Tag: Culture
Staff unhappy with Amazon’s ‘return to office’ directive
When the CEO of Amazon mandated that employees return to office for a minimum of three days a week, staring May 2023, he wouldn’t...
Portable Office: A Dream Concept to Reality
Before Covid, the idea of work-from-home was a fantasy to many. With the onset of the pandemic, multiple businesses were forced to close their...
How twitter’s acquisition by Elon Musk could bring a change in...
The dramatic acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk was finally concluded on 27 October 2022.
The process had actually begun in April 2022 but was...
Only 27% organisations attract, retain talent with strong, inspirational leadership
Thanks to the pandemic organisations and employers the world over have been forced to rethink how they can fulfil the changing needs and expectations...
How to keep power dynamics from ruining company culture
Power dynamics at the workplace refers to the balance – or imbalance – among people who share a professional relationship. With healthy and positive...
Puretech Digital launches People Vision, an aspirational chart for its employees
Puretech Digital, the Mumbai-based full-service digital agency has announced the launch of People Vision, an aspirational chart for its employees. Like a Company’s vision,...
Why Bizongo empowers staff to create & amend HR policies
Bizongo, a B2B platform for made-to-order products in India has introduced an interesting policy for its over 300-strong workforce. The startup has empowered all...
Treebo appoints Purvaja Prabhakar as head of people & culture
Treebo Hotels, the Indian chain of budget hotels, has appointed Purvaja Prabhakar as its head of people & culture.
Prabhakar, who comes with over 13...
Why a coaching culture and not any other culture?
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,”...
Coaching, reimagining organisational culture
Behind every successful executive is the contribution of many others. We will lack humility if we attribute our success only to ourselves!
While these others...
Twitter to reopen office from March 15
Twitter has decided that it will reopen its offices as the impact and cases of COVID 19 has declined in the last couple of...
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...
Alstom to expand its India talent pool by 15% in 2022
Alstom Group, the global smart, sustainable and green mobility company, is planning to expand its India team by 15 per cent in 2022. It...
Are changing work models also changing the culture of organisations?
Just when HR was gearing for technological disruptions, something bigger came along to pose even bigger challenges — the pandemic. While it was a...
How the workplace culture has transformed over the last two years
The culture of a workplace comprises the shared values, belief systems, attitudes and behaviours that employees in a workplace share.
A positive work culture is...
Why attrition at startups is on the higher side
Ask a newbie about the reason for joining a startup, and the most common answer would be that it’s exciting and thrilling to be...
American Express will allow employees to work from anywhere for 4...
In a bid to make work more flexible for its employees, credit card giant, American Express, will now allow its employees to work from...
Karnataka minister blames WFA culture for low employment rate in the...
Karnataka’s Minister of Higher Education, IT, BT and Skill Development CN Ashwath Narayan, in response to the question of unemployment in the state, said...
How Crompton is using the ‘Power of Language’ to create a...
In 2020, a book called ‘Leadership is a Language’ was released, which emphasised on how interplay of words and language played a big role...
How to implement a strategic culture change in an organisation
Culture is built over the years by the people of the organisation. It starts with the first bunch of employees and it keep shaping...
‘One company, one culture’ is a myth
Many organisation boast about having ‘one company one culture’. Big conglomerates with diverse businesses have often said that even if they have diverse businesses,...
Is the company culture under threat?
Many of us have not met our colleagues, subordinates and friends at work for a long time now. Yes, we are all interacting virtually,...
Companies in the US seek vaccination details of staff
Ahead of implementing ‘return to office’, many organisations are updating their employee records with the vaccination status of the staff. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Shilpa Bidathanapalli appointed VP-HR, CNSI
CNSI, the global innovative healthcare management solutions provider, has appointed Shilpa Bidathanapalli as vice president - human resources, for its operations in Chennai, India....
Team Coaching—A driver for superior performance and collaboration
Amidst the chaos of last year, leadership and culture across businesses transformed rapidly. Staying relevant meant adapting work styles and leadership styles much faster...
Why organisations need human-centred leaders
Businesses are run by human beings. They make operations smooth, create value for the company and its stakeholders and make or break a business.
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...
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...
Latest
Elon Musk issues apology over low severance packages
In an email sent to his employees,Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla, has formally apologised for what he termed as "incorrectly low" severance packages. This comes...
20 more Googlers terminated for taking undue advantage of ‘open culture’
Close on the heels of warning employees about the repercussions of violating office policies, Google has fired 20 more employees. These terminations are in...
Over 6,000 to go from Tesla’s Texas and California plants
On 16 April Tesla had revealed its intention to let go 10 per cent of its workforce, affecting about 14,000 employees, globally.
Now, specific numbers...
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....
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....
