The market is constantly evolving leaving employees and employers in despair to stay relevant in these times. In the Post COVID era, both employees and employers are looking at each other with a different set of expectations. The challenge is to unlearn the ways that are not serving the industry anymore and evolve as per the changing needs.
Ghanshyam Sarda is the Chairman of Sarda Group of Industries, with headquarters in Kolkata. Apart from being the only group to have Jute Mills in West Bengal, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, the Sarda Group has invested in diverse sectors such as chemicals, distillery, real estate, tea estates and IT/ITeS.
Ghanshyam Sarda has been in the industry for decades and has seen the changes that have shaped the work cultures, trends, and expectations as we see today. He believes that constant change is the norm of every industry and it is up to your sharp skills and presence of mind that can help you stay relevant, no matter whether you are an employee or an employer.
Here are some tips by the business tycoon himself on how to stay on top of the changes coming in the industry.
Tips for Employees
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Develop your skills:
You should constantly be on the lookout for new and improved professional skill development opportunities. You always have room for improvement, regardless of the position you hold or how long you’ve been there. Every day, new technology is developed. We are constantly exploring new ideas. You just cannot know everything. Seek out chances to put new processes in place, exercise new skills, assume new roles, or experiment with new technology.
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Network:
Ghanshyam Sarda shares that people often associate networking with searching for a new job. Ghanshyam Sarda suggests the new generation of the workforce keep networking and build a good communication pool. These networks can be from different walks of life, and can definitely help you grow as a professional and person.
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Challenge yourself:
Employees are encouraged by Ghanshyam Sarda to push themselves both personally and professionally. Even if you can’t immediately understand how it applies to your work, look for chances of growth. You have more to contribute in the workplace as you broaden your experiences, and you never know how it will pay off.
Tips for Employers
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Allow employees to speak their mind:
Ghanshyam Sarda believes that it is important for employers to make sure that their employees feel comfortable speaking their mind. While it may seem insignificant, fostering an environment where employees are allowed to express their opinions. It helps keep employees interested and motivated to stay. Making sure employees feel comfortable calling out things they’d like to see changed is vital because many employees can be reluctant to speak up out of fear of retaliation.
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Make them feel valued:
Ghanshyam Sarda believes that a small appreciation can go a long way. Apart from paying employees the right compensation, it is crucial that your employees feel valued for the work that they are doing. Make sure to frequently display your appreciation to your best employees in addition to paying them well. This can involve publicly praising employees for their accomplishments, commemorating birthdays, awarding incentives, and offering encouragement.
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Provide Flexibility:
Seeing the changes that the working industry has gone through, Ghanshyam Sarda believes that the new workforce that is entering the companies is looking for flexibility, to expand their horizons and work to the best of their capacity. Ghanshyam Sarda suggests to the employers that to sustain the constant changes it is crucial for them to understand the importance of flexibility for employees to deliver their best.
To stay relevant in every capacity the employee and employer must invest time in looking up the changes that are coming in the industry and understanding where they are lacking. Ghanshyam Sarda believes that a way to successful career and business is to stay up to date and change with the constant changes.
