The challenges encountered by a job seeker are numerous, not to mention that applying for a leave raises the manager?s eyebrow, especially when the job market is seemingly moving up. If that was not enough, some of outdated and narrow minded HR professionals go to any extent to track job hunters, I know of one…
The HR Trend Institute distinguishes eight trends influencing the domain of organisations and people in organisations. The table below gives an overview of the eight trend areas. Looking at the trends and following developments in the market, I tried to capture some of the emerging HR trends for 2015. No more performance reviews Finally organisations…
Creativity is a very valued skill as it is one of the biggest building blocks of innovation and organization?s that lack innovation are not able to match pace with the market realities and challenges. In the modern age, a premium is placed on people who are able to exhibit creativity, however many of us are…
We are about to enter the month of December and are getting ready for the year-end rituals. One of the biggest annual rituals performed by most of the organizations is the ?Annual Appraisal Ceremony?; more often than not this leaves a bitter taste in the mouth of the appraisee with the appraisers leaving no stone…
Sales is the lifeline of any organization and having a fully engaged sales team driven by a great sales culture is the most important pillar of sucesss. A positive, nurturing sales culture makes a world of difference within the sales organizations.
Procrastination is another common cause of missing deadlines. This habit of delaying tasks until the last minute can seem harmless but often leads to rushed work and subpar results.
Career bloopers can occur at the most inconvenient times, perhaps when you’re the sole breadwinner or financially overstretched. In these moments, remember that you still have the power to decide your next steps.
Ma started his career as an English teacher and failed in numerous ventures, including being rejected for a job in KFC, before he founded Alibaba in 1999. Today, he is China’s richest man with a net worth of over $21 billion.Whilst the world and the Chinese diaspora dance in festivities after the listing of Alibaba.com…
Similar to a conventional team, a virtual team consists of a group of people who interact to complete interdependent tasks and work towards a common goal, however instead of meeting in the same office, the team members work in different places, often at home, and in different time zones, They may never meet their coworkers…
A super achievers team is a highly cohesive, diverse and aligned group of performers each skilled in their own domains. These teams speed- up?the learning and growth of its members and?It?s fun being on it, as everyone achieves more.?So how do you go about building a super achiever team at work? At the new- age…
More often than not in organizations, one party wins at the other party?s expense, leading to strained work relationships. The organization gets divided into silos and opposing factions try to score over each other in subsequent rounds of fire. Why are Negotiation Skills Important More and more organizations are moving to matrix reporting structures, forcing…
Work- Life Balance is dying as a concept, In the ninja world of corporate you make Work, Life & Family choices and the ratio in which you make the choices has its consequences. You or your family pays the price or enjoys the benefit. The Problem with Work Life Balance The problem with Work-…
Workplaces host professionals from diverse educational, cultural and experiential backgrounds. It is normal if there is a clash of opinions between employees. However, the management always wants everyone to ?have a collaborative attitude.?Everyone has to work as a single team and bring out a product that showcases the best of each individual?s expertise. While we…
Over the years I have met scores of senior executives, one question that I would get from them every year would be ? ? What?s the best way to give feedback to my super stars on their performance, they are already on cloud nine.? Managers want to recognise their stars and help them do even…
Engaging Millennials in the workplace requires an understanding of their unique values and expectations. By embracing diversity, offering flexibility, leveraging technology, and focusing on meaningful work, organizations can create a culture that attracts and retains this pivotal generation.
Building positive peer relationships in the workplace is crucial, not only for personal growth but also for fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
Employee salaries and the process of giving pay raises remains a secret and few are privy to the closely guarded process, sadly it remains archaic even in the modern day age. Disconnect between compensation and performance is one of the biggest contributors of employee angst and subsequent employee disengagement. Due to lack of transparency, most…
Chances are that you would have come across the?concept?of?using?Brainstorming?at one time or another in your corporate career.?Brainstorming?is the most used and abused word in the corporate corridors. If done in a fit and proper manner, the benefits of using brainstorming for problem solving are immense. What is Brainstorming? Brainstorming is a conference technique by which…
Building a personal brand is a continuous journey, one that evolves with every project, every blog post, and every connection you make. It’s about consistently putting your best foot forward, learning from your experiences, and staying true to your goals.
With over 20,000 books and millions of articles about the critical elements of leadership and its overall impact, the issue of leadership really must be important to organisations. Most organizations have lavish budgets and allot lots of time and effort on improving employee and manager capabilities and also nurturing new leaders. In the USA itself,…
In your career, one thing is for sure that you will make quite a few decisions. Good decisions will bear fruit for some time and the bad ones will haunt you for a longer time, a really bad decision can even cut short your career.?Nothing tests your leadership skills more than your ability to make…
The world has skipped a generation of evolution and has moved to smart phones faster than anticipated, by mid of 2013 India outpaced Japan as the third largest smartphone market in the world. Interestingly most of the smart phone users are using it for activities beyond making phone calls and apps constitute a big chunk…
Freelancing in web designing is a dream for many professionals with an artistic bent, but this field isn?t just about the talent you have. Successful freelancing depends on your business savvy and ability to commit and deliver on time. Self-employment is a great thing, but many don?t choose it because of the financial and career-related…
The idea of weaving stories through mass media has found a newborn interest in our new generation. People enjoy moving, taking risks and coming up with stories that matter. Media is perhaps the strongest industry in any country and good newsmakers are in high demand. However, a job as a journalist comes with immense challenges…
Here are time tested tips on how to make a great impression in an interview. It takes less than a minute for people to assess and make a first impression about the personality of a stranger. When it comes to getting a job and placing yourself before the interview panel, you must be extra careful…
Convincing people to buy things that they?ve never heard of or probably don?t need is not an easy job. While many sales people struggle to get though the process, some can masterfully hook customers and sell products and services with ease. So what does it take to be a great salesperson? This is a timeless…
In your job selection process, you will naturally look forward to negotiating the best possible salary from your employer. So how do you get a salary befitting your qualifications and skills and the recent upswing in market demand for talent? Yes, the job market has finally started picking up, with 34 of 42 countries surveyed…
Performance management positively impacts employees? performance and productivity.? Data from Development Dimensions International ? an international major in the field of HR Consulting, shows that the percentage of goals achieved by employees increases substantially when a formal performance management system is put in place. With a good performance management program in place, managers indicated that…