Tag: SAR Group
How to manage high-performing bullies
Bullies exist everywhere. They exist amongst the neighbourhood gang of children, amongst students and faculty at renowned universities or prestigious schools, they make team...
Should companies rehire employees who exit on a bad note?
Boomerang employees is a popular practice. However, sometimes, great talent may leave the company on a bad note. The reasons for their decision to...
How businesses pay their critical talent for their ‘value’
In any organisation, there will always be some set of skills, certain roles or talent that are more valued than others. This is because,...
Do companies require longer-lasting internship programmes?
The concept of internships can be traced back to the apprenticeships of the past. However, researches suggest that the life of an apprentice in...
What’s the ideal first job duration for the ‘career nomad’?
Traditionally speaking, a person’s first job gives them an avenue to explore their capabilities and build the necessary skills to succeed in their professional...
What Happiness means to Ashish Anand, CHRO, SAR Group
Happiness@work is a regular series, where HRKatha talks about how companies are ensuring happiness at work. With work stress and employees’ mental wellbeing becoming...
How to evaluate a candidate’s integrity
While hiring, it becomes important to gauge whether the candidate is honest or not. In many of his interviews, Warren Buffet has said that...
“Don’t accept a job offer, if you haven’t met the boss,”...
During an interview, the accepted protocol is that the interviewer will evaluate the candidate on whether or not he/she fits the bill.
However, the reverse...
Even CXOs can feel stagnated in their career
It's common for mid-level managers to feel stuck and stagnated, when they can’t foresee any further growth path. In some cases, existing jobs are...
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...
Revolut to expand global team by 40% in 2024
Revolut, the UK-based challenger bank, has announced plans to bolster its workforce by 40 per cent in 2024. The aim is to reach approximately...
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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...
Tech Mahindra’s employee count drops by 6,945
Tech Mahindra, an IT services firm, has disclosed a sequential decrease in its employee count by 795 for the fourth quarter ending 31 March....
Wipro’s headcount dropped by 6,180 employees in sixth quarter
Wipro's employee strength has decreased for the sixth consecutive quarter. As revealed by the IT services giant's financial report for the period spanning January...
Time to give traditional productivity metrics an overhaul
Imagine a bustling office where traditional productivity metrics reign supreme, where sales numbers, units produced and hours worked are meticulously tracked and analysed. However,...
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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....
