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Navigating the Quarterly Performance Review at Navitas Professional Services

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Introduction Starting a new job is an exciting endeavor, one filled with opportunities for growth and development. Recently, I embarked on my journey with Navitas Professional Services as an IT consultant, where I was eager to make a meaningful contribution to the company's mission. As a part of this professional journey, I've experienced my first quarterly performance review, a process that allows both employees and employers to assess the progress and evaluate areas for growth and improvement. In this blog post, I will share my reflection on the performance review process, the comparison between my self-evaluation and my supervisor's assessment, and discuss the reasons for discrepancies when they were identified. The Performance Review: A Two-Way Conversation Performance reviews are more than just a formality; they are an essential part of one's professional development. These reviews provide employees with valuable insights into their work performance, ...

E-Waste Management: Paving the Way for Sustainable Development

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Introduction: In our ever-evolving digital landscape, electronic devices have become an inseparable part of our lives. While these devices have transformed the way we communicate and work, they have also given rise to a pressing challenge: electronic waste, or e-waste. Developing economies, in particular, grapple with the detrimental impacts of improper e-waste disposal. However, amidst these challenges lies an innovative solution that holds promise for both environmental conservation and economic growth - the implementation of effective e-waste management systems. Body: E-waste, comprising discarded electronics like smartphones, laptops, and appliances, poses significant environmental and health risks when not handled properly. Developing economies, often lacking the infrastructure for responsible waste disposal, bear the brunt of this issue. To address this challenge, a comprehensive e-waste management approach is paramount. At the core of e-waste management are collection c...