Business Development & Growth Lead

The most ridiculous reason I've seen a colleague get fired

So I joined a team at a tech company a few years ago. Initially, they had promised a great culture during interviews and later showed their true toxic colors citing management policies. We had this senior engineer who was brilliant. Now with appraisal season approaching, the management decided to collect a huge mandatory contribution for the big boss's birthday gift. My colleague politely declined because of personal finances. To this, the manager denied at first. Then he said he could skip it but his appraisal would get impacted. After further persuasion, he said, he would have not be given his bonus and he would have to pay the team for ruining the morale. The HR was no good either - toxic companies! They tried to break him every way possible when he was completely devastated by the constant harassment. He somehow held himself together and kept working after which he was abruptly terminated for a fake "culture fit" reason. Fast forward to yesterday on Monday, I found out he had applied for a small startup - they had a promising product. The manager from our old job and the founder were batchmates apparently. The manager reached out to the founder for his review (without telling him). And the manager, as expected, gave a very negative review. Thankfully, the startup looked forward to hire him given his expertise in the field. But how low do you have to stoop to ruin someone's career and be so insensitive all along just over a birthday gift. I am pretty sure, he did the same with another startup who was keen on hiring, asked for his documents and later ghosted. The VP there was a friend of the manager. It's been worrying me for a while, so wanted this out once and for all. Now that I am a manager, I give balanced feedback because i have learnt that people who probably do not thrive in one environment might do brilliantly in other setup. Who are we to judge? P.S. If you are ever in position of power, be neutral and empathetic to your juniors. Kindness goes a long way!

State of Tech and AI in recruitment

AI helps jobseekers makes resume basis the job that it has only has created, and then screens it for fitment 🤦‍♂️ Level 999999 Unlocked ... This is the "ultimate" dog-fooding Meanwhile, you will also see more tech and AI in recruitment for - Talent discovery, Talent engagement, Talent management, Talent blah blah blah But you got to think.. if response and closure and experience are still issues, maybe it's time to realise 1/ Recruiters aren't the problem. Hiring managers are. And you have been barking up the wrong tree the whole time 2/ Planets aren’t aligned with Recruiters in general Maybe it’s time to offer the AI and Tech thingy to the Hiring Managers .. start with some AI-generated motivational posters.

Seeking guidance & support for remote job opportunities

I’m reaching out to you all for a support as I actively seek remote job opportunities that align with my career background. I have a total of four years of experience across diverse roles. I started my professional journey as backend support for Swiggy, where I honed my skills in operations, customer service, and troubleshooting. Following this, I transitioned into the HR field, working as an HR Administrator/Generalist in real estate and finance startups for the past two years. In these roles, I was responsible for employee management, recruitment and providing general HR support. As I shift my focus to finding remote work, I’m exploring several job platforms, but I’m also aware that each comes with its own set of advantages and drawbacks: Dedicated Remote Job Websites (e.g., We Work Remotely, Remote.co): These are tailored to remote roles and offer many opportunities, but some postings can be outdated or many of the positions are concentrated in certain regions. Freelancing Platforms (Upwork, Freelancer): They are excellent for flexible remote work, but may not always lead to long-term positions. Plus, the bidding system can often undervalue professional experience. I would deeply appreciate any recommendations or referrals for remote roles, particularly in HR administration, generalist positions, or operations support. Any insights on navigating remote job platforms or tips on improving my chances of landing a remote role would be invaluable.