Adapting Your Career In A Global Recession: What Can YOU do?

Career shifts are a daunting prospect, especially when the future is uncertain. With the way things are panning out, big companies across the world are frantically calculating and strategizing solutions in the event that they come down to 50% of their optimum revenue. In this sink-or-swim scenario, layoffs have become a harsh reality across different sectors of employment. Unemployment rates have reached record highs this year, touching 14.7 in the US. More than ever, the need to be self-sufficient in terms of career options is relevant nowadays. In that regard, what can you do to keep your career afloat amidst the uncertainty?

–Work on your personal portfolio. Working for a paycheck is fine, but working on your portfolio ensures that your individual value as a professional is evident to prospective headhunters. Working on your portfolio future-proofs your career.

– Stay updated on the latest niche trends. E-learning is an excellent avenue to keep yourself upskilled and relevant in the job market. In fact, e-learning has increased organization revenue by 42% across the board, so you’d be taking the right step by signing up for online classes!

– Chase new specializations in your line of work. In today’s competitive job market, companies value employees that deliver value in more ways than one. Look for opportunities to expand your roles and responsibilities in your job profile, whether at work or on your own.

– Networking is key. Every single lead you have counts towards future-proofing your career. In recent times, professionals are relying on their network of work acquaintances (on social media and beyond) to stay afloat. Contacts are currency in business!

– Don’t fear hard decisions. If you’re not seeing a future at your current job and want to chase higher prospects with a better plan, go for it! Job satisfaction is more important than ever nowadays.

Leave no stone unturned to keep your career afloat in these trying times!

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December 8, 2020

WHY MASTERING SOFT SKILLS IS IMPORTANT IN 2021?

Skills – the most crucial item that stays on top of the list for every recruiter when looking out for the right candidate. Categorized as hard skills & soft skills, hard skills are now taken over by computer skills in this current remote work culture, but soft skills remain to be dominating and evolving. Soft skills are hard to measure, as they are all about behaviour and thinking, personal traits and cognitive skills. 93% of employers feel soft skills are an essential factor in hiring decisions. They make you complete and competent in this competitive technological world, making you stay ahead and be a better leader in your career path. 67% of HR managers would hire a candidate with strong soft skills even if hard skills were weak.

Here is an overview of the hot soft skills in demand in 2021 from the research done by LinkedIn!

Emotional Intelligence: EQ is considered to be critical because it tells how well a person can take quick decisions and manage under pressure. 75% of hiring managers valued EQ over IQ.

Adaptability: Employers value employees who successfully manage changes in the workplace and it is directly related to productivity, making them the most valuable members of the organization!

Time Management: Time is a vital resource which can’t be earned back and have to be planned properly for high productivity. 14% of people who set goals are ten times more successful than those who don’t in the workplace.

Creativity: Creativity fuels innovations. Creativity is related to 9 of the top 10 skills that global executives say is essential for 2020 and beyond! Also, 94% of hiring managers say it is important to consider creativity when hiring a job candidate.

Collaboration: 75% of employees regard collaboration and teamwork as important and 83% of employees rely on technology for collaboration. Given the current scenario, the collaboration will be the only factor taking companies to a higher level.

The other soft skills in consideration are persuasion, self-motivation & storytelling. These pave way for higher career aspirations, making a person highly resilient and be the change-maker in the forthcoming digital era.

November 24, 2020

91% of the companies and 81% of employees agree that upskilling has boosted productivity at their work.

Upskilling 101

Upskilling is the process to either level up already existing skills or equipping advanced skills through training and learning. Upskilling as a concept is slowly catching up in organizations as the management is investing their time, effort and money to upskill their workforce. Especially after the recent pandemic, where the company’s budgets are limited, they are trying to upskill their employees instead of hiring more.

This saves a lot of capital for the organization and improves the quality of the workforce. 42% of the companies have increased their upskilling game after the COVID19 outbreak.

Upskilling employees? What’s in it for the organization?

Upskilling can be used to target both soft skills and technical skills. The choice lies with the employees. In a survey done by Workable, it showed that 50% of the employees went for both hard and soft skills in their upskilling process.

Upskilling is a win-win situation for both the organization and the employees. While the organization can reap the benefits in the form of the quality workforce, reduced budgets on human resources and the employees update their knowledge and abilities. 80% of the employees have said that upskilling has boosted their confidence in their work life. This confidence can directly result in a more effective work schedule and better results.

But, should organizations do it?

Yes! It is already established that the organizations should work on the welfare of their employees, and upskilling is something they would happily undergo looking at their own best interest. In fact, 42% of the employees started upskilling on their own after the COVID19 outbreak. So if there is a need for it, and the investment is giving you great returns, then why not go for it!

Conclusion:

With the huge skills gap arising in various industries, upskilling can save the day by equipping both the employer and the employee with something that can help them grow in the right direction.

October 7, 2020

Breaking The Rules series

Breaking the rules is a series of panel discussions wherein the industry experts share their views and opinions on what needs to be disrupted in the new normal.

This webinar will address topics of how has the Talent Acquisition has changed due to COVID , what will be the new norm in post COVID, What are the new trends in Talent Acquisition, what changed overnight in Talent Acquisition , How is Technology a major role in Talent Acquisition, Can Technology replace face to face hiring and a wide range of topics.

What questions to do you have for the panel and what changes are you seeing in talent acquisition?

Our distinguished panel:

Aditya Mishra, Director and CEO, Ciel HR Services
Swathi. Addanki, Talent Acquisition Location Head
Lakshman Kumar Kodupaka,Talent Acquisition Head at Alight Solutions for APAC Region

Moderator :
Jayashree Venkataraman
CEO and Founder of Appreiz , Mojokarma
Chief Disruptor , DisruptHR Hyderabad

Register here to attend
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3315979154117/WN_6XoDG1DjQca8IkciW_jcqA?fbclid=IwAR0zNJST-pgZ_2cCzS2hpGRAmDUmy-bjRjDkhWRMs1etYchA313Isrp_j2w

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May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

Performance

Purpose + Recognition = Performance

Purpose is a two way street at workplace. Both the organization and the individual employee are responsible for creating the purpose and contributing to the purpose.

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May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

Giving Recognition

Joy of giving Recognition

I picked a card for today from life changer cards pack. The value I got was Joyfulness. I was happy that I got this card during DaanUtsav, the Festival of giving celebrated in India from Oct 2nd to Oct 8th.

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020

Employee Unhappiness

Is Employee Unhappiness Costing You Dearly? Learn What These Social Recognition Software Can Do For You

Is employee unhappiness costing you dearly? Learn what these social recognition software can do for you We all are aware of the fact that happy employees are far more productive than unhappy ones!