Tag: Prabir Jha

A big change in 2022 In 2022, workplace culture will become a strategic issue. Hybrid working, multiple demographic slices, growing gig representation, changing business models...

The ‘Non-Compete Clause’, which many companies have as part of their employment contract, is not a rarity. In fact, it is used to safeguard...

Youngsters starting off on a corporate career journey, would aspire to be associated with the big brands of the world. And why not, a...

In India, people follow different religions, customs, belong to different sects, castes, and speak different languages. Every state is known for its own festivities,...

2020: What to learn – what to erase Clearly, 2020 dispelled big myths around physical presence. While one has to concede that many jobs (like...

In the current context and time, everyone will agree that we all learn faster when we learn together, than when we try to learn...

If we imagine ourselves as a collection of experiences, will we devalue failure as much? Not really. When we talk about success, we tend...

TurboHire, the Hyderabad-based recruitment platform driven by augmented intelligence has managed to raise US$ 1 million in seed funding. This round of investments, which...

Technology, data, employee experience: What’s high on agenda In my view, talent and productivity will be the two biggest priorities for the coming year. We...

This annual list showcases the most viewed professionals in the country across eight categories.

All facets, such as how a leader should be a coach, how a CEO creates a coaching culture and how a CHRO acts as custodian of ‘humanness’ at the workplace will be discussed at the event on 14 June.

Aligning the efforts with its philosophy of continuous learning, Cipla University offers best-in-class learning that helps its people do better at their jobs.

A People Capital Index study has also been released at the event and 50 Indian companies that ranked highest on PCI were felicitated.

The fourth edition of the most viewed LinkedIn profiles in India also has some new names in the HR category this time.

Uniformity, however much important for workplace, can never guarantee happiness. Prabir Jha, Global Chief People Officer, Cipla shares the key to employee happiness in the new era of man and machines at the workplace.

In addition to leading human resources, corporate communications and administration for the firm, globally, he will now also look after legal and corporate affairs.

The company witnessed colour-themed Dussehra team activities.

Srivastava was earlier with Piramal, as the senior VP and global HR head, Pharma Solutions Business

LinkedIn Power Profiles 2016 is a celebration of members who are not only great at what they do, but have also invested in their professional identity on LinkedIn

The employee cost of organisations has increased from 7.6 per cent of the revenue in 2012, to 11.3 per cent in FY16.

The basic hiring strategy and talent requirement is different for the private and public sectors. In such a scenario, are they ready to drink from the same pool?

A chemical engineer and IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, Sharma was earlier director-HR at Monsanto.

This high-profile departure from the Reliance Industries HR function, comes close on the heels of the resignation of group CHRO, Prabir Jha, in August.

Industry leaders share their perspectives on the 7th Pay Commission exclusively with HRKatha readers. Prabir Jha candidly dissects the recommendations and dwells on its flip side. 

Prabir Jha, president and Group CHRO, Reliance Industries was a true people’s person. On his last day at work, he bids adieu with a heartwarming letter. Excerpts

According to the grapevine, someone internally could be promoted to take on his responsibilities. 

From a Class-I gazetted officer with the government of India to the CHRO of India’s largest business house, the journey has not been a cakewalk for Prabir Jha, president & group CHRO, Reliance Industries.

Jha started his career as an assistant works manager at the Dehu Road Ordnance Factory, Pune, in 1990. However, after completing nine years in a secured government job, he decided to test new waters. He took two years’ leave to pursue a full-time course in HR from XLRI, Jamshedpur, which marked the beginning of his corporate life. Jha has diverse experience across industries—from engineering and information technology to pharmaceutical and automotive— and now even a business conglomeration. His personal goal is to support people to become better professionals and more importantly, complete individuals.

He speaks to HR Katha on a subject that plagues the HR industry today — the use of data in human resources. Excerpts…