Tag: founder & CEO
“Companies will need to not only forgive but actually celebrate well-intentioned...
A big change in 2022
In 2022, workplace culture will become a strategic issue. Hybrid working, multiple demographic slices, growing gig representation, changing business models...
HONO raises $5 million in Series A funding round
HONO, an HR automation and tech platform has received funding through a series A round in which Aakash Chaudhry, managing director, Aakash+BYJU’s participated. This...
SG Analytics hires Kiran Bala as CHRO
Kiran Bala has taken charge as the CHRO at SG Analytics (SGA), a global insights and analytics company. She comes with more than 18...
Slice to hire 1,000 by 2026, offer flexibility of 3-day work...
As part of its endeavour to explore the future of work, slice, the Indian credit card challenger startup, has launched a three-day work week...
BasicFirst announces ‘Teachers Stock Options’
To celeberate Teachers Day, BasicFirst, the Indian edtech company has decided to announce ESOPs or employee stock options, for its full-time as well as...
India Diversity Job Fair 2021 receives overwhelming response
The India Diversity Job Fair 2021 (IDJF2021), presented by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, which concluded recently, was a mega diversity job fair organised with the...
Related HR hiring: Boon or bane?
Career progression has never been easy for middle-level HR. Hurdles are far too stiff when it comes to growing organically. Fewer positions at the...
The great divide: How to bridge corporate India’s skills gap with...
In today’s dynamic corporate landscape, upskilling and reskilling employees is one of the key ways for organisations to build competitive advantage. In this article,...
BasicFirst to expand team by 1000+
BasicFirst, the three-year old ed-tech startup, is all set to expand its team to fuel growth. With a focus on exploring opportunities in tier-2...
Soft Skills: Need for communication skills in an increasingly digital work...
As work environments become more complex thanks to digitalisation, it’s imperative for the workforce to develop soft skills that drive individual and organisational success....
Automovill to expand talent pool by 100%
Automovill, a full-stack mobility startup, focussing on car after-sales services, is all set to double its team strength by the end of this financial...
Microlearning – A saviour in times of skilling urgency
In today’s era of digitalisation, improving existing skills and developing new ones is an urgent and pressing need, especially when the impact of skills...
How personalised learning can transform capability development in 2021
According to the World Economic Forum, there is a fierce urgency for reskilling in the world, as over one billion jobs have been transformed...
Are Indian employees skill-ready for the future of work?
The recent crisis has proved to be a black swan moment for the corporate workspace. While it has upended the traditional paradigms, it has...
5 ways to maximise the impact of L&D programmes in 2021
Employee training and development programmes are crucial to the success of businesses across the world. Since they offer opportunities to the workforce to improve...
Playtoome to double workforce by end of 2021
Playtoome, the Indian online live entertainment platform, is on a hiring spree as part of its workforce expansion plan. It is looking for professionals...
Avaali Solutions to double head count
Avaali Solutions, a digital solutions provider to upper-mid to large enterprises, announced that it is doubling headcount of skilled professionals to meet demand growth....
Saraf Furniture to hire 250 from LGBTQ+ community
Saraf Furniture is taking its Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) agenda quite seriously. The online furniture company is all set to take on 250 people...
Droom’s unique initiative to allow employees to appreciate each other
Droom, has launched a unique campaign called #Engage for Droom, wherein employees get to collaborate more and engage with different stakeholders and departments. Even...
Max opportunities for freshers in business development, sales, graphic designing: Report
The ‘Career Outlook Report Feb-Apr 21’ from TeamLease EdTech reveals that more than 15 per cent of the companies intend to hire freshers, indicating...
Logicserve Digital posts 100% increase in recruitments
Logicserve Digital, the digital marketing company revealed that it saw a 100 per cent increase in recruitments during the last quarter of 2020, as...
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...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
Latest
No variable pay to employees with less than 60% attendance: TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a new policy tying employees' quarterly variable pay to their in-office attendance. Now, employees with attendance below 60...
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...
Pragya Misra first to be part of OpenAI team India
Pragya Misra is the first to be hired by OpenAI in India. She will reportedly help with establishing and maintaining government relations as OpenAI...
Wipro’s headcount dropped by 6,180 employees in sixth quarter
Wipro's employee strength has decreased for the sixth consecutive quarter. As revealed by the IT services giant's financial report for the period spanning January...
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....
