Assess the long-term nuances of alternative jobs

Whether or not you are looking for a job or actively searching career alternatives, a headhunter’s call is usually welcome. And in case you are open to exploring options, then the abundance of available opportunities can be overwhelming. It is not uncommon for managers to have more than one job offer these days! While that seems like a great...

Avoid some common mistakes that are made while talking to people of foreign origin

I was sitting in on a business negotiation the other day. On one side was an Indian while the other was from the West. Things were great up to a point and everyone seemed to be on the same page. But at one juncture, proceedings took a sudden turn and became chaotic and muddled. Despite best efforts on both...

Ms Sheth visits her gym after many weeks and ponders about the relationship between fitness and job scene

In this column, I have addressed issues like moods, work-life balance and managing different scenarios of the corporate environment. This time, I was motivated to take up the issue of physical well-being and fitness by a visit to the gym after many weeks. There is now an increased level...