HELP! I Missed A Call From A Recruiter!
What do you do when have you missed a call from a recruiter? I’ve been unemployed for well over 15 days and I do not want to miss a call from a recruiter again. A few ...
40 Questions to Ask Before You Accept A Job Offer
Congratulations! You’ve made it through the most difficult part of the job hunt. All the job applications, interview rounds, and thank-you notes have paid off! Now, it ...
6 Different Types of Compensation Plans & Benefits
Long ago, we wrote about the importance of a compensation plan in an organization. I thought we’d follow up on that post by exploring the six different types of compens...
This Recruiting Software has a solution for your biggest hiring challenge
Technology has become omnipresent in all spheres of our life. It is now gradually crawling into the HR department as well. As the term ‘Human Resources’ itself sugges...
Can I Get Fired For Leaving A WhatsApp Group?
Whether you’re a low-level worker or a top executive, violate a company rule and you can get fired. Depending on the circumstances, you can indeed get fired or repriman...
European Employers Must Notify Job Applicants Over Social Media Screening
“It’s no secret that employers do a background and social media screening on job applicants,” the HR Director of a UK clothing and footwear retailer told me at a co...
Can You Fire Someone For Sleeping On The Job?
A few years ago, our front desk representative let a 20-something interviewee into the meeting room and advised her that the hiring manager would be there in just a minut...
Job Hopping Makes Sense Only When You’re Not Getting Paid Enough
Recession, inflation and a change in lifestyle are some of the many factors why people change jobs more often. Every single person reading this article did the same thing...
Step Outside Your Cubicle to Experience the Benefits of Travelling
If you think that travelling is just for fun, leisure, and relaxation, get your facts clear folks; because travel is much more than just that. It is a crucial aspect for ...
Are You The Smelly Coworker? Let ‘No Sweat’ App Be The Judge.
There is a word in Japanese for the behavior of coworkers who annoy others with their pungent aromas – sumehara, or “smell harassment.” Corporations in Japan have s...
Overthinking Makes You A Snail At Work
Imagine a regular Monday at work. On the way, you were determined that you will make the most of this day as you have a lot on your plate. In the elevator of your office ...
Good Leaders Care About These 3 Things, Do You?
In a workspace, there are two types of leaders – leaders and good leaders. There is a reason good leadership is an important asset to the company, its work culture and ...
The Many Ways You Can Deal With A Compulsive Liar at Work
I worked for a media company for a little over four years and there was a person, who we will call Betty who started two years after me. We worked in different department...
Rewire Your Brain For Greater Happiness And Peace of Mind
Jenny was a petite, demure woman in her early 20s who was visibly upset when she came into my office. A recent B.A. graduate, from a prestigious university, Jenny had a s...
Productivity Check for Professionals Working from Home During Leave
Working from home can be awesome for some while disaster for others. You can be easily distracted when you are working from home, for instance, your dog keeps licking you...
Why Aren’t Interviewers Expected To Be Punctual?
Workplace expert Jane Harper provides a clear explanation about the value of punctuality from the interviewee as well as interviewer’s perspective. She also elaborates ...
