Author Archives: J P Singh
Current HR Trends in India
It’s (not) all about the money!
Employers get away with lowballing candidates because their pay ranges aren’t transparent. But that’s already starting to change. I recently spent a while perusing LinkedIn’s The Future of Recruiting 2023 global and India report. Like most LinkedIn reports, it is a treasure … Read More
The gig life: How volatile pay is taking a toll on workers’ health
Even higher-paid professionals in finance, sales, and marketing, who rely on commissions and bonuses, are not immune to the negative impact of volatile pay. One day it’s a windfall, the next day it’s barely enough to cover your bills. That’s … Read More
Embracing diversity and equity for a healthy work environment
Fostering innovation and achieving equity requires initiatives like sensitisation sessions, support groups, and technology-driven efforts, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community, in order to build an inclusive workplace and society. In recent years, the call for inclusivity and diversity has become an integral … Read More
India’s Engineering Triumphs: Insights from 13 industry stalwarts
This Engineer’s Day, top tech and engineering leaders underscore the growing demand for purpose-driven innovation, powered by technologies like AI. Their goal: to positively influence customer and employee experiences, drive business success, and address crucial organisational priorities, including sustainability. On … Read More
Auto and farm sectors revamping HR for dynamic market demands: Rajeshwar Tripathi
Workplaces and cultures have undergone seismic shifts, with technology streamlining some roles while others face obsolescence. The farm and tech sector is one of those areas where tech has a wider presence. Rajeshwar Tripathi EVP, CHRO, Auto & Farm Sectors, Mahindra … Read More
Keeping employees from getting burnt out
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by chronic stress at work. It can lead to reduced motivation, performance, and productivity, as well as increased absenteeism, turnover, and health problems. According to a survey by Gallup, … Read More
The changing employee mindset: Strategies for aligning productivity, performance and flexibility
Creating an optimal workplace experience that meets the needs of the workforce and organisations needs to be proactively designed. This means aligning a company’s processes and systems to adapt to shifting priorities and employee values – whether new flexibility norms, … Read More
The changing employee mindset: Strategies for aligning productivity, performance and flexibility
Over the last few years, companies have responded to the changing needs of the workforce. Here’s how they need to refresh their HR strategies. Creating an optimal workplace experience that meets the needs of the workforce and organisations needs to … Read More
BYJU’S plans to lay off 1,000 employees to reduce costs, impacting sales and marketing teams
BYJU’S announced in October 2022 that it would eliminate 2,500 employees by March 2023. A recent report stated that BYJU’S plans to lay off around 1,000 employees in order to reduce expenses. The sales and marketing teams at BYJU’S are expected … Read More