Tag: former CHRO
Red flag the silent threat of employee ‘rustout’
While burnout, characterised by chronic stress and exhaustion, often dominates workplace well-being discussions, another, quieter threat lurks: rustout. Unlike burnout’s fiery intensity, rustout creeps...
Why chaos sparks innovation
Forget the perfectly planned charts and predictable brainstorming sessions. When it comes to real innovation, the most groundbreaking ideas often sprout in the messy...
Is overoptimism a recipe for disaster?
An ideal team is always a heterogeneous mix of people with different beliefs and mind-sets. That means, there will be very negative people co-existing...
How unceremonious layoffs impact employee trust
There seem to be distressed and anxious employees all around us. What with big giants such as Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Facebook’s parent company Meta,...
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 manage high-performing bullies
Bullies exist everywhere. They exist amongst the neighbourhood gang of children, amongst students and faculty at renowned universities or prestigious schools, they make team...
“HR professionals will need to understand the intricacies of technology,” Suchismita...
A big change in 2022
With high-growth startups and unicorns in the mix, the one big change at the workplace will be the reimagining of...
How will metaverse change learning in an organisation?
Metaverse has long existed as a far-flung utopian idea rather than an achievable reality. Writer Neal Stephenson coined the term ‘metaverse’ in 1992 in...
How managers have evolved through the pandemic
Just two years ago, the role of team managers used to be a lot simpler. They had to lead their teams to accomplish a...
Process-driven approach can slow down decision making
The bigger an organisation, the more the processes and hierarchies there will be within it. During the startup phase, the teams are small, processes...
Does high attrition always reflect a bad work culture?
When we hear about a company’s high attrition, the common perception is that the work culture is not favourable. Without understanding the context and...
Is a 30-week parental leave policy feasible?
Meesho, one of India's fastest rising social e-commerce startups, has recently grabbed headlines for introducing a couple of employee-friendly policies recently. It managed to...
Why are apprentices in demand in the manufacturing and engineering space?
An apprenticeship or internship has been a staple step for those beginning their professional careers, irrespective of the field. While employers benefit because apprentices...
How to break difficult news to employees
Companies often have to make difficult decisions. It’s not just announcing layoffs or salary cuts, but a policy change in the company related to...
Why unlearning is a critical part of the learning process
Learning and development (L&D) together make extremely essential criteria in the path of growing with and within an organisation. However, with time, the needs...
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...
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Sahana Shankar is head of India HR, Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies, a company that provides intelligent solutions to property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has roped in Sahana Shankar to...
Google trims workforce as economic uncertainty looms
Google is implementing layoffs in an effort to trim costs, with an undisclosed number of employees affected, reports Reuters. The layoffs are not widespread, and...
Why is Samsung embracing a 6-day workweek?
Executives at Samsung Electronics will be working six days a week. That is, in addition to the five days of work, they will now...
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...
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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....
