Tag: Emmanuel David
Reversing misguided promotions: A delicate balancing act
Promotions are intended to reward exceptional performance, acknowledge valuable contributions, and propel individuals into new career heights. However, when the promotion process deviates from...
“Skill development must for tenured employees,” Emmanuel David
Talent tango: Fresh faces, sharp skills, or tech triumph? HR’s 2024 balancing act
While all three elements are pertinent to any business, attracting new talent...
How AI hyper-personalises the employee experiences
The cookie-cutter approach to HR is crumbling. Today's diverse workforce craves personalised experiences that cater to their unique needs and aspirations. Artificial intelligence (AI),...
One year out: Navigating the labyrinth of extended notice periods
In the corporate world, the traditional notice period has always been a delicate dance of balancing loyalty and new beginnings. However, the recent trend...
Silence of passionate employees is a silent alarm
Passionate employees are often the lifeblood of an organisation. Their enthusiasm, dedication and creativity drive innovation and fuel success. However, when these passionate individuals...
What are the effects of ’quiet cutting’?
‘Quiet cutting’ has emerged as a nuanced approach to workforce management thanks to the workforce dynamics of today. Unlike traditional employee layoffs, quiet cutting...
How to prevent time theft without over monitoring remote workers?
Recently, an Australian woman lost her position after having devoted 18 years to her job! Why? As a remote worker, her productivity had raised...
How is talent hoarding turning out to be expensive for an...
Amidst a fiercely-competitive business landscape, talent is widely recognised as a valuable asset for any organisation. After all, it is common knowledge that skilled...
Succession planning at lower levels: How important is it?
Succession planning is a critical aspect of talent management that focuses on identifying and developing future leaders within an organisation. Traditionally, succession planning has...
The Great HR Debate: Is flexibility & autonomy possible in manufacturing?
In recent years, the demand for flexibility and autonomy has been on the rise among manufacturing workers. This shift in attitude reflects a broader...
Achievement addiction: bane or blessing?
Achievement addiction, also known as success addiction, is a term used to describe people’s intense drive to succeed and constantly achieve their goals. In...
How the definition of remote workers has changed
Does ‘remote work’ mean the same today as it did during or before the pandemic? Well, the pandemic sure did turn the world upside...
Employees with low ambition – Boon or bane?
Having worked at the same IT Company for 11 years, Rohan Pandey, a back-end web developer, was the go-to person for most rookies on...
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...
How to keep existing employees engaged amidst mass layoffs
Globally, layoffs are happening in every other company. The fear of recession has caused many big brands such as Microsoft, Google, Tesla, Twitter, Netflix...
Trust over performance: Hiring the Navy Seal way
In the United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land Teams, commonly known as Navy SEALs, preference is given to trust over performance during hiring...
Should the referrer be blamed for a bad hire?
High attrition rates, large-scale resignations, and the challenges of finding the perfect cultural fit in the current talent scenario have made the acquisition of...
Do emerging leaders focusing on their personal growth hurt company’s prospects?
In today’s competitive world, it has become really difficult to find the right candidate with the potential to be a leader. But are emerging...
Do micro-credentials hold relevance in the job market?
Today’s generation is restless. They want everything fast — here and now. That is why, there is so much hype around micro credentials. So,...
Can corporate India have one-job, one-pay?
PwC Australia recently revealed the salaries of all of its eighty thousand employees. Its report included pay brackets for Senior associates ($141,500-150,000 a year), Managers...
5 ways of dealing with Imposter Syndrome at work
It is very common to experience self-doubt at work when one’s confidence is low and the work too much.
A feeling of failure and underachievement...
How can process-driven organisations be more creative?
Companies such as Apple and Google are known for their innovativeness and creativity in the corporate and tech world. Google’s innovative ideas such as...
Pros and cons of on-demand learning
On-demand learning (ODL) is a strategy that helps employees access knowledge anywhere, anytime. While the concept isn’t new, it has gained more importance in...
How sandwich generation or 50 plus can combat job loss
Middle-aged adults, in their 40s and 50s, are often referred to as the sandwich generation because of the stage of life they are in....
Should technology only support learning, and not dictate it?
Saying that the pandemic and related restrictions over the past two years has changed our lives would be an understatement. There has been a...
Dealing with sexual harassment at the workplace: Lessons from the EY...
One of the world’s leading professional service providers, Ernst and Young (EY), earned heavy criticism, both internally and externally, when it decided to retain...
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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US, Japan to boost Philippines semiconductor workforce
Pledging to nurture talent and foster innovation, the US, Japan and the Philippines unveiled a bold collaboration. The move aims to propel the Philippines...
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...
AuthBridge gets Payal Aggarwal as VP-HR
AuthBridge Research Services has appointed Payal Aggarwal as its new vice president-human resources. In her new capacity, Aggarwal will play a pivotal role in...
Juniper to cut 500 roles in India
Juniper Networks, post-merger with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), is set to trim its India workforce. The move will impact 10-15 per cent of its...
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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....
