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Updated on: Oct 2026
Building Career in Age of AI: What Should Employees Learn Next?
Career Development

Building Career in Age of AI: What Should Employees Learn Next?

Playing it safe at work may now be one of the riskiest career choices a professional can make. For decades, career stability followed a familiar formula: develop expertise in a role, perform consistently and build tenure within an organisation or industry. Artificial intelligence is beginning to rewrite that equation. Today, security is tied less to […]

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Emerging Trends in Insurance HR for Building the Future Workforce
New HR Trends

Emerging Trends in Insurance HR for Building the Future Workforce

India’s insurance industry stands at a defining moment. Digital disruption, artificial intelligence, evolving customer expectations, and the industry’s ambitious goal of achieving Insurance for All by 2047 are reshaping the sector at an unprecedented pace. While technology may drive this change, talent will determine which organisations lead it. The role of HR has consequently evolved […]

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As workplace dynamics evolve, is your organisation’s culture evolving with them?
Culture & Behaviour

As workplace dynamics evolve, is your organisation’s culture evolving with them?

Imagine a workplace where artificial intelligence is your teammate, augmented reality is your trainer, and employees expect purpose before promotion, flexibility before fixed schedules, and continuous learning before annual appraisals. This is no longer a futuristic vision; it’s today’s workplace reality. While technology is transforming how work gets done, an even bigger transformation is taking […]

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Sushil Baveja: Employee Engagement Is Changing — What CHROs Need to Rethink
Employee Engagement

Sushil Baveja: Employee Engagement Is Changing — What CHROs Need to Rethink

Is the traditional employee engagement model still relevant? What do you believe will matter most to employees in the next two to three years, and how should CHROs rethink engagement? Responding to this, Sushil Baveja, CHRO, Jindal Stainless, said: The traditional employee engagement model has largely focused on keeping employees satisfied, connected and committed to the […]

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Bhavna Batra on Changing Employee Engagement: What CHROs Need to Rethink?
Employee Engagement

Bhavna Batra on Changing Employee Engagement: What CHROs Need to Rethink?

Is the traditional employee engagement model still relevant? What do you believe will matter most to employees in the next two to three years, and how should CHROs rethink engagement? Responding to this, Bhavna Batra, Vice President – People at S&P Global, said: The emphasis on employee engagement was, is, and will continue to remain pivotal […]

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Harjeet Khanduja: Is Traditional Employee Engagement Losing Its Relevance?
Employee Engagement

Harjeet Khanduja: Is Traditional Employee Engagement Losing Its Relevance?

Is the Traditional Employee Engagement Model Still Relevant? I once complimented my Uber driver. “Your specs are really nice.” He smiled and said, “Thank you. I am a fashion designer.” “Then why are you driving an Uber? With your skills, you could easily get a job.” “I will,” he replied. “But I prefer driving Uber.” […]

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Changing Expectations of Frontline and Shop Floor Employees
Employee Engagement

Changing Expectations of Frontline and Shop Floor Employees

A manufacturing perspective on evolving workplace priorities across generations The manufacturing sector has long been shaped by discipline, time commitment, and collective responsibility. This article reflects my experience in manufacturing and examines how employee expectations are changing, particularly among frontline and shop floor employees. The observations may vary across industries and work cultures, but they […]

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Rajita Singh: Has Employee Engagement Outgrown Its Traditional Model?
Employee Engagement

Rajita Singh: Has Employee Engagement Outgrown Its Traditional Model?

Is the traditional employee engagement model still relevant? What do you believe will matter most to employees in the next two to three years, and how should CHROs rethink engagement? Responding to this, Rajita Singh, Chief People Officer (India) & Global Delivery HR Leader at Kyndryl, said: Employee engagement is still important, but what keeps employees engaged […]

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Dr. Praveen Purohit: Is the Traditional Engagement Model Still Enough?
Employee Engagement

Dr. Praveen Purohit: Is the Traditional Engagement Model Still Enough?

Is the traditional employee engagement model still relevant? What do you believe will matter most to employees in the next two to three years, and how should CHROs rethink engagement? Responding to this, Dr. Praveen Purohit, CHRO, VAML, said: The question today is not whether employee engagement matters. It unquestionably does. The real question is […]

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