Tag: culture fit
MD of Novo Nordisk India looks for culture fit while hiring
In most multinationals, the culture fit of candidates is taken very seriously at the time of hiring. Even if the candidates possess great skill...
Employee complains, Facebook being probed for racial bias
A Black employee and two Black job applicants have accused Facebook of racial bias in terms of hiring and promotions. The US Equal Employment...
Should candidates ask about organisation’s culture during interview?
There are always dos and don’ts about what to say or ask during an interview. Many a time, candidates refrain from asking important questions...
Importance of culture fit in post-COVID hiring
Hiring has continued virtually for many organisations across sectors, with candidates settling in to working from home. With no clarity on how long it...
How Nearbuy evaluates candidates on ‘culture fit’
For any hiring process, the first impression that recruiters build about candidates is based on their resumes. This is because the background, skills, and...
Why Indian companies shy away from using social-media to assess culture...
There are various parameters on which candidates are assessed before employers finally decide to hire them. One such parameter is ‘culture fit’. Yes, while...
Does ‘culture fit’ come in the way of diversity?
Culture-fit hiring is all about hiring the right candidates, whose beliefs and attitudes are in perfect alignment with the values and culture of the...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
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Why male allies are key to gender parity
The tide is turning. The glass ceiling, once a formidable barrier, is starting to crack. But this shift isn’t driven solely by the relentless...
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...
Will Indian migrant workers to Britain be able to sponsor family members now?
With the new visa and income rules being implemented in the UK, migrants who earn less than £29,000 will not be able to sponsor...
Arun Kumar Singh has joined Shriram General Insurance as head-HR
Arun Kumar Singh has been appointed head-human resources, Shriram General Insurance. Earlier, he was general manager-HR/IR/admin, Vinayak Jewels, since 2022.
Singh has spent over nine...
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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....
