Tag: Aarti Industries
Red flag the silent threat of employee ‘rustout’
While burnout, characterised by chronic stress and exhaustion, often dominates workplace well-being discussions, another, quieter threat lurks: rustout. Unlike burnout’s fiery intensity, rustout creeps...
Why do companies post ‘ghost jobs’?
After a two-year career break post her pregnancy, Payal was once again looking to kick-start her career as a content writer. However, even after...
Should one consider changing the job function to fight burnout?
In the initial phase of his career, Rajeev was fortunate enough to join a media firm that was on a growth trajectory. Given his...
Aarti Industries’ massive onboarding programme inducts 260 at one go
Aarti Industries, a manufacturer of speciality chemicals — largely catering to the pharmaceutical sector — has progressed on its plans to build and acquire...
Why very few people survive the PIP
Armed with an MBA in sales and marketing, Ankita started her career with a new-age startup, called Love Stories. She joined this dating platform...
What to do if your incompetent ex-boss follows you to the...
Having an incompetent boss at the workplace can be very challenging. Of course, one can always quit the job and move to a new...
When a CXO acts difficult
Employees at every level fall within a band. Arun Saxena (name changed), one of the CXO members in a manufacturing company, was unhappy with...
Anomalies in employee-engagement surveys
During the pandemic, especially during the first complete lockdown, when all employees were working from home, the major concern for companies was employee engagement....
Some HR processes that should never be automated
The ‘human’ element in human resources is much talked about. Ever since the pandemic forced many activities to be moved online, or be digitised...
How Aarti Industries hires niche talent from campus
As Manoj Kumar Sharma, CHRO, Aarti Industries, shares with HRKatha, the Company works in a very niche sector in the chemical industry itself. It...
Close friends at work — good or bad?
Imagine if the workplace were all about ‘work’ alone! Nobody would actually like to go to such a workplace every day. In fact, it...
Role Reversal: How managers are being evaluated by their teams on...
In the pre-COVID era, the expectations from managers were very different. The organisations primarily expected them to deliver and meet the organisational goals, make...
Do we need specific stress or mental health leaves?
In October 2020, Urban Company erstwhile Urban Clap, the home services company, allowed its employees to take unlimited sick leaves, if they are mentally...
Aarti Industries’ humanised approach to employee relations
Mumbai-based B2B manufacturing company, Aarti Industries, which deals in chemicals such as benzene intermediaries, pharmaceuticals and surfactants, claims to go all out for its...
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...
Freixenet to cut 80% roles
In a stark response to the relentless drought crippling Catalonia's Penedes region, Freixenet, the Spanish cava (wine) producer, unveils a drastic plan. The company...
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Why is Samsung embracing a 6-day workweek?
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Re-evaluate climate-change legislations, create new ones to protect workers: ILO report
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Pragya Misra first to be part of OpenAI team India
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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....
