This is a eye opener for all who think IT career is like bed of roses. There are lot of things that happened in IT industry which created a very beautiful picture and people thought this to be the best place to be, even if one might not have all the traits which are needed to survive and sustain the growth. Yes the good thing that IT has done is it opened doors for lot of deserving ones who had good analytical and reasoning skills, although these people could not pursue a direct course in engineering or Bachelors in IT. Opportunities did come up indirectly when these same people went in for focused courses, which lead to entry positions in IT & then it was the hardwork and efforts put in by the people to grow and get themselves adjusted and finally experts in their skills.
This article should not be taken in the wrong sence, but like all things in life, everything has a good side and a bad side. It is a matter of which side of the fact is highlighted more & which side comes up on its own. Hope you like this article and do leave your comments.
Deadwoods’ is how they are known in recruitment circles. And there seems to be a rise in numbers of this bunch of guys who have flunked their appraisal test (been rated bad performers) in IT/ITES companies and are being chucked out by employers. According to sources, the top IT companies — both Indian and MNCs — are asking their deadwoods to leave, even as they are in an aggressive recruitment mode.
Recently, IBM India is reported to have asked over 1,000 people to leave because of bad performance. That’s about 1.9% of its total headcount of 53,000 and on par with the 2%-3 % that Wipro sees in terms of percentage. According to industry sources, while the average attrition rate for a well managed company stands at around 18%- 20%, about 50% of this are actually nonperformers who go out of a company.
Wipro HR executive vice-president Pratik Kumar said, “We hate to weed them out. So our effort is to put them on improvement programmes. We have formal discussions with them, do an analysis and give them about six months to improve. If they still can’t perform, then we shake hands.” Stating that one needs to look at it not just from the human angle but also from the business impact, he added that “if you want to be competitive , you can’t shy away from it.” The entire process of appraisal is done very systematically and there are two-three stages before any employee is put in the underperformer category said Vati Consulting CEO Amitabh Das. “I think it is a good sign that companies are taking this very seriously as in the long run, it helps in improving the productivity of the company,” he added. Mr Kumar also points out that though the category has remained steady in percentage terms (about 2%), the bigger numbers being seen now are a factor of scale and size. After all, the major IT companies in India have been adding between 12,000-25 ,000 people each in the last couple of years, to take their headcount beyond 50,000 people.
So what happens to these guys? Adecco India CEO Ajit Isaac said:,“People shown the door by the big companies are willing to go to the tier II and tier III companies, which welcome them since they have the brand in their resume. An HR person can’t always know why the candidate has left his previous job. So for these people in the smaller companies, its a honeymoon period for first 6-8 months but if their performance continues to be bad, then they hit a career crisis. Some of them are looking at joining startups while a bunch of them go to BPO firms.” Ad Astra Consultants founder Nirupama V G said, “Some people get jobs on contract basis to ensure they get the relevant experience before trying for another good position . Or some go in for temp jobs.”
I guess, one must never stop learning & if they feel they have learnt everything they had to learn, then it is time for them to look for another job or the company might ask you to look for one, since you would then would not be contributing in anyway to the company.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
So, think you're ready to move up in the ranks?
This is an interesting article forwarded by one of my colleagues, which I thought was something to share with everyone. This has been taken as it is from www.careerbuilder.com. I am sure this will be useful for everyone looking for a career growth.
Vince Thompson was willing to do whatever it took to make his company successful. He shifted from sales management to leading sales training when the need was there, and when the company asked him to run its Southwest territory, he relocated for the position.
"The knowledge I needed to change positions did not come from my predecessors or even bosses," Thompson says. "It came from mentors and colleagues within the company that were vested in my success and willing to teach more and provide honest feedback."
It's no good to sit still in any area of your life -- work is no exception. Thompson, author of "Ignited: Managers! Light Up Your Company and Career for More Power, More Purpose and More Success," says we should all try to live up to our potential as contributors and to do that, we have to aim to get ahead at some point.
"What's important to recognize is where your passions and strength lie and then to spend your time advancing them. Blindly following the upward path has lead some to find great dissatisfaction," Thompson says.
Even though you know you want to get ahead, situations arise that can sometimes prevent you from getting there. People get comfortable and stop trying, or they think that trying won't make a difference, says Deborah Brown-Volkman, president of Surpass Your Dreams, Inc., a New-York based career and mentor coaching company.
