Spanish proverb of the day: 'The shrimp that sleeps is...' Life lessons on action, human nature, success and why being alert is crucial for better futureSpanish proverb of the day focuses on the saying “The shrimp that sleeps is taken by the current.” The proverb teaches the value of action,...
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Employee was stuck in job with 'pathetic salary' for 15 years. Here's how he got a 90% hike finallyAn Indian employee, stuck in a low-paying job for 15 years, finally made a change. He upskilled and landed a new role. The new company offe...
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'I do 70% of my team’s work': Employee calls out boss for dismissing work overload. Internet couldn’t relate moreAn overworked Redditor’s post about carrying their entire team ignited an emotional debate on workplace inequality. Despite managing most t...
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Banking on equality: ways to enhance gender representation in Financial ServicesWomen are 24% of the BFSI workforce and face challenges in career progression and work-life balance. While more women step into leadership ...
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India will likely get old before it grows richChina-watchers have long debated whether that country will grow old before it gets rich. India now has to answer that same question, with f...
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'Caution fatigue' may lead to COVID-19 spike, experts warn as crowds increase ahead of DiwaliThere are worrying signs that the resolve to continue adhering to the dos and don'ts of the times -- physical distancing, wearing masks and...
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Five ways to deal with a complacent employeeET's Brinda Dasgupta offers tips from experts on how a leader can nudge a complacent team member to work harder.
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5 ways to ensure your employer sees you as 'go-getter' and not a 'lagger'Now-a-days, companies are inclined to hire professionals who are "self-starters". If you demonstrate intrinsic motivation and drive, compan...
19 Jun, 2018, 02.16 PM IST
Five ways to be a self-starter at workSome managers reprimand their team members when mistakes happen, push their teams to strictly follow the set processes and stay within safe...
22 May, 2018, 11.41 AM IST
5 Ways to raise performance bar for yourselfEmployees who stop investing in learning and enhancing their skills, or become complacent about their contribution to the workplace, run th...
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Kellogg’s goes beyond breakfastKellogg India, which has been clocking double-digit growth over the past seven years (it doubled its business in volume during this period)...
05 Feb, 2018, 11.02 AM IST
Why the world should be grateful to Donald TrumpTrump’s election also showed that the rising tide of globalization had not only failed to lift all boats, it had concentrated wealth in a s...
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13 signs that you're underpaidLook out for these signs to know if you should ask for a raise or walk away.
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Be sure about your capabilities to negotiate a better salaryA person who is in constant fear of losing his job will gratefully accept whatever comes his way.
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Best companies to work for 2013: Google's care quotient for employees helps it stay on topGoogle celebrates its employees in more ways than one. It has developed ‘bureaucracy busters’ program where an employee can suggest ways of...
24 Jun, 2013, 09.44 AM IST
A Complacent employee in an organisation never helpsIn an era of cost-cutting, Cos are savvy to the threat of comfortable workers and are devising new ways to tackle them.
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- Five ways to motivate yourself at work
Make your presence felt by achieving targets, especially those outside expected goals, says Sanjay Bali, GM, HR, Samsung.
10 May, 2011, 05.59 AM IST