IKIGAI: Choose Peace and Fulfillment at Work

In a world where everyone is exposed to changing workplace models and policies, it has become crucial to find one's focal point – the reason of being—? one’s ikigai.?

This newsletter intends to help you become the enabler of your people’s ikigai. But how?

1. Enable ‘PASSION’ with More Engagement Activities

Passion is all about "the things one loves" and "the things they’re good at."?

For most, Passion takes a backseat because of their busy routine. You can help your people rekindle their passion by introducing amazing engagement experiences keeping in mind everyone’s interest.?

A spectrum of engagement initiatives can really help employees get in tune with their Ikigai.

2. Encourage ‘PROFESSION’ with Fair Appraisals and Rewards

Profession is all about "things they're good at" and "things one can get paid for.”

Carrot and Sticks - An ancient motivation technique. When employees realize their work is noticed, they feel motivated. This technique is still relevant as encouragement goes a long way.?

Reflect on it through rewards, fair appraisals, and appreciation.

3. Facilitate ‘VOCATION’ by Lifting Crazy Restrictions

Vocation is about "things one can get paid for" and "what the world needs."?

Companies often have policies to prohibit employees from starting a small business, even a youtube channel of their own, etc. We differ and think that allowing them to do things that they really enjoy while earning little extra (as long as it isn’t hampering their working efficiency) shouldn’t be disallowed.

Reflect your belief of lifting un-necessary restrictions in your transparent appraisal methods.

4. Align employees’ ‘MISSION’ with Company’s Mission?

Mission is all about? "things the world needs" and "things they love."

Many individuals struggle to find fulfillment in their work since they frequently fail to see its significance. Knowing their WHY and connecting it with the company's WHY can be of help.??

Make sure your managers are ready to fulfill the new age employee expectations.

As per our founder, Karan Jain, the challenge of looking for Ikigai, both for personal and professional level, lies in the fact that to attain ikigai, one needs to be consistent.It is necessary to approach the methodology and experiment with what is learned through phases,leaders and inspirational sources to find the unresolved answers.

Hope you’ll turn out to be a true workplace artisan for your people, who can help in attaining their ikigai.

Until next time, remember,?

“The idea is to enjoy the journey without stressing about not finding an immediate result; The important thing is not the goal itself but what one becomes during the process.”

Share in the comments your suggestions on how you are working for Ikigai.