Sameer Jain

Whispers from the Trenches: Navigating Life's Twists with a Dash of Grit!

Self-awareness doesn’t prevent you from making mistakes. It allows you to learn from them.

Anonymous

Employees, being human, act based on their perception of facts, not necessarily objective facts. Managers must ensure that the real facts align with how employees perceive them.

Sameer Jain

From Engineer to Manager: Mastering Talent Reviews Year-Round

In my journey from a software engineer to managing high-performance teams across different companies, the yearly talent review caught my attention big time. It’s a crucial part that hits close to home. I get the stress it brings each year for everyone, managers, and team members alike. It’s a big deal because it affects our careers, pay, promotions, and how we plan our projects. Credit to Amazon for implementing well-balanced mechanisms that support both employees and managers during this critical time. Continue reading