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...
Apollo Munich Health Insurance: Bringing some fun into the workplace
Fun at work is not just essential but an innate part of AMHI’s culture.
Why ‘Nunchi’ is important for managerial success
In the mid-90s, when South Korean companies started capturing global markets from Uzbekistan to England to Vietnam, they often encountered a unique cultural issue.
The...
Are employees in a promoter-led organisation more driven and loyal?
While an empowering organisational culture surely does drive employees and makes them loyal, companies with greater influence of promoters witness faster decision-making, which, in turn, motivates employees.
Tata Starbucks: Riding the wave of values & culture
Despite layoffs and salary cuts giving sleepless nights to employees and employers across industries in 2020, Tata Starbucks did not resort to any of...
Karoshi culture – the silent killer at work
The suicide of Matsuri Takahashi, 24, was recognised as a case of death from overwork, or karoshi.
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...
Employee engagement goes socially responsible: Zerodha’s flea market
With earnings from its stalls, the company has funded education and upbringing of four underprivileged girls through Action Aid.
From 0 to 600, with zero attrition
The financial services company has been able to maintain zero attrition, while growing from a team of six to over 500.
7 companies with highly-loved workplace practices
Even small tweaks in workplace practices, can make a huge change in attracting more talent and keeping employees happy and engaged
How managers can keep proximity bias at bay amidst hybrid working
Globally, many tech firms have allowed their employees to work from home permanently even after the pandemic ends. A recent example is of Facebook,...
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...
ICICI Bank undergoes cultural shift, scraps employee grades and hierarchies
A very positive cultural overhaul is taking place at ICICI Bank’s head office at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Not only have cabins and grades...
How Crompton is using the ‘Power of Language’ to create a high-engagement culture
In 2020, a book called ‘Leadership is a Language’ was released, which emphasised on how interplay of words and language played a big role...
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...
Will managers lose ‘relevance’ in the new normal?
The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdown have been great disruptors. While some disruptions have been really damaging, others have been for the good....
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...
How Asian Paints grooms its future leaders
Asian Paints is one home-grown company, which has nurtured and produced many leaders, for the industry and across sectors be it retail, FMCG or paints.
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...
JK Cement pursues HR transformation with Saksham
Project Saksham is about revisiting and re-defining the strategic imperatives for the organisation for the next five years.
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...
Purpose over rigidity: Agile and flexible organisations reign supreme
The level of competition has grown so much today, that employees are observed to work tirelessly in offices, with some of them working late...
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,...
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...
Volvo Eicher sells its employability and culture quotient through a film
It’s a growing trend now. While for years, brands have used ad films to influence the consumers, they are now using this vehicle to...
What’s behind CEAT’s film series on #ThingsThatHappenAtWork
The digital ad series is a satirical take on common workplace issues—gender bias, cons of bureaucracy and lack of transparency.
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition
Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
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Google trims workforce as economic uncertainty looms
Google is implementing layoffs in an effort to trim costs, with an undisclosed number of employees affected, reports Reuters. The layoffs are not widespread, and...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
Tata Steel workers in the UK vote in favour of strike
Members of Unite, the workers' union in Britain, have voted in favour of calling a strike against the closure of blast furnaces by Tata...
Tesla faces speculation over potential layoffs amidst internal struggles
Tesla has become the centre of attention as speculations mount regarding the possibility of significant layoffs within the company. Reports stemming from Gigafactory Texas...
DIALOGUE
Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years?
A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...
EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...
“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...
Q. How would you define the culture at GE?
A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
