Nurture relationship to build a psychologically safe workplace

December 1, 2022

Absence of trusting relationships can make one feel vulnerable, unsafe and lonely at workplace. This lack of supportive environment can also lead to frustration and sadness. HR must do regular one on ones with employees or find a way to hear the voice of employees.

How do you describe the workplace frustration and what can be the causes and manifestations of such frustration?

MS An average employee spends approx. 30% of his life at work. Workplace is driven by 4 key pillars-Role, Rewards, Culture and Relationships.

Frustration at work occurs when there are roadblocks, lack of support, infrastructure or resources to get your work done. The frustration arises across these areas. For e.g.

Role related frustration : Some feelings and examples associated with it are – I don’t like my work, I am not performing in my role, I am over stretched, I feel I am not adding value, and no one values my work, I do not get adequate and timely communication from my manager to perform my job well.

Rewards : I feel I am not being adequately compensated for my work, I am not appreciated or recognized for my work, my friends in other organisations have better benefits and flexibility.

Culture : I am not aligned to the cultural values and work ethic...

Mridula Sankhyayan

is a Master Facilitator and a Leadership Coach. She is the Founder of VattVriksh Consultants - a firm focusing on Leadership Coaching, Skills Development and Diversity and Inclusion. Most recently, Mridula served as the Head of Talent Development at Flipkart, and Goldman Sachs in Indiafor 6 years. She is a reputed speaker in Talent Development and Diversity and Inclusion forums like NASSCOM, Community Business, ASTD, awarded by Asia Pacific HR Summits.

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