Power Of Communities: Encouraging Employee Participation

The significance of communities is rapidly growing across enterprises, irrespective of their size. 

Sandeep Joshi, Senior Director, Head of Delivery India at EPAM Systems shared insights on the importance of encouraging employee participation and community engagement by pursuing diverse interests. 

Find Your Tribe: Pursuing Diverse Interests

Professional tech communities thrive on diverse interests, provided individuals are willing to actively engage and expand their horizons. Both globally and in India, there is no shortage of options to choose from. 

Through hackathons, events, and competitions, tech enthusiasts are pushing the boundaries of engineering through collective efforts and are inspiring ground-breaking solutions. 

Furthermore, such engagement with community activities and events help employees identify subject matter experts in a company. With this comes the likelihood of quickly locating experts for knowledge transfer necessary for addressing clients’ issues. This leads to faster response time and resolutions, improving organisational performance.

Leveraging Communities for Organisational Excellence

With the focus on driving organisational excellence, forward-thinking organisations have already begun encouraging employees to dedicate time to innovative thinking without the pressure of immediate outcomes. Google's ‘20 per cent rule’ is a prime example of this approach, allowing employees to dedicate one day per week to pursue side projects.

Communities foster a culture of innovation by promoting knowledge sharing, idea generation, and the exchange of best practices. It enables employees to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies. Companies can leverage the collective expertise of their workforce and adapt to changing market dynamics, ultimately leading to a more successful and competitive business.

Embracing Advanced Tech As We Move Forward

Organisations can play an instrumental role by building an environment that motivates people to learn. As technology continues to advance at an accelerated pace, companies must invest in growth and adaptability to stay competitive. 

By prioritizing the development of their workforce, organisations can ensure that they have a skilled and knowledgeable team capable of driving innovation, meeting evolving customer demands, and ultimately achieving better business performance.