When did you stop asking and started guessing? Remember the time when we were kids, and our insatiable curiosity led us to ask endless questions about the world around us? Whether it was about the stars in the sky or why the grass is green, we were relentless in our quest for knowledge. Also, when…
Making effective hiring decisions is crucial for any organization’s success. Hiring decision-makers hold the responsibility of selecting the right candidates who will contribute to the company’s growth and productivity. However, in the hiring process, decision-makers often make mistakes that can have significant consequences. Let’s discuss five common mistakes made by hiring decision-makers and provide insights…
Receiving feedback can be challenging, especially when it feels critical or hurtful. However, the way we perceive, and handle feedback greatly affects our personal and professional growth. The key lies in taking feedback objectively and constructively, regardless of the giver’s intention. Remember what Ken Blanchard said. “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” You can’t improve…
Failure. It’s a word that carries a heavy weight, evoking fear and uncertainty in the hearts of many. We’ve all heard about the importance of overcoming this fear, but let’s dig deeper into the topic. Is there a better way to view failure? Should we be afraid of it? The answer may surprise you. When…
The great resignation, quiet quitting, low employee engagement, and the changing workplace dynamics brought about by the difference in values and expectations of Gen X, Y, and Zs. The need for HR to be a strategic partner has become so critical that being a stuck HR is not only bad but also dangerous to the…
Nope, it does not include the lack of skills. That’s the easiest barrier to address. When we talk about the barriers to leadership, we are not referring to the technical skills required to lead a team. Instead, we are talking about the psychological and emotional barriers that prevent individuals from becoming effective leaders. In this…
Human resources (HR) managers play a critical role in an organization’s success by managing its most important asset, its employees. Lately, the need for them to take more strategic steps, and innovative approaches amidst new challenges brought about by changing employee values, technology, and the pandemic has become greater. However, many CEOs and business leaders…
Historically, disciplinary action in the workplace was viewed as a means to punish and control employees who broke established rules and regulations. However, as companies have begun to recognize the importance of creating a positive and productive work environment for their employees, this approach to discipline has become increasingly outdated. As a result, there has…
A huge amount of learning and development investment go to waste simply because many of the people in charge (HR, L&D Managers) tend to operate in a vacuum, by not involving a key stakeholder in creating a culture where organizational members take full responsibility for their development and continually seek opportunities to learn. It is…
Let ExeQserve Help You Bring Your L&D Strategy to a Higher Level! The Challenges of Outsourcing Training Several challenges hinder the effectiveness of training interventions: The relevance of content to learners’ jobs – Many training participants complain especially about off-the-shelf courses because they find it difficult to contextualize the content in their work setup. Learner…
