Tag: Praveer Priyadarshi
Doomscrolling: A detrimental force on employee morale
In today’s hyperconnected world, a concerning trend has emerged: doomscrolling. This term describes the habit of endlessly consuming negative news and distressing content on...
The rise of skill-based pay in a transforming workforce
In the bustling heart of a tech firm, two colleagues sit side-by-side, code pulsing on their screens. Employee A, armed with a top-tier degree...
One year out: Navigating the labyrinth of extended notice periods
In the corporate world, the traditional notice period has always been a delicate dance of balancing loyalty and new beginnings. However, the recent trend...
How is learning different for workers at grassroot level?
The approach to learning and development (L&D) is as diverse as the roles and responsibilities within an organisation. The fundamental distinction in L&D methodologies...
How to boost employee benefits & ensure commitment amidst ‘shift shock’
The adoption of the remote work model during the pandemic unlocked numerous benefits, such as flexibility and access to a broader talent pool. It...
Should we hire industry hoppers?
Hopping from one job to another is what job hoppers do. Hopping from one industry or sector to another is what industry hoppers do....
How to judiciously design R&R based on business’ performance
The importance of a robust Rewards and Recognition (R&R) system in an organisation cannot be denied. After all, it is one of the major...
How the role of a TA leader changes during mass layoffs
It is common knowledge that the role of a talent-acquisition (TA) leader is to craft a talent-acquisition strategy for the company. That means, creating...
How HR sensitises the workforce to social issues
Many organisations in India Inc., especially in the manufacturing space, have certain sustainability goals and aims — such as reducing carbon footprints and using...
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...
The age battle for CEOs: young vs old
Parag Agarwal, the CEO of Twitter is only 37 years old. Sundar Pichai became the CEO of Google in 2015, when he was only...
Process-driven approach can slow down decision making
The bigger an organisation, the more the processes and hierarchies there will be within it. During the startup phase, the teams are small, processes...
Why it makes business sense to know candidate’s current CTC
When a ban was imposed in the US on enquiring about salary history during interviews, the move made quite the noise. Employers are prohibited...
How to identify and deal with dissenters
There’s always that one person in a team who is an excellent performer but has unpleasant habits. It is typical of such people to...
“HR has to be a ‘value multiplier’,” Praveer Priyadarshi
2020: What to learn – what to erase
The year has presented discontinuities that have impacted everyone without exceptions. However, this has also resulted in...
Location Bias: It matters which part of the town one comes...
A LinkedIn user who is a recruiter, mentioned an experience wherein she got to hear something shocking from her client. She reveals that the...
Can hybrid working breed availability heuristic at the workplace?
The hybrid model of work is the new normal now after 2020 saw an unprecedented shift to remote working. Many organisations have already switched...
Will L&D get a larger share in HR budgets post COVID-19?
In any organisation, the human resources budget takes into account a lot of parameters — from selection and placement, compensation and benefits, background checks,...
Automated resume screening has turned talent into lemons
Eliminating web pages stuffed with irrelevant keywords is not a struggle exclusive to search engines. Recruiters and hiring managers too have to navigate resumes...
How the definition of ‘star performer’ has changed post COVID
Employees’ performance has always been the topic of discussion at the workplace. From intense discussions and Powerpoint presentations, to a series of evaluations, there...
“Extensive talent mapping of the industry, with focus on adjacent industries,...
More Power to HR in 2019
Power to the HR department will not be bestowed upon by other departments. HR can only become more powerful...
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...
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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Polmor Steel to expand in Telangana, create 100 more jobs
Polmor Steel, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Polish company Polmor is gearing to expand in Telanga, where it already has facilities in the Automotive...
Nike lets go 740 from Oregan HQ to cut costs
Sportswear firm, Nike is all set to reduce staff strength at its Oregon headquarters by 740. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise because...
Poonam Burman takes on CHRO role at Godrej Industries (Chemicals)
After spending well over four and a half years with Unilever, Poonam Burman has joined Godrej Industries (Chemicals) as chief human resource officer.
An alumna...
20 more Googlers terminated for taking undue advantage of ‘open culture’
Close on the heels of warning employees about the repercussions of violating office policies, Google has fired 20 more employees. These terminations are in...
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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....
