Tag: Udbhav Ganjoo
Why do we need to shift from policies to practices?
In a world where actions speak louder than words, the shift from policies to practices is not just a preference but a necessity for...
How to prevent time theft without over monitoring remote workers?
Recently, an Australian woman lost her position after having devoted 18 years to her job! Why? As a remote worker, her productivity had raised...
Can mind mapping surpass brainstorming?
The quest for innovative ideas and efficient problem solving knows no bounds. Both mind mapping and brainstorming are powerful tools widely used across various...
Toxic productivity—the dark side of being productive!
In today's fast-paced world, productivity is often hailed as the ultimate goal. Employees are constantly bombarded with messages about how they need to be...
“Organisational design and change management remain a top priority,” Udbhav Ganjoo
2022 was a volatile year for HR & workforce
The pandemic upended a lot of established norms. The terms ‘Great Resignation’ came to be used...
Does it take role models to retain employees?
Employee retention is a critical aspect of any organisation's success, but many companies are struggling to keep their employees engaged and committed to their...
What’s a true global leader’s mindset?
In today's rapidly evolving world, global leadership is more important than ever before. It involves understanding and valuing diversity, promoting collaboration and working towards...
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....
Which HR policies are becoming irrelevant?
Times have changed and so have the expectations of the workforce. The needs and requirements of the new generation are way different from that...
“The Great Resignation will make way for the Great Engagement,” Udbhav...
A big change in 2022
Two of the major changes that 2022 will see are, adoption of the hybrid model of work, and a movement...
Have Monday morning blues lost their relevance in the hybrid model?
When Monday arrives, no one is really in a mood to work. It is natural to feel some lethargy along with the disappointment that...
If business travel was a perk, are we ready to let...
An American journalist’s article published in the New York Post said that in the pre-COVID era, she used to crib about business travel, as...
As the pandemic drama unfolds, the spotlight is on HR
The role of an HR professional has traditionally been a supportive one, like that of a personnel officer, handling administrative and backend activities. In...
“2021 will be about framing new policies and work processes, and...
2020: What to learn – what to erase
One blessing in disguise was the quick adoption and usage of technology that enabled large sections of...
What’s the new social contract between employees and employers
For years, the social contract between employers and employees was that the latter would work for the company in exchange for wages. Then certain...
Why unlearning is a critical part of the learning process
Learning and development (L&D) together make extremely essential criteria in the path of growing with and within an organisation. However, with time, the needs...
Udbhav Ganjoo heads HR for Mylan-Upjohn merged entity
Udbhav Ganjoo, a veteran in the HR field with over three decades of experience, is now the head of HR -Global Operations, India, Emerging...
Why ’empathy’ is trending in the post-pandemic workplace
Empathy is more critical today than ever before. During the current crisis, the workforce across the globe is under additional stress of job instability,...
SMEs should be cautious while using AI for L&D
As small and medium enterprises (SMEs) increasingly embrace artificial intelligence (AI) for learning and development initiatives, it becomes imperative to carefully navigate the landscape...
What’re the HR software for small businesses, SMEs and startups?
Human resources (HR) software have come to be indispensable tools for businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and...
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Future of talent acquisition in the age of generative AI
If you've been feeling a bit overwhelmed by the buzz surrounding generative AI, you're not alone. Let us face it, our industry is evolving,...
Innovation in insurance recruitment: Tata AIA’s journey towards high volume, top talent acquisition
Tata AIA Life is a joint venture between Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd and AIA Group. The venture merges Tata's leadership in India with AIA's...
Nio plans more job cuts for more efficiency, cost saving
Nio Inc., a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is considering additional job cuts following its recent announcement of a 10 per cent workforce reduction...
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Staff of The Washington Post to boycott work for 24 hours
Employees of The Washington Post, the American daily, are going on a 24-hour strike under the aegis of The Washington Post Guild. The staff...
Olive India reduces staff; cites redundancy
Olive India, an edtech company in Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram, has announced workforce reductions in two of its divisions. The company will let go of 55...
In November, American private firms added only 1,03,000 jobs
With very few jobs being added in the goods and services space, and hardly any being added in the hospitality and manufacturing space, the...
No more free coffees for Amazon staff
Amazon introduced a programme that gives employees complimentary coffee, including lattes and cappuccinos, from the coffee shops in their Seattle and other office locations....
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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....
