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Performance management for hybrid working

The last couple of years have brought in a myriad of changes and compelled organizations to rethink how they operate.  At the outset of COVID, what started as a stop-gap arrangement eventually morphed itself as the new-normal. There are multiple factors that one needs to consider while redesigning performance management philosophy. With the change in …

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Mastering the balancing act of employee experience and business goals

Employees today have become synonymous with their organizations. They embark on similar, if not identical, business and marketing journeys—finding the right opportunities, assessing potential companies and areas of collaboration, staying relevant, committing to work, and reaching individual or collective goals. Employee experience is not just limited to an individual’s overall satisfaction at a workplace but …

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Future of work: Learning about Generation Z at the workplace

Cassettes, floppy disks, dial-up telephones, waiting for the internet to start up, phone directories, using a map printed on paper, and (un)smartphones. These are just some of the nostalgic things about the good old days that Generation Z will unfortunately never know. However, credit is certainly due to them. They have witnessed some turbulent times …

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Appraisals – an opportunity to build a diverse, inclusive and equitable India Inc.

The past three years have unleashed a new age of new normal upon us. The year 2022-23 was about returning to the workplace for India Inc. For a bank like us, the past three years have been a refresher course in building a highly flexible and efficient workplace where talented, experienced and innovative people can …

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Changing landscape of rewards and recognition strategies

It is important for organisations to motivate employees by rewarding them when they perform well. Employees need to feel passionate about what they do. Though gift-giving has always been a relatively reliable way to \'motivate\', it was not until the Industrial Revolution that Rewards and Recognition (R&R) programs were approached methodically. Throughout the 20th century, …

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Maximising HR efficiency with automation and digital transformation

For a new era of HR efficiency among corporates, organisations must transition from traditional HR practices to tech-driven solutions that include SaaS, cloud, tech-stacks and Artificial Intelligence.

The paradigm shift in hiring: How skilling is finding prominence over degrees

2022 has been an interesting year when it comes to hiring. While the headlines have been focused on the lay-offs, the underlined context has been completely missing from column inches dedicated to “Tech Companies fire x%” of their workforce. During the pandemic, tech companies saw exponential growth which led to bulk hiring to keep up …

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Being valued at workplace increases an employee’s job satisfaction: Jitendra Sharma, President HR of Wilmar International Shree Renuka Sugars Limited

Jitendra Sharma, President HR of Wilmar International Shree Renuka Sugars Limited, shares insights in conversation with ET Edge on how to create employee wellness in an organisation. How do you keep your staff motivated? We, at SRSL, follow the ‘PEOPLE–FIRST’ approach by adding purpose and meaning to the work, wherein the culture creates a sense …

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Talent acquisition in a hybrid-work world

The shift towards a hybrid working model has presented new challenges and opportunities for talent acquisition. By adopting a flexible hybrid approach, businesses can access a wider talent pool and improve the candidate experience.

Sexual harassment in a ‘Remote/Digital Workplace’

The total number of sexual harassment complaints at workplaces climbed up by 27% in the financial year ending March 2022 as compared with the previous year, according to data analysis compiled by anti-sexual harassment advisers, Complykaro.com.