Creating your own culture under a shadow
Every brand has its own identity. Similarly, every organisation builds its own culture and that is created by its own people. While some of...
Are you ready to leverage the multi-generational workforce of future?
The workforce is changing rapidly because of the widening gap between the four generations working under one roof. While organisations are preparing themselves to...
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...
Vedanta’s family get-togethers instil a sense of belongingness
Vedanta, an active player in the aluminum industry, with its superior product quality, is leaving no stone unturned to spread joy amongst its employees...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Barco gets recognition for robust work culture
Barco boasts of a great work culture on five parameters: fairness, respect, credibility, pride and camaraderie.
They recently received a recognition for being a great...
Microsoft employees call for 40 hours a week work limit in China
A group of Microsoft employees has raised its voice against the taxing ‘996’ work culture that supports a six-day week work schedule lasting from...
Women staff at Google speak up about culture of retaliation
Two women employees of Google, who were the force behind the walkout by Google staff last year, have revealed that the Company has retaliated...
Goldman Sachs relaxes dress code
The US investment company, Goldman Sachs, has decided to relax its dress code. An internal memo signed by the senior executives as well as...
I don’t need plan B
Not having a plan B at all means sticking to plan A and persevering to make it succeed, because the path is challenging and...
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...
7000 Bacardi employees interact with bar staff
Bacardi, the privately held family-owned spirits company, completed 157 successful years recently. To mark the occasion and as part of the ‘Back to Bar’...
Do employers buy sob stories on social media?
Last week, we stumbled upon a post in a popular social-media networking site for professionals. This is how the post read: -
“I was sacked...
Shift in organisational culture requires collaborative effort
Workplace culture defines the character of an organisation, and it is this character that makes it unique and different from others. Organisational culture constitutes...
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...
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...
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...
Communication analytics: A measured approach to culture transformation
‘Culture is the new currency’ is a trendy phrase these days. The expression is used to understand the importance of culture in fetching, fascinating...
‘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,...
Ushering a cultural shift: Why workplaces are changing for good!
Ask any individual who has been part of the corporate workforce for around two decades, and they will tell you that the most indistinguishable...
How is it working with a non-glamorous sector?
It is no secret that working in a startup is a completely different ball game when compared to larger, established organisations. Whether it is...
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...
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...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
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...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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Poonam Burman takes on CHRO role at Godrej Industries (Chemicals)
After spending well over four and a half years with Unilever, Poonam Burman has joined Godrej Industries (Chemicals) as chief human resource officer.
An alumna...
AI Engineering Services staff call off strike planned for today
Thanks to the technicians of AI Engineering Services calling off a strike that they had earlier called for today, that is, 23 April, 2024,...
Pragya Misra first to be part of OpenAI team India
Pragya Misra is the first to be hired by OpenAI in India. She will reportedly help with establishing and maintaining government relations as OpenAI...
Roche reimagines the office: A wellness oasis for the digital age
The office is dead. Long live the office, but not as we knew it. The past two years of remote work have fundamentally reshaped...
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....
