Employees with higher emotional intelligence are better equipped to
handle internal changes in companies especially in the times of recession where
various cost-cutting measures such as job slashes and layoffs are becoming the
norm, according to a new survey.
Findings of the survey which analysed over 1,000
mid-senior level IT professionals in the age group 30-45 years said that women
participants were found to fall in the 'High Alert' area with respect to self
appraisal.
"Women in the IT area were found deficient in self awareness. They need to
build better up their emotional quotient and develop self awareness so that
they can be more confident and better about themselves and thus excel in
whatever they do," says Neeta Mohla, Director, InspireOne a leading people
and leadership development firm, which conducted the survey.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) describes an ability, capacity, skill or a
self-perceived ability, to identify, assess, and manage the emotions of one's
self, of others, and of groups.
The results indicate that Self Appraisal for Women in IT is a High Alert Area
as 38 per cent of them fall in the 'Alarm' category. Another 38 per cent of
women in IT fall in the category of 'Concern' which adds up to 76 per cent of
them being in 'High Alert' area. While only 11 per cent and 13 per cent women
in IT fall in the category of 'Acceptable' and 'Strength' respectively adding
up to only 24 per cent of them being in 'Adequate' area. PTI
