Tag: Ramesh Shankar S
How should Byju’s and Paytm employees navigate through corporate turbulence
Byju’s, the once-celebrated edtech giant, and Paytm, a leading fintech player, currently find themselves entangled in distinct challenges. Byju’s faces accusations of financial irregularities,...
The demise of the iron fist: Why commanding leadership can’t crack...
The commanding leadership style, once lauded for its decisiveness and efficiency, is facing an uphill battle with younger generations. Gen Z and Gen Y...
Why chaos sparks innovation
Forget the perfectly planned charts and predictable brainstorming sessions. When it comes to real innovation, the most groundbreaking ideas often sprout in the messy...
What’s the antidote for workplace incivility?
Workplace incivility can be likened to a slow poison, gradually eroding the foundation of a healthy work environment. It manifests in various forms, from...
TCS scam — a modus operandi common to mass hiring practices?
The recent Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) recruitment scam has sent shockwaves through the information technology (IT) industry. It has exposed the unethical practices in...
Whom to hire? Employees laid off from Google, Amazon, Microsoft or...
The series of layoffs that have swept across large technology companies, such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta, have created an abundance of talent...
Why should companies maintain parity in employees’ Diwali gifts?
Corporate gifting in India has reached another level with organisations trying to outdo each other in choosing the most creative and useful gifts for...
Why is the job market becoming so volatile?
Flash back to 2020, when the pandemic had struck and lockdowns were imposed all over the world. The period had witnessed a tech boom....
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...
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...
How Groupthink can turn fatal for organisations
In 1986, Space Shuttle Challenger burst into flames 73 seconds into its flight, killing all of its seven members aboard. An investigation into the...
How to promote a culture of purpose in an organisation
An organisation’s culture of purpose is defined by what it is and what it stands for. Its beliefs, expectations and values are separate from...
Why leadership training shouldn’t only be given to high performers
When evaluating their employees for leadership potential, organisations are likely to focus on the employees who have impressed them most with their performance at...
Why other functions need to pace-up with HR for successful digitalisation
In the last 16 months of the pandemic, the workplace environment has been undergoing drastic change. Though many progressive companies had already embarked on...
How to break difficult news to employees
Companies often have to make difficult decisions. It’s not just announcing layoffs or salary cuts, but a policy change in the company related to...
Do we need specific stress or mental health leaves?
In October 2020, Urban Company erstwhile Urban Clap, the home services company, allowed its employees to take unlimited sick leaves, if they are mentally...
How layoffs can backfire
Layoffs are not really a strategy, but an option resorted to when a company is not doing well or in other words, when an...
‘Overqualified’ does not necessarily mean ‘smart’
An overqualified employee is as bright as a button, but is this button hanging loose and ready to fall? Highly educated people possessing a...
“In this era of change, the only differentiator for organisations will...
More power to HR in 2019
In an era, where everything is changing, the only differentiator for organisations will be their ‘people’. Hence, it is...
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 are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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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...
Google trims workforce as economic uncertainty looms
Google is implementing layoffs in an effort to trim costs, with an undisclosed number of employees affected, reports Reuters. The layoffs are not widespread, and...
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...
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....
