"Time flies"..So well said. Another year has gone by and we are all charged up to welcome The New Year. Before the year ends, I would like to share a few things this year taught me about life,career,HR and Management in general Always to carry along at work - OPTIMISM and EMPATHY "All work and... Continue Reading →
The changing face of Suggestion box
The technological advancement has revived almost every aspect of workplace even the HR and employees favorite “Suggestion Box”. The poor champ has lost its significance in the modern workplace. Once “apple of the eye” is now often seen sitting quietly at some corner…EMPTY. Its place has been taken away by the online suggestion box software... Continue Reading →
Add a difference to your HR meetings with a cup of coffee
Image courtesy : workingthoughts.com Meeting over coffee has helped great things happen. A new business, new job, new friendship, matrimonial alliance, anything can start over a cup of coffee. The tradition started years ago by budding entrepreneurs who... Continue Reading →
Are you a clone or a contributor?
Have you ever tried evaluating your personality at work? I was attending a seminar yesterday on “Employee Engagement & Productivity” by Marnie Green, Principal Consultant Management Education Group. One part of her presentation really caught my attention and compelled me to analyze what role do I play at work, in team and for my organization–... Continue Reading →
How recognized are you at your workplace?
”In the arena of human life the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action.” --Aristotle While writing this post, I am reminded of an activity we once had during the “Thanksgiving” week, where all employees were asked to paste “Note-of-Thanks” on the work station of another employee who they feel,... Continue Reading →
Tips to survive in a new job
Some months ago, my inbox and LinkedIn home page was flooded with mails and updates from a guy who was looking for a job in HR. He was a fresh college graduate and was trying hard to get a start in HR. He would send his resume to every job opportunity for fresher, advertised on... Continue Reading →
Secrets to workplace happiness – Tips to be happy at work
There’s nothing worse than the feeling of unhappiness at work. Showing up every day at work becomes tough if the core of you wants to run away from it. We all experience unhappiness at work at some point in our lives. There are many reasons that add to dissatisfaction at work – a tough boss, ... Continue Reading →
Why do we need social media based employee engagement platforms
While social media is changing the world around us, the impact is huge when it comes to Business and HR. After revolutionizing recruitment practices globally, social media is all set to improve Employee Engagement. I have been widely involved in Employee engagement activities for long and any progress in this direction appeals me. Most organizations... Continue Reading →
What you can do to stay competitive..
The old days of “Slow and steady wins the race” are gone .This is the era of crazy competition and the toughest challenge we are facing today is the challenge of being in the race. Yes, that’s right…. Its’ not just about winning, rather staying in the game itself is demanding. When I was faced... Continue Reading →
What’s new in employment reference checks
When it comes to professional references, we usually have a planned list of references whom we trust to attest our employment claims.... But what if a potential employer doesn't ask you for reference list? In a recent discussion with some of my friends who work in corporate recruitment, I discovered some interesting trends in hiring practices now days.... Continue Reading →