Tag: Balachandar N
Balachandar N elevated to group CPO, Ola ANI Technologies
Balachandar N, who joined Ola Electric as the chief people officer early this year, has now been elevated to the position of group chief...
Balachandar N joins Ola Electric as senior vice president & CHRO
Balachandar N, a veteran HR leader with close to 30 years of experience in HR and IR, has joined Ola Electric, the electric scooter...
“There will be investment in capability building,” Balachandar N
2020: What to learn – what to erase
One thing that stood out for me was the human spirit — its ability to ‘adopt’ and...
Why the transition from HR to human capital is important
Human resource management and human capital management are terms, which are often considered interchangeable. However, they are not as similar as they appear to...
“HR’s focus will be employee productivity and creating jobs”, Balachandar N
Technology, data, employee experience: What’s high on agenda
Yes, all three and I’ll add a fourth one - jobs. This year, because of economic...
“The big challenge for HR will be to make the middle...
More power to HR in 2019
There are many upcoming challenges for HR to face in the coming year. These will not only keep HR...
How CCD keeps store employees happy to deliver customer delight
Balachandar N, group director-HR got a small Café Coffee Day team to share their experiences working with the brand and talk about their happiness quotient.
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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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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,...
2.05 lakh out of 7.78 lakh new EPFO members added are women
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reportedly added 15.48 lakh members on a net basis, as per the provisional payroll data. The heartening news is...
“Complaining about spouse to their employer disrespectful”: High Court
A couple seeking divorce were chided for the absence of respect in the marriage. The wife had apparently spoken to the husband’s employer and...
Koo stops paying staff amid financial woes
Koo, an Indian microblogging platform, has halted salary payments for all its employees starting April 2024 due to financial constraints. The decision was reportedly...
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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....
