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High EQ allows positive outcomes
ASHOK was a star performer, the youngest manager in the company. His department recorded phenomenal growth and productivity. No wonder he was shocked when he was asked to resign. His fault? He was biased and got rid of those he did not like. To ...
Do It Right

What do you want to do?
HOW OFTEN have you come across people who realise long after they have taken up a job that it is not their type and then venture into something else? There are many however who carry out the same job despite knowing this fact. In short, you ...
Finger Tips

Suavely manage your mobile for success
`CELLPHONES are the cigarettes of this decade!' scream human resource experts as mobile phone usage is going totally over-the-top and spiralling out of control. Well, to mobile addicts nothing else seems to matter. They consider a cell ...
Miscellaneous

To get it right learn from the boss
JOB ASPIRANTS normally focus only on getting a comfortable job. Little thought is given to the fact that apart from getting acquainted with the culture and people, one should understand that success largely depends on the boss. Among other things ...
Time well managed begets right action
THE PAUCITY of time is a constant fear chasing many of us. For not only is it intangible but also notoriously evasive. No matter how hard one tries, time is never enough. Thus it is true to its ephemeral nature and makes us subservient to it, ...
Six simple 'D' mantras for happiness
'LET EVERYONE be happy'. All philosophies unilaterally accept this declaration. The moment we think 'how to be happy' we acknowledge the feeling that we are unhappy. What could be the root cause of unhappiness? In the present age everyone is ...
Bankrolls not the only barrier to buyouts
EMPLOYERS are trying to make the best of a bad situation by offering buyout packages to their employees. So, instead of being shown the door, employees now have the freedom to accept the buyout offer and leave or stay on and be asked to leave ...
Caution- Don't mess with stress
ONE MORNING I was caught in a major traffic jam. Well, I savoured the moment of respite, listened to music and caught the latest cricket score. However, the harsh truth is that all along the wait I was honking, wringing my fists and venting my ...
Making chain reaction work in talent hunt
ONE GOOD catch leads to another, goes the old fishing maxim. This holds true whether you are fishing for trout, or for talent. Tapping your employees for possible leads saves time, money and the hassles involved in conducting a search. Always ...
Managers must help employees cope with culture change
WHEN a company's culture is set to change - its shared values and aims tend to change. Most companies are focusing on business process re-engineering to counter competition, minimise costs and maximise revenue. However, managers overlook ...
Add a little joy to overcome mid-life blues
SURESH was in his mid-forties, he had a well-paying job, had a comfortable life and a healthy bank balance to boot, yet Suresh was not happy with his life. He always felt the need for something more, more money, a better position, a better ...
Q & A On Career Concerns

Dated March 14, 2007
What is the best and most impressive answer to the question : tell me something about yourself or describe yourself? Abhinash Gupta Via e-mail Though one could answer this open-ended question in a number of ways, the key to answering ...



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