Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Looking for Researchers

 

Dear Friends

As you are aware, this year’s Esha research project is trying to answer a very important question: How are inclusive workspaces different, in terms of employee experience?

 

The study is being guided by Dr. Amit Jain, FP from IIM Calcutta and faculty at SP Jain Institute of Management.

We will not be using a questionnaire-based approach. Instead, we will use two deep-knowledge techniques – Network Maps and Critical Incidents.

Network Maps help us understand the real social integration of people, and critical incidents technique helps us understand the dynamics of working together. This two pronged approach helps us get a holistic understanding of the inclusive workspace.

At this time, we are looking for researchers who will help us gather the information required for the research. Training will be given to all researchers.

What is expected

Researchers will be trained on creating network maps and conducting critical incident conversations.

They are expected to travel to the workplaces and gather information from both sighted and blind professionals, both in groups and individually.

This information then needs to be recorded as per the project standards and submitted.

When

Data gathering will be done from April to July.

Where

Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh.

How much time is expected

About ten hours per week.

Who can Volunteer

Students above the age of sixteen can volunteer. All adults can volunteer.

People with interest in, and some knowledge of behavioural sciences, will find this easier. We are open to everyone who displays empathy, wants to learn these techniques, and can devote time. Quality of data and documentation is crucial, so an eye for detail will be very helpful. 

What do the researchers get?

In addition to a wonderful experience, all researchers can choose either a certificate of volunteering or a small honorarium, depending on their preference.

 

How do we sign up?

https://forms.gle/A3ofJV8SGCvHu8JA6

Fill up this form.

Training will start in early April 2024.