High EQ key to handle tough work conditions: Survey

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New Delhi, Nov 19, 2008 : 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.