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Empxtrack Automates & Streamlines Human Resource Processes for a Technology Provider
“We started using some base modules of Empxtrack a few months ago and are quite happy to recommend it.Support has been good. Technical help is always available. There can be no better recommendation other than the fact that we are going in for additional modules to help us refine our HR processes better.” Aniket Upganlawar, Director, Verchaska … Read more
5 Tips for coping with negative emotions at work
As working professionals, we all know the feeling of butting heads with a coworker or feeling frustrated with our workloads. These negative emotions can affect both our productivity at work, as well as our happiness when we leave work. In order to combat these emotions, follow these tips:Have a good relationship with your bossBy being … Read more
Should 360 Degree feedback be used for development purposes or for performance appraisals?
360 Degree Feedback is widely used in companies these days. Some companies use it only for the development purpose of employees while others link it with performance appraisals. As performance appraisals measure the productivity of employees in a company and is used for salary increase and promotions of the employees, there is a huge disagreement … Read more
Be Proud of India
Top 10 Famous Quotations: Will Durant [American historian] – “India was the motherland of our race, and Sanskrit the mother of Europe’s languages: she was the mother of our philosophy; mother, through the Arabs, of much of our mathematics; mother, through the Buddha, of the ideals embodied in Christianity; mother, through the village community, of … Read more
Does having a good manager matter?
Typically, a manager of a team or department sets the tone of the work environment. While managers should ideally guide, direct, and share information readily, this is not always the case. You might find that your manager always micro-manages or keeps an eye on you. He does not practice what he preaches; is egocentric, arrogant … Read more
What’s HR’s Role in Enterprise 2.0?
Over the last few years, social and mobile technologies have proven to be powerful tools for sourcing and recruiting talent. More recently, we’re beginning to see consumer tech–social, in particular–being leveraged in other HR functions. But while research shows these next generation tools have the potential to improve communication and collaboration across the enterprise, business … Read more
Increasing employee engagement
An employee’s engagement in various functions in the organization is directly proportional to his / her performance outcomes. It is a driving force that keeps employees motivated. Research by Gallup and others shows that engaged employees are more productive, customer-focused, profitable, and less likely to leave. Not surprisingly, best-performing companies recognize this fact and encourage … Read more
HR – Moving from back office function to strategic business partner
Globalization and emergence of complex business requirements have forced organizations to consider HR more as a strategic business function rather than simply being relegated to the back office. Traditionally, the HR department’s functions were limited to providing support to the organization by dealing with contracts, benefits, leaves and recruitment. The department was usually located conveniently … Read more
Overcoming personal growth ruts at work
From time to time, everyone struggles a little bit with his or her job. You may be feeling overwhelmed by the tasks, or you might start focusing on the negative aspects of your job. These feelings can leave you stuck in a rut where you aren’t able to accomplish as much as you once were. … Read more
Talent management M&A and how customers may benefit
Acquisitions of talent management vendors present new challenges for customers and the HR software industry. Oracle and SAP have already stuck to their initial statements thus far. But while things sound promising, the real question is whether these acquisitions are going to make customers more successful at the end of the day. Over the years, … Read more
