Tag: Zero Drag Employee
‘Zero drag hiring’: A common practice, but not a good one
‘Zero drag hiring’ is a discriminatory way of hiring people without any responsibilities, that is, unmarried and childless people with no family obligations. Whenever...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’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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Sahana Shankar is head of India HR, Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies, a company that provides intelligent solutions to property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has roped in Sahana Shankar to...
FY25 will see Tech Mahindra hiring 6,000 freshers from campuses
Tech Mahindra plans to hire from campuses this financial year. In fact, it intends to add 6,000 freshers to its workforce in FY25. It...
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...
Why did Microsoft’s director-L&D lose his job?
Why does Jeff Bogdan’s status on LinkedIn say ‘#OpenToWork’? Well, Bogdan who was the director of learning and development (L&D) at Microsoft, has been...
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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....