Changing Jobs- To Be or Not To Be

I came across an interesting article on Job Hopping in The Economic Times. It talks about the pros and cons of changing jobs frequently. 

Sometime back I attended an HR conclave where one of the topics of discussion was job stability. One of the senior HR leaders from service industry said that they now look at minimum stability of one and a half years in one organization, while recruiting a candidate. The threshold used to be around three years only a couple of years back. And he predicted that in another couple of years working with an organization for one year may well become the benchmark for stability. The group was coherent on this and agreed that this was more in case of the Generation Z, which was more eager to learn and grow, and may be more impatient. 

While this may be the sentiment of the new young generation of professionals, but those who are at the decision making positions, still consider even a two year stint as being unstable. 

This can well be termed as the Generation Gap. But, the crux is that anyone will continue or change basis the learning and growth opportunities available. The human mind needs constant fodder. It seeks new challenges. If the present organization can provide the same, it is well and good, else the job hop.

Long Time, No See

Its been a six months long sabbatical of sorts from the b-world. Have been busy traveling.
Making a comeback of sorts now :)

Christmas Special

This Christmas my organization decided to do something different for the employees, to make them feel loved and cared for. We have quite a big Christian community, and quite a lot of them had not gone to their hometown. So we decided to visit them and one of us dressed as Santa Claus. Since I am the HR person there, I took the opportunity to be Santa for them and spread the cheer! The wide smiles and shining eyes were worth the effort. They were so happy that the organization put in an effort to make their festival special for them.

Happy employees are key to any organizations performance. Happy employees are more engaged and productive. This article on Employee Engagement also emphasises on the importance of happy and motivated employees.

Thank You Alma Mater

Last week I had an opportunity to go to my Alma Mater for Campus Recruitment for my present organization. It was a very proud moment for me. Not only did I stand brimming in front of the aspirants, presenting about the organization, I was equally happy showing my institute to my colleagues.

As an alumnus, I have visited the institute on numerous occasions, but going back to hire is always different. It was nostalgic as well, remembering the days when I was sitting on the other side of the dais. 

I always feel proud of all the institutes I have studied at and am eternally grateful to them. But for them, I would not be the person I am. Not wanting to sound too cliched, but I would like to use this opportunity and forum to express my gratitude to all my teachers and batch mates and seniors and juniors, for all the learnings. Thank You!

Crossing The Street- New Interview Tool

How many times have you wondered about the manner in which you cross the street? After reading this article written by Guy Kawasaki you surely will.

The article mentions that you can select candidates for a job, merely by watching them cross a busy street. There are five categories based on this logic.

As a HR professional, this is quite insightful. Recruiters spend a lot of time and resources to ensure that they get the 'right fit' for the position open. There are psychometric tools that are used, aptitude tests are given, body language is analysed... Any new tool in the market is up for grabs, just to find the right / best candidate. But more often than not, the recruiter has to take the blame for a non-performer when the buck starts getting passed. Wondering how many recruiters will adopt this new method also.

At least I am going to be a Wader now, if not already. You never know who is watching!

Knock-Knock! Its Winter

Dilli ki sardi is early. And not just early, its too early and hitting hard.
Its cold. Its raining. Its foggy. And its a working day!

Yesterday morning was quite a shocker, and today its colder. Woollens are not out yet. Didn't feel like getting up in the morning.

Thank God it is Friday today. At least over weekend I can enjoy the winter morning... I want moongfali

Airtel Delhi Half-Marathon

On Sunday, 1st November I went for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon. It was a sea of people.

Adesh was running 21km, and he went off at 7.30am. I had two more hours to bide and I decided to make the most of it by visiting every single stall/ kiosk. It was a good opportunity to indulge in one of my favourite past times- observing people.

It was much more crowded than last year, and the weather was also hotter.

For the first time, I got a face-paint done, in tricolour, though very small in size. After all, how can a female take chance with her skin!

There was a live band, there were jugglers, there were long-legs.

There was a separate enclosure for senior citizens where they were being offered tea and snacks.

Sadly, there was no provision for water for those loitering around like me, waiting for our turn to run. I tried the refreshment counter, they expressed inability to offer help till the time counter opened. Only thing that kept me going, though I was dying of thirst, was the opportunity to see Shah Rukh Khan, in person. And what a crowd puller! He connects so well with the crowd...amazing!

Finally, I did catch a glimpse of my favourite actor, ran for Great Delhi Run, and gobbled down water at the first water stop!

Now I am waiting for the Gurgaon Marathon on December 6. I am sure it will not be crowded and weather will be cool enough to make this marathon a cooler one

If you happen to be in Gurgaon on December 6, do come to run, walk, cheer and have fun.

Moreover, you never know whom you may run into. You can find details about the run here.