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The disruption of the past several years has shown that the efforts taken to offer mental health benefits to employees are still falling short in contemporary times. According to a study conducted by Mind Share Partners’ in the United States, 76 percent of employees reported having at least one symptom of a mental health disorder, … Continue reading “Top 4 Mental Health Questions in the Workplace for CEOs and CHROs”

Many lawyers, after spending years in law firms, in-house positions, or governmental posts, decide to take on a new challenge, such as leading an in-house legal organisation as a general counsel. Sad to say, in spite of having several years of experience, they lack the required skills and understanding of the procedures that increase the … Continue reading “Want to Be a General Counsel? The Best Ways to Maximise Your Chances”

Found a better job? Thinking about handing in your resignation? When it comes to resigning from a company, there’s always a right and wrong way of doing it. Truly, quitting a job is kind of a liberating experience. However, one should be careful not to let the ego get in the way of respect. Although … Continue reading “How to Give Notice and Leave a Job on Good Terms.”

Today, you can watch some YouTube videos and easily prepare for an interview to highlight your value as a candidate. However, some standard questions can trip up even the fittest candidates. “What Would You Improve About Yourself?” falls among those questions to which several candidates fail to respond properly. So, if you’re being asked, “What … Continue reading “The Best Ways to Answer “What Would You Improve About Yourself?””

Is your employer trying to convince you to stay after you’ve handed in your resignation letter? Are they offering you an irresistible counteroffer? Most of us fall into a dilemma in similar situations as we cannot apprehend the factors to consider to make the right decision. Consequently, we often make the right choice and start … Continue reading “Top Questions to Ask Yourself Before Accepting a Counteroffer”

The talent shortage is a severe concern for companies in the post-COVID times. At the same time, the job board needs to find the candidates an organisation is searching for. A headhunting firm can come to the rescue by identifying the best candidates who match the requirements of the companies. Nevertheless, the candidates who’ve been … Continue reading “What Are the Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring Headhunted Candidates?”

Did you get blindsided by the salary question in your last job interview? Typically, we prepare ourselves with the questions we want to ask but become nervous at the crucial moment. One of the reasons is that you worry that the hiring managers may raise their eyebrows after hearing your salary expectations. Consequently, you lowball … Continue reading “What to Do Once You’ve Lowballed Your Salary?”

Did you lose a talented candidate by lowballing a salary offer? Salary negotiations are a two-way street where the employer and candidate meet with their individual expectations and must come to a mutually beneficial agreement. When you’re an employer, it’s essential to offer a salary that justifies the candidate’s talent and experience based on the … Continue reading “How to Conduct Salary Negotiations With Candidates.”

Before delving further into the importance of salary and benefits reviews, let us first explain the two terms, ‘salary’ and ‘benefit’. Salary is the fixed payment that one receives against their service for a month. It is usually credited into a bank account, i.e. salary account, by the end of the same or the beginning … Continue reading “How Do Salary And Benefits Reviews Trigger Recruitment?”