Individuals may also assume their employer would rather hire someone externally with prior experience, says Kim Hahn, founder and chief executive officer of Florida-based multimedia company Intellectual Capital Productions, Inc.
"There are lots of reasons why it's preferable to train a current employee in a new role rather than take a chance on a stranger," Hahn says. "It takes time and money to recruit and train a new employee, and even once that's accomplished, there's no guarantee that the new employee will be able to fit in with the style and culture of the corporation."
You're dying for more respect and recognition for your work, and you'd love to tackle bigger challenges, learn new skills and contribute more to your company. Don't sit back and wait for an opportunity to present itself. Your chance for change may be under your nose.
So, think you're ready to move up in the ranks? Here are 10 ways to get ahead with ease.
1. Identify your area of interest
Hahn suggests making a list of your talents and interests and applying the list to the kinds of work you want to perform in your new job. If you're not sure, contact your human resource department -- most have tests that can help you identify what's most satisfying to you.
2. Communicate your desires
Managers aren't mind-readers, so be explicit with your aspirations to move up, says Lisa Kojis, managing partner for staffing firm Princeton One. "Share your aspirations with your manager or superiors in the company, especially during review times so that management can help establish goals and benchmark for determining when is the right time to promote you." But...
3. Don't ask too soon
"You need to be a proven commodity at the job you were hired to do first," Kojis says. "Take on additional responsibilities if you can, without being asked and without receiving additional compensation for it."
4. Be a team player
Thompson suggests understanding the roles of the others on your team as much as possible. Kojis agrees, saying that you should explore other divisions in your parent company. "Be open to relocation for the next opportunity," she explains, "If your company is too bulky, go elsewhere or figure out what you will need to stand out."
5. Network
Make a list of all the people you count on for success and make sure they believe in your ability to contribute, Thompson says. "If your teammates are rooting for you, that'll mean a lot," he says. "Start by building or restoring trust and then focus on ways that you can deliver them value."
6. Seek out a mentor
You can learn a lot from people who have mastered the career you aspire to, Hahn says. "Most successful people love to share their secrets for success and are willing to give advice, make introductions and assist an up-and-comer in the organization."
7. Develop additional skills
Take inventory of what you can bring to the table and what new tools you'll need to acquire, Hahn says. You may need to take some in-house classes or get your master's degree.
8. Don't let money motivate you
Too often we judge things based solely on money and responsibility, Thompson says. "Think about how moving up enhances your skill set, makes you more valuable and affects your family and personal life," he says.
9. Ask for feedback
Know how your work is being evaluated and get your goals and evaluations in writing, Kojis says.
10. Do it again!
Remember that this career change need not be your last, Hahn says. "Life is like a menu and you should sample many choices."
Vince Thompson was willing to do whatever it took to make his company successful. He shifted from sales management to leading sales training when the need was there, and when the company asked him to run its Southwest territory, he relocated for the position.
"The knowledge I needed to change positions did not come from my predecessors or even bosses," Thompson says. "It came from mentors and colleagues within the company that were vested in my success and willing to teach more and provide honest feedback."
It's no good to sit still in any area of your life -- work is no exception. Thompson, author of "Ignited: Managers! Light Up Your Company and Career for More Power, More Purpose and More Success," says we should all try to live up to our potential as contributors and to do that, we have to aim to get ahead at some point.
"What's important to recognize is where your passions and strength lie and then to spend your time advancing them. Blindly following the upward path has lead some to find great dissatisfaction," Thompson says.
Even though you know you want to get ahead, situations arise that can sometimes prevent you from getting there. People get comfortable and stop trying, or they think that trying won't make a difference, says Deborah Brown-Volkman, president of Surpass Your Dreams, Inc., a New-York based career and mentor coaching company.
Individuals may also assume their employer would rather hire someone externally with prior experience, says Kim Hahn, founder and chief executive officer of Florida-based multimedia company Intellectual Capital Productions, Inc.
"There are lots of reasons why it's preferable to train a current employee in a new role rather than take a chance on a stranger," Hahn says. "It takes time and money to recruit and train a new employee, and even once that's accomplished, there's no guarantee that the new employee will be able to fit in with the style and culture of the corporation."
