Tag: Vivek Tripathi
How to master directness in workplace dialogue
Striking the right balance between directness and tact in workplace communication is an art form, essential for fostering open dialogue, fostering collaboration, and maintaining...
How should Byju’s and Paytm employees navigate through corporate turbulence
Byju’s, the once-celebrated edtech giant, and Paytm, a leading fintech player, currently find themselves entangled in distinct challenges. Byju’s faces accusations of financial irregularities,...
Can someone be fired for being a cultural misfit?
Employees are cultural fits when their individual values, behaviours and work style are in aligment with their company’s or team’s. It would, therefore, be...
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...
Pay transparency & performance-based pay: Can they co-exist?
Pay transparency and performance-based pay appear to be at odds with each other, what with pay transparency emphasising openness and fairness in compensation, and...
AU Small Finance Bank appoints Vivek Tripathi as head HR &...
AU Small Finance Bank has recently announced the appointment of Vivek Tripathi as the head of HR and sustainability.
Tripathi has been with AU Small...
If Mondays become ‘Bare Minimum’ which is the maximum day of...
Most of us have dealt with Monday morning blues at some point. As students we’ve felt tired and lazy after a fun weekend and...
Empathetic or knowledgeable bosses – whom do employees prefer?
When it comes to bosses, the best ones are those who are empathetic as well as knowledgeable. Empathy refers to the ability to understand...
How effective are HR practice groups in tackling specific workplace ...
Creating HR practice groups can be an effective way to tackle specific and cross-functional HR priorities. It involves grouping employees with similar expertise and...
Challenges in talent mobility – why it fails?
Talent mobility is a key element of talent management, it describes an employees ability to move between positions within their company. Encouraging talent mobility...
Are hackathons effective as a recruitment tool?
Today, organisations have increasingly begun embracing new-age recruitment tools to source talent. A hackathon is one such tool that several players, particularly in the...
How sustainable is it to pay star performers above the market...
Paying star performers above the market rate is quite common in the corporate world. Today’s job market is characterised by fierce competition for talent,...
How longer notice periods are backfiring for IT companies
Renuka, who has just started her career as a programmer with two years of experience, has put in her papers at her current job....
Stresslaxation: What is it and what can be done to manage...
Is trying to relax making you anxious? While sitting back and putting up your feet, do you suddenly feel quickness of breath, or a...
How Reliance, HPE, Newgen & Zivame trained their managers to...
Before COVID came into our lives, organisations, especially in India, were not very open to the work-from-home concept. Now, however, they have realised that...
Extension post superannuation — Why and how?
It is not uncommon to find senior employees being granted extension after superannuation, especially in public-sector undertakings. The general notion is that PSUs value...
How to break difficult news to employees
Companies often have to make difficult decisions. It’s not just announcing layoffs or salary cuts, but a policy change in the company related to...
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...
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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Google’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took a...
2.05 lakh out of 7.78 lakh new EPFO members added are women
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reportedly added 15.48 lakh members on a net basis, as per the provisional payroll data. The heartening news is...
Starting June 2024, UBS will implement layoffs in 5 waves
UBS, the Swiss banking firm, is implementing cost-cutting measures. As part of this exercise, it will lay off people from its workforce in five...
Apple may create 5 lakh jobs in India by 2027
Apple is gearing to increase its workforce strength in India to five lakh over a period of three years or so. It is pertinent...
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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....
