Tag: Sharad Sharma

Transforming pay into a vibrant bouquet: ‘Systemic rewards’ for engaged employees

Imagine transcending the confines of a single currency, replacing it with a vibrant bouquet of benefits that nourish employee engagement and propel growth. This...

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...

How employee engagement is transforming

Employee-engagement activities come in many forms, including team-building events, training programmes, recognition initiatives and wellness programmes.   Engaged employees are more productive, committed and likely to...

Ethical dilemmas HR professionals face

Imagine being in a situation where one has to make a decision, but each option goes against something one believes in. Human resource professionals...

Office red flags that can put off Gen Z

As the workforce evolves, organisations must adapt their strategies to attract and retain the upcoming generation of talent — Generation Z. Call them Zoomers...

How to curtail social loafing at the workplace

When individuals in a group put in less effort than they would if they were working alone, it is referred to as ‘social loafing’....

How to onboard a new boss

Onboarding a new boss can be an intimidating experience. Yet, it is essential to establish a positive working relationship with one’s new boss to...

How unceremonious layoffs impact employee trust

There seem to be distressed and anxious employees all around us. What with big giants such as Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Facebook’s parent company Meta,...

How ‘biased listening’ can be a challenge for companies

It is quite common in the corporate world to come across people who only listen to what they want to hear. That means, when...

How ‘Quiet Quitting’ can harm you

The term ‘quiet quitting’ or ‘silent quitting’ has become a hot topic of discussion on social media these days. Many TikTokers such as Clayton...

How some companies are fostering psychological safety at work

The importance of psychological safety and how it affects the business has been talked about and discussed. In fact, firms such as Google and...

Can employees be monitored ethically?

All around the world, the sense of mistrust amongst employers seems to have risen, ever since the pandemic struck. A small survey conducted in...

Are those with a commercial background suitable for an HR role?

Many say that HR, as a function, is pretty soft in nature. After all, it involves the people of the organisation. For professionals working...

Is it clichéd to ask, ‘Why ‘re  you leaving your current...

Armed with an MBA from a reputed college, Sanya started her career as a brand management specialist with a young startup, with a relatively...

‘Going the extra mile’ can disturb team dynamics

In a team, there always will be some who are more enthusiastic and passionate about work — people who go beyond what is expected...

Is India ready for Earned Wage Access?

The age of flexibility is definitely here to stay. Over the last two years, many companies were forced to allow their employees to work...

Will full vaccination be compulsory for employees to return to office?

Given the positive signs in the form of decline in daily number of positive cases and deaths due to COVID in the country, many...

Meet ‘Noiseless’ employee; learn to care for them

In the cement industry, there are mixers that work at a very high temperature. It is difficult for human beings to be around that...

Why asynchronous collaboration is a must in hybrid work

Collaboration has become one of the most vital challenges in the hybrid work model, where people are not working from office regularly or frequently....

From ‘survive’ to ‘thrive’ – How to transform organisational outlook

Now that we are in the year 2021, we are a little more certain and confident that things are changing, and that too, for...

Sharad Sharma joins DHFL Pramerica as SVP & head-HR

Sharma was formerly EVP & chief people officer of SBI Card and headed HR for GE’s BPM unit and the HR function for the credit card JV between GE Capital & State Bank of India.

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...
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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...

H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud

If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...

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Non-compliance to return-to-office mandate results in lower pay hikes for TCS staff

The regular office goers have received better hikes at the tech multinational Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reportedly granted pay hikes to its employees based on...

V2 Retail to hire 1500+ employees; eyes market growth

V2 Retail, an Indian retail company, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for expansion, signalling its intent to recruit over 1500 professionals across various domains....

Freixenet to cut 80% roles

In a stark response to the relentless drought crippling Catalonia's Penedes region, Freixenet, the Spanish cava (wine) producer, unveils a drastic plan. The company...
HDFC ex-gratia

HDFC announced Rs 1,500 crore to staff under ex-gratia

In the wake of a remarkable performance in the fourth quarter of FY24, HDFC Bank has announced an ex-gratia payment totaling approximately Rs 1,500...

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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....
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