Speak without Fear #13 Mastering the Space Between Words If you have ever attended a Toastmasters meeting and stayed until the evaluation session, you will recall the Ah-Counter’s report. The tally of ahs, uhms, repeated words, and awkward hesitations. Many speakers listen with a mix of curiosity and discomfort. In my early speaking days, I …
Travel For Work Perceptions Introduction: Stranded in Pokhara Not long ago, I found myself stranded in Pokhara. I was supposed to return home on the morning of the 8th November, 2025 but days passed and I remained there – held back by the Gen-Z agitation that had disrupted movement across Nepal. The city was under …
Kush Rawal currently holds the position of Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager at Litmus Industries Limited. Having been with the company for the past four years, he is responsible for spearheading brand strategy, market development, strategic growth initiatives, and overall marketing operations aimed at strengthening the company’s presence across Nepal. The HRM Nepal recently …
Kriti Pradhan is the HR Manager at Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., bringing over a decade of experience to her role. Her career began specialising in one of the core HR functions: recruitment and selection. She joined Quest in February 2021 as an Associate Manager, spearheading Strategic Human Resource Planning and HR Development responsibilities, and was …
Pawan Kumar Khadka, CEO, IME Life Insurance I began my first professional role as a secondary level teacher in 2003. The salary was just enough to cover my living expenses and studies. Since my qualifications at the time were insufficient for a position in the corporate sector, I did not actively seek employment elsewhere. The …
Mahabir Pun is the Minister for Education, Science and Technology in the incumbent interim government. He is an innovator, researcher, teacher, social entrepreneur, and author. Pun is well-known for his pioneering work in installing wireless technologies in Nepal’s rugged mountain villages, a contribution for which he was honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Born in …
Challenges and the Influence of Private Sector Practices Human resource management (HRM) in the public sector is the most pressing issue and a central component of administrative reforms, ultimately driving broader impacts on governance. Over the years, Nepal has implemented various reform practices aimed at enhancing efficiency in public service delivery. This includes the adoption …
Pravash Rai is the Chief HR and Brand Strategy Officer at Shine Resunga Development Bank Ltd. In this expansive executive role, he holds a broad mandate, overseeing Corporate Strategy, Bank-wide Transformation, and a suite of corporate functions including Human Resources (HR), Brand & Marketing, the CEO’s Office, Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate Affairs, and …
The Sunday stand-up at a Kathmandu business head-office starts on time. Brand managers tick through last week’s promotions; the supply team says the East route is clear after heavy monsoon. A junior analyst holds up the warranty claim dashboard. Data import-failure claims have climbed for three days, clustered in one region and one product line. …
Shrida Shah is the CEO of the Food Division at the Jawalakhel Group of Industries (JGI). She joined JGI as Brand Activation Manager in late 2021 and brings with her a wealth of experience in brand strategy, marketing communications, and business planning—skills that have helped strengthen the group’s market presence and consumer connection. As the …
