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Employee Assistance Programs: Are They Utilized Enough?

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The phone in the office rings. An e-mail pops up. Deadlines near. Stress pervades daily working life, but behind the schedules and meetings, most employees have challenges that exceed their tasks. Hence, companies introduced Employee Assistance Programs. Such programs are positioned as providing discreet mental health support, financial guidance, family concerns, and more. They are quietly in company handbooks and intranet pages, but the real question  remains : are they being used enough?   Most employees are not even aware of what such programs really offer. In passing conversations and surveys, professionals often attest to knowing a program exists but are unclear about the process, confidentiality, or even what one can request for support. This knowledge gap reduces  utilization . A tool that could ease burdens  remains  underutilized because employees are reluctant to ask for help, either due to stigma or doubt over its efficacy.   Even when employees ...

How TIMSR Encourages Diversity and Inclusivity

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What happens when a classroom brings together people who think speak and dream differently. The answer unfolds every day at  Thakur Institute of Management Studies and Research ( TIMSR )  where diversity and inclusivity are not ideas written on  paper  but values practiced in real time. From the first interaction students realize that management learning here is shaped as much by people as by books.   The journey begins with the classroom itself. Students come from different regions academic paths and life experiences. Some arrive confident others curious and a few uncertain. Instead of asking everyone to fit one  mold  the environment encourages each student to be themselves. Discussions are richer because opinions vary. A simple business problem can lead to many solutions each shaped by a different viewpoint. This helps students understand an important management truth that better decisions  emerge  when multiple voices are heard.   L...

Why BMS is the Ideal Launchpad for a Career in Management

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What makes the first step into management so important for shaping the future. For many students that first step is the Bachelor of Management Studies or BMS. It is more than an academic program. It is a foundation that helps young minds understand how organizations work how decisions are made and how leaders grow. As a launchpad for a career in management BMS offers clarity confidence and direction at an early stage.   The strength of BMS lies in its structured exposure to core management areas. Students are introduced to subjects such as marketing finance operations and human  behaviour  in a balanced way. This broad view helps them understand how  different functions  connect within an organization. Instead of seeing work in isolation students begin to think in systems. This ability to see the bigger picture is a key management skill that develops early through the program.   BMS also focuses strongly on building practical thinking. Concepts are not tau...

The Future of Management Education: Hybrid Learning and Beyond

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What does a classroom look like when learning is no longer tied to one place. This question sits at the heart of the future of management education. Students today are preparing for roles that demand flexibility clarity and confidence. To meet this reality learning itself is evolving into a blended experience that combines structure with freedom and theory with action.   Hybrid learning is changing how students engage with management concepts. Part of the journey happens in physical classrooms where discussion energy and teamwork shape understanding. Another part unfolds through digital platforms where students revisit ideas explore resources and learn at their own pace. This balance allows learning to continue beyond fixed hours and helps students take ownership of their progress.   In this future classroom time together becomes more meaningful. Instead of long lectures students arrive prepared and ready to apply ideas. Class discussions focus on decision making reflection an...

The ROI of MMS for Working Professionals: Career Growth vs. Costs

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  Is an MMS degree worth the time effort and money for a working professional. This question often appears late at night after a long workday when ambitions meet practical concerns. Measuring the return on investment of an MMS program is not just about numbers. It is about understanding how career growth knowledge and confidence balance against costs both visible and hidden.   The most obvious cost is financial. Tuition fees learning materials and travel can add up. There is also the cost of time. Evenings weekends and personal hours are redirected toward classes and assignments. For many professionals this feels like a heavy trade off. Yet investment in management education should be viewed over the long term rather than through immediate sacrifice.   On the growth side the first return comes in the form of capability. MMS programs sharpen analytical thinking communication and decision making. Professionals learn to view everyday work through a managerial lens. Routine ...