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Top ways to establish a good relationship with your boss
- Establish mutual advocacy: Help your boss understand your long-term career goals and aspirations, enabling them to support and advocate for your growth within the organization.
- Align goals: Understand your manager's objectives and align your own goals with them. Set specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based (SMART) goals that contribute to the team's success.
- Communicate effectively in difficult conversations: Prepare, empathize, listen actively. Clarify goals, practice empathy, and use active listening to foster understanding and reduce tension.
- Build trust and grow: Deliver top-notch work, meet deadlines, communicate openly. Reliable performance creates a foundation for positive relationships and personal/professional growth.
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Man enrols in AI and machine learning course, gets job as data engineer with 100 per cent salary hike
- A recent survey by the World Economic Forum predicts a 22% growth in India's job market in the next five years, with AI, machine learning, and data roles being in high demand.
- Jarupula Prem Kumar, a farmer's son from Telangana, utilized online courses to upskill himself in AI and machine learning, leading to a 100% salary hike and a job with TVS motors as a data engineer.
- Kumar, who had a BTech degree and worked as a test data engineer, recognized the importance of staying updated with new technologies and wanted to apply them to benefit the agricultural sector.
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Top midlife job search mistakes that you need to avoid
- Using outdated resume formats: Use modern, visually appealing formats and highlight specific achievements.
- Not embracing professional networking sites: Utilize platforms like LinkedIn to expand your network and connect with industry experts.
- Considering age as a barriers: Showcase your experience, wisdom, and adaptability to combat ageism in the job market.
- Rigidity on salary: Research the company and industry to negotiate a fair pay that aligns with your priorities.
- Not okay with gig or project-based jobs: Consider temporary roles as they can lead to permanent opportunities within the same organization.
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Meet Nidhi Yadav, Gurgaon woman who built Rs 200 cr firm working from home
- Nidhi Yadav built Rs 200 crore firm Aks from home in Gurgaon. Launched in 2014 with Rs 3.5 lakh investment, Aks offers affordable ethnic wear for women aged 18-35.
- Aks experienced rapid growth, crossing Rs 100 crore in revenue within five years. Nidhi's research and strategy, like launching 20 styles every two weeks, contributed to the success.
- Aks, headquartered in Gurgaon, became a prominent player in the affordable ethnic wear market. By late 2021, revenue reached Rs 200 crore without external funding.
- During the pandemic, Aks manufactured masks, PPE kits, and expanded into kidswear. Aiming for Rs 500 crore revenue in 2023-2024, Aks continues to thrive.
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5 ways to protect your job in the current storm of layoffs
- Check Company History: Look for companies with a track record of stability and employee support during tough times.
- Negotiate Longer Notice Period: Secure a longer notice period in your employment contract to facilitate job search during layoffs.
- Understand LIFO Policy: Discuss concerns with HR and explore alternative arrangements to mitigate the impact of Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) layoffs.
- Negotiate Golden Handshake: Familiarize and include terms for financial safety in offer letter during termination or layoffs.
- Ensure Termination Compensation: Secure provisions for compensation in case of termination without cause to protect your financial well-being.
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Woman leaves her job at LinkedIn to travel the world
- A Delhi-based woman named Aakanksha Monga left her job at LinkedIn in 2022 to pursue her passion for traveling.
- Aakanksha shared her story on Twitter, mentioning that she gave herself a year to focus on traveling the world full-time.
- She reflected on her journey a year later, highlighting her accomplishments, including growing her online community, traveling to 12 countries, and building a team for her project called TravelAMore.
- Aakanksha's post went viral, receiving positive responses from many who were inspired by her decision to follow her passion, while others expressed differing opinions on her choice.
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IT employee sued boss after mistaking 'XX' for kisses in email
- An IT employee filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her boss based on an email in which he used the letters 'xx'.
- The employee, Karina Gasparova, claimed that the letters 'xx' represented kisses and 'yy' implied sexual contact, interpreting the email as having a sexual connotation.
- The employment tribunal concluded that Gasparova's perception of the events was distorted and rejected her allegations.
- Judge Emma Burns stated that Gasparova made extraordinary claims without evidence and contradicted herself, leading to the dismissal of her case.
