This section contains insights related to workplace processes, hr policies and practices.
Yes Bank, one of the key private sector banks in India, has announced big bonuses to retain its existing employees. It is understood that these bonuses will be in the form of deferred payouts spread over the year. As per some news reports the bonus will be given in 30:40:30 ratio, getting credited every four…
Hilton, the leading global hospitality company, has been named as one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work. For the second consecutive year, Hilton has ranked #2 on the list of the top 25 companies and remains the only hospitality company on the list. Over the past four years,…
Flex GBS (Global Business Services) India has been named as one of the Top-20 Most Admired Shared Services Organizations in 2019 by SSON Analytics, the global data analytics center of the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON). Flex GBS India is staffed by more than 5,000 employees and provides centralized services in the areas of…
Philip Morris International Inc. has earned four prestigious honors in the 2019 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards®, the world’s premier “Business Awards” program honoring achievements in every industry around the world. More than 150 judges from a broad spectrum of industries participated in the 11th annual awards with their average scores determining the winners.…
Every business is different, every individual is different. Give a thought to what can work in a particular case. Retaining and keeping your teams motivated is the key, and there has to be a way around. Think. #bellcurve #manpowerbudget #peopleprioritiesThese insights are primarily for the functional managers, and HOD’s. At times it’s difficult to find a…
Normally we see top brands moving to beautiful workplaces, nicely done with creative work areas, colourful decor, a variety of work desks, and cool break out areas. All this is being done to ensure that the employees enjoy the workplace, stay engaged and are able to contribute their best. Even the upcoming shared office providers…
A survey conducted by Cigna TTK Health Insurance Company revealed that 95% of Indian millennials, between age group 18-34, are stressed compared to the global average of 86%. Work is said to be the main trigger for stress amongst Indians. Highlights of the Survey: 95% of Indian millennials are stressed. There lies an underlined taboo…
Forrester, a leading research and advisory firm based in the US, has launched a training program to help businesses develop their people to create better customer experiences. The program offers a unique blend of hands-on learning and self-paced lessons in a digital learning platform, taught by Forrester experts. The lessons leverages Forrester’s more than 20…
Normally we have heard candidates and job seekers complain when they don’t hear from prospective employers or recruiters. These days employers are increasingly seeing that prospective job seekers / applicants abruptly cut off communication. The term ghosting refers to the case when the job seekers go silent on the employers. We have seen this happening…
What are the essential skills for an effective recruiter ? What makes a great recruiter ? If you are a recruiter – be it a search consultant, or an in company recruiter or a hiring manager, these skills are essential to ensure you do a great job, and get great talent for your business or…
In a recent study, TimesJobs, one of India’s leading job portals concludes that nearly 45% of the employees experience unequal treatment due to their physical appearance. Some key insights that emerge from the survey of over 2000 of India Inc.’s employees, about the much-hyped diversity & inclusion programs at the various workplaces. Key Highlights: 25%…
It’s best to keep a tab on organisation’s need – employees and businesses expectations. HR policies and processes have to maintain a good balance between business & people priorities. Once your startup plans to or has added a few employees, it may be a good time to start thinking about getting the HR policies &…
We may normally think that HR comes in only when a business has employees and is somewhat mature. To ensure that a business has a good foundation, it helps startup founders to think HR, even at an inception stage. Stage 1 – When it’s only the founders. We may normally think that HR comes in…
Employer branding – simple and practical. Employer branding initiatives help showcase an employer’s value proposition to the prospective employees. The idea is to attract quality talent and tap the available talent pool that normally shy’s away from a concerned employer, or is not sure about the employer. Employer Branding – all that needs to be…
The role of a Chief Learning Officer is about – providing leadership to organisational capability building, in line with business expectations. The Chief Learning Officer should keep eyes on some of these, in order to add value to the business in an effective manner. The dimensions of these priorities will vary from one organisation to…