A workplace fire can be devastating to a business. Not only are the lives of the office personnel at risk, but expensive equipment and important documents could also be destroyed during.
There are multiple measures that you can take to help prevent a fire from arising. Here are a just few of them:
Do you remember way back in the good old days when solid basic writing skills were an advantage in any job? In much the same way, being able to create basic videos could help you in your job in today’s video-filled digital world.
Considering that you spend 40 hours a week there, shouldn’t your office or cubicle be comfortable and inviting? Contrary to popular belief, keeping an austere work space doesn’t promote productivity.
It may seem like a paradox to offer a retirement plan at a startup. Startup ventures are inherently risky. Will it be worth the extra paperwork and cash to fulfill your end of the bargain? And will employees want to stick around long enough for vesting? The truth is, it is worth it to offer some form of retirement plan to your employees. Here’s why.
The definition of diversity in India or rather in corporate India is still limited to the inclusion of women in the workplace. The focus still seems to revolve around giving priority to recruitment of women, creating “enabling” policies, offering healthy work-life balance, etc. to encourage retaining women in the work force. But there’s more to diversity than just women in the workforce.
I graduated from BITS Pilani in 2010.
After pursuing a couple of dead end internships, I accepted a job offer from Accenture in Chennai for the role of Associate Software Engineer.
What does your reception area say about your business? Is it functional and unimaginative, serving as a mere doorway to the offices beyond? Or is it stylish and welcoming, presenting a polished first impression to your clients and the world outside? If it’s the former, you might be missing a trick – and gorgeous floral arrangements in your office foyer are an easy way to inject some fresh pizzazz.
While we live in a world increasingly dominated by digital communication, the telephone is still very important for business. If you work in a professional environment there will probably be cause for you to answer the phone at some point, so it’s important to know how to do it properly. Here are some top tips for answering a call professionally.
The mind can work in mysterious ways. Sometimes, that’s not such a good thing, especially when it seems that your good intentions are sabotaged at every turn. Take looking for a job, for example. A positive mind set is crucial for success – so what can you do to ensure that you stay confident during the recruitment process? Here are 8 tips and ideas you can implement straight away.