Marketing, which is about connecting with the audience in the right place and at the right time, has always been an important function for firms of every size, in every industry and in every country. But in today’s technology- and Internet-obsessed world, this connection with the audience happens where they’re spending the most time on: …
Good companies understand that their employees are important. Great companies acknowledge that their employees are the most important asset for their organisation’s health, progress and success. It is the latter group that understands their employees’ aspirations with respect to career development and growth opportunities. That’s why they work hard to attract, develop and most importantly, …
The ‘Love It or List It’ Approach to Employee Engagement and Happiness Read More »
In the pre-2008 world, General Counsel (GC) at many firms enjoyed a cosy ‘you scratch my back, I scratch yours’ kind of relationship with their law firms. Scrumptious ‘business’ lunches, leisurely ‘meetings’ at golf courses – these were all part of the ‘relationship-building’ exercise. Then 2008 arrived and with it came the crash – of …
STRESS (noun): A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances Stress is an inseparable part of today’s hurried, ultra-dynamic, super-competitive world of work. In any workplace – regardless of industry or geography – workers are trying to manage their workloads, meet deadlines and juggle multiple responsibilities. Is it …
Mindfulness & Leadership: Strategies to be an Effective Leader through Mindfulness Read More »
Over the past 5 years, India’s SME sector has grown by leaps and bounds. While this is great for the economy and the country as a whole, it does pose some quandaries for the small businesses themselves. One such quandary is whether to buy or lease office space. There is no easy or black/white answer …
What makes a great leader? Technical skills? A talent for schmoozing? An ability to work well with people and get the best out of them? Over the years, plenty of research has shown that the world’s most successful leaders have one quality in common: Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence or Emotional Quotient (EQ) is the ability …
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In the digital world, everywhere you turn, you will hear the words ‘Content is king’. But have you ever heard the words ‘Content is a pain’? Well, it can be! Or at least, changes to content can! When content changes, it can have implications for people and businesses – and not all of them good. …
Tech Thursday: Keeping Up with Content Changes with Workshare Compare Read More »
Today’s article is different from our usual fare. Instead of giving useful tips or strategies related to running or managing a business, we present our list of 5 of the best business-themed English movies that we hope will inspire you to greatness. Sometimes art imitates life and at other times, life imitates art. The films …
Tuesday Tips: The 5 Best Business-Themed Movies to Inspire Entrepreneurs and Managers Read More »
A popular misconception in business circles is that the terms ‘managing’ and ‘coaching’ are interchangeable. However, this is just not true. Managing refers to overseeing the work of others and ensuring that their output aligns with the organisation’s goals. It may or may not involve coaching. Moreover, a person can be a good manager but …
10 Strategies to Make Workplace Coaching Effective and Results-oriented Read More »
“Our people are our biggest assets!” Almost every company says this. And the source is usually a manager or HR team member. But HR professionals are people too. They feel the stress of deadlines. They feel motivated by praise and de-motivated by criticism. They’re looking for ways to help them do their work better and …
Tuesday Tips: 5 Ways Technology can Simplify HR, Save Time & Reduce Stress Read More »
