Whether you are leaving the organization voluntarily or have been asked to do so, you need to serve your notice period, which is a policy that every company follows. It begins with your resignation and these last few days in the job reveal your true self to your bosses and other employees as you are no longer trying to please them. Don't consider...

Getting fired from a company can dent your professional image. Honestly, it's not easy when the boss gives you some 20 minutes to box up your stuff and have a security personal escort you out of the building. Not only it adds to embarrassment, but also can have negative effects on the career. While layoffs are common when the company wants employees...

As the year is coming to an end, many corporate companies are buzzing with the word 'appraisal'. With major organizations and e-commerce firms reshuffling their employee structure to raise competency or opting for cost-cutting amidst a bleak job scenario, the much-awaited hike is looming in the dark. Although every company has its own criteria to...

Interview preparation often involves building a strong resume, preparing for common interview questions, a thorough study of the company and its policies, etc. While all of these parameters play a critical role, there are some other factors such as  'positive body language' that has got a significant role to play since the things that you say...

With transparency at workplace being the buzzword for the past few years, there is a change in corporate culture. As Gen Z is stepping out and taking over new responsibilities, the need for firm leadership has never been felt so vigorously as before. When the topic of transparency arrives, it could include multiple issues like pay, internal or external...

Competition in the job market is at its peak and employers are constantly in the search of candidates that have additional skills and something extra to offer. So interning abroad can be helpful as it also imparts additional skills, and having that experience under your belt would certainly boost your career. During the internship, you will be challenged...

Job-seekers may have a hard time searching jobs given the paucity of it and increasing competition. Recruiters these days usually look for candidates who have a good profile. But it is not the only criteria of selection, and a lot of other factors do play a part in the given process. Job-seekers have to be proactive in searching the right job and...

Career and career development are the most widely discussed and debated topics. People in the middle of their careers experience a blip as they find themselves in a maze where they are unaware of the direction in which their careers are heading. But every individual aspires his/her career to be progressive and certainly desires to achieve new heights....

We all set goals and aspire to achieve them. But do we all really accomplish them? The answer is disappointing since only a small percentage does so. When we meet and see achievers, one question that strikes us is, “What qualities they have that I don't? This adds to annoyance and much chagrin to us. What we need to say ourselves at such...

Working in a 9 to 5 job can cut down your free time and also reduce the daily meetings with your friends or college mates to a great extent. As you step into a world of profession and try to get acquainted with an entirely new routine, you will find yourself following a disciplined lifestyle instead of just lazying around. While the initial few months...

Do you find yourself lost in the crowd of job seekers? Are you questioning yourself which job is better for you as you have no experience or required qualifications? Hunting for a job without any relevant experience or qualifications can become frustrating after a while when you get no positive outcome. At such times, instead of giving up, demonstrate...

'Work from home' or  'Telecommuting' is a preferred option as it provides flexibility and the comfort of being at home and work for the office. Working from home is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. as employers have started to shred the skepticism that was once prevalent, and have realized the mutual benefits that are accrued in exercising...

Professionals switching jobs is not a novel phenomenon. Given the opportunities that are available today, people are willing to hop jobs or wait until they land a job that offers them the right  opportunities and job satisfaction. However, the quest for an 'ideal job' may not be easy, and the person might end-up losing time thereby creating...

Organizations over the globe are grappling with low productivity. Subsequently, they have invested heavily in H.R. technologies that can help manage resources better and improve productivity. However, all the provisions are intended to solve problems of low productivity at a material level, and less emphasis is given at an individual level. A positive...

Education is a significant factor in evolution of the mankind. The practice of imparting education is an age-old phenomenon, and as a discipline, it has evolved based on the needs of the mankind. In ancient times, imparting education involved the art of making weapons, poaching of animals, understanding sign languages, and all other factors essential...