Tag: HR
Persons with disabilities are more productive and engaged at work
Every year, the International Day for People with Disability is observed the world over, on the third day of December. According to the United...
Think Talent Services appoints Saurabh Upadhyay as director-consulting
Think Talent Services recently appointed Saurav Upadhyay as director-consulting. He is an accomplished HR professional, having worked both in India and abroad.
With over 20...
Employee Clubs: Good for organisational culture
We all have been part of groups, clubs or societies in college and school. Generally, such groups come together because the members have common...
BSNL VRS scheme: Highest payout at 90 lakhs
Telecom operator BSNL has announced all employees above the age of 50 will be eligible for retirement and they will be giving out lumpsum...
Smriti Singh quits Flipkart as CHRO
After a short year-long stint as CHRO, Flipkart, Smriti Krishna Singh has stepped down. The news was revealed through an e-mail that was sent...
How HR deals with common employee grievances
Contrary to popular stereotypes, the human resources department in an organisation is burdened with responsibilities and work. Since the entire function revolves around people,...
Arun Mirchandani starts new position at Citibank as HR head
Arun Mirchandani begins a new position as head of HR, markets and securities services business, APAC, ex-Japan, Citibank.
Mirchandani is an experienced HR professional with...
HR of the future has to adopt robotics and accelerate technology
An analysis by Forbes and the World Economic Forum reveals that the future workplace, especially the human resources department, will have to focus on...
The 4 Ps of marketing can re-invent HR
For many years now, people have been talking about the similarities between marketing and HR. Both the functions complement each other in several ways.
Few...
How can HR ensure the success of a strategic alliance?
There are many examples of strategic alliances in India, where two organisations have come together to achieve a certain goal. One such example is...
Why do we need cross-functional inputs while making HR policies?
Organisations usually have different teams working on various projects that will help them achieve their targets and move closer to the organisational goal. There...
HRBP to play transformation officer to drive business
‘HR’ and ‘business’ are not isolated from one another, anymore. Their tracks are not parallel as before either. The human resource business partner (HRBP)...
Sharad Verma joins Iris Software as VP and CHRO
IT company Iris Software, has appointed Sharad Verma as the head of human resources. Verma joined the Company earlier this month as vice-president and...
NHRDN introduces chatbot, ‘Ati’
The National Human Resource Development Network (NHRDN) has welcomed a new member to its national secretariat called Ati, a chatbot that can interact with...
HR under malware threat
88 of 170 incidents specifically targeted HR staff to obtain personal data of employees.
Why HR and marketing should join hands
There is a remarkable connection between marketing and HR, which when realised can work wonders for a business.
In Asia-Pacific, 88 per cent of companies plan to put their...
Globally, one-quarter of employers who plan to hire recent MBA graduates are willing to pay a premium salary for specialised MBA programs.
Five futile exercises HR should immediately discontinue
Organisations or HR continue with certain age-old practices, which actually hold back optimum performance of employees.
Bajaj Finserv appoints Anupam Sirbhaiya as Head – Group Learning Academy
Sirbhaiya comes with a diverse industry experience of over 22 years in both HR and marketing and a domain expertise in leading business strategy aligned learning interventions.
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...
Freixenet to cut 80% roles
In a stark response to the relentless drought crippling Catalonia's Penedes region, Freixenet, the Spanish cava (wine) producer, unveils a drastic plan. The company...
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Harleen Kaur takes on CHRO role at APEX Acreages
Harleen Kaur is CHRO, APEX Acreages with her appointment being implemented with effect from February 2024.
Singh brings to the table more than two decades...
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...
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...
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...
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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....
