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…
Social Media has removed the information?asymmetry?between companies and consumers.In a rapidly changing & increasingly globalized world , organization?s are constantly looking for ways to improve their products and identify relationship building opportunities with their customers. In the same fashion consumers are increasingly providing their opinion and seeking value for money. The sharing effects of social…
The powerful link between emotional outlook and physical health is no secret. “I didn’t believe in it when I started out 40 years ago,” says Martin Seligman, PhD, one of the preeminent experts in the field of positive psychology and author of the new book Flourish. “But the data has grown year after year, and…
Companies with recognition programs are highly effective at improving employee engagement and have 31 percent lower voluntary attrition than their peers with ineffective recognition.
Entrepreneurs may be independent in comparison to those in service, but they may face tough times. How do you thrive in business even in hard times? Do you want to turn entrepreneur to become your own boss or because you do not relish working under others? Entrepreneurship can be very fulfilling and exciting, but there…
Starting a new job is an opportunity to grow, learn, and advance your career. By understanding the importance of interpersonal skills, actively engaging with your new company, and avoiding common pitfalls, you can set the stage for a successful and fulfilling career path.
Employee Engagement & Leadership style go hand in hand . Everyone knows that an inefficient leader produces a dissatisfied, unproductive employee. On the other hand, good leaders produce committed, engaged and productive employees. Is Employee Enagement Important? A study of 160,576 employees working under 30,661 leaders in different organisations around the world showed that the…
True success is not just keeping your job, but being famous by excelling in the workplace. Being famous in your company for the right reasons is an uphill task especially if the company is composed of highly competitive people. The hard work and toil needed to become famous should not deter you from trying it…
Landing that ?dream job? is only the beginning. Succeeding at work takes initiative and hard work. At the end of it all, showing investment and dedication to boost your job performance can lead to professional growth and a promotion. More importantly, in our current economic situation, it can help you keep your job. Here are…
In our organization, and in many other organizations, an important question is: How can we improve collaboration? Collaboration is the most important ingredient of success at all levels in the organisation, Globally, regionally, in countries, between countries, in teams and in projects.There is an enormous opportunity for HR to increase impact by designing interventions that…
Employee Engagement is a big deal at any company and everybody is trying to figure out the secret sauce to what makes it work so that employees are practically prancing around at work, humming happy tunes while being busy bees. Picture Sheldon & Penny making Penny Blossoms. Achieving this state of employee engagement nirvana is…