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Updated : Oct 1, 2013

Way you present yourself at work impacts your career prospects

Should the clothes people wear to work matter at all? Most agree that clothes do matter and there is a crying need for better grooming and dress etiquette at the workplace in India.

Updated : Apr 25, 2013

Some managers mistakenly think they add value by spamming colleagues

Some managers mistakenly think they add value by spamming colleagues.

Updated : Dec 22, 2012

Career: Tips for managers who find it hard to be assertive

There are plenty of managers who have trouble asserting themselves. The ability to be firm when required to is a vital skill managers need, but many are found lacking in, say leadership coaches.

Updated : Oct 4, 2012

Basic template for interaction with colleagues

Yes, there is a basic template for interaction with colleagues.

Updated : Sep 5, 2012

Career tip: How to get work done from people who do not report to you

The ability to influence those over whom a manager has no direct authority is a vital cog that keeps corporate wheels moving towards goal achievement.

Updated : Aug 14, 2012

Understand how business decisions are made

To take better decisions, understand how decisions are made.

Updated : Aug 11, 2012

How to stay fit despite being too busy to exercise

Even walking up to the coffee machine for a cup of coffee rather than sending the office boy to fetch one, or walking around while speaking on the mobile phone, makes a difference.

Updated : Jun 25, 2012

Companies investing in programmes that address emotional issues among staff

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Updated : Jun 13, 2012

Job specialisation always helps

At work, play to your strengths. Job specialisation always helps.

Updated : Apr 23, 2012

Tips for students while taking up their first job

Enjoy the honeymoon period, but prepare for a reality check too.

Updated : Mar 20, 2012

Appraisal tips: Writing down your goals can be tricky

Writing down your goals can help in navigating the tricky part of an appraisal.

Updated : Feb 18, 2012

The much-ballyhooed 360-degree appraisal is hardly foolproof

The much-ballyhooed 360-degree appraisal is hardly foolproof.

Updated : Feb 15, 2012

Poor work habits can damage your vertebrae

Doctors say earlier people were unaware of the health risks their office-ridden, computer-dominated lives posed. They recommend at the least a regular post-lunch stroll in the sunshine.