The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced the world to a standstill. Markets are closed, roads are empty, people are locked inside their houses and business is not as usual. The novel virus which first originated in China has now become a global headache. So far the virus has infected more than 470,000 cases and claimed…
Category: Insights For Employers & HR Professionals
This section contains insights related to workplace processes, hr policies and practices.
Covid-19: How to deal with the virus at your office cafeteria?
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•Some simple ideas that you can keep in mind while having food at your office cafeteria. It is a place where a lot of cross-contact between office staff happens, and there is a reasonable need to maintain safety. These tips might help you stay safe, not just during the present but also for some time going forward.
Jack Ma and Alibaba Foundation pledge medical supplies to Asian nations fighting COVID-19
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•As the novel coronavirus is spreading rapidly to most of the countries in the world, corporates and organizations around the globe are setting up their humanitarian efforts in helping the countries which need maximum assistance. Recently, The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation announced plans to donate much-needed medical supplies to 10 more countries in…
88% of organizations are encouraging remote working due to coronavirus, says report
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•Since the coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on businesses, organizations have been forced to go for the world’s largest work from experiment. Companies around the globe are asking their employees to work remotely in the crisis in an attempt to prevent the transmission of the virus. While many companies are still struggling to pace…
How employers are focusing more on employee wellness
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•Employees around the world spend most time of their lives at workplaces. Workplaces have become a second home for many individuals. But workplaces are demanding. They need you to be efficient and productive at all times. In order to be more productive, more useful, more energetic and more contributing to the workplace one needs to…
India Inc and COVID-19: The battle for workplace safety
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•â€śDesperate times, call for desperate measures” When the first case of Coronavirus was reported, nobody expected it to engulf the whole world in fear, causing a recession-like situation. The pandemic has so far has claimed more than 4,000 lives worldwide and infecting 100,000 people. As we speak today, the virus has begun spreading in India…
Microsoft’s humanitarian act amid coronavirus outbreak
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•The novel coronavirus outbreak has hit the tech and manufacturing industry severely with many companies shutting down factories, closing operations or shifting work out by asking employees to work from home. The outbreak has led to the world’s largest work from home experiment to take place. As the Washington State has emerged as one of…
How India Inc is protecting employees from COVID-19
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•The novel coronavirus has engulfed the world in fear of its rapid spread and lack of medication. The virus which was first discovered in Wuhan City, China has so far claimed more than 3,000 lives and put at risk the lives of 90,000 people worldwide. As we speak today, the virus has entered India and…
Twitter asks staff to work from home amid Coronavirus outbreak
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•As the novel coronavirus is spreading rapidly and cost more than 3,000 lives, corporations and organizations around the world are feeling the heat of it. Companies are now facing battles on two ends- sustaining the business and safeguarding employees. The outbreak has now led to the world’s largest work-from-home experiment to take place. Companies like…
How much will your wallet weigh this appraisal season?
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•With annual appraisals around the corner, employees are eagerly waiting for their salaries to reflect their wishes. Many might have even planned a thing or two for the additional salary they will be getting. Annual appraisals are one of the most motivating factors for employees. A lot in their personal lives and the course of…
Biggest challenges that HR Leaders are facing today
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•#guestpost With a new decade on the horizon, we have seen increased adoption of automation, AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, HR Analytics and outcome-focused approach in HR. From Onboarding to Career and Succession Planning, HR Leaders have been using HR Tech to help them improve employee engagement and employee experience while streamlining the HR practices…
How to improve employee development at your company?
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•There are plenty of ways which can lead to the success of your company. You can pull levers on product development, QA sales, marketing, customer relation, etc. But employee development is something that is not correctly prioritized by many organizations. Employee Development refers to a process where organizations help employees improve by upgrading his/her knowledge…
It’s raining jobs at top B-schools in India
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•B-Schools students nationwide eye on the placement season in their respective colleges. Many dream of getting in their favoured companies while many look out for a high paying job. After spending two years in college, they believe the placement season will reward them for their dedication and excellence. Students nationwide eagerly wait for this season…
Millennial women in the workplace struggle with stress, loneliness and isolation in their personal lives
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•WebMD Health Services Survey Finds Millennial women in the workplace struggle with stress, loneliness and isolation in their personal lives, and want their employers’ help. Millennials were the only generation of the three to prioritize emotional and financial well-being over physical well-being. Survey results of a new survey from WebMD Health reveals that working women…
Why you should prioritize employee training?
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•Imagine you’re given a choice between two drivers for your daily office commute. One is trained and the other is not. Who would you choose? Obviously the trained one. But what if there is no upfront cost for the untrained driver? You still wouldn’t choose him? Yet there are many organizations that don’t engage in…