Nandal has moved in from Damco, where she was head, HR-South Asia, and also part of the Maersk Group’s global HR leadership team.
A research scientist and wine maker, he also has a first class honours degree in human biochemistry. But that’s not what best describes Mark Inglis — the first double amputee to summit Mt Everest. He is the fighter whose career has gone from being a SAR mountaineer to a legless one. He lost both his legs to frostbite in 1982, when he was stuck in an ice cave dubbed the ‘Middle Peak Hotel’, near the summit of Mount Cook for 14 days.
Inglis, now a motivational speaker, helps people achieve their own potential in life. He speaks to HRKatha on what the corporate world can learn from mountaineering.
The study forecasts an overall increase of 14.5 per cent in the hiring intent in 2016, as well.
Employers and employees have a different set of beliefs and expectations in the current situation, and this isn’t a healthy trend.
Based out of Dubai, Martyris will play a dual role, managing both the Kuoni Group and VFS Global.
Each individual works to satisfy his own need, greed and ego. Each person plays a role in the company’s fitness and has to be paid for his contribution to the same, proportionately.
Let us creatively appreciate the highlights and take a guess whether this additional cost will create gross national value on the hypothesis: ‘happy, engaged and motivated employees co-create better yield’!
An alumnus of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and an accredited coach (ACC) recognised by the International Coach Federation, Makarand Khatavkar, group head–human resources, Kotak Mahindra Bank, has built HR teams from scratch, more than once.
A seasoned HR professional, Khatavkar’s career spans three decades. He has spent around 20 years in the BFSI sector alone. Prior to joining Kotak, he led HR at Deutsche Bank.
He speaks to HRKatha, on how the banking industry is realigning its people’s strategy with the changing business environment, and the plans specific to Kotak Mahindra’s employee engagements.
I have decided to resign from the post of Executive. I have realised, with the new pay commission, private sector…
Pierre Nanterme, chairman and CEO, Accenture, has said gender equality is fundamental for business and the next generation of leaders.
HRKatha gains exclusive insight into the perspectives of industry leaders, on the 7th Pay Commission. Rajesh Padmanabhan talks about how it could affect the Government workspace, consumerism and talent acquisition.
Industry leaders share their perspectives on the 7th Pay Commission exclusively with HRKatha readers. Prabir Jha candidly dissects the recommendations and dwells on its flip side.
In addition to a whopping salary hike, the 7th Pay Commission has also recommended several new aspects for the structure.
An alarming 31 per cent of new joinees quit their jobs within the first six months —a huge loss of revenue for organisations. How can organisations check this?
The Show inspires students to discover the latest training, education and career opportunities available worldwide.
The partnership will enable ITC Infotech to strengthen its aviation capabilities and expand its expertise in the Human Capital Management (HCM) domain.
It is designed to provide ample space to study, relax, interact, innovate and engage in lively discussions.
Around 38 per cent of participating companies plan to fire managerial-level employees, while there will be only 29 per cent reduction in the workforce in the current quarter. Speed of hiring is expected to go up from 62 to 88 per cent.
New age companies have brought in a change in mindset and forced recruiters to rethink.
Though business in e-commerce is driven by technology, the human element continues to play a pivotal role in new-age economies, making the role of HR more dynamic and challenging.
When Darwin explored ‘survival of fittest’, the ‘emotional intelligence’ was not a developed subject in the new-world. Now, we are very successfully dodging the growth fitness with our hypocrisy.
Most of the employees will be brought in for technology roles and requirements.
The company with a 9000 strong workforce, expects to see a 30 per cent increase in its revenues accompanied by a substantial increase in its staff strength by the end of the FY16.
The employees have taken a cue from what’s happening around them. They have decided to return their salary hikes and…
Gen X is unique in the sense that they have had hands on experience of the both the old and new world, which has enhanced their adaptability quotient and also makes them amenable to various tools and approaches for learning, rather than sticking to one way only.
The workplace today has vast generational differences, often leading to conflicting opinions and rough situations. Here is how one can make the environment more conducive and collaborative.