Tag: Brenda Mendes
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Social Media Screening for Recruitment
Social Media screening – with discretion? Algorithms are good for economies of scale. They may not be, always good for context and nuance. Harris Poll of over 1000 people in 2020, showed that 60-90% of employers, used social media to research job candidates. 54% reject candidates, based on their social media presence. Social Media can…
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A Day to Remember
Every adversity, every failure every heartache,carries with it, the seed of an equal or greater benefit.Napoleon Hill Yesterday, was a memorable day for my colleague, Pallavi Kampani and me, starting a career Ready Course at a shelter home of Corp India, Thane, I was overwhelmed by the positivity, good cheer, selfconfidence, resilience and empathy of…
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Is employee surveillance beneficial?
When is employee surveillance appropriate?(Perspectives shared on LinkedIn) Majority of companies have successfully moved to remote Or hybrid working during the pandemic. As remote & hybrid working has become the norm, companies have started tracking employees & virtually monitoring them through digital tools like desktop monitoring, video surveillance etc. These systems are designed to reduce…
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9 Tips to be an Outstanding Leader
9 Leadership Tips from a young ‘unapologetically ambitious’ CEO. (excerpts from LinkedIn Conversation with Anjali Sud CEO of Vimeo) Could not help sharing very valid perspectives (my take only) Here are her 9 tips to Leaders 1. Need to know whyyou want to lead. Anjali always knew from a young age that she wanted to…
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What does Work Mean to you?
What do you want from your work or your job? Do I like a boss or colleagues who tell me what to do continually? In the last couple of years, social media has been replete with people complaining about the drudgery of jobs. On the other hand, are all those mentors, gurus, trainers and coaches…
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EQ Or IQ
❓We frequently hear this question: Is EQ more important than IQ?❌Question This question has been intriguing me, ever since I read Daniel Goleman’s recent Newsletters, since the 25th Anniversary of his book, a couple of months ago. He has clarified that the chapter in his book was titled ‘CAN EQ be more important than IQ?…
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Should you tell your Boss about a Job Offer?
You’ve got another Job offer. Should you tell your Boss? (Some perspectives shared, are based on research published by Wall Street Journal) Employer – employee relations have been recalibrated during pandemic. You’ve a tempting, but not Perfect, Job offer. Should you bring it to your Boss? A potential Job offer can be powerful negotiationposition, ending…
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Humour at Work
Does Humour work at Work? (Thoughts triggered by article in yesterday’s ET) My best memories of over 4 decades at the workplace, are the humorous stories. This set me thinking whether Humour at the workplace is serious business. Especially ii today’s challenging times of uncertainty at work, pandemic & geopolitical conflicts, humour can lend a…
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Personal Development and Career Development go hand in hand?
❓Personal Development & Career Development – two sides of the same coin? Maya Angelou says “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” A whole life is to find time to invest in oneself as well as in others. To extrapolate this…
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Is it a good idea to turn a hobby into a side hustle?
(perspectives shared in a recent article in The Guardian ) A side hustle has become a part of common lingo, especially on social media. Hybrid, part-time and gig working, coupled with the rising cost of living is leading professionals to commoditise and monetise their spare time. The fallout of monetising one’s hobby can be a…
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