Business leaders frequently experience an oversupply of candidates in the job market. In general, there are 1000 plus applicants for every job advertised. For survival, candidates are willing to taking longer working hours or reduced salaries because the employment market is getting competitive and demanding. On the other hand, senior stakeholders are voicing their concerns about the fact that the skill sets of their current employee base may or may not be ready to meet future business requirements. Practically, candidate oversupply and … Continue reading “Employer’s Dilemma – Oversupply of Candidates and Talent Shortage Coexist”
Is Plan B Important?
Posted on Categories Blogs Leave a comment on Is Plan B Important?Planning is no longer a buzzword. It is an essential tool to achieve the desired results for professional and personal goals. I am sure all of us have experienced the fruits of planning. We are often told to keep a Plan B in place. What does this mean? Plan B is the “Back-up” Plan or Contingency Plan and the objective to have one is to design our response when things do not move in expected ways. There are various schools of … Continue reading “Is Plan B Important?”
Master The Art of Saying NO
Posted on Categories Blogs Leave a comment on Master The Art of Saying NONo, the simple and easy word, is perhaps one of the most difficult words to refer to in our daily lives. Children often use it freely but we as adults refrain from using it even when it is necessary. Let’s understand the rationale behind the resistance. In our formative years, we learned to please people around us! An easy way to please them is to say “yes” or “agree” with people’s requests, expectations, and demands. Yes, works as a perfect glue … Continue reading “Master The Art of Saying NO”
What Do Great Managers Do Differently?
Posted on Categories Blogs Leave a comment on What Do Great Managers Do Differently?How often have we heard people saying “Employees do not leave companies, they leave managers”? The statement is a frequent reason for motivating people to start their offboarding journey. On another hand “Great Managers” plan, execute and deliver team results so differently. Are great managers born with inherent talent, or do they acquire and develop the right skill mix? Let’s explore what they do differently and you choose the answer. To a large extent, managers have two-faced responsibility. They hold accountability to … Continue reading “What Do Great Managers Do Differently?”
Top 10 Ways to Express Appreciation at Work
Posted on Categories Blogs Leave a comment on Top 10 Ways to Express Appreciation at WorkHave you met any person who says appreciation does not matter? We all like it when we are recognized for our presence, efforts, and results. Appreciation plays a catalyst role in shaping our lives and career. All of us need appreciation in our daily lives in some or another way. The beauty to design an appreciation program is around it is that each one of us has our “unique ways” to feel “appreciated”, which makes it an interesting and complex … Continue reading “Top 10 Ways to Express Appreciation at Work”
Did the COVID-19 pandemic teach us anything?
Posted on Categories Blogs Leave a comment on Did the COVID-19 pandemic teach us anything?Can you believe it has been almost 17 months since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes, time flies fast. People have faced a lot of hardships and challenges during the pandemic. They have lost their loved ones, lost their incomes, faced salary reductions, and lost their homes and shelter. The economy slowed down like never before. Needless to say, these past 17 months have been tough. However, despite all the hardships and challenges, we have learned a lot from … Continue reading “Did the COVID-19 pandemic teach us anything?”