How does the HR department avoid making the mistake of hiring a round peg for a square hole? By using competency mapping, says Sudipta Dev Competency-based HR is considered the best HR. In India however competency development and mapping still remains an unexplored process in most IT organizations despite the growing level of awareness. After…
As one might expect, all cultures must share several characteristics if “culture” is to be differentiated from other forms of behavior. These similarities between all cultures are surprisingly few. The ultimate goal of cultural anthropology is to determine which characteristics all cultures share in common. Society Firstly, all culture must take place through a medium…
Profession of Human Resource Management and Development (HRM & D), call it by any name – HR Operations, HR-Generalist, Recruitment, Talent Management, Training and Development, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Organization Development, Performance Management or Compensation and Benefits… they all come under the umberala of HRM & D. So, let me start with one question for…
Most HR professionals know that reference checking and work history verification are fundamental steps in applicant screening. What many may not realize is that these simple steps not only weed out bad candidates but also may help protect the employer from negligent hiring exposure if there is an incident of workplace misconduct or violence later. Unfortunately,…
Many people say they want success, yet they are not willing to do what it takes to achieve their desired outcome. I am a believer in Total Success. Total Success requires more then a successful business and a great income. Total Success is about having a balanced life, giving back and enjoying what you do.…
No matter whether a change is of major proportions or is objectively rather small, the change manager must anticipate that people in the organization are going to find reasons to resist changes. It is a basic tenet of human behaviour that any belief or value that has been previously successful in meeting needs will resist…
Do you think you know what comprises the qualities and aspects of unconditional love? I am not referring to what you may think or believe what love is at a Conscious level. Does your Subconscious Mind have a program which will allow you to accept and demonstrate the behavior which comprises unconditional love? In the…
What are the Benefits of using Balanced Scorecards? Research has shown that organizations which use a Balanced Scorecard approach tend to outperform organizations without a formal approach to performance management. The key benefits of using a Balanced Scorecard include: • Better Strategic Planning– The Balanced Scorecard provides a powerful framework for building and communicating…
Allow me to rephrase the question if I may. Can you afford not to invest in a coach and mentor? My guess is that if things were going absolutely wonderfully for you in your professional and personal life, you would probably not be reading this article. Consider the fact that almost all highly successful people…
Twenty years ago when I first began my career, almost all managers had secretaries or administrative assistants. Welcome to the age of the computer, where most managers in their 30s and early 40s have become quite self-sufficient. However, not having an assistant means having to be more organized, as you do not have someone to…
