Goals win matches in football. At work, speaking up makes you a winner!

If you are a football fan, this one’s for you! Imagine yourself in a packed stadium, just moments away from scoring the winning goal! What do you do? You take the shot, you score, and the stadium erupts in celebration! That is the decisive action that wins matches. Believe it or not, the same energy drives success at work. But this time, instead of a football, your voice holds power.

Silence is NOT always golden!

We have all been in situations where staying silent felt easier. Maybe you are in a meeting where a critical issue is being overlooked, and you are hesitant to raise it because no one else is addressing it. You might then choose the safe move, that is, stay quiet and let it pass. But over time, these issues build up, and problems persist. At times, silence could feel like an easier option, but in the long run, the issue could boomerang.

Creating a culture where voices matter

In many workplaces, people hesitate to speak up because of fear—the fear of being judged or the fear of negative repercussions. This is why creating a culture where people feel empowered to speak up is critical. It’s not just about encouraging employees to voice concerns but also about ensuring they feel safe and supported when they do.

Speaking up is like scoring the winning goal

When a player scores the match-winning goal in the final moments of a football game, they become the hero. Similarly, speaking up at the right moment has a significant impact at work. Whether raising a personal concern or addressing a team issue, your voice can be a game-changer. Unfortunately, as per a Harvard Business Review study, 85% of employees stay quiet on crucial matters, fearing their input will be viewed negatively. This is where the right tools and support systems come in.

Bigyellow app is the decisive goal scorer that’ll help you do that!

Everyone must have the opportunity to speak up safely and freely about their personal and professional concerns. Enter the Bigyellow app, a real game-changer in promoting a culture of talking freely.

With features like “Reach Out to Management”, “Chat with a Psychologist”, and “Chat with a Nutritionist”, employees can raise concerns, discuss their mental well-being, or even seek nutrition and lifestyle advice. From workplace issues that need management intervention to personal concerns about health and nutrition, the Bigyellow app is there to listen to you. The best part? Anonymity! 

You can raise your issues freely, knowing they will be taken seriously. It’s just like scoring the winning goal without any spotlight pressure.

Does your organisation have a speak-up culture? Do you feel safe voicing your concerns? Are your concerns taken seriously in your workplace?