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How to ace Appraisal Conversations and make them work in your favor
- Employees should be proactive in seeking feedback during appraisal conversations, as it can help them understand how to improve their performance and develop their skills.
- Setting goals collaboratively with managers during appraisal conversations can help employees feel more invested in their work and motivated to achieve their objectives.
- Regular appraisal conversations can help build trust between employees and their managers, which can lead to a more positive and productive work environment.
- Employees should be open and receptive to feedback during appraisal conversations, as it can help them grow both professionally and personally, and ultimately contribute more to the success of the organization.
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Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli's Diet Plan Revealed
- Virat Kohli has revealed the strict diet plan he follows to remain fit and increase his efficiency on the cricket field.
- Kohli is particular about his food and follows a mostly steamed and boiled diet with no masala curries, except for lentils.
- Kohli became vegetarian in the last few years and acknowledges the positive impact it has had on his performance.
- Kohli had previously been "chubby" and had a "horrible mindset," but changed his diet and exercise routine to become one of the fittest cricketers in the world.
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Mechanical engineers invent Condom vending Machine in Gujarat
- A condom vending machine has been set up at Shyam Medical in Dabholi Char Rasta, Surat, Gujarat as a new initiative to promote safe sex practices.
- The machine was invented by two engineers named Bhavik Vora and Jigar Unagar who graduated from S.S. Gandhi engineering college Surat.
- The vending machine has a 3-step process: Select the product, scan and pay, and collect the product.
- Condom vending machines are not a new invention and have been used in foreign countries for many years in order to promote safe sex practices and prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections
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Meet Rachit Agarwal from Kota, who received scholarship worth Rs 2 cr, now earns Rs 1.6 lakh per day
- Rachit Agarwal, a resident of Kota, Rajasthan, received a scholarship worth Rs 2 crore for acing the Scholastic Aptitude Test, which enabled him to enrol in the University of Texas at Arlington.
- Rachit founded three start-ups while studying and completed internships at significant crypto companies for two of these startups.
- Rachit received numerous job offers after completing his studies, but he chose to sign a 6 crore agreement with a multinational corporation in the US.
- Currently, Rachit earns 1 lakh 66 thousand rupees each day and 50 lakh rupees per month as part of his package and works as a software coder for the multinational corporation.
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Woman says Rs 50k salary not enough to live in metro city, netizens react
- The cost of living in metro cities is higher than in smaller towns and cities, making it difficult for people with lower salaries to sustain themselves.
- A Twitter user expressed concern over the low salaries being offered to freshers, stating that it is not enough to survive in a metro city.
- Twitter user wrote, "Why are fresher salaries so low? How is someone supposed to survive on it in a metro city? With 50k a month you'll barely have any savings.
- Netizens responded by saying that the amount one can save depends on their lifestyle and expenses. Some are able to save despite lower salaries, while others struggle even with higher salaries.
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Here's why you need to stop scrolling phone in the bathroom
- Mobile phones can be dirtier than toilet seats due to the transfer of microbes from hands and surfaces, as well as food deposits.
- Studies have found that phones can be contaminated with potentially pathogenic bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains that can cause life-threatening infections.
- Even if phones are cleaned with antibacterial wipes or alcohol, they can still be recolonized by microorganisms, making regular sanitization necessary.
- Phones can also transmit and harbor viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, and norovirus, which can persist on hard plastic surfaces for several days.
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Bengaluru man spotted working from a movie theater during WFH, pic goes viral
- A viral video on social media shows a person working on their laptop in a movie theater in Bengaluru, India.
- The user who shared the video, @bangalore.malayalis, expressed surprise at the sight and the video has since garnered over 748k views.
- Viewers of the video have been both amused and critical, with some questioning the ethics of using laptops in theaters and others relating to the pressure of meeting deadlines while working remotely.
- The video highlights the flexibility of working from home and the different locations from which people can now work due to remote work policies.
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Increasing use of employee monitoring tools is leading to staffing challenges: Report
- A recent report by digital employee experience (DEX) company 1E found that implementing tools for monitoring employee productivity and tracking remote activity is becoming increasingly common among businesses.
