Insecurity | Zunnera | Senior HR Professional

Many Pakistanis can be really insecure. Two factors can cause this:
1. People think all that they have learnt is enough and should last them a lifetime. Thirst for knowledge and growth is missing.

2. Added pressure, on a single individual, of bearing financial and social responsibilities for multiple family members. This makes people risk averse.

As a result we see them react by sitting in their positions and blocking the career growths of others. We also observe them wanting close management in the form of detailed black and white instructions for most all work that is to be done. This has to be counteracted through investments in their growth and encouraging them to take on incremental challenges. We need to help them diversify their portfolio in subtle ways through job shadowing and building transferable skills. This assists them in coming out of their shell without triggering an insecure backlash.  Mentoring with those who they trust and can relate to also can be beneficial.

Zunnera Pervaiz
Senior HR Professional

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