twitmdu2010 – A Tweeting Festival

Tweeting for fun, tweeting to share, tweeting for business this is what we did at twitmdu2010 – the first ever Twitter Camp in Madurai. Twitter is all about tweeting and 140 characters. Though the world may rave about Twitter, in tier II cities like Madurai, only a handful of people are aware of the social medium. To create an awareness and bring together all the tweeple of the city, we at Dot Com Infoway, hosted 'twitmdu2010',  the second-ever major Twitter event in India at our office...

Top Ten Ways to Show Appreciation to Employees

Appreciation in any form, is liked by all. It acts as a booster tonic to spur people to act, take up challenges and make bold decisions. Appreciation is a must in a work environment. An employee, a colleague or a team member, performs better when appreciated or rewarded. But most of the Project Managers, Team Leaders or people of higher organizational rank, fail to give the gift of praise to their colleagues. Some people do not know how to appreciate others. They fear appreciation may remove...

How To Demonstrate Respect At Work

Everyone has a sense of self-esteem and expects respect from others. Lack of respect or indifferent treatment of co-workers can cause disruptions in interpersonal relationships in office. We should give regard to others by asking for opinions and suggestions with every new initiative or venture we take. Be it a small team of 5 members or a big team of 500 members, everyone concerned should be consulted and informed with every new approach taken. Giving respect to the colleagues at work is...

Ten Common Mistakes in Resumes

A resume is a document which contains relevant information about the job experience, educational background and professional details of an individual seeking a job. Resumes speak for the professional in you. It is your resume which highlights your credentials, relevant work experience and expertise in the industry. It is the first step toward achieving a job position. Ten Common Mistakes in Resume A resume should be compelling as it is the first impression an employer gets about a...

Social Media in office: Do’s and Don’ts

Much has been said about social media in the recent times. Much has been discussed about its intrusion into people's lives. Some have become addicts of social media in the name of networking. Addiction or participation, social media is invading an individual's work hours to an alarming extent. This is why it is crucial to set limits for social media usage. Here are some social media do's and don'ts in office. Social Media Do's 1. Set boundaries. Differentiate between official and...