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Today’s workplace is no longer homogenous; instead, we have a diverse environment with multiple generations working together. Millennials or Gen Y, now established in their careers, find themselves collaborating with the tech-savvy and purpose-driven Gen Z. Baby Boomers and Gen X, who have spent more years in the industry, come

Employers give priority to technical knowledge while hiring, but they are also placing emphasis on candidates’ ability to take quick actions in adverse times. This ability to take action forms the basis of a concept called action bias or bias for action. For freshers entering the work landscape, cultivating this

With the Karnataka government deciding to delay the implementation of a bill mandating job reservation for locals in the private sector for further deliberations, staffing agencies and human resources (HR) experts say the focus should be on enhancing skills and productivity rather than “erecting artificial barriers”. The Karnataka cabinet approved

The modern workplace has undergone a seismic shift. Not only has covid left a long lasting impact, ever evolving technology and changing employee mindsets are indeed forces to reckon with. The traditional way of working, with fixed office timings or shift timings is no longer the sole model for success.

Sonica is an XLRI grad, led HR for Philips in India. She founded Marching Sheep to uplift lives & careers to promote respect and equality. Formerly worked with PepsiCo, Vodafone, ICI Paints, Sonica was listed by Forbes Magazine among the top 10 women entrepreneurs in India in 2020. In such

Today’s workforce craves a work environment that fosters growth and development, empowerment and enablement. Performance management has been synonymous with annual reviews – a dreaded exercise for employees and managers for decades. The traditional performance management model, with its annual ratings, feedback meetings, top-down evaluations, and focus on consequences rather

The ability to understand, respect and embrace differences in opinions and mindset is no longer referred to as a desirable skill; it has become a necessity in today’s highly globalised and diverse employment landscape. Diversity skills: What and why Before we delve into the details of why employers are constantly

Pride month honours LGBTQIA+ culture and experiences, and often sees companies adorning their logos in rainbow hues and launching initiatives aimed at the community. But has this meant ground-level change or only surface-level peacocking? Sauvik Acharjee has been paid less than his cis-gendered, heterosexual coworkers, despite having more experience. He

Gone are the days when employees sought approval from their managers and HR to go on a planned holiday. A significant portion of the workforce is now hesitant to use their paid time off. This fear can stem from various insecurities, such as feeling replaceable, being judged by managers or

It is disheartening and sad that people still gossip about the LGBTQ community. If the boy next door is gay, the neighbour near the local canteen will surely talk. It’s high time we move beyond this. If a gay person wears a sari to work, it becomes a topic of

For decades, till covid hit, and made meetings practically impossible, the in-person interview had been the cornerstone of the recruitment process. The final decision to sign the offer letter could not be taken without that one in-person meeting, irrespective of function or seniority.  A chance to assess a candidate’s, demeanour,

AI and ML have become buzzwords lately. Every conference, every meeting, every discussion seems to be about AI, its adoption, merits and demerits, its impact on ways of working, on jobs, and people. There are several new businesses coming up that are brandishing AI as their USP. Let us understand