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Very often, we are faced with the challenge of Work vs Performance. While to work is a routine, to perform is a quality. From academics to professional life, performers are looked upon as the most effective and productive breed. Although each one of us thrives to perform, we are often let down by our own... Continue Reading →
I am restating a fact with this post that - workplace reputation is critical for career development and succession planning. Whether it’s a new job or the on-going one, there is always a scope to build and improve reputation at your workplace. Though we all pay attention to the workplace etiquette, here are some tips that... Continue Reading →
“The best predictor of future performance is past performance in similar circumstances” – Dr. Tom Janz Preparing for a job interview? Wait a minute….Only education, qualification and experience is not sufficient to ensure selection, employers today are expecting more, and they are looking forward to hire a star performer. They might put your behavioral skills... Continue Reading →
“A resume is a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments and is used to apply for jobs.” This is one of the simplest and appropriate definition of resume. But is writing a resume equally simple? Yes it is …all you have to do is follow the tips given below while writing... Continue Reading →
Key Result Area(KRA) and Key Performance Area(KPA) , though the terms hold different meaning but are often used interchangeably and more or less assumed to have same applicability . The purpose of this post is to underline the basic differences between the concept of KRA and KPA. In relation to a job role, KRA defines... Continue Reading →
I was conducting an orientation session for a group of newly joined trainee engineers , guiding them about company’s performance assessment system when one of the trainee interrupted and asked - What is meant by “Key Performance Indicator”?. Since, KPI wasn’t part of my presentation and my listeners were technical guys with very basic understanding... Continue Reading →
Employee Turnover is the number of employees to be replaced by the organization in a given period of time. When an employee leaves or is asked to leave, organization has to hire a replacement as long as the position exists. The total number of employees leaving and being replaced is called Employee Turnover and is... Continue Reading →
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) SOP is a document that contains the list of instructions to be followed for accomplishing any activity or process . From HR view, SOP provides an individual all the information he needs for performing any job / work or activity within an organization as it contains step by step details of... Continue Reading →
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) CSR means that a company's business model should be socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. It is more of a social obligation for corporate to best serve their stakeholders and to improve the social, economic and environmental well-being of the communities in which they exist and work. According to CSR policy a... Continue Reading →
House Rent Allowance (HRA) Important component of salary structure and is given by employer to meet the expenses of a rented house/accommodation taken by employee. HRA ranges from 40% - 60% of basic salary. - HRA is 40% of basic salary – Non metro cities - HRA is 50% of basic salary - Metro Cities... Continue Reading →
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