Tag: chief people officer
Office politics can be constructive too
The term ‘office politics’ is always associated with negativity. Not surprising, since it usually refers to incidents involving one person trying to hurt or...
Why employees are equally responsible for lack of work life balance
While cribbing about the lack of work–life balance, many employees don’t think twice before blaming their bosses, work or organisations for the same.
It is...
Why companies need to have their own signature culture
For the success of any business, the culture of the company is as important as the business strategy. They say, “The company culture eats...
Amagi ropes in Prasad Menon as CPO
Amagi, a cloud-based SaaS technology firm for broadcast and connected TV has announced the appointment of Prasad Menon as its new chief people officer...
Jugglers are much sought after by employers
Soham is celebrating his recent promotion. For the first time, he has been elevated to a managerial role. At first, he basks in the...
How Max Life Insurance is bridging the generational gap in staff
In India, most discussions and initiatives pertaining to diversity always boils down to gender diversity. However, ‘diversity’ is not just restricted to gender alone,...
How the millennials at MTR Foods are enjoying global exposure
Across organisations, it is the millennials who will be seen coming forward to take up leadership roles in the future. Therefore, engaging this younger...
Priscilla Koranteng is the new CPO, Indeed
Indeed, the worldwide employment website for job listings, has roped in Priscilla Koranteng as its chief people officer. In her new role, she will...
Why companies need to focus on holistic employee wellbeing
Let’s go back a little in history.
Prior to the introduction of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment,...
Zoom appoints Matthew Saxon as chief people officer
Zoom Video Communications has appointed Matthew Saxon as chief people officer. Inc.
Saxon is backed by two decades of experience in human resources and people...
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...
How companies are preparing for ‘return to office’
Companies such as TCS, Wipro and Infosys have already expressed their wish to see their employees back in the office. In fact, one of...
Page Industries appoints Ravi Kumar as CPO
Page Industries, an Indian manufacturer and retailer of innerwear and the licensee of Jockey International in India, has appointed Ravi Kumar as its chief...
Why we need to rewrite the employee handbook
There has been a drastic shift in the mindset of the employees and the employers when it comes to maintaining an employer-employee relationship, thanks...
Yogesh Patgaonkar has joined Persistent Systems as chief people officer
Yogesh Patgaonkar is the new chief people officer at Persistent Systems, the Indian multinational tech services company. He steps into the shoes of Sameer...
Why Equitas Small Finance Bank wants to shift from individual-focused to...
Equitas Small Finance Bank, founded as a microfinance lender about five years ago, had been focussing primarily on upskilling people, with focus on their...
Zivame hires Rishu Garg as chief people officer
Zivame, the Indian intimate online store for women, has hired Rishu Garg as its new chief people officer (CPO). In this new role, Garg...
Why Home Credit introduced ‘special employee referral policy’ to attract techies
The war for attracting good tech talent has been on for some time now, and accelerated by the pandemic. Many of the big tech...
How Innovaccer plans to be a brand worth flaunting on resumes
Innovaccer, a San Francisco-based data-activation platform and healthcare technology company, has plans to expand its employee base by a substantial percentage. As per Sonali...
Pegasystems gets Katherine Parente as its new CPO
Pegasystems, the software company based out of the US, has appointed Katherine Parente as its new chief people officer. Parente will report directly to...
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...
How Stockdale Paradox will help leaders survive this pandemic
While wishing a ‘happy new year’ to everyone today, we can only hope that 2022 really turns out to be a happy one. Why?...
Tata Technologies’ Anupal Banerjee joins FSS as CPO
Anupal Banerjee, who recently announced his departure from Tata Technologies — where he was CHRO — on social media, has now joined Financial Software...
Reference checks — What to ask and what not to ask
For many companies and recruiters, reference check is a tick-in-the-box activity. Many do not find it beneficial and some even consider it pointless. After...
Amit Singh joins PNB Housing Finance as chief people officer
Amit Singh is the chief people officer at PNB Housing Finance. A decorated human resources professional, Singh carries 18 years of experience.
Having obtained an...
Laura Lee Gentry appointed chief people officer, Enboarder
Enboarder, the people-activation platform that engages employees, has appointed Laura Lee Gentry as chief people officer.
Gentry has moved to this highly customisable platform that...
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...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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Navendu Shekhar named head HR at India Today
After serving as director-HR (business, strategy and corporate functions) at Cashree Payments for well over two and a half years, Navendu Shekhar has joined...
Google’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took a...
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....
Harleen Kaur takes on CHRO role at APEX Acreages
Harleen Kaur is CHRO, APEX Acreages with her appointment being implemented with effect from February 2024.
Singh brings to the table more than two decades...
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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....
