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The Importance of Continuous Learning in a Disruptive Economy

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What happens when the skills that once guaranteed success suddenly lose their value. This question defines the reality of a disruptive economy where change arrives faster than comfort. For professionals and students alike, continuous learning is no longer optional. It has become the foundation for relevance growth and resilience.   In earlier times careers followed predictable paths. Knowledge gained at the start often lasted for years. Today markets shift roles evolve and expectations change quickly. New tools new ways of working and new challenges appear with little warning. In this environment relying only on past learning can limit progress. Continuous learning helps individuals stay prepared rather than surprised.   At its core continuous learning is about mindset. It is the habit of staying curious and open to improvement. Instead of fearing change learners see it as an opportunity. This approach allows managers to adapt strategies refine decisions and lead with confiden...

Role of HR in Supporting Employee Mental Health

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What happens when performance drops not because of skill but because the mind is overwhelmed. This question is becoming central to modern workplaces. As organizations grow more complex the emotional  wellbeing  of employees has  emerged  as a key factor in success. The role of human resources is no longer limited to hiring policies and processes. It now includes creating an environment where people can work with clarity balance and confidence.   Human resources  act  as the bridge between organizational goals and human needs. In supporting mental health this role begins with awareness. When employees feel safe to speak about stress workload or burnout early signals are noticed before problems grow. HR teams help build this openness by encouraging conversations that are respectful and confidential. This sets the tone for a culture where mental health is acknowledged rather than ignored.   One important contribution of HR is designing supportive pol...

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...