Organisations are increasingly hiring and retaining retired professionals beyond their normal term, as part-time/contractual advisors or consultants.
Author: Dr. Prajjal Saha | HRKatha
Dr. Prajjal Saha | HRKatha
Dr. Prajjal Saha is a business journalist and the editor-publisher of HRKatha. He writes on the realities of work and organisations, offering a clear-eyed view of how companies translate intent into action—often revealing the gap between the two. With over 25 years of experience, he focuses on interpreting workplace trends and leadership decisions in a way that is both insightful and accessible. He founded HRKatha in 2015 to create a platform for credible, insight-driven analysis of the evolving workplace.
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