EMPOWER Initiative: Fostering Well-being and Productivity at the Workplace
‘EMPOWER'- Employee welfare initiative was introduced in ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT) on 28th July 2025, with the central theme of Empowerment, Motivation, and Productivity through Occupational Well-being and Resilience. The initiative was facilitated by the Department of Social and Behavioral Research (DSBR).
The initiative was inaugurated by Dr. Srinath Satyanarayana, Director, ICMR-NIRT, who emphasized the growing importance of employee well-being in enhancing organizational performance and sustainability. Mr. Gopakumar, SAO, delivered the opening remarks, addressing the significance of resilience. The heads of various departments expressed their appreciation for the initiative, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance in the longer run and encouraging employees to capitalize on it.The first session of EMPOWER was delivered to the first batch of newly recruited employees, with a focus on positive communication and stress management. The training began with an interactive icebreaker activity and followed a participatory format that encouraged engagement, self-reflection, and peer learning. The session provided practical strategies and a motivational boost, laying the foundation for ongoing well-being initiatives at the workplace.
