Category: Skill Grill

• November 1, 2022

  Re-entering the workplace after a career gap?

  Returning to the workplace after a #career  gap? Returning to workplace after a gap can be tough. Whatever the reason –  caring for a child or elderly parent, due to a major illness or a job loss. The pandemic  and the unemployment it brought in its wake, has increased the numbers of those re-entering the…
• October 27, 2022

  Salary negotiation – an important Skill

  Salary negotiation – an important Skill? Most people find salary negotiation awkward- whether at  interview or when looking for  promotion. Surveys show that only around 46% men & 37% women negotiate  salary. Those who do not negotiate are likely to work around 5 years longer (than those who negotiate) to make the same money over…
• October 23, 2022

  Does your Resume read like Spam?

  Does your resume read like Spam? With the use of the Application Tracking System (ATS) becoming more & more common in recent years, candidates are taking no chances with this entry-level gateway. Tailoring one’s Resume to the Job Description certainly makes eminent sense. It definitely stands a better chance than a generic Resume. But overdosing…
• October 20, 2022

  A little Detachment helps on your job search.

  A certain amount of detachment helps in one’s job search. Today’s job search involves a myriad strategies & can feel almost like a full time job. It’s important to get off to a great flying start with a list of well researched target companies. Using red flags on hard data to eliminate companies. As well…
• October 18, 2022

  Burnout – a top down problem?

  Burnout –  a top down problem? Burnout at the workplace was a serious problem, even before the outbreak of the pandemic. Covid 19 has only exacerbated the problem. In a recent article in the HBR, Jennifer Moss makes the case thatburnout needs to be addressed at an organisational rather than an individual level. It’s the…
• October 18, 2022

  Burnout – a top down problem?Burnout at the workplace was a serious problem, even before the outbreak of the pandemic. Covid 19 has only exacerbated the problem.In a recent article in the HBR, Jennifer Moss makes the case thatburnout needs to be addressed at an organisational rather than an individual level.It’s the organisational context that is most often the origin of burnout.So placing the burden of relieving burnout in individuals alone may not work.This requires upstream interventions, not downstream tactics.A survey done by Stanford University also agrees with this conclusion.76% of the respondents attributed burnout to the excessive demands on their workloads.Leaders responsible for creating cultures will need to take the initiative to make structural changes.Over committing and trouble saying No, are the main challenges.While the motivation to push oneself may be well intentioned, it may not be achieving the desired result.Traditional metrics of success may need to change, if individuals are to flourish.Following simple solutions mentioned in a recent article could be of value.Employees should be given clarity on what matters most to their managers, so that they can invest their time and energy accordingly.Employees often feel pulled in different directions and fall victim to investing in things they think that matter.Rather than what’s really critical to their managers and teams.So focussing employees on tasks with most return on their investment can be of great help.When managers share what matters to them, it reduces the pressure and sense of overwhelm.Employees could also use a bit more of curiosity to understand their managers’ expectations and goals.Even small shifts can have enormous impact.What steps and changes do you think leaders can make to ameliorate the problem?Do share your views in the comments.skillgrill #leadership #work #burnout #hr
• October 14, 2022

  How to handle Mental Health at the workplace?

  Mental Health – how to handle it at the interview & the workplace? Mental health issues have come to the forefront thanks to the pandemic. Research shows that anxiety and depression have risen almost 3-4 fold in many countries. Workplace stress can compound mental health problems. So it’s vital to understand the mental health policy…
• October 8, 2022

  Managing Workplace Conflicts

  Managing Workplace Conflicts. Interpersonal conflicts are bound to arise when people work together. Studies show that 95% of employees admit that they’ve experienced conflicts with colleagues in last 5 years. These can lead to undesirable outcomes like toxic environment, lower productivity, poor decision making. A survey published in New York Times showed that conflicts between…
• October 5, 2022

  How the trust model works.

  How the Trust model works!3  Elements Teams and organisations are built around Trust. Yet Trust is difficult to analyse because it arises out of a gut feeling rather  than a matter of considered choice. It’s a myth to believe that Trust is dependent entirely on the other person. It’s also a matter of our own…
• September 28, 2022

  When does the Interview End?

  When does the interview end? Most people think the interview ends when you walk out of the room. Nothing could be further than the truth. Often your engagement with the Company has just become. Several steps you need to take after the interview. 1. A Thank You note to thank them for their time, immediately…