CredAble takes gender sensitisation seriously
The ‘Me Too’ movement brought many cases of sexual harassment at workplaces into the limelight. It also made the corporate world more aware of...
Founders, fearless, and family— pillars of Bacardi Culture
Bacardi rings a bell, and that too a happy one if you are nuts about the tipple. Along with consumers, it is adding a...
Why companies need to have their own signature culture
For the success of any business, the culture of the company is as important as the business strategy. They say, “The company culture eats...
Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s new mantra: ‘Work that fits your life’
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is setting a new benchmark in employee benefits. Called ‘Work that fits your life’, the programme offers hordes of benefits...
Why employees deserve a parting gift
The act of gifting is a gesture of appreciation and respect. It’s been a part and parcel of our cultural values for ages. This...
Has pandemic curbed the sycophants?
It is still debatable whether or not such individuals are significant to an organisation, but sycophants are found in every organisation and in every...
Why does Alibaba conduct mass weddings of its employees?
Mass weddings are not uncommon in India. This now has spread across the border and reached China.
Global e-commerce giant, Alibaba, organises mass wedding at...
Is digital transformation less about technology & more about mindset?
It was in 2011 that GE endeavoured to initiate a digital transformation effort. The Company started a new venture called GE Digital, in 2015,...
Does ‘culture fit’ come in the way of diversity?
Culture-fit hiring is all about hiring the right candidates, whose beliefs and attitudes are in perfect alignment with the values and culture of the...
Five ways to develop more meaningful relationships at work
Human beings are social animals—they crave friendships and true relationships. Having positive people around them makes them happy and helps improve their productivity. Meaningful...
K Raheja Corp strides towards building an all-inclusive work culture
The agenda of diversity is being taken very seriously by India Inc. It isn’t just gender diversity but diversity in all forms that is...
‘Fevicol ka Jod’ at the workplace: Pidilite’s strategy to bind its people
One of the most difficult tasks as an HR head, is to create a strong bond between employees. In a country such as India,...
Is start-up culture all about performance-driven mindset?
Way back in the 1980s, Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman, World Economic Forum, had said, “In the new world, it is not the...
How ‘Celebrating Values’ at Alkem is promoting a healthier work culture
Alkem Laboratories has always given a unique spin to its employee-engagement initiatives, and as this year comes to a wrap, it has embarked on...
Culture fit is a two-way street now
The culture of a place is determined by the attitude of its people, as well as their values and beliefs. In a workplace, culture...
‘Impact Day’ develops people- management skills in Deloitte employees
Deloitte recently concluded its 17th annual Impact Day 2019. This programme gives an opportunity to its employees to volunteer for different projects, which can...
Name change for HR on the horizon
Along with human resources, its nomenclature is undergoing transformation too.
It is not the first time that the human resources (HR) department is going through...
Why do we need cross-functional inputs while making HR policies?
Organisations usually have different teams working on various projects that will help them achieve their targets and move closer to the organisational goal. There...
This startup makes its employees sign a ‘No- Gossip’ agreement
Gossip mongers are an integral part of any work culture. Almost everyone tries to avoid them until the time they themselves are affected. However,...
Desi HR in a foreign land: Five tips to succeed
Managing HR in a foreign land is not an easy task, especially for people who have majorly spent their time working in homeland. So,...
New banding and designations for Vodafone Idea employees
Vodafone Idea (VIL) has been discussing a brand new designation structure with its workforce, which is totally different from what was being used by...
Why Indian companies shy away from using social-media to assess culture fit
There are various parameters on which candidates are assessed before employers finally decide to hire them. One such parameter is ‘culture fit’. Yes, while...
Intuit India – Creating a sense of belongingness
Quickly gulping the morning meal, rushing through the daily newspaper and readying for office is common routine for urban professionals. This can be a...
Schaeffler revamps HR practices in line with shifting employee preferences
The changing dynamics in the workforce is compelling companies to change the way they function and mould their policies according to the preferences of...
Why ‘micromanagement’ as a managerial trait is hard to do away with
Micromanagement of employees has often been frowned upon. Timed breaks, strict lunch hours and scheduled targets — keeping a tab on the staff all...
Social media protocol for employees
The personal life of employees is their business, but when this personal life is exposed to the world through social media, it no longer...