“Why aren’t organizations in India progressive like Europe? Companies in Europe are moving towards 4-day workweek. Look at us, we want to go back to 6-day workweek. 50 hours’ week is common in India! Why can’t we learn from Europe?” Employees in India often complain about longer work hours and higher work days. While we … Continue reading 4-day workweek – a dream in India?
Individual performance is contextual
“I might be put under performance improvement plan in upcoming performance appraisal, what should I do?” I received this frantic call from an ex-team member Shweta (not real name). I had a long chat with her, trying to understand where things went wrong and helping her work out options. This conversation brings to fore the … Continue reading Individual performance is contextual
Where Color Pink Rules: Memoirs from African Savannah – Part 3
My second stop in Kenya safari was at Lake Nakuru. I said good-bye to River Ewaso Ng'iro, the birds and trees (I believe they sense our emotions) and the friendly staff at Larsen’s Camp in Samburu. On a chilly morning, after a quick breakfast, I started the 7 hour drive to Lake Nakuru. As I … Continue reading Where Color Pink Rules: Memoirs from African Savannah – Part 3
Gratitude and Disappointment
Something in office today left me feeling disappointed. I pushed through rest of the day and left office feeling dejected! On my way back home, I got a call from an ex-colleague..He has always been a strong performer. However the last year or so had been tough for him. The company he was working for … Continue reading Gratitude and Disappointment
6 Ballygunge, Down the culinary memory lane
6 Ballygunge, restaurant serving authentic Bengali food, was recommended by several friends and my husband. I was in Kolkata for a day, couldn't resist the temptation to stop by. The decor is unique, the chairs and some walls of the old kolkata house are adorned with paintings of Bengali men and women. Some walls have … Continue reading 6 Ballygunge, Down the culinary memory lane
Enable Employees Learn to Learn
Couple of days back, I overheard a conversation between an HR partner and an employee, “You have been nominated for this program, its next month, please attend.” When the employee regretted, HR persuaded, “Hey, you should feel privileged, its only by invitation and you have been handpicked by your leader.” The employee’s response is anybody’s … Continue reading Enable Employees Learn to Learn
Memoirs from African Savannah – Part 2
Samburu Calling: Day 2 There’s absolutely nothing more wonderful than waking up to a beautiful morning in the woods. The sky was painted with hues of orange. The sun was peeping behind the trees. The muddy waters of the river had taken a smooth silvery tint in the morning light. The air was filled with … Continue reading Memoirs from African Savannah – Part 2
Family that eats together stays together – Elephants agree too…
Memoirs from African Savannah – Part 1
I first heard about Masai Mara more than a decade back from a wild life enthusiast. Since then, I have been dreaming of going to the African jungles. But, I couldn’t convince anyone – neither my family nor friends – for traveling to Africa. Since I wasn’t keen to go with Travel Groups, it kept … Continue reading Memoirs from African Savannah – Part 1
Life is a highway
Life is like a highway. Irrespective of how fast we run, there always be people ahead of us. Irrespective of how slow we run, there always be people behind us. It's pointless competing with others on a highway Compete we must, but with self, not others!
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