Humanize yourself

Listening to an automated message and not getting the proper solutions to our queries can be more frustrating than ever. It sucks when you hear-‘Press 2 if you want to go back to the options’, ‘Press 9 if you want to speak to the customer care representative’, (more…)

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Get Promoted – Create your internal sphere of Influence at work

It is been remarkable to hear that one of my friends, Dileep Sudheendran has started an initiative of sending a bouquet or cake to his colleagues on their birthday or anniversary. Well, this is totally an initiative based on his personal interests and then something that his friends at work eventually took on. (more…)

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How does money speak!!

Employers strive to motivate and engage their employees through various reward and recognition programs, perks and increases in pay scale.

Its doubtful that a one or two dollar increase in the hourly rate might play the trick of motivating your employees, especially for those who are perfectly comfortable in the quality of life that they have. And these employees work not for the money but for better career prospects. (more…)

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Can you escape from work ?

This past Monday turned out to be so awesome. Ask me why?

My husband and me were having a vacation and taking time off from work! It’s been a long time since we took a break and spent time in an unfamiliar place. We had been looking towards taking an escape from our daily lives, enjoying an adventurous trip and having a wild drive. How about that?

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Women managers are terrible!! Is this a gender stereotype?
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Women managers are terrible!! Is this a gender stereotype?

Is every woman manager that terrible and insane?!! Come on, not every one of them. They are better than your typical stereotypes!!

When it comes to being managed, people (especially women employees) find it to be more comfortable and successful to work with men rather than women managers.

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How to get the best out of your team?

Is getting your team working together towards a common goal always a challenge? Even if you have adequate number of competent subordinates or team members with you, you might end up not achieving the results on the expected deadline or not satisfied with the outcome. Well, what could then be holding back your team in putting out their best at work. Here are few things that help you to get the best out of your team.

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