenging phase. Besides being empathetic and providing support to the new mothers, they also have their own set of dilemmas and concerns on deliverables.

The Transition Notes are a series of handbooks created to address :

• Dilemmas, Concerns and FAQs of the Supervisors and the Expectant / New mother
• Recognition and Appreciation of each other’s perspectives

Written in a story book format, the Transition notes is an engaging way through which the organization can sensitize the women and their supervisors on how they can individually manage the phase of expectancy. This helps in creating a caring and inclusive workplace and also contributes to the retention of women employees in the organisation.

In addition, the transition notes address career concerns of women, especially at the mid management levels, usually the time when they would be requiring maternity leave.