Environment at work place

Environment at work place is the most important factor for an employee to perform and give his output accordingly. I think the environment or the facilities you get at work place are directly proportional to the performance you give as an employee to your organisation. It is so simple what you get is what you give. Employees are often heard saying, “I love working at my office and I really don’t like taking leaves from job”, and you must be wondering how crazy these people are, they like office! Exactly this has happened with me too, but this is how we can judge the difference between an office with lively atmosphere and the other one with boring work culture.

These days, people prefer job environments which are cool and casual, and which allows them to be themselves and work according to their style. Obviously, there are certain standards and rules, which need to be followed by the employees of the organisation, but giving space to the employees helps in bringing the best output from them. As such, atmospheres work as a stimulant to creativity and innovation. More are the number of bright ideas by the employees, more are the chances for the company to grow fast and beat the competition.

Today’s generation is not used to live in shackles and has been a regular breaker of laws and rules, therefore companies, should keep in mind the comfort level of the younger generation to draw the maximum output of the salary paid to them. In fact, a major reason for job change, seen in youngsters is the work environment being so strict or intolerable at certain places. Short breaks during work, semi- formal attire at work unless there is a meeting and easy interaction with all levels of people are the factors which results in making employees feel comfortable at their workplace. Other than this, recognition for work and incremental perks are the main elements, which motivates a person to work at his best and do more than what he is expected to deliver. I hope, you people agree with me, and other than this, I would like to know your experience in terms of work environment and what changes you would like to bring at your workplace.

Economy’s Revival, a Harbinger of Job Switch

Indian job market is buzzing with jobs as economy begins to bounce back after the slowdown. With economy’s revival comes the load of immense expectations from both job seekers and employers. Professionals are waiting to move out of their present jobs and industries to switch to a better one.

According to a recent survey, more than 40 % of over 20,000 surveyed plan to quit their current jobs within next six months. Employees across the age and experience groups all over the country in various organizations, functional areas and industries are ready to switch their jobs both within and outside their own industry.

A tough road of attrition has been clearly indicated at by the survey. The disillusionment of recession times had left everyone fretful and disturbed but in the current scenario, new hopes have raised. Middle and lower levels were the most affected and so, higher attrition rate is expected from these levels. Professionals at these levels have no qualms about leaving their current jobs for better profiles and salaries in wake of growing availability of better opportunities. .

Most of the professionals from all major cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, etc. were found eager to change jobs. Around 60% of the workforce currently employed with Manufacturing, Automobiles and BPOs is planning to change to jobs outside their industries. However, those working with Construction and Information Technology (IT) companies were looking for job change within their own industry.

This pace of attrition is quite amazing but not really unexpected. Professionals in almost all the companies, big and small alike had not received any increments or benefits last year. Their expectations are high this year but if they don’t get good enough appraisals, they would naturally like to move out of the company.

Are you a Foodie?

Good News for Foodies… Eat and Get Paid!

Are you a foodie? How About Getting Paid for Being so!

There is good news for all you food lovers. Your dream job lies ahead and what makes you a potential candidate is your love for food. You can be paid a whopping 24,000 pounds if you have a big appetite and can happily allow an intake of 400 extra calories every day. Yep, that’s the only qualification!

Similar to ‘mystery shopping’ where people are paid for shop and eat, companies are now willing to pay lazy individuals to do nothing but eat more. These positions are currently open in Proactol Ltd. to both men and women and the ideal candidate should not be on a diet. He/ She should be eating a healthy balanced diet of carbohydrates, fats and proteins and be willing to increase the calorie intake by 16% a week. The candidate would be required to eat fattening foods such as Chinese, fish and chips, pizza and burgers.

Could you believe that someone would pay you hefty amounts of money just to do what you regularly do or more precisely to eat. Well, I could not when I read about it in the paper this morning but then, this is obviously not without reason. This will be done to test the fat-binding properties of a weight loss product as Proactol Ltd believes in testing their already clinically proven fat binders in the real world. The testers would help the medical experts know more about the health benefits of taking the product which it claimed absorbs up to 30% fat intake.

The calorific intake and weight of the employee will be closely monitored by medics. And, after the initial in-house monitoring period, he would work from home while supplies being delivered at doorstep. And for this, the salary shall be an incredible £23,750 a year. So, go, try your luck!

