‘HR Matters’ Archives
Performance review = A continuous feedback and development process
In the last three years that I’ve managed performance evaluations of support engineers for an IT consulting firm, I’ve been wary of assuming a judgmental stance – either directly or through the feedback process I’ve helped manage. Performance reviews are known to be [Read More]
Typewriter—now only an artefact
This announcement from Mashable that Godrej has formally stopped its manufacturing of typewriters didn’t upset me at all. I’m afraid I never did care for typewriters…whether manual, electric or electronic… I began using a typewriter in the year 1983 while acceding [Read More]
New Hire Orientation
This aspect of an organisation’s processes is close to my heart as a well-executed new hire orientation helps build a special bond between the two sides. My own first experience of an orientation program goes back some 25 years. The organisation was big and used to seeing [Read More]
Flex the Workplace
About two months ago, I chanced upon Women’s Web and quite liked the easy read its blog and articles offered for an Indian woman multitasking in her numerous incarnations. Then, at some point, I heard about its contest on Twitter that invited ideas on what organisations [Read More]
Importance of Work Culture
Does your work culture promote a respectful dialogue in situations of strife or is it common for you to see colleagues letting their tempers have the better of them in disagreements? How do you handle your interaction with a young colleague who’s joined your small team [Read More]
Resume Writing or Stop it?
This month an assignment meant appraising profiles for an IT support engineer’s role, so much time was spent scanning resumes, talking to applicants, and, gratefully, finalizing hiring of a candidate. The experience has made me appreciate challenges recruiters must face [Read More]