Tag: south asia
21% of employees in South Asia are ‘loud quitters’
South Asia has the highest regional percentage of engaged employees reveals a survey report. Interestingly, the highest regional percentage of anger at work is...
Is overoptimism a recipe for disaster?
An ideal team is always a heterogeneous mix of people with different beliefs and mind-sets. That means, there will be very negative people co-existing...
“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs...
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....
Why CXOs fail to collaborate
Gone are the days when people worked in silos within organisations. All employees, including CXOs are now required to collaboratively steer the organisation together,...
Why employees are hesitant to return to office
It is difficult to adapt to change and get into something new. Agreed. However, it can be as difficult, if not more, to undo...
Why CHROs command the same pay as other CXOs
In the last two years, organisations have seen the wrath of the pandemic and also realised that ‘people’ are at the core of the...
“The war of talent will force organisations to be more innovative...
A big change in 2022
Organisations that find ways to redesign work and bring more simplicity in processes, foster a trusting and empowering culture. Automation...
How Kellogg India makes itself a poach proof organisation
We are all aware that FMCG is one of the oldest sectors in the world, and the quality of talent in this sector is...
How the ‘goblin mode’ has impacted the Indian workforce
As a working professional, is your wardrobe full of clothes that you haven’t touched in the last two years? Have you been spending more...
Transition from a true-blue sales person to a seasoned HR leader
Abhijit Abhyankar grew up in Mumbai, spending his childhood amongst medical professionals. not only was his mother a doctor, but the apartment where they...
When a strong consumer brand supersedes a company’s employer brand
Youngsters starting off on a corporate career journey, would aspire to be associated with the big brands of the world. And why not, a...
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...
Why have different evaluation parameters for internal & external hires?
It is often a dilemma for companies whether to go for ready talent from the market, or groom talent internally. However, that's an old...
How happiness at workplace differs across geographies
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...
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...
Pernod Ricard hires Nitu Bhushan as CHRO, South Asia
Pernod Ricard, the global producer of wines and spirits, has appointed Nitu Bhushan as its CHRO for South Asia. Bhushan will lead the HR...
Should you hire for skills or strengths?
Recruiters more often look to hire candidates with the right set of skills. In the short term, matching these skills with the job profile...
Kellogg South Asia launches Employee Value Proposition
Kellogg South Asia has launched its Employee Value Proposition (EVP) with an overarching EVP statement, ‘NOURISH YOUR GRRREAT’, promising to help its employees realise...
General Electric elevates Amaresh Singh to CHRO, South Asia
Multinational conglomerate, General Electric Company, will be expanding its South Asian operations under a new chief human resource officer, Amaresh Singh, who has been...
Cathay Pacific elevates Abhijit Abhyankar as head-HR
Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong-based airline, has elevated Abhijit Abhyankar as the its new regional head of people. He will manage South Asia, Middle...
Gautam Anand resigns as CPO, Airtel, India and South Asia
An Airtel spokesperson has confirmed the exit and said that Gautam is leaving due to personal reasons.
A little over a year after he was...
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...
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...
Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition
Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...
Google terminates 28 employees over Israel protests
Google terminated 28 employees following protests staged by a small group of Alphabet workers against the tech giant's collaboration with Israel. The protests, which...
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Swiggy to support its pet owners with ‘Paw-ternity’
Swiggy, the online food- delivery platform, has announced a new initiative to support its employees in their journey of pet care and adoption. Dubbed...
Santosh Rai appointed head-HR, L&T, Precision Engineering and Systems
Santosh Rai is now head-human resources, Larsen & Toubro Precision Engineering and Systems IC. He will be based out of Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Till now he...
Investing in women to accelerate progress—the only way forward
Despite so much talk about progress and equity, in 2024, women still face barriers in leadership roles. They make up nearly half of the...
Debjani Roy is new CHRO, Valeur Fabtex
Debjani Roy has joined Valeur Fabtex as the skill building and leadership-development firm’s chief human resource officer. She has moved from Mind Your Fleet...
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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....
