I have been trying to find time to post something for months. A lot has happened since I last wrote and there is so much that I want to talk about. However, as I sit today (finally) trying to clear the cobwebs in my head and struggling to focus my thoughts, the only thing I […]
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Office Politics or workplace politics are a part and parcel of everyday life in the corporate world. I have come across many people in my professional life who loathe office politics and a few who have found themselves in a position of changing jobs because they could not handle office politics. Well, like every coin
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What aspects do you consider before taking up a new job? Most people consider growth prospects, the working environment, employer reviews, and of course the salary. Regardless of how we perceive our career decisions, salary does play a major role in accepting new job roles. Picture this – you have just finished your interview for
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Developing a great workforce is integral to the success of any organization. While most organizations try to hire the best talent for all positions, a top-notch workforce requires much more than talent. Some such factors are motivation levels of employees, alignment with the goals of the organization, an open, two-way communication between the employees and
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Gaps in employment are common these days. Regardless of whether you take a break from your career out of choice, like traveling or trying your hands with an entrepreneurship project, or out of no choice, like taking care of a sick family member, pregnancy, etc., a gap on your resume can be a difficult thing
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Do ‘Horrible Bosses’ exist?Remember the movie ‘Horrible Bosses’ (and its sequel)? Three professionals holding grudges against their bosses decide to do something about it – assassinate them. Well, so much for creative liberty. In real life, assassination is definitely not an option. However, one cannot deny the existence of horrible bosses in the world. Having
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You ditch your 9-5 job, spend sleepless nights thinking about your business plan, work tirelessly to turn your dream into reality, launch your business, and cross your fingers waiting for customers to come pouring in. Well if they do, then you don’t need this article. But if they don’t, then all your efforts eventually lead
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We all have multiple goals like relationship, career, financial, travel, personal goals, etc. Goals give us a sense of direction and focus in our lives. Our personal career goals help us determine what we want and why we want it. This enables us to focus our energies in the right direction and achieve professional success.
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In the age of D-I-Y (Do It Yourself), many people question the need for a coach in their lives. After all, machine learning and artificial intelligence have empowered most of us to take charge of our lives and steer it in the direction that we want. I have found many athletes train themselves using advanced
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Over the years, I have come across many professionals who claim to outright ‘DISLIKE’ their jobs. However, they still continue doing the jobs that they dislike and live only for the weekends and holidays. If they disliked their jobs enough, then making a right career change decision would be easier. However, life is not black
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