In my last post, I wrote about the cons of contract employment, talking specifically about Indian job market scenario. If you missed it, you can read the post here. Today I am going to talk about the benefits of working as a contractor.
Things you should know about contract employment in India
Image credit - assiciationsnow.com Full-time or a contract position? Friends and family often ask me this since I have worked in the same industry for some years now and all I can really suggest is, contract employment is nothing very similar to regular employment, except that here also you work and get paid. This question... Continue Reading →
5 tips to manage anger at work [Infographic]
Some time back I wrote a post about some ways to manage emotions at work. Today's post is on the same lines, dealing with the strongest and most frequent emotion we (I mean most of us) encounter at work - Anger. You don't really have to be at an authoritative position to feel angry or... Continue Reading →
5 signs that show you are nervous during an interview [Infographic]
Whether its your first time or not, a little anxiety is inevitable before an interview. Some hide this uneasiness with a smile , some talk a lot and some ignore eye contact. Each one tries his best to appear confident during an interview but yet some things that they do unintentionally speak the discomfort and... Continue Reading →
It’s time HR gets serious about workplace bullying
How many of us encounter or witness incidences of workplace bullying everyday? Not many really …right? Yes this is because, workplace bullying usually goes unnoticed as we fail to identify bullying as form of harassment and count it in routine workplace interaction among employees. Let me bring some examples you can connect with A coworker... Continue Reading →
A dialogue on exit interviews
One of my ex-manager always addressed Exit interview as feedback interview. In his words "Exit interviews are not to know why employee is leaving but to understand what made his stay with the organization comfortable or uncomfortable". I always consider it the best mindset to conduct an exit interview. What is the best time and... Continue Reading →
What diverse workplaces have in common
Ideas, Innovation, perspective…. A diverse workforce has a lot to offer. Diversity is no more just an element but it is the strength of a global workplace today. Organizations who embraced diversity early are enjoying a competitive edge and preference. And the rest, they too are working towards creating an environment that can support people... Continue Reading →
HR- what it is missing & why
Those of you who are connected with me on Twitter already know that I am a sincere admirer and follower of Laurie Ruettimann and her writings. She, in one of her recent post mentioned that , "If you want to work in HR or earn more money, your options are limited". So true it is and since... Continue Reading →
A promise – from one woman to another
Happy International women's day ! The world is celebrating spirit of womanhood and every woman today is getting admired. Yes we deserve that.. we deserve approval for our never-dying hope and confidence, for keeping our families healthy and contented, for our competitiveness and dedication at work. By 2022, the labor force participation rate of women... Continue Reading →