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The first 5 things you can do if you're impacted by layoffs
- Seek support and process emotions: Talk to your family and support network to stay positive and emotionally balanced.
- Manage finances and file for unemployment: Create a financial plan, track income and expenses, and file for unemployment promptly.
- Update application materials: Revamp résumé, cover letter, portfolio, website, and LinkedIn profile to highlight skills and stay relevant.
- Estimate job search duration and network: Seek advice from contacts, inform your network, and use LinkedIn's job-seeking feature.
- Create a structured job hunting plan: Set goals for networking, job searching, and applying, and track your progress in a document.
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What careers to choose in the era of ChatGPT-like AI? Elon Musk answers
- Elon Musk encourages individuals, including his own children, to pursue their passions and interests when considering career paths.
- Musk emphasizes the importance of finding fulfillment in one's work and striving to be as useful as possible to society.
- Despite acknowledging the potential for AI to surpass human capabilities, Musk highlights the significance of seeking meaning beyond job performance.
- Musk advises maintaining motivation and drive by deliberately suspending disbelief, even in the face of rapid AI advancements, and finding ways to coexist with advancing technology.
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Elon Musk strongly opposes remote work; here's what he said
- Elon Musk strongly opposes remote work, calling it "morally wrong" and "bulls***," arguing that in-person work leads to greater productivity and collaboration among employees.
- Musk implemented a strict return-to-work policy at Tesla, requiring employees to work on-site for a minimum of 40 hours per week or risk losing their jobs.
- The shift in Musk's perspective on remote work came in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading him to adopt a firm stance against remote work and other preventive measures.
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'Mental Trauma Allowance': Bengaluru techies seek compensation for traffic distress
- Traffic congestion brings Bengaluru's IT corridors and critical roads to a standstill, causing frustration among techies and commuters who faced long delays and traffic snarls.
- Social media users express their frustration, suggesting that companies should offer a "mental trauma allowance" for employees forced to endure the city's notorious traffic and insisting on work from office.
- Content creator Ankit Vengurlekar highlights the need for companies to incorporate special allowances for employees who commute in Bengaluru's traffic, proposing terms such as "survival allowance" or "poor choices allowance."
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IT worker on sick leave for 15 years opens up about his reasons to sue IBM
- IT worker Ian Clifford opens up about his reasons for suing IBM over salary increase during 15-year sick leave.
- Clifford's motivation was to provide financial security for his family due to his ongoing battle with stage four leukemia and its impact on insurance, pension, and other aspects.
- He sought a 2.5% pay rise and wants IBM to clarify if a formal salary review was conducted. Settlement offers were made prior to the hearing.
- Despite the employment tribunal judge dismissing his case, Clifford appeals the verdict, emphasizing the significance of his claim.
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Companies should push maternity leave to 9 months: NITI Aayog member
- VK Paul, a member of NITI Aayog, has proposed extending maternity leave from six months to nine months for firms in the public and private sectors.
- Paul emphasized the importance of the private sector's support in creating comprehensive child care facilities, such as opening more creches, to assist working parents.
- Additionally, he highlighted the need for the private sector to contribute towards elderly care initiatives, aligning with NITI Aayog's efforts in providing holistic care solutions.
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CEO slams long commute excuse for remote work
- CEO Nicole Duncan criticizes young workers for refusing to return to offices, calling them "selfish".
- Duncan suggests that long commutes should not be an excuse for remote work and emphasizes her own experience of commuting to the office.
- She claims that the reluctance to return to the office has negatively impacted businesses such as hotels and food services.
- Remote work and office return policies are a global issue, with companies worldwide facing challenges in convincing employees to return full-time.
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Zomato records highest-ever number of orders on Mother's day; CEO Deepinder Goyal's responds
- Zomato reported the highest ever number of orders on Sunday, May 15, with approximately 150 cakes being ordered every minute on Mother's Day.
- Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal tweeted about the success, stating that Mother's Day is becoming as big as New Year's Eve in terms of order volumes.
- Mother's Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May, which was on May 14 this year.
- Zomato's success on Mother's Day highlights the growing trend of food delivery apps becoming a part of people's celebrations and festivities.
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