Tag: Vedanta Resources
“Crafting optimal curricula for future skills in new-age industries,” Praveen Purohit
Talent tango: Fresh faces, sharp skills, or tech triumph? HR’s 2024 balancing act
In the natural resources sector, our focus will remain on the following:
•...
Avoid ‘wellbeing washing’: Build authentic employee wellness programmes
A wave of employee wellbeing programmes washes over the corporate world, but some are just sudsy facades. How can organisations avoid ‘wellbeing washing’ and...
Vedanta unveils a ground-breaking Parenthood Policy
With an aim to support diverse family structures, Vedanta has introduced its new parenting policy. With this policy, women at Vedanta now have the...
Quiet leadership: A subtle symphony in the modern workplace
The modern workplace buzzes with activity, but not all voices rise above the din. A new trend is emerging, a counterpoint to the attention-grabbing:...
Lawrence to lead human capital strategy for Vedanta’s semiconductor business
Vedanta has named Lawrence Wong Chee Yoong as senior director – human resources (HR) for its semiconductor business. Backed by over two decades of expertise...
“HR will bring credible and important changes in the way we...
2022 was a volatile year for HR & workforce
Of course the first-half of 2022 was a time of adjustment and coming to normalcy after...
How mass layoffs impact existing employees
The year 2022 saw several major companies, such as Microsoft, Tesla, Ford and Wayfair, implement mass layoffs. During these emotionally-charged times of workforce reduction,...
Azure Power ropes in Shweta Srivastava as CHRO
Azure Power, the independent sustainable energy solutions company, has appointed Shweta Srivastava as CHRO.
Srivastava, who comes with two decades of experience in building and...
Adecco hires Jayita Roy as director – HR
Global workforce provider, Adecco, has announced that Jayita Roy will be the new director HR, India for the Company.
In this role, Roy will report...
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...
How can process-driven organisations be more creative?
Companies such as Apple and Google are known for their innovativeness and creativity in the corporate and tech world. Google’s innovative ideas such as...
What HR services do employees value the most?
For any company or business establishment, managing the human resources is one of the most important functions. From handling payroll to ensuring the appropriate...
Is the company culture under threat?
Many of us have not met our colleagues, subordinates and friends at work for a long time now. Yes, we are all interacting virtually,...
Vedanta Limited Launches Global Internship Program
10 MBA students from premier B-schools selected for global projects.
Former Vedanta CHRO, Rajesh Padmanabhan, joins Welspun Group as director &...
Padmanabhan quit the Vedanta Group in August, 2015.
Mahindra, TCS, Vedanta & Firstsource win top honours at L&OD Roundtable...
The entries were independently evaluated by an esteemed jury comprising thought leaders, management consultants and academicians.
Rajesh Padmanabhan: The people’s player
President & group CHRO, Vedanta Resources, Rajesh Padmanabhan believes in two things – people and change – that have influenced him greatly in breaking moulds and foraying into uncharted territories.
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...
Toshiba to let go 5000 in Japan
Toshiba is contemplating a significant downsizing of its workforce in Japan, eyeing a reduction of about 5,000 positions. The move is said to affect...
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Juniper to cut 500 roles in India
Juniper Networks, post-merger with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), is set to trim its India workforce. The move will impact 10-15 per cent of its...
TCS to open delivery centre in Brazil, create 1600 jobs
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is gearing to establish a new delivery centre in Brazil’s Londrina. The area is already familiar with the presence of...
“Complaining about spouse to their employer disrespectful”: High Court
A couple seeking divorce were chided for the absence of respect in the marriage. The wife had apparently spoken to the husband’s employer and...
Uno Minda hires Rakesh Mehta for CHRO role
After serving as executive vice president and head-HR at JSW Energy, since 2018, Rakesh Mehta has joined Uno Minda as the chief human resource...
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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....
