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What should be the TA strategy in a volatile market?
The current talent market is marked by volatility, not just in India but across the globe. When a total lockdown was announced in 2020,...
The industry is divided on the idea of ‘moonlighting’
‘Moonlighting’ in the tech industry has been a hot topic of debate. However, the debate has gathered steam after the tweet of Rishad Premji,...
How to keep existing employees engaged amidst mass layoffs
Globally, layoffs are happening in every other company. The fear of recession has caused many big brands such as Microsoft, Google, Tesla, Twitter, Netflix...
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...
Is it too early to retire at 60?
In the private sector, it is not the age of the employee but how much value the individual is able to add to the...
Have Monday morning blues lost their relevance in the hybrid model?
When Monday arrives, no one is really in a mood to work. It is natural to feel some lethargy along with the disappointment that...
Has immersive technology established its effectiveness as a tool in L&D,...
Immersive Learning — an experiential training technique that uses virtual reality (VR) to simulate real-world scenarios and train employees in a safe and engaging...
What learning technology would look like in 2022
HRKatha is back with yet another engrossing and meaningful edition of The Great HR Debate (TGHR).
The upcoming edition is a LearnTech special, where HR...
Workaholics can make the workplace toxic
Many a time, employees take pride in being the first to enter the office and the last to leave. Is this really something to...
Close friends at work — good or bad?
Imagine if the workplace were all about ‘work’ alone! Nobody would actually like to go to such a workplace every day. In fact, it...
Can humans be fired by a bot?
A Bloomberg report claims that an employee who spent four years delivering packages for Amazon, as a contract driver in Phoenix, suddenly got axed....
Employee wellbeing – Just momentary hype or long-term genuine concern?
During the pandemic, some phrases gained prominence in the corporate world — employee health, employee wellness and mental wellbeing. Organisations started launching initiatives to...
How ‘bad hires’ can be transformed into ‘star performers’
Matrimony.com’s chief human resource officer, Rajesh Balaji recalls a case, where a new joinee as HRBP appeared to be arrogant, unresponsive, pushing the manager,...
Is India ready for a four-day workweek?
During the Monsoon session last year, the Government of India passed three labour codes — the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Social Security,...
Why are self-managed teams the need of the hour?
India continues to lurk in a stage where collective technical prowess in a team is a far-fetched idea. This can, however, be overcome. Self-managed...
How companies are looking for new skills post pandemic
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report from 2018 reveals that half of India’s workforce needs to be reskilled to cope with the...
Matrimony.com bets big on HR tech with talent cloud, geo fencing...
There has been no dearth of discussions on how HR practices will change or evolve in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The most...
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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Google terminates 28 employees over Israel protests
Google terminated 28 employees following protests staged by a small group of Alphabet workers against the tech giant's collaboration with Israel. The protests, which...
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...
Noventiq to hire 500 for AI team; opens office in Bengaluru
Noventiq, the IT solutions and services firm, has launched a new office in Bengaluru, to serve as a hub for its projects, both domestic...
Tata Technologies to ramp up hiring with 35,000 people
Tata Technologies' iPhone assembly hub in Koothanapalli, Tamil Nadu, is slated for extensive expansion. As part of this ambitious strategy, the company aims to...
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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....
