Tag: Jayesh Sampat
Realities of gig working
A full-time employee may find working as a freelancer or a gig worker fascinating in many ways. After all, freelancers appear to have all...
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...
Why loners shouldn’t be forced to become team players
The archetypal lone wolf at the workplace isn’t very difficult to spot. Generally speaking, a loner is an individual who likes to work all...
How to instill a sense of ownership in employees
Building a culture of ownership within the workforce is a gradual process, as it involves trust, patience, empathy and a deep understanding of skill...
Trust over performance: Hiring the Navy Seal way
In the United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land Teams, commonly known as Navy SEALs, preference is given to trust over performance during hiring...
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...
What to do if your incompetent ex-boss follows you to the...
Having an incompetent boss at the workplace can be very challenging. Of course, one can always quit the job and move to a new...
IndiaMART’s weekly pay policy: Pros and cons
Even before the corporate world could come to terms with the four-day work week being embraced by many startups and new-age companies, the work...
Cultural transposition: Why organisations should also adapt to people’s style
When new talent is acquired by any organisation, helping the new recruits become familiar with the existing culture, behaviour, environment and operational methodology of...
Liberty Videocon’s HR head gets a business role
Jayesh Sampat, country head - HR has been elevated to the position of country head - HR, business operations & customer service.
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...
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...
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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Juniper to cut 500 roles in India
Juniper Networks, post-merger with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), is set to trim its India workforce. The move will impact 10-15 per cent of its...
Tata Steel workers in the UK vote in favour of strike
Members of Unite, the workers' union in Britain, have voted in favour of calling a strike against the closure of blast furnaces by Tata...
Will Citi let go 22,000 roles by 2026?
In the process of doing away with five layers of management, Citi’s management layers have been reduced to eight, from the previous 13. The...
Roche reimagines the office: A wellness oasis for the digital age
The office is dead. Long live the office, but not as we knew it. The past two years of remote work have fundamentally reshaped...
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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....
