It may seem an odd connection to make when we discuss hiring practices and talent scouts in the same breath as internal communication. Especially, when we consider that the recruiter’s role is to get the best people to your organization and then they are done, right? Wrong. As boundary spanners, the talent scouts are vital […]
Tag: D&I
Audit And Make Your Linkedin Profile Work Harder For You
Linkedin is the world’s largest professional networking site and having a consistent profile on it is critical to your success as a personal and professional brand. Your profile is your CV to the world. With over 467 million members the reach and value of creating and marketing your profile on Linkedin are immense. However, members possibly […]
4 Ways To Find Common Ground For CSR Collaboration
It began as an exploratory discussion on common challenges that CSR practitioners, NGOs and community champions can solve. At the end of the Bengaluru CSR Roundtable at Brillio on May 3 participants discovered more than they bargained for – answers to niggling problems in CSR implementation, opportunities to improve value for beneficiaries, approaches to better engage […]
Don’t Just Tick The Box. Go The Extra Mile
In an earlier post I shared Benjamin’s case, an employee who felt that doing just that much as the role expects is enough at the workplace. What differentiates a dormant employee from an engaged one is the discretionary effort the individual makes. Sometimes referred to as citizenship behaviors it is also about the contextual performance […]
Are We What We Recognize?
Every organization big or small finds ways to reward and recognize their employees to motivate and inspire others to contribute to business success. Addressing rewards and recognition is seen as a key lever for enhancing employee engagement. An effective recognition program is expected to raise the bar with engagement – up to 40%. Unfortunately, not every recognition program works […]
Avoid Credibility Degraders. Own Your Development
As businesses change, industries transform and structures are revisited it helps to stay on top of your own learning and development because the future is unpredictable. Only you can craft your own destiny. If you let your personal and professional development slip, your credibility can erode. 1. Move ahead of the curve: No business stays the […]
“There is Only So Much I Can Do! What Qualifies As Going Over and Beyond?”
Benjamin is finding it tough to come to terms with his workplace and expectations from the job. He is now into his 10th month handling public relations for a large chemical manufacturer and is getting overwhelmed by the pace and volume of initiatives he is now managing. In a competitive environment, the internal and external […]
Are We Selling The Sizzle Of Volunteering Enough?
Volunteering today is considered an important employee engagement and retention strategy although there continues to be skepticism in organizations about productivity and performance. Apart from the positive sentiments that employees have of a socially conscious employer volunteering is known to build leadership skills and enhance confidence adding value to individuals and society overall. However, are we […]
5 Trends That Can Reimagine Diversity & Inclusion
Celebrating its decade-long journey as a pioneer in the diversity and inclusion space NASSCOM held its annual event at Bengaluru hosting industry leaders, practitioners, academicians, social activists and government authorities alike. Unraveling a subject as complex and intense as these topics isn’t easy. Kudos to NASSCOM for assembling a galaxy of excellent speakers and leaders […]
How Do I Find My Career ‘Sweet Spot’?
A few days ago I received an e-mail from a person seeking advice on switching careers. This individual serves as a journalist with a leading publication in the city and is keen to move into corporate and internal communications. She asked me for recommendations to change tracks and if certain qualifications such as an MBA […]