You're dying for more respect and recognition for your work, and you'd love to tackle bigger challenges, learn new skills and contribute more to your company. Don't sit back and wait for an opportunity to present itself. Your chance for change may be under your nose.
So, think you're ready to move up in the ranks? Here are 10 ways to get ahead with ease.
1. Identify your area of interest
Hahn suggests making a list of your talents and interests and applying the list to the kinds of work you want to perform in your new job. If you're not sure, contact your human resource department -- most have tests that can help you identify what's most satisfying to you.
2. Communicate your desires
Managers aren't mind-readers, so be explicit with your aspirations to move up, says Lisa Kojis, managing partner for staffing firm Princeton One. "Share your aspirations with your manager or superiors in the company, especially during review times so that management can help establish goals and benchmark for determining when is the right time to promote you." But...
3. Don't ask too soon
"You need to be a proven commodity at the job you were hired to do first," Kojis says. "Take on additional responsibilities if you can, without being asked and without receiving additional compensation for it."
4. Be a team player
Thompson suggests understanding the roles of the others on your team as much as possible. Kojis agrees, saying that you should explore other divisions in your parent company. "Be open to relocation for the next opportunity," she explains, "If your company is too bulky, go elsewhere or figure out what you will need to stand out."
5. Network
Make a list of all the people you count on for success and make sure they believe in your ability to contribute, Thompson says. "If your teammates are rooting for you, that'll mean a lot," he says. "Start by building or restoring trust and then focus on ways that you can deliver them value."
6. Seek out a mentor
You can learn a lot from people who have mastered the career you aspire to, Hahn says. "Most successful people love to share their secrets for success and are willing to give advice, make introductions and assist an up-and-comer in the organization."
7. Develop additional skills
Take inventory of what you can bring to the table and what new tools you'll need to acquire, Hahn says. You may need to take some in-house classes or get your master's degree.
8. Don't let money motivate you
Too often we judge things based solely on money and responsibility, Thompson says. "Think about how moving up enhances your skill set, makes you more valuable and affects your family and personal life," he says.
9. Ask for feedback
Know how your work is being evaluated and get your goals and evaluations in writing, Kojis says.
10. Do it again!
Remember that this career change need not be your last, Hahn says. "Life is like a menu and you should sample many choices."
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Indian Wok : Desi Chinese Restaurant
From today I am starting a series of articles about the Food places in singapore for indian food lovers. These artciles would cover things like location of the place, rating based on my or my friend's experience who have been to these places & of course menu offered & favorites. Hope you all love this series & can make use of this useful information. Please don't forget to drop your comments on the respective article, so that others can make a good use.We have a food fanatic among us, Abhijit, & he loves to try new places & food. Its difiicult to stop him from talking about food, once he starts. So i thought he is the best person to start with giving his contributions to this section. He is from the Macch loving State West bengal, Calcutta since sometime has spent time in Pune & currently is tasting the waters of Singapore. Here we go with the love of modern Indians for Chinese food (Indian Chinese) I mean.....
Place: Indian WOK
Traditional Indian Chinese flavour - A must for all who relish Indian Chinese and crave for spice.
Starters : A Must Try
Chicken Lollipop - Mild
Steamed Momos - Mild
Chilly Chicken Dry - Spicy
Manchow Soup - Mild
Hot and Sour Soup - Spicy
Main Course : Chef's recommendation
Mandarin Fish - Mild
Ginger Chicken - Spicy
Lamb with dry red chilly - Spicy
Mixed Fried Rice (Chicken,Lamb and Eggs)- Mild
Hakka Noodles (Chicken)-Mild
Sweetdish - Declicious
Lychee with vanilla icecream
Remarks:
It was an experience worth remembering and have frequented the joint quite a few times. Prices are towards the higher side but worth giving it a try if you go in a group of two or more families.
Service is a bit towards the slower side specially on weekends.
Hospitality is good. But you surely experience the indianness of chinese dishes.
You would surely want to go back again.
Rating : 7/10
Location: Race Course Road,Little India & 699 East Coast Road, Singapore 459061(Nr. Siglap Center)
Operating Hours: 11am-3pm & 6pm to 10.30pm
Contacts: 64482003
Website: http://www.indianwok.com.sg/
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Subscribe To
Posts
All Comments