Tag: HR leader
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...
How HR sensitises the workforce to social issues
Many organisations in India Inc., especially in the manufacturing space, have certain sustainability goals and aims — such as reducing carbon footprints and using...
Why employees are hesitant to return to office
It is difficult to adapt to change and get into something new. Agreed. However, it can be as difficult, if not more, to undo...
How different is the game plan to retain CXOs
Since the mindset and intellect of CXOs is very different from that of other employees, a different strategy has to be followed to retain...
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,...
Retaining a dissatisfied employee: Is it worth it?
Ramnath, a financial analyst with one of the top ranking global banks of the world, was not really happy with his job. It was...
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...
How right are organisations to give away super expensive gifts to...
Recently, a software company, Kissflow, awarded BMW cars to five of its employees in appreciation of their loyalty and contribution. Suresh Sambandam, CEO, Kissflow,...
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 Groupthink can turn fatal for organisations
In 1986, Space Shuttle Challenger burst into flames 73 seconds into its flight, killing all of its seven members aboard. An investigation into the...
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...
Can employees be monitored ethically?
All around the world, the sense of mistrust amongst employers seems to have risen, ever since the pandemic struck. A small survey conducted in...
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...
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...