I just came across Tim Sackett’s post about 5 common myths people have regarding HR. Loved it, agreed with it, and then here are 5 of my own, in no particular order: •Please get me a job: This statement is the single biggest reason I squirm at the thought of revealing my profession. I can’t … Continue reading Wow, you work in HR!!
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Recognition? What?
HR giants have been tom-tomming about recognition for a long time now. Recognition quickly then translates into rewards which then ends up with your organization rolling out yet another “recognition” mechanism. We are bombarded by statistics surrounding recognition all the time ‘80% of employees claim that recognition is a strong motivator of work performance’ (http://www.businessinsider.in/10-Reasons-Your-Best-Employees-Are-Leaving-You/10-Reasons-Your-Best-Employees-Are-Leaving-You/slideshow/40318344.cms) … Continue reading Recognition? What?
Social Psychologists
I have in the past mentioned how social psychology needs to be leveraged upon and how the guys in the marketing department are way ahead of us in implementing the wealth of knowledge that social psychology/behavioral economics has to offer. Coursera once again comes to the rescue by partnering with Wesleyan University to offer a … Continue reading Social Psychologists
Don’t rush to climb the ladder
I wish I could find an apt Dr. Suess quote to begin with but I can’t, so I’m going to make up one of my own – “There’s a rung you miss and a slip you make & soon you find yourself at the bottom all over again” Ok, I apologize. That was awful but … Continue reading Don’t rush to climb the ladder
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!!
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
Walk me through the toughest business decision you’ve made!
I hope you've got the answer to this one ready. An interesting read:http://fistfuloftalent.com/2014/01/least-credible-hr-person-know.html
Apologies!
Travelling, flying in and out of meeting does make for poor blogging. I apologize for being away for long but there is so much to talk about.....expect a flurry of posts appearing. Cheers
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