The other day, I heard someone say, “I will check with my superior and let you know”. By superior, he meant boss. At times, team members are referred to as “subordinate” Aren’t these words – superior and subordinate – undermining equality; laced with assumption that manager is inherently better than the employee. Does being higher … Continue reading Superior-subordinate: Words to avoid
Author: Padma Rajeswari
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Employees leave companies, not just managers
Several factors influence employees' decision to leave or stay. Managers are neither superheroes nor wicked villains. It's inappropriate to say "employees leave managers, not companies"
Does my manager care for my well-being?
"My manager cares for my well-being" - An oft asked question in employee engagement or manager effectiveness surveys. "What does an employee think of when responding to this question?" asked my troubled friend. His organization had conducted manager effectiveness survey; he had received his manager score card couple of days back. While he scored reasonably well … Continue reading Does my manager care for my well-being?
Life is a lonely journey
In moments of joy, we raise a toast and celebrate with others; But the intoxicating high is ours. When life strews our path with thorns , others walk by us, consoling us; But, Its our feet that bleed, none can share it. In moments of dark despair, others can give a shoulder to lean on; … Continue reading Life is a lonely journey
Carve out the Middle Path
Every woman has to carve out her own middle path based on her context, preference and needs.
Relationships and their Ecosystem
Ecosystem for relationship is like soil for a plant. It can nourish the plant with its rich nutrients or kill it with its toxic contents. Similarly, the ecosystem can enable a relationship to deepen or turn it superficial or toxic. Last couple of weeks I was lucky to have met several old friends, ex-colleagues and … Continue reading Relationships and their Ecosystem
Air travel in India, a crucible experience
Air travel has taught me what motherhood is supposed to, but failed to teach me- patience! That's right, patience!! In last 2+ years that I have been shuttling between Mumbai and Hyderabad, and to several other cities to add spice.. I have imbibed unbelievable doses of patience. While flight delays remains the major contributor to … Continue reading Air travel in India, a crucible experience
The X Factor in Corporate online social networking
Cooked a new dish at home or dining at a restaurant? Meeting friends or having a get-together? Travelling for work or pleasure? Received an appreciation or won an award? Feeling excited, happy, sad or depressed? Have spoken in a conference or published paper somewhere? These experiences (and many more) seem incomplete without posting on … Continue reading The X Factor in Corporate online social networking
Notwithstanding lay-offs, organizations crave for employee loyalty – Time to evolve
Rarely does a week pass these days without news of a company shutting shop, or restructuring or planning to axe jobs; thus leading to hundreds or thousands of lay-offs. This ‘does not happen in India’ phenomena, even a couple of decades back, has become a new normal today. It is not just limited to start-ups … Continue reading Notwithstanding lay-offs, organizations crave for employee loyalty – Time to evolve