- 79% of companies not already using these tools expect to implement them in the next three years, according to the report.
- However, 73% of IT managers are uncomfortable instructing staff to use such technology without full transparency, and 72% of IT workers would help coworkers find workarounds.
- The use of monitoring tools is leading to staffing issues, with 28% of employees quitting and 27% of IT managers facing difficulty hiring new employees.
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How businesses are experimenting with ChatGPT-like services
- "Generative AI" is a buzzword being used by bosses during earnings season to describe the potential for AI to increase productivity.
- Companies such as Zurich, Mattel, and Absci are already using customized versions of generative AI tools like Chatgpt and dall-e to simplify tasks and assist with product development.
- Major tech companies like Microsoft and Google are also ramping up their offerings of generative AI-powered tools to help users offload tasks like drafting emails, summarizing documents, and writing code.
- Startups like Harvey and Jasper are emerging to provide niche generative AI tools for legal assistance and writing aid, respectively.
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Gen Z Surpasses Millennials in Homeownership
- According to a report from Redfin, Gen Z has surpassed their peers in homeownership at the earliest stages of their adulthood, with 30% of 25-year olds owning their home in 2022.
- Gen Z gained the competitive edge due to a healthy labor market, record-low mortgage rates, the ability to move somewhere more affordable thanks to remote work, and bumps in their paychecks.
- Gen Zers have hurdles to homeownership, including the severe shortage of available homes and steep student debt, but overall, they are taking the real estate market head on.
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Majority of Gen Z workers would quit their jobs over company values, LinkedIn data says
- LinkedIn conducted a survey that found an overwhelming majority (87%) of Gen Z professionals would quit their jobs to work for a company whose values align with theirs.
- Millennials were found to feel similarly, with almost 9 in 10 professionals being prepared to quit or switch jobs.
- 60% of millennials and Gen Zers said that company values could be a dealbreaker when considering a new job or company.
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24-yr-old Bengaluru engineer earning Rs 58 LPA posts about 'loneliness', sparks debate on modern life
- A 24-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru earning Rs 58 lakh per annum posted about his loneliness despite having a comfortable living.
- The post sparked a debate on whether money can buy happiness, with some arguing that social and emotional connection is necessary for true happiness.
- Many sympathized with the engineer's problem, acknowledging that urban loneliness is a real issue.
- The post has sparked a larger conversation on the role of money in happiness and whether true human connection can be bought or achieved through financial success.
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Are Managers Incapable Of Dealing With Staff Mental Stress?
- Managers are ill-equipped to deal with workers' mental health concerns, which can increase strains on workers.
- Few workplaces have guardrails in place to guide managers on what not to say when addressing mental health issues.
- Training can help, but the best advice is to listen and guide employees to appropriate sources of assistance.
- Employers are piloting programs to better understand their employee assistance programs, but there is a concern that mental health resources might fall prey to cost-cutting campaigns during downturns.
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Cognizant offers salary hike to over 3 lakh employees
- Cognizant is offering salary hikes to over 300,000 employees this year, in addition to merit increases received by eligible directors and above in January.
- The salary hike comes after the resignation of Cognizant's chief people officer, Rebecca Schmitt, effective May 5.
- Cognizant's CEO, Ravi Kumar, said that the company advanced the merit increase to be six months earlier in the year, following year-end performance reviews.
- The move is seen as an effort to reduce attrition, which has been high in the Indian IT sector but is gradually stabilizing.
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Not the time for job hopping, most Indians plan to stay put this year: Indeed
- The Great Resignation seems to be coming to an end in India, with 47% of employees saying they don't plan to switch jobs in 2023, according to a survey by job portal Indeed.
- Hiring sentiment has dropped in the last three months, with only 53% of employers hiring people in the January-March quarter.
- The BFSI sector saw the most significant hiring, followed by healthcare and construction and real estate, while IT and IT-enabled services had low hiring.
- Employers should focus on retaining and attracting talent in sectors with strong future growth potential and seek tech and soft skills in potential employees.
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