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Salary stagnation is rising concern among Middle Level Managers: 58% Middle managers think they have hit the career ceiling

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 Organizations play smart tricks to stagnate the salary rise among Middle Level Managers. There are minimal growth opportunities for Middle Level Managers in large corporates.  The rising concern over career stagnation of Middle Level Managers is not hidden in any economy. Even in growing economy where corporates are expanding robustly, Middle Level Managers suffer low growth and career development opportunities. Some of the key issues faced by Middle Level Managers are: 1. Lack of interest in training as there are lesser roles on senior position and low chances of promotion. This creates a n intense lack of motivation for training, personal growth and advancement opportunities. 2. What worked for getting you to Middle Level Position will not work to put you in Senior Level Position. It is a reality check situation for the Middle-Level Managers where there are very less scope for growth after a certain point.  3. There are very less examples who made it till Top-Executive...

5 ways for improving self-motivation at work: Push yourself

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 As a professional, employees can gain a lot from their professional space if they are self-motivated and goal-oriented.   Self-motivation is the key  Unlocking yourself towards your true potential takes a huge dedication and discipline. This article sums up the ways through which a self-drive and motivation can be triggered that takes you towards your goals. Top 5 ways to self-drive your motivation and be the sailor of your own boat have been given below: 1. Discovering your personal goals and working daily towards it.  When you go to work only for the sake of month end paycheck, it is an alarming stage and it can stagnate your career. It is important to trigger yourself towards daily accomplishments towards your personal goals whether it is some designation to attain, some new skill to learn or some higher prospect of life.  2. Start your day with half an hour dedicated to personal health/mental health It may sound vague to you but for being self-motiva...

5 Most common questions asked in interview with suitable answers: Most challenging question - "What are your greatest weaknesses?"

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Interviews can be very nerve-wracking and unpredictable. For experienced employees, the pattern of interviews varies from freshers but the questions below are commonly asked in most interviews:   Tips for interview:  - Make the interviewer feel you are choosy and picky and have not applied to everything that came up - Talk with pause and space between lines, do not rush to give answers as it shows nervousness.  - Keep slight movement in your hands, face, and head, do not look frozen or too disciplined . - Do not fidget -Maintain eye-contact -Keep your hands away from your face . Do not touch your nose or ears while talking, it may indicate you are lying  Questions with their answers to provide you with a roadmap:  1. Tell me something about yourself? " I started my career in ..... after graduating from .......... in 2012. I have most of my experience in Marketing/sales/IT/Fin etc. Now I am looking for some leadership roles to enhance my skills further.  2...

100% Guarantee Your Profile Summary Will Make Your CV Selected By the Recruiter

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 Profile Summary is the first thing that catches the eye of the recruiter: It's like a newspaper headline. 1. Sprinkle the keywords of the Job description in your profile summary.  It provides relevance to the Recruiter/ LinkedIn Algorithm and they will discover your profile faster than others. Example:  If you are applying for Block Chain Developer profile Profile Summary:  7+ years of expertise in Software Programming. Created more than 60% error-free applications for clients. Creating and Restoring Block Chain is what I enjoy most.  2. M ention your 1 Game-changing skill in short "I will bring to the table a keen eye for design" Mention your 1 skill/goal/USP that is unavoidable for the recruiter to pass by. Trust me each one of us has some or the other uniqueness that we can mention. 3. Avoid using common soft skill sets such as - Hardworking, Passionate, Leadership, Communication     Instead, use- Technology adaptive, failure resilient  4. Ove...

10 signs you are in a toxic workplace and it's time to take a healthy exit

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                       10 Signs Of A Negative Work Environment:   1. A bad boss No matter how big or how good the company may be if your boss is a narcissist or doesn't care about your work-life balance, it's time to search for a better workplace. 2. No credit for good work If your manager takes all the credit for your good work and there is no self-happiness derived even after working sincerely, you are in the wrong fit.  3. Salary delays You work for a salary and that's the only rule.  If you and your team have to discuss why salary is not yet transferred on every salary day, it's certainly not worth it.  4. More than 1 person taking reporting When more than 1 person thinks they can allot more work to you apart from your pre-decided KRAs, it's time.  5. "Figure it out" on your own approach If your manager or the firm does not provide any support and learning to you when you get stuck, it's time to say...

Professional Resume Format : 5 Tips for making your resume among 10% that reaches till interview

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  Professional Resume:  Top 5 Tips to stand out the crowd                                Top 5 Tips to stand out the crowd:  Detailed description with the example below 👇  1. Buzzwords 2. Personal information 3. Word count 4. Email ID 5. Tasks vs. Accomplishments Don't make the common mistakes mentioned below A crisp and subtle resume outshines and stands out chances over 75% of contenders.  A resume is an important first step in the selection process. Based on the research of more than 100 resumes, the following tips can be followed to make your resume stand-out 5 Tips for making your RESUME among 10% that reaches till INTERVIEW: 1. Wrong - I am a hard-working, detail-oriented Software Developer with 6 years of experience.  Right - Never use words like Detail-oriented, hard-working, dynamic, self-driven, etc. Instead, mention- Collaborated with 100+ Clients and delivered integ...

Are Employee Relations important?

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  Are Employee Relations important and what is the role of HR in building employee relations? In the post-Covid global world, the relationship that an organization shares with its employees is very decisive in a firm's growth.  The engagement being offered to employees in a firm nowadays has become a topic of discussion and analysis.  Reasons why employee relations are a much-discussed topic in large/medium-sized organizations nowadays: Employment has turned virtual increasing the scope and volatility. People have become aware of the importance of family, health, and stable life. Employees are opting for work-from-home options thereby increasing the culture of work-life balance.  There are many organizations offering flexible working and effective work-life balance in the market.  Employee relations become a very important part of managing business in the new world.  Organizations pay a lot of attention to attracting new talents but the present world of c...