Tag: Anil Gaur
Doomscrolling: A detrimental force on employee morale
In today’s hyperconnected world, a concerning trend has emerged: doomscrolling. This term describes the habit of endlessly consuming negative news and distressing content on...
How AI is redefining the human in HR
In a world where technology often feels like it's pushing us further apart, a surprising transformation is unfolding within the realm of human resources....
Is pressure the only tactic in sales to maintain productivity or...
While pressure and challenges do exist in the sales profession, modern salesrooms are not veritable pressure cookers — full of deadlines and targets —waiting...
What’re the HR software for small businesses, SMEs and startups?
Human resources (HR) software have come to be indispensable tools for businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and...
Is automation giving rise to a transactional workforce?
Technology and automation are reshaping the nature of work and employment. One of the significant trends emerging from this transformation is the shift towards...
Why middle managers are to be valued for their managerial skills
Middle managers play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between senior leadership and front-line employees. They are the linchpins that hold organisations together....
The Great Regret: Why people quit their jobs & then regret
"Wish I hadn't been in a hurry to leave!" This is a common sentiment expressed by many employees after quitting their jobs. Why? Because...
High salary & lower increments or vice versa — which is...
In a highly competitive job market, companies are always searching for ways to attract and retain the best talent. One of the most important...
Which type of job shadowing works best – structured, informal or...
Job shadowing is a powerful tool that can be used to gain insight into a particular job or career path. It involves following and...
How to onboard a new boss
Onboarding a new boss can be an intimidating experience. Yet, it is essential to establish a positive working relationship with one’s new boss to...
Can HR managers play dual roles in smaller organisations?
In small organisations, it is quite common for the HR manager to play a dual role. This is because small organisations often have limited...
How to eliminate gaps between employees and their immediate bosses
The differences between employees and their managers can be easily done away with if the managers are adequately trained in this area
Employee retention has...
Why white-collar employees are hard nuts to crack
Strikes, shut-down of operations, sit-in protests and other such disruptive acts are usually associated with factory workers or labourers, or the so-called blue-collar employees....
HR was underappreciated, but not anymore!
About four decades ago, during the manufacturing era, human resources as a function was more about industrial relations or IR. In those days, very...
“Employers will be forced to invest in monitoring tools to discipline...
A big change in 2022
The most unique quality of humans is adaptability. We have learnt to adapt to the demand of the hour. By...
How ‘open talent model’ seeks to change the ways of working...
Hybrid and remote working models have certainly changed the way organisations operate post pandemic. Surely, these two models have made it easier for employees...
Can employees be monitored ethically?
All around the world, the sense of mistrust amongst employers seems to have risen, ever since the pandemic struck. A small survey conducted in...
Budget 2022 – How will it impact the ‘people strategy’?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the budget for 2022, digitally, just like last year. As the nation is recovering from the aftermath of COVID-19,...
How internal networking skills aid personal growth within the organisation
While being responsible, diligent and hardworking may contribute to an employee’s growth curve, how an employee is perceived by others is also an equally...
Will etiquette reminders or training be required for ‘return to office’?
As organisations prepare to bring their employees back to office after months of letting them work from home, it is necessary to keep in...
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...
Anil Gaur joins Akums Pharmaceuticals as group chief people officer
Anil Gaur has moved from Uniparts to join Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, as group chief people officer.
As Gaur shares with HRKatha, Akums is at...
If business travel was a perk, are we ready to let...
An American journalist’s article published in the New York Post said that in the pre-COVID era, she used to crib about business travel, as...
“Happiness can bring tangible results in people strategy,” says Anil Gaur
Happiness@work is a regular series, where HRKatha talks about how companies are ensuring happiness at work. With work stress and employees’ mental wellbeing becoming...
‘Contingent workers will be essential to workforce strategy,’Anil Gaur
2020: What to learn – what to erase
For manufacturing companies in India, such as the Uniparts Group, work-from-home (WFH) came as a big change,...
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...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Why is Samsung embracing a 6-day workweek?
Executives at Samsung Electronics will be working six days a week. That is, in addition to the five days of work, they will now...
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...
Will WB government pay April salaries to teachers & non-teaching staff?
A recent Calcutta High Court order had declared that the process by which about 25,753 teachers were given appointment was ‘null and void’. As...
Microsoft implements security measures; restricts employee access to Perplexity
In a recent development, Microsoft has taken measures to bolster security within its corporate environment. The company has blocked employee access to the Perplexity...
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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....
