We’re all loving this new form of data representation, aren’t we? But how many infographic resumes have you come across? I’ve seen a few float around in the marketing department. Save that, it’s not really caught on. Considering that the average recruiter take an average of 6s to look at a resume, I wonder why … Continue reading Infographic Craze!
Author: Ankita Poddar
An eccentric HR professional enjoying life in the madness, sharing thoughts & experiences with those running the same race as me.
Drop by for a new post every week and some extra sprinkles every now & then.
Ulysses Pact
Legend says (also Wikipedia) Ulysses wanted to hear the Sirens' song although he knew that doing so would render him incapable of rational thought. He put wax in his men's ears so that they could not hear, and had them tie him to the mast so that he could not jump into the sea. He … Continue reading Ulysses Pact
Bright Ideas!!
How many pointless hours have you spent in meetings discussing/debating ideas only to have your boss sticking with his original idea albeit with some minor modification? It is not an unknown fact that people love their ideas. It is also a commonly known fact that you can influence others ideas. Here’s the thing – people … Continue reading Bright Ideas!!
Labour of Love!
IKEA, cake mixes, create your own shoe by Converse – all of them hit on this universal law long before HR professionals started waking up to it. (I may be a little biased but I think most marketing people capitalize on behavioral economics way before HR catches on). What was this earth shattering, reforming realization? … Continue reading Labour of Love!
But on most days I love my work!
As upset as I was the other day and on some other days, these are just phases. On most days my job gives me much to celebrate (Touch Wood). True, the outputs are not immediately visible but on some days they are; like the day you managed a key performer to withdraw his resignation.All employees … Continue reading But on most days I love my work!
Some days I hate my job
I schedule one day a month where I make set some time aside to go pray. Do I need to? Of course, I do! If someone came to me and told me to resign, move to another location when I didn’t want to, or ask me to leave, I would curse the person; even if … Continue reading Some days I hate my job
Irrational Behaviour
I have been a big fan of Dan Ariely's works; so when Coursera decided to launch the course 'A Beginner's Guide to Irrational Behaviour' by him, I wasted no time in enrolling. I have enjoyed watching each one of his lectures so far, but the one called 'Long lasting effects of decisions' left a long … Continue reading Irrational Behaviour
I saw it & had to share it!
I saw this a few days back and wanted to share it. Source: http://dailyinfographic.com/10-shocking-statistics-about-employee-engagement-infographic
Revisiting memories
I was invited to my alma mater yesterday to judge one of their literary events at the inter college fest. This was my first visit since graduation. Although college always holds a special place, I did not expect the wave of nostalgia that hit me. It was probably the best day of the entire month … Continue reading Revisiting memories
Total Rewards & Recognition
On my travel (Yes, I have been travelling again), I happened to attend an SHRM forum titled “Is Recognition underplayed in a Total Reward System”. This forum was interesting not because it brought to the surface something new, but because it served as a good reminder of things we tend to forget. The speaker supplemented … Continue reading Total Rewards & Recognition
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