Loknath Das, Author at Pinfaves

Graduate scheme or graduate job? The many different paths to graduate roles

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Loknath Das

Graduate schemes Graduate schemes or programmes typically last between one and two years and offer training in a formal and structured environment, often with big-name companies. You’ll need to have a degree by the time you begin the training. Lots of people start applying for graduate schemes in their final year of uni, but you might not realise that some schemes don’t promise a job at the end of the training period. Plus, if you’re applying now as a graduate, the scheme won’t start until next year – which might not fit into your plan.…

9 Incredible Social Media Blogs You Should Follow Right Now

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 Loknath Das9, Blogs, Follow, Incredible, Media, Right?, Should, Social, You

As with most things in tech, the social media world is very fast paced, every day changes and updates are rolled out to our favourite platforms, users are growing and declining, viral trends emerge, and new strategies and tactics are always being formulated. It can be hard work to keep on top of it all, tracking news, best practice and future trends all while building your profile on social. One of the best ways to stay ahead of the game is to follow the best blogs and newsletters that deliver the most…

6 Ways to Insure Superior Results in 2017

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Loknath Das2017:, 6, In, Insure, Results, Superior, to, Ways

Goal Direction Positioning: Achieving the results you want requires focus and direction. Both can be put in play with written goals. Whatever you committed to last year- scrap! Start fresh with new vision and a commitment to accomplish no more than 3-5 really important areas of your business. Among these areas should be ideal client acquisition, better management of revenue channels, customer service, enhanced process delivery and a more targeted marketing campaign. When developing your goals ask yourself these questions: 1). What exactly do I want as an outcome. 2).…

Leadership Resources That Will Boost Your Effectiveness

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Loknath Dasboost, Effectiveness, Leadership, Resources, That, Will, Your

Being a leader is a noble role in any organization. Through your direction, guidance and expertise, you can positively affect the lives of countless individuals (customers, employees, colleagues and vendors) by keeping things running purposefully, smoothly and consistently. You are literally holding the success of others in your hands! The downside of being in a leadership role is the tremendous responsibility, endless demands and long hours needed to keep things running successfully. Oftentimes, great leaders experience fatigue, overwhelm and the occasional feelings of doubt about being able to continue at…

How to Better Manage People with One Simple Test

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Loknath DasBetter, How, Manage, One, People, simple, test, to, With

Among the many frustrations that keep managers awake at night is the feeling that their employees are not performing their best in their respective jobs. This suspicion can be the source of many performance related issues and can affect new managers and established ones alike. These concerns persist because of not fully knowing why some people work hard to be great employees and others do not. Surprisingly, education, knowledge and experience have little to do with the factors that cause employees not to take full ownership for their jobs. There…

The Early Warning Signs of Leaders Who Are Struggling

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Loknath DasAre, Early, Leaders, of, signs, Struggling, The, warning, Who

We have a leadership crisis in this country. Not only from a talent standpoint but from the hidden costs associated with poor performance in various leadership positions at present. Studies by such notable national recruiting firms like Challenger, Grey & Christmas chronicle the costs associated with executive turn over and the costs to companies leading up to and after the executive is gone. And while companies tend to resist the decision to remove an executive (unless laws are broken or financial impropriety takes place) many wait way too long to address early…