Sushma Bhalkikar, Head-HR, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation. She has been associated with GMR Group for about 12 years and her previous assignment was with Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited for 11 years. She was a member of the Internal Complaints Committee for Policy against Sexual Harassment in other companies and now in GMR Group.
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Integrating Mental Health Support in Corporates for Enhanced Employee Well-being and Increased Productivity According to the American Psychological Association (2018), “everyone who has had a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress.” Some amount of stress can be a catalyst for a positive change, but when it surpasses an individual […]
Promoting Equitable Flexibility at the Workplace We are living in times where organizations have a multi-generational and gender-balanced workforce. This diversity infuses new thoughts, approaches, and actions. To leverage that, organizations need to create inclusive policies, processes, and practices where everyone feels encouraged to give their best and flourish in whatever role they are assigned. Flexibility is […]
Performance Management is the most essential to drive both employee and company growth and hence has become a key tool to manage and enhance employee performance in any corporate. When a manager and an employee get together for an open, frequent, and objective performance dialogue, it promotes a culture of giving and receiving feedback that […]
“Our wellness benefit amount is doubled”, said my niece with a glint in her eyes. Talk to any Gen Z or a Millennial and they prefer a compensation package that fits their ever-evolving needs; and as we know, everyone’s needs and preferences are different. Therefore, for an organization to attract the best talent, they need to […]
Attracting the right talent and retaining them has been a perennial challenge for organizations. Added to that, employee tenures are becoming shorter and organizations are required to spend considerably on constant capacity building. Introducing new practices periodically is important to keep the business going and have a steady talent pipeline. For instance, automation, outsourcing, and investment in […]
Organizations take many proactive measures to face disruption and unforeseen circumstances to mitigate various kinds of risks. There are many unexpected events related to the external and internal environment, including that of human resources; being prepared for all helps in business continuity. One of the critical challenges is that of talent movement – voluntary and involuntary, […]
Implementing strategy, enhancing productivity, reducing costs, improving sales, or multiplying revenue, right talent plays a huge role because great organizations are made by equally greater people. Attracting good talent has thus become a constant focal point for HR and Hiring Managers. It has evolved over the years from being a need-based activity to a continuous one; […]
Companies are bringing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in every aspect of business and employee lifecycle. It has become essential for overall success of an organization as such initiatives touch upon every dimension of work and drive innovation, enhance productivity, lead to higher employee engagement, and foster a culture that understands and respects differences. Companies […]
The strength of a team is each individual member, yet there are occasions when the team achieves remarkable results due to the exemplary efforts and performance of some of the team members. Every organization has a few employees who invariably stand out due to their performance, irrespective of the job they perform. Assign any task and […]
