Tag: HR

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),...

How AI is redefining the human in HR

In a world where technology often feels like it's pushing us further apart, a surprising transformation is unfolding within the realm of human resources....

Navigating the maze: How HR makes tech purchase decisions

In the ever-shifting tech landscape, HR faces the critical task of choosing and implementing solutions to optimise processes and drive organisational success. But navigating...

Tweet by HR start-up CEO raises concerns about joblessness

Can a Twitter update regarding responses to job postings garner 1.5 lakh views? Apparently yes. Why? Because the tweet was about a startup receiving...

Why critical thinking is crucial in HR

Imagine a conflict between two employees in a team. The conflict escalates, and begins to affect the overall productivity and morale of the team....

HR — Mere ‘agony aunts’ or much more?

Human resources (HR) professionals often find themselves wearing multiple hats in the workplace. They help manage employee relations, ensure compliance with labour laws, foster...

Hush trips — a menace for HR?

Recently, a concerning trend has emerged in the corporate world — the rise of hush trips. These secret, unauthorised vacations taken by employees have...

Mass Layoffs: The blame game between HR & business heads

The recent mass layoffs across industries that have taken the labour market by storm are a cause of concern. Not only have they added...

Talent hoarding and its effects on the post pandemic workforce

Talent hoarding often begins with the best intentions, and many managers do not even realise that they may be exhibiting signs of the same....

HR leaders need to upskill to cope with demands of the...

As time progresses, HR related technology and knowledge are making rapid advancements. The role of an HR professional has become even more vital and...

How to select the right HR tech partner

HR without technology is unimaginable today. New technologies are being developed and upgraded that make life easier, not just for HR but also employees The...

UAE warns companies against cutting salaries of Emirati job candidates

Certain companies were allegedly found to take advantage of the government's salary support programme for Emiratis. This comes right after the week when the...

Who is responsible for retention or attrition of employees — line...

People leave their bosses and not organisations,’ goes the familiar saying. If this holds true, then line managers are to be blamed for the...

Morgan Stanley to up hiring in India

Morgan Stanely, the New York-based global financial services company which already has more than 10,000 employees in India, is now planning to expand its...

Best practices in automation & digitisation from an HR perspective

Arguably the biggest workplace disruptor in recent decades, the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns impelled organisations to embrace several next-generation automation technologies. According to...

ICCS to hire over 7,000 in the next 1 year

ICCS, the Indian BPO/BPM service company, is gearing to hire 7,000 people in the next 12 months. Its 6,600+ executives working out of its...

Coal India invites online applications for PR, HR roles

Coal India (CIL) — a Schedule 'A' Maharatna public-sector undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Coal — has announced its intentions to hire management...

Nikhil Gupta appointed president – HR at IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals

Nikhil Gupta, who was global head – talent acquisition, employer branding and HR operations at Strides, will now be spearheading HR at IOL Chemicals...

HR and triangulation: Breaking the cycle of doing others’ jobs

Some years ago, a friend of mine made a telling comment about the high-tech company from which he had just retired. He said, “Give...

How HR has gone beyond mere personnel management & administration

If we were to trace the evolution of business in India over the years, the results would be more than fascinating. Television shows and...

What subjects should one graduate in for a bright future in...

Clarity regarding the scope of human resources management may be absent in people fresh out of schools or even colleges. Not surprising, since this...

Are those with a commercial background suitable for an HR role?

Many say that HR, as a function, is pretty soft in nature. After all, it involves the people of the organisation. For professionals working...

How can HR regain the lost trust of employees?

The Human Resource department of any organisation, feeds on the trust of the employees. It acts as a guardian, protecting the employees and keeping...

Hear out emotions in & out to be an effective leader

A Coach is a person whose role is to shine a light on something that is otherwise not visible to the client's eyes. And...

How Aarti Industries hires niche talent from campus

As Manoj Kumar Sharma, CHRO, Aarti Industries, shares with HRKatha, the Company works in a very niche sector in the chemical industry itself. It...

SBI to reshuffle HR and tech departments

State Bank of India (SBI) has decided to reshuffle its human resources and technology departments. Three senior and tenured executives of the largest commercial...

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...
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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...
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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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TCS to give salary hikes of 4.5% to 7%

Tata Consultancy Service (TCS) intends to give salary increments of 4.5 to seven per cent, on the basis of each individual’s performance. The extremely...

Why male allies are key to gender parity

The tide is turning. The glass ceiling, once a formidable barrier, is starting to crack. But this shift isn’t driven solely by the relentless...

Vistara’s non-flying staff will get clarity about new roles in May-June

Vistara is in the process of being merged with Air India, and the former’s non-flying employees have been anxious about what their roles will...

Investing in women to accelerate progress—the only way forward

Despite so much talk about progress and equity, in 2024, women still face barriers in leadership roles. They make up nearly half of the...

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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....
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