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Updated on: Dec 2020
Future of Work Predictions 2021 and Beyond
New HR Trends

Future of Work Predictions 2021 and Beyond

‘Place’ joins the party and congruence is key Over the last few years, Future of Work narrative and teamwork narrative has evolved, where we’ve talked about People, Practices and Products. When casting an eye into the FoW, ‘Place’ or environment, will join the other three components as being critical in an organization’s success. As companies […]

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HR Budget-2021, Challenges Post COVID-19
Compensation & Benefits

HR Budget-2021, Challenges Post COVID-19

HR Budget-2021, Challenges Post COVID-19 We all come across phrases like “This is the new normal”. I do not believe in the statement as there is nothing called a new normal. What seems new normal today, organizations are going to evolve and make processes and strategies to deal with the situation till another crisis hits […]

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Top HR Challenges and Business Expectations for 2021
New HR Trends

Top HR Challenges and Business Expectations for 2021

Top HR Challenges and Business Expectations for 2021 HR leaders have confronted more challenges than ever this year due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Worldwide Lockdown and Economic Downturn. As 2021 may not be plain sailing, HR people are now prepared and ready to deal with anything, if they can continue along a path of agility and […]

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Cognizant and Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative release a new report
Future of Work

Cognizant and Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative release a new report

Cognizant and Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative release a new report, “Building A Lifelong Learning System: A Roadmap for