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Imposter syndrome can hinder career growth during mid-career transitions, impacting confidence and leading to feelings of inadequacy. Understanding its triggers and managing it is crucial for professionals looking to change careers.

Nirupama VG, Founder, AdAstra Consultants, says performance improvement plans (PIPs) often carry a stigma, signalling underperformance or imminent termination. However, they can also be pivotal moments for employees to reset and excel.

Certified finance professionals in India earn about 20% more. AdAstra Consultants highlights the significant impact of certifications. Key certifications include CA, CFA, CMA, and CFP, recognized by the Financial Planning Standards Board. CFP certif...

Conflict management is crucial for effective leadership. It fosters innovation, prevents escalation, and promotes team unity. Leaders must overcome biases and ego to create a conducive environment for business growth.

The surge in travel post-pandemic has led to a rise in travel employment, with a 37% increase in travel sales and a 179% increase in outbound tourism from India. This has resulted in a demand for senior leadership roles in the travel sector, particu...

Experts say we are always negotiating in life. “Aren’t we all negotiating all the time?” asks Ranjini Chakraborty, People Leader with Giesecke + Devrient Mobile Security India PvT Ltd. “From a child, homemaker, retail vendor, team member, client et ...

Trademark serves as defence mechanism to protect an MSME’s brand from loss of reputation, retaining a good trustworthy relationship with your existing and potential customers.

MSMEs should look at IPRs as legal monopolies- investments which will allow them to be ahead of their competition as IPRs, being negative rights, outrightly stop others from practising.

Singapore has emerged as one of the worlds largest hiring markets this year,and this offers opportunities for Indians.

The calendar 2011 is expected to be a landmark year for tech hiring and job movements after 2007 as market visibility improves, global customers step up spending and pipelines remain packed.

The bench refers to employees who currently do not have any projects on hand. Longer benches mean thinner margins and profitability.

According to industry estimates, over 5,000 CXO cross domain job movements are expected during the current fiscal.

India is gaining distinction of becoming the world's largest talent incubators.

MNCs are chasing the fair sex big time to fill the top positions as women are better communicators and negotiators. Interview mistakes I Smart tips to negotiate salary

After long hibernation, headhunters are actively out in market as talent requirements have started trickling in. You can lead. But can you inspire? | Interview mistakes

BPO firms are adopting a novel retrenching mechanism to get their unwanted staff out, sans any negative media publicity. Top 20 IT Exporters | Top 15 BPOs