Tag: Anil Mohanty
The demise of the iron fist: Why commanding leadership can’t crack...
The commanding leadership style, once lauded for its decisiveness and efficiency, is facing an uphill battle with younger generations. Gen Z and Gen Y...
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...
Are people in their 30s also victims of different forms of...
Ageism, the prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their age, is often associated with older adults. However, this bias is not limited to...
How can organisations leverage the 60+ working population?
In the fast-paced world of modern business, the value of experience and wisdom cannot be overstated. Among the many assets organisations possess, the untapped...
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....
Prolonged loyalty: Beneficial or harmful?
Loyalty is a virtue that has long been celebrated as an admirable trait, whether it be in personal relationships, professional endeavours, or even one's...
Hush trips — a menace for HR?
Recently, a concerning trend has emerged in the corporate world — the rise of hush trips. These secret, unauthorised vacations taken by employees have...
The changing face of loyalty: From traditional to transactional
There is a growing trend towards transactional employee loyalty in many workplaces. Instead of traditional notions of loyalty, based on long-term relationships and a...
Importance of 1st job in shaping one’s career
People stepping into the work culture for the first time are like artists starting to paint on a blank canvas. Therefore, the first job...
“Pay transparency will take more years to reach maturity,” Anil Mohanty
2022 was a volatile year for HR & workforce
Everyone says the first half of the year 2022 was volatile, however I would term it...
Should new employees ignore the culture mismatch?
Bringing one’s whole self to work is one of the proven ways to feel more comfortable, confident and engaged in any given role. It simply...
How effective are HR practice groups in tackling specific workplace ...
Creating HR practice groups can be an effective way to tackle specific and cross-functional HR priorities. It involves grouping employees with similar expertise and...
How technology is aiding skill-first hiring
In this age of specialists, the demand for professionals with specific skillsets has grown across companies and sectors. Why is there a need for...
One’s loss is another’s gain – The positive side of layoffs
The tech sector has been gripped by a flurry of layoffs. The mood is far from upbeat as bad times are being predicted. With...
How to deal with credit stealers
Shaila, a budding marketing professional, began her career with an FMCG firm. It has been three years since she started working in the marketing...
How to combat virtual presenteeism
The work-from-home or WFH culture has frequently been hailed for allowing employees a measure of flexibility and consequently, better work-life balance. However, WFH isn’t...
How to deal with leadership burnout?
One of the most common expressions in workplace parlance, ‘burnout’, has acquired greater ubiquity since the COVID-19 pandemic. Affecting both regular employees and those...
Is there a solution for last-minute dropouts?
A tweet by Prashant Pitti, co-founder, EaseMyTrip.Com, has grabbed eyeballs on social media. It has triggered off a debate over hiring malpractices.
Pitti’s tweet referred...
How leaders without title play a role in transformation
Not everyone in an organisation or a team has a fancy designation to flaunt. However, that doesn’t keep them from commanding respect. In fact,...
Why having a good candidate experience is equally important
The journey of a prospective employee who has applied for a role in a company is referred to as the candidate experience. While organisations...
How to keep productivity high during notice period
It is natural for employees to disconnect from work when they are on their notice period. “Why should I bother? I am anyway about...
“Skill building will be a wealth-creation weapon,” Anil Mohanty
A big change in 2022
Initially, the role of HR in 2022 must take a two-pronged approach to address how leaders make decisions. First, organisations...
How Groupthink can turn fatal for organisations
In 1986, Space Shuttle Challenger burst into flames 73 seconds into its flight, killing all of its seven members aboard. An investigation into the...
How to promote a culture of purpose in an organisation
An organisation’s culture of purpose is defined by what it is and what it stands for. Its beliefs, expectations and values are separate from...
Why leadership training shouldn’t only be given to high performers
When evaluating their employees for leadership potential, organisations are likely to focus on the employees who have impressed them most with their performance at...
Luring talent with higher salaries — a short-lived trend?
The talent market today is one of the most dynamic ever. There is shortage of quality talent across functions, which is posing challenges for...
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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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...
Re-evaluate climate-change legislations, create new ones to protect workers: ILO report
Why does the International Labour Organisation feel that it is time to come up with climate-change specific policies and even create new policies to...
Non-compliance to return-to-office mandate results in lower pay hikes for TCS staff
The regular office goers have received better hikes at the tech multinational
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reportedly granted pay hikes to its employees based on...
V2 Retail to hire 1500+ employees; eyes market growth
V2 Retail, an Indian retail company, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for expansion, signalling its intent to recruit over 1500 professionals across various domains....
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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....
