Posts by Nal Kosir
On Work
Khalil Gibran
On Work Khalil Gibran K. Gibran in his poem, a fragment from The Prophet, questions the dominant vision of Work as a curse or biblical punishment and proposes an alternative and luminous vision of what work is, rooted in deep spiritual currents that range from Sufism that he professed (a form of Islamic mysticism) through…
Read MoreTop Reasons To Use An Executive Search Firm
Hiring an executive search firm is probably the best way to ensure you have a competent pool of professionals working at your company. The firms can help hire top-notch talent by carefully shortlisting professionals for a job. A bad hire – that too on a crucial post – can be a recipe for disaster for…
Read MoreConstructive And Compassionate Feedback That Employees Need And Want
Stats show that 8 out of 10 HR managers are worried about employee engagement and retention, but many are afraid of doing what it takes to keep employees engaged and loyal. Employees need feedback from time to time – it is not only a requirement from an administrative point of view but also a necessary…
Read MoreOnline Education Vs. Traditional Education In HR
E-learning or online education has becoming quite popular in the corporate world, as more and more companies now offer online courses to train employees. Despite the popularity, employees are often skeptical of the approach. They feel traditional methods of learning offer a one-on-one experience and can help grasp concepts better. If you are trying to…
Read MoreA Guide To Organizational Culture For Modern Businesses
The culture of an organization is its unique personality and it has a considerable impact on the morale of its employees and eventually, the success of the company itself. Without a strong culture, organizations find it very difficult to help their employees realize their full potential. While every company will have different elements and set…
Read MoreMentorship, Coaching, Training — A Recruiter’s Perspective
The concepts of mentorship, coaching and training are not new — and are often wrongly used in the corporate world. Human resource departments make use of mentorship programs, and trainings to increase employee productivity and boost morale. Source: Pexels The workforce is the lifeblood of any organization. A vast majority of HR professionals believe that…
Read MoreCandidate Mobility Trends To Reconsider Your Hiring Process
Until recently many employers had remarkably fixed views about managers and staff working from home on anything approaching a routine basis. Some companies have been very relaxed about this arrangement for many years, provided of course that the job in question can indeed be performed effectively away from the office or factory. On the other…
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About Working Remotely
According to reports, about 4.3 million people in the US work remotely at least a few days of the week. This equals to about 3.2 percent of the total workforce. While the number may not be high, it does show a shift in the right direction since only about 2 million people worked remotely in…
Read MoreHow An External HR Advisor Adds Value To Your Company
Businesses spend a lot of time and resources on sourcing and developing the right talent. Luckily, the HR function has transformed and half of all businesses are outsourcing all or part of their HR functions to create the perfect balance between cost-effectiveness and resourcefulness. Why Outsource Your Recruitment An in-house HR function is resource-intensive and…
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