From January 2023- December 2023
It happened four years ago. But I still remember it as if it is happening right now Maybe I was so embarrassed that my brain captured a live video and saved it safely. I was working with a start-up company as an HR and I was sent to Delhi along with my IT team of seven people to pitch our …
The concept of Self Handicapping was introduced by Edward Jones and Steven Berglas in 1978 to answer the question of why people tend to sabotage success or outcomes they seem to value the most. It refers to putting a barrier to one’s own success where in an event of failure is attributed to a lack of ability being diminished because …
Having an eye for detail puts the task in focus, but when the eye refuses to blink, the entire picture is blurred. This is a glimpse into how individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) struggle to finish tasks at hand. OCPD falls under Cluster C of personality disorders and includes symptoms that often tend to interfere with normal functioning, …
We need people in our workplace who can connect with others, who display empathy and understanding, (and) who understand emotions. More than ever, emotional intelligence is not just a ‘nice to have but a core capability for the future.’’ -Pip Russell, Strategy, innovation, and commercial operations vice-president, Schneider Electric (Capgemini, 2022) Intelligence is what helps us learn, process, adapt, and …
After working for eight long years in a construction company, Mr. X quit his job. The job paid him well and his career did have steady growth. However, Mr. X resigned and HR was not able to retain him even after having multiple rounds of discussions. He did not reveal the true reason even during his exit interview. His boss, …
An organisation is generally not just identified by the products they cater to, the services they offer, or the profits they generate. They are identified by their employees who are a major asset of any organisation. A company’s workforce helps to shape a company’s mission, vision, and viewpoints. Therefore, fostering workplace tolerance through celebrating cultural diversity is an important goal …
The concept of diversity and inclusion (D&I) has continued to gain traction in corporate circles in recent years, as business leaders are beginning to see the untapped benefits to corporate culture and business success. Diversity is the “what”; inclusion is the “how.” Diversity focuses on the makeup of your workforce — demographics such as gender, race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and …
Several tech companies had undertaken a hiring spree during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, with the pandemic’s continued impact on the economy, these same companies are now being forced to make tough decisions about their workforce, resulting in layoffs. While layoffs can be an extremely painful and difficult process (for both the employer and the employee), it is important that these …
CEO Akhil Gupta of Sine.com, one of the biggest job application portals said, “Return to office will affect employee retention negatively, but not known to what extent”. Better work-life balance is an issue that is becoming more and more relevant, especially in light of the fact that burnout is now acknowledged as an “occupational phenomena” that directly result from our …
Has it ever happened to you that you are relaxed, composed and in control working by yourself, but become agitated and anxious when someone is monitoring your work? The individual (most likely your manager) may not be rude or dictatorial, and no evident circumstance was created to make you feel uneasy or nervous. Simply the idea of someone overseeing your …
