Tag: Crisis
Chaos, disruptions, employee protests mark Byju’s investor meeting
Byju's is in the news again because of disruptions during its investor extraordinary general meeting (EGM). Anonymous individuals tried to disrupt the virtual proceedings.
According...
Wages of Pak government staff may suffer, IMF refuses funds
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has refused to provide financial aid to Pakistan, which is currently experiencing a severe economic crisis, at a time...
Newgen’s 4 hacks for a crisis-responsive culture
Thanks to earlier experiences with crises, such as the recessions of the 2000s, Newgen Software found itself crisis-proof when the pandemic hit this year....
Consistency with employee branding a must, even amidst a pandemic?
Employee branding has never been ad important for organisations as it is now. How companies behave during a crisis, impacts their employee value proposition.
“Crises...
59 Air India employees opt for LWP
Post July, when Air India had asked its senior officials to draw a list of employees who may be sent on mandatory leave without...
Why it is important to ‘appreciate’ employees even more now
Imagine this scenario — Ankit starts his usual day by logging into his official email address. Instead of any task or project, he receives...
How to lead an agile team to success in uncertain times
There is a popular quip doing the rounds on social-media platforms about this whole resetting thing and chances are you may have come across...
How PepsiCo India has been re-strategising its workforce since the pandemic
People across the globe are yearning for the year 2020 to end fast, with the hope that the dreadful pandemic will get over by...
How should companies embrace change?
Changes in life can either be gradual, or happen overnight. The outcome is usually the result of the choices that you make in life....
Why high EQ is more in demand than high IQ now
Traditionally, intelligence quotient (IQ) has always been a sought-after parameter while hiring for the jobs that involve non-repetitive schedules and problem-solving.
However, in these times,...
How Aviva Life Insurance India sees opportunity in a crisis
It is not just people worldwide who are adjusting to the sudden, drastic changes in life brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, but companies...
About 1.25 billion livelihoods at risk from the pandemic: Study
A study by the United Nations’ agency, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), reveals that the pandemic-like situation across the globe may take down with...
Leading during business un-usual
We have an unprecedented crisis on our hands. Before last week, while reports kept popping up about employees in few organisations contracting the virus,...
UN faces worst cash shortage, operations and staff salaries impacted
It is reported that the United Nations (UN) is facing a liquidity crisis, with only 70 per cent of the members having paid their...
Separation schemes announced for staff of Ashok Leyland
It is reported that in a bid to cut costs, the employees of Ashok Leyland have been offered certain separation schemes. The packages are...
Indian textile sector goes through slump
It is not the automobile sector alone that has been witnessing a slump. The textile sector in India is also facing a similar crisis....
Employee Assistance Programme—the key to happy workplace
There is an apparent pull and push amongst businesses across industries for one reason— employees. It is a known fact that having the right...
Pilots of cash-strapped Jet Airways to take a final call
Jet Airways’ pilots are expected to take a final call soon, if the cash-strapped Airline is unable to pay the partial salary that it...
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...
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...
Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition
Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...
Google terminates 28 employees over Israel protests
Google terminated 28 employees following protests staged by a small group of Alphabet workers against the tech giant's collaboration with Israel. The protests, which...
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Will Citi let go 22,000 roles by 2026?
In the process of doing away with five layers of management, Citi’s management layers have been reduced to eight, from the previous 13. The...
upGrad records 55,000 placements in FY24
Fresh off a successful fiscal year, upGrad, a learning platform, capped off FY24 with considerable growth in annual placements and transitions, reaching a record...
Poonam Burman takes on CHRO role at Godrej Industries (Chemicals)
After spending well over four and a half years with Unilever, Poonam Burman has joined Godrej Industries (Chemicals) as chief human resource officer.
An alumna...
Ikea to train 3,000 in AI
Ikea has committed to an ambitious initiative: equipping approximately 3,000 co-workers and 500 leaders with the essential skills in artificial intelligence (AI).
These training programmes...
DIALOGUE
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....
