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Let’s start with an interesting conversation that happens in corporates every other day. Think of a scenario where a manager and employee are sittingon a development plan. “I want to attend training sessions on the following topics.” the employee shares. The manager,who has his training budget (if any) at the

Mumbai: Monday mornings often carry a heavy weight, especially for salaried and general working class people. They rise early and navigate through the chaotic crowd to catch a train, spend the day at the office and return home in the evening, often with little time left for relaxation or enjoyment.

The traditional path of getting a college degree straight out of high school might not be for everyone. Some people take a strategic break between different career stages for various reasons. The reasons may vary from exploring different career paths,… The traditional path of getting a college degree straight out

Silicon Valley is usually buzzing with new catchphrases every now and then. Earlier this year, the phrase “unbossing” captured corporate America’s imagination. The trend seems to be spreading in India as well with a few examples of companies firing middle managers. You can read more about the ‘unbossing’ trend in

Synopsis Australia’s new ‘right to disconnect’ policy allows employees to refuse work-related demands after hours, aiming to improve work-life balance. This policy could benefit India by reducing burnout and increasing employee satisfaction. However, challenges include ingrained corporate culture and the need for industry-specific approaches. It is not uncommon for employees

Quiet hiring allows employees to expand their skill sets, making them more versatile and valuable to the organisation, says Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep. Today’s organisations are faced with a challenging hiring environment due to rising competition, the need to manage recruitment costs and the

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