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What do you think of when you hear the words "office politics"? Is it all about "backstabbing," spreading malicious rumors, and "sucking up" to the right people? 
Well if you are currently going through a toxic work environment or feel like you are a victim of office politics, then this episode is for you! 

Listen to 7 effective and proven tips that can help you mitigate politics at work and come out stronger with many more meaningful professional relationships. 

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Women empowerment has become a joke in organizations today? 

I don’t mean to create controversies but this podcast is based on how strongly I feel about this and also the various opinions I collected from professionals across verticals. Woman’s day must be celebrated for sure!, no dispute there. But is it an yearly event? Is it only achieved by talking to just women? 

Shouldn’t men be oriented first on woman empowerment?  Listen to me share my opinions about how Men should be engaged to achieve Women Empowerment

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Layoffs are an inevitable part of the job market. Despite its impact on the individual and the organization, it can spark opportunities as well. People experiencing layoffs have the opportunity to reflect on aspects of their career they have long neglected due to a hectic schedule, thereby, changing the trajectory of their career. For some organizations, the act of laying off employees is a survival strategy for staying afloat financially. Other organizations, particularly start-ups, may see this as an opportunity to hire and recruit talent.

One's threat can be another's opportunity. It is also possible for the same entity to turn a threat into an opportunity. This podcast discusses how the ongoing layoffs can be leveraged as an opportunity by individuals, organizations and the HR fraternity.

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The mass tech layoffs have not been easy on anyone. While those who were laid off are in a state of shock and confusion, those who survived are wondering, “Why them and not me? How will I face my friends who lost their jobs and I didn’t? How can I support them?”

This common response is called “Workplace Survivor Syndrome” or “Survivor Guilt” – feeling grief for someone else’s layoff. This feeling of “grief” is an outcome of anger, regret, loss of trust, uncertainty, denial and anxiety, which lingers on. As a result, there is an atmosphere of plummeting morale and performance within the organization.

If you survived the layoffs, there are high chances that you may be going through this survivor guilt. What are some of the signs and what should you do to manage it – listen to the podcast for the same.

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A layoff, irrespective of the reason, leaves a person with a sudden sense of loss. The intensity of impact varies based on the coping mechanism and resilience quotient of the person, apart from the extent of financial impact. Recently, the mass layoffs by tech giants in the world has left everyone with the fear of uncertainty, pushing them to question their existence and plans for the future. While anger, shock and disappointment is collectively a common reaction, many have responded with a positive stride, choosing to channelize their focus and energy on other aspects of life which they otherwise ignored.

Here are some tips to cope with a layoff.