Tag: Unmesh Pawar
Termination to homecoming: Lessons from the OpenAI saga
Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI, created quite the stir when he was unceremoniously ousted. Threats of mass resignation by the employees, Microsoft’s eagerness to have...
Is the world of work becoming more transactional than emotional?
The world of work has undeniably evolved over the years, with technology and globalisation reshaping how companies and organisations operate. One noticeable shift has...
In today’s age, employee loyalty is an oxymoron
The concept of employee loyalty has changed over time, and it is true that in today's fast-paced and uncertain job market, employee loyalty can...
How technology is aiding skill-first hiring
In this age of specialists, the demand for professionals with specific skillsets has grown across companies and sectors. Why is there a need for...
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...
Dentsu India ropes in Unmesh Pawar as CPO
Denstu has appointed Unmesh Pawar as the new chief people officer for India and South Asia. Before Pawar, Rohit Suri who moved on to...
How ‘return to office’ will change employee behaviour
Many IT giants, such as TCS and Infosys are keen to call all their employees to the office. In fact, they are prepping to...
What do companies need more at a startup stage: specialists or...
This question has led to endless debates. Not surprising, since both have their pros and cons. Specialists are experts in their fields, and well-versed...
Has pandemic curbed the sycophants?
It is still debatable whether or not such individuals are significant to an organisation, but sycophants are found in every organisation and in every...
How Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory works in a hybrid work model
Frederick Herzberg, in his Two-Factor Theory, states that employee satisfaction is dependent on two factors – motivators and hygiene. Motivators, such as recognition and...
How companies are looking for new skills post pandemic
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report from 2018 reveals that half of India’s workforce needs to be reskilled to cope with the...
Virtual international internships – A welcome trend or temporary solution?
Internships are crucial for students with a broader vision, who aspire for better salaries. Organisations too believe in hiring such candidates for their positions...
Unmesh Pawar, partner & head, KPMG, to move on
Unmesh Pawar, partner & head of people, KPMG, has decided to move on after a stint of close to three years at the multinational...
AI and talent acquisition: A marriage made in heaven
We are at the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Automation has changed the manufacturing process and the HR function is also going through...
Unmesh Pawar joins KPMG; Shalini Pillay elevated to managing partner
Pawar will take Pillay’s place, who in turn, will now be responsible for the firm’s Bangalore market.
Unmesh Pawar to quit Accenture
Pawar joined Accenture in early 2001, as general manager HR, when it had only 70,000 employees globally.