With the shift towards hybrid work gaining traction globally, companies are navigating new challenges and opportunities. Hybrid work arrangements, combining remote and in-office work, have proven beneficial for both businesses and employees. They enhance productivity, reduce costs, and offer flexibility … Read More
End of an Era: Ratan Tata, Iconic Indian Industrialist, passes away at 86
From torchbearer to trailblazer, the late Ratan Tata, who redefined leadership and guided the Tata Group into a new era with his unique vision and style, has passed away at 86. Ratan Naval Tata, the visionary chairman emeritus of the … Read More
Strategic Approaches to Overcoming DEI Challenges: Key Questions for Building a Truly Inclusive and Equitable Workplace
Building an inclusive workplace requires addressing intersectionality, fostering inclusivity in hybrid environments, combating unconscious bias, aligning DEI with well-being, and implementing transparent metrics. Building a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) truly thrive is no longer just a moral … Read More
5 Steps to create an equitable and inclusive workplace
HR professionals aren’t just policy makers—they’re champions of a culture where every voice is heard. In a world that values diversity, how can they turn inclusivity into a reality for everyone? HR professionals play a crucial role in shaping positive … Read More
BFSI tops women leadership as gender representation holds steady in India Inc.
India Inc. maintains 36.6% women representation; BFSI leads in leadership roles, while the IT sector emerges as the largest employer of women, according to Avtar & Seramount’s 2024 study. Women’s representation in India remains stable, according to the 2024 Avtar … Read More
How continuous learning is reshaping the workforce
As automation disrupts industries, strategic upskilling with technology is key to building a future-proof workforce, believe experts. Ahead of Youth Skills Day 2024, UNESCO-UNEVOC reports that approximately 44% of workers’ skills will face disruption in the next five years. Upskilling is expected … Read More
The destination workplace
To compete in the post-pandemic landscape, companies are designing “destination workplaces” that prioritise collaboration, culture, and talent attraction over pure remote work. The pandemic has irrevocably reshaped the landscape of work. Companies are now boldly reimagining their workplaces, transforming them … Read More
Employee Classification
8 Types of Employment in India The 8 different types of employment in the labour market in India include the following: Full-time Employees Part-time Employees Employment Contract Commission-based Employment Casual Employment Apprenticeship Traineeship Probation Let us understand these employment types … Read More
HR is your legal safeguard: Here’s how they protect your company from legal liabilities
The Director of HR Business Partner at Model N explains how HR safeguards companies from legal liabilities, covering aspects from enforcing policies against discrimination and harassment to fostering positive employee relations to prevent disputes and conflicts. Not too long ago, … Read More
2024 Transformation Roadmap: MGN India’s Jayanthi Gopal unveils key elements for a thriving workplace
Jayanthi Gopal, HR Head at Mashreq Global Network India, outlines the organisation’s 2024 focus on talent management, innovation, and employee-centric benefits to transform into a thriving workplace. As the Head of Human Resources at Mashreq Global Network India, Jayanthi Gopal … Read More