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I agree that the subject of the post isn't new. We hear it all the time (often believe it too) but today, during a conversation, when a friend quoted again that “HR is a thankless job” I got into thinking... Who propagated this notion(it's no a way an easy job)? How are we, the HR,... Continue Reading →
What do you feel when you hear about Starbucks' College Achievement Plan offering low cost or free online courses to its employees or about TCS sabbatical policy or about Netflix’s unlimited vacation policy? Let me guess… “I wish I was working with them” Correct? At least I think so. Organizations are taking employee engagement to the... Continue Reading →
The first step for job search is looking for a suitable position, sending the resume and then waiting to be called. But what if you do not hear back from the hiring recruiter? Is it OK to follow up and check on the progress of your application? While experts say “Yes, following up after initial... Continue Reading →
Image credit - www.sfgate.com When I first heard about Zappos stand to eliminate job boards and rather hire via social media based online talent communities, I was as glad as everyone. No doubt that the present day recruitment system involves a lot of work (actually hard-work) from the recruiters and the applicants, in turn generating little... Continue Reading →
If you are an active job seeker who hasn't updated resume from sometime and you are looking for some quick fixes, this post is for you. As a popular resume notion says “Your resume has 6 seconds to impress the recruiter”, a good way to do this is to focus on the key narratives. You... Continue Reading →
OK, this one is about employee engagement again .. but not adding more tips to it but about what lies beyond it. With so many tools and techniques available for the purpose, engaging employees is no more a problem; almost every organization is doing well at it. The true challenge is measuring and understanding if... Continue Reading →
Yes, you heard it right. If you are best dressed, have a professional written resume and answer appropriately with confidence in an interview, chances are, you still might not be selected for the job. Why? Well, because your selection depends on other factors too. Like.. Can you play video game well? How is your hand... Continue Reading →
Online social technology has become a significant part of our lives since almost a decade now but ever before the idea ever originated, it was Marshall Mcluhan who proposed the thought in his book "The medium is the massage" in 1967. He suggested that the medium through which we communicate ha an influence on the... Continue Reading →
Fun-at work is essential. Organizations and HR pros everywhere have realized the defects that a monotonous and stressful work environment does to employee morale and productivity. Also, its is an effective engagement tools for Gen Yers who are stimulated by an easy-going and fun-loving environment. Fun at work activities are a good way to keep... Continue Reading →
One of the things I do not miss to do every Monday morning is to look for the topic of “Power of connection” chat (hashtag #PoCchat ). I always enjoy being a part of this discussion because it talks about bringing out the best in our personal & professional lives by utilizing the power of... Continue Reading →
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