Tag: Manish Majumdar

Lifting the veil: Workplace gaslighting and strategies for coping

Gaslighting, an insidious form of manipulation, doesn't announce itself with flashing neon lights. It lurks in the corners of the office, whispering doubts and...

Gut feeling or AI — which one can sense when an...

Maintaining a stable workforce and retaining valuable talent is not easy. To succeed in doing so, it is important for organisations to identify the...

If Mondays become ‘Bare Minimum’ which is the maximum day of...

Most of us have dealt with Monday morning blues at some point. As students we’ve felt tired and lazy after a fun weekend and...

Interview paralysis – what it is and how to overcome it

Interview paralysis is a common phenomenon experienced by many job seekers during the interview process. It is the feeling of being overwhelmed and unable...

How different is ‘The Great Attrition’ from ‘The Great Resignation’

Although different terms, ‘attrition’ and ‘resignation’ are similar concepts. Both have a common outcome — loss of talent for the company. Hence, the two...

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...

Is ‘quiet quitting’ misunderstood?

The term ‘quite quitting’ is trending on social media these days. In fact, there have been numerous articles in the global media about the...

Why some big brands have higher EVP despite their toxic work...

“If given a chance, would you switch to a bigger brand with a toxic culture?” was the question I posed to my friend. His...

Dealing with sexual harassment at the workplace: Lessons from the EY...

One of the world’s leading professional service providers, Ernst and Young (EY), earned heavy criticism, both internally and externally, when it decided to retain...

Is ‘ageism’ rearing its head in the Indian workspace?

India is considered to have one of the youngest workforces in the world. After all, about 62.5 per cent of its working age population...

How about using social-media influencers to attract talent?

Social-media influencers are not just promoting brands on their pages these days, but also jobs. Companies which require talent in bulk, such as BPOs,...

HR should deal with personal biases during inclusive hiring

The year was 2006. Ravi Mishra, now senior VP, Aditya Birla Group, had to hire a site engineer for the Company’s plant in Gawan,...

From ‘survive’ to ‘thrive’ – How to transform organisational outlook

Now that we are in the year 2021, we are a little more certain and confident that things are changing, and that too, for...

Do fly-by-the-night courses hold any value?

Online courses have erupted all over the internet because of the huge demand for new skill-sets. Some of these courses are short, over 11...

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...

Saudi Arabia upscales ‘Saudisation’ drive with HR jobs restriction

Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

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uExcelerate secures seed funding for AI-powered leadership development

Indian HRtech startup uExcelerate has secured pre-seed funding led by Upekkha, an AI-focused SaaS investment firm. The capital injection will support uExcelerate’s global expansion...

“Ditch the diploma, dig for diamonds in 2024,” Udbhav Ganjoo

Talent tango: Fresh faces, sharp skills, or tech triumph? HR’s 2024 balancing act Attracting, developing and engaging talent are interconnected and perennial priorities, which will...

WFH for IT employees to solve Bengaluru’s water crisis?

Bengaluru may have to allow employees to work from home because it is facing a major water crisis. The city is home to about...

India’s workforce: High engagement, high burnout

A new study by UKG Workforce Institute paints a complex picture of the Indian workforce. While employees report high levels of engagement, a desire...

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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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