Indian Employers are Hiring!

According to a survey conducted by Ma Foi Consultants on Employment Trends, more than a million new jobs are set to enter the Indian job market in 2010-11. The announcement by naukri.com saying ‘Jobs are Back’ holds full credibility and conviction in this context. This survey was carried out among a thousand companies across 11 industries to know about their recruitment plans till the end of year.

Healthcare:

This sector is set to create maximum number of jobs that amounts to a whopping 3

lakhs. In spite of the global recession, Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare industry

kept growing and increasing manpower. Furthermore, efforts are being made to

add new hospital beds and to expand the areas of super-specialty healthcare, insurance

facilities and medical tourism.

Other upcoming sectors with highest number of employment opportunities are Hospitality & Travel and Real Estate & Construction with around a lakh and half jobs. IT and ITES sector comes next with at least a lakh jobs while becoming fourth largest sector in job creation.

BFSI:

The sector of Banking and Financial Services (BFSI) is expected to witness vacancies for nearly 50, 000 positions due to the retirement of around 35% staff by year end.

Education and Training:

There has always been a lack of schools and teachers in India as it houses world’s largest

student population. With an up-swing in education sector, jobs for more than 80, 000

teachers and trainers will be generated.

Other sectors providing substantial jobs include:

-Energy generation & supply and Trade industries with 15, 000 jobs;

-Transport, Storage & Communication with around 30, 000 jobs and

-Manufacturing sector with 68000 jobs.

It is also observed that tier-II cities showed better signs of revival than the bigger ones. Employers are definitely headhunting for the right talent again, try your luck too!

Jobless?? Won’t be Anymore

As we all know, ‘life is a learning process’ and so, you must always take every success and every failure as an event of learning. Keep yourself focused and that is possible only if your mind has an optimistic setup because it is only then that you can decide right. Keep your eyes and ears open and be alert to the upcoming options.

Being jobless is a widespread phenomenon in today’s world of economic slowdown. It has become quite common to hear about layoffs and unemployment in the present scenario. But, various reports and surveys have confirmed that a huge job market is set to open and absorb hundreds of professionals soon. Jobs in India across various industries will be available in large numbers as a gradual exit of recession can be seen. This spurt in jobs is because of the immediate shortage of manpower being felt after the economy has bounced back to its original state.

For instance, jobs in banking sector in both private and public banks as well as financial institutions is expected to witness an upsurge due to retirement of 35% staff next year and the growth in demand for banking services.

Also, job search today, has become easier with online job portals like Naukri.com improving their services everyday. It has introduced at least 16 new industries in its portfolio to bring job seekers and employers closer. This move will help you get jobs at a quicker pace as they have become more industry specific. Jobs in IT, aviation, mining, publishing, glass and steel industry, etc. have been coming up.

All you have to do is to be prepared. Unravel options and find the path that will lead you to your choice of career. Think positive and believe in yourself. Renew your resume and gear up for the interviews.

Changing Jobs Frequently? Wait and Read on

The materialistic and status conscious world of today has changed the whole scenario related to job stability and longevity. There were times when people would spend their entire career in association with just one company and leaving jobs in search of a better one was quite unheard of. The job market of present times has gone for a makeover since then with constant expansion of employment opportunities.

The flourishing of corporate companies in India and abroad has generated various career opportunities that offer wider options for the job seekers leading to frequent job changes. The attractions leading to a job change majorly are lucrative salaries, growth prospects and higher designation within the same industry. But, it is very important to remember that change of employers should be done very prudently or else you would be quickly tagged as a ‘job hopper’ by the industry.

We all are aware of the fact that companies avoid recruiting candidates who have changed various numbers of jobs in a short span of time. Besides their reservations, it may also leave a negative impression on your potential employers as:
-They may think that probably it was you who is inefficient and was thrown out by the previous employer.
- Every organization, as a rule of thumb, hires professionals with a long-term approach. They only need stable employees who can contribute to the growth of their company for a long time.
- Another reason is that they obviously don’t want to waste their time, resources, money and productivity on training and hiring you.

Make sure that you leave your present job only for very valid and weighty reasons. You will always keep finding a little better options but you have to decide which ones is worth it and can keep you in the long run.