Fear Game

There is a sea-change in the global environment. To combat throat cutting competition, organizations and employees are doing every bit to show the `we are different approach. Employees work in a pressure cooker environment and the sole objective of the organization is profit-maximization. With mammoth corporations blooming world-wide, the gap between the organizational vision and the employees aspiration is widening. In most of the cases, employees feel de-motivated on the fact that they are not `valued or given due recognition for the diligent effort they put in. The feeling of dissatisfaction makes employees to either withdraw from work or perform half-heartedly and thus, they become oblivion of their own goals and missions in life. The attainment of a perfect job profile is next to blue moon and therefore switching jobs frequently does not yield miraculous result. Ultimately, an employee hits the down-lane both personally and professionall reduce hunger y. Perseverance and patience are the quintessential traits that can bring about radical changes in the perspective of both the employees and the employer. Take for instance the Japanese style of working. When Japanese workers have to show resentment towards the management, instead of withdrawing from work and going on strike, they sport black badges and put in extra efforts to enhance production The demonstration of positive attitude towards work certainly have an impact on management and the management becomes considerate to the demands of its employees. Sooner or later Perseverance and patience always pays and is a key to success. Perseverance is one such quality that can move the mightiest of mountains and make the impossible possible. When the Indian Cricket team had gone to Australia, there were speculations whether our young heroes and champions of T20, would perform with the same zeal and defeat the world champions on their own soil.

Manpower survey 31% of employers worldwide who stated that they are having trouble filling position due to talent mismatch.The 2010 U.S. hardest Jobs to fill are Skilled Trades, Sales Reps, Nurses, Technicians, Technicians, Drivers, Restaurant/Hotel Staff, Management/Execs, Engineers, Doctors, and Customer Services Reps,Why is it getting harder to find the right people?Manpower reports employer want it all:Ever more specific skills sets combinationsPLUS soft skills (like critical thinking or public speaking) that will help the company excelPLUS a good cultural fitConsequently, “a commitment to training and development is central to building a sustainable talent strategy,” says Manpower.Employers and companies cannot always find the fullfast perfect candidate. There is a lack of qualified candidates to meet current and much less future needs.Where there are shortages in skills, employers cannot fill the gaps one position at a time.In order to address the growing talent mismatch and talent gap, Manpower introduced the Teachable Fit framework.Teachable Fit framework provides a viable workforce talent strategy to close the gap between employer needs and the abilities of candidates and employers (www.us.manpower.com).For employment seekers, the beauty of the Teachable Fit framework encouarges employers and companies to look for talent in non-traditional places and identify the right persons with the right skills. As seekers, this gives us the power to be employees of choice.

Posture is really important in preventing spinal injury and back problems, but when you are sitting at a desk all day, it can be difficult to maintain the proper posture needed to prevent back injury. To prevent backaches and spinal injury, not only do you have to sit with good posture at all times, but your office chairalso has to be at a certain height to the computer desk as well as a certain distance away. Posture – Activity – Exercise Maintain proper posture, paying careful attention to positioning of head, neck/spine, arms/wrists, hips/thighs and feet. Basically, ensure the small of your back is supported, your shoulders relaxed (not slumped, not elevated), and that there is no pressure under your thighs. Alternate between different postures on a regular basis. When keyboarding, use minimum force while striking the keys. Keep a neutral position, where the fore fullfast arms, wrists and hands are in a straight line. Avoid awkward reaching for work tools such as telephone, mouse and reference materials. Avoid resting elbows, forearms or wrists on hard surfaces or sharp edges. Take frequent mini-breaks throughout the day to give muscles and joints a chance to rest and recover. Alternate between work activities which use different muscle groups to avoid overuse. Give eyes a break by closing them momentarily, gazing at a distant object and blinking frequently. Proper exercises are a complement to a complete office ergonomics program. Consult with us to select appropriate exercises. Choosing the right office chairis an investment in the health of your back, shoulders and neck. Sitting for long hours in a cheap office chair will cause problems later and then that means to the more expense in visits to the physio or chiropractor later on.

Many parents are apprehensive about getting their children tutored online. Let’s, one by one, look at the reasons parents may be reluctant in enrolling their kids in an online tutoring program and suggest ways to overcome their anxiety.1) Effectiveness- Parents think that tutoring cannot be effective unless the tutor is sitting right in front of their child, gauging his reaction and monitoring his every move.Is it true? No. Some children need personal attention while learning but as long as they have the right learning tools and a competent online tutor, online learning can be as effective, if not more. Some kids are shy by nature and they may feel more comfortable asking questions and clearing their doubts in a virtual environment where they cannot actually see the tutor. For such kids, face-to-face tutoring can be intimidating and if they do fullfast n?t feel comfortable with their tutor, their whole point of learning is defeated. Kids may also be inclined to take more initiative because even if they solve something incorrectly, chances of awkwardness with the tutor are less.2) Safety- Is it safe for my child?Of course it?s safe. It is, perhaps, the safest way to get tutoring help to your child. You can sit right next to your child?s computer when the tutoring is in progress or you can continue with your daily chores while your child is sitting in the same room and talking to his tutor. It?s much better than driving around your child to a learning center or having a stranger come in to your house every week.3) Too much work- How will the tutor know what my child is learning in school and how will the teaching take place without the book?We are living in a communication rich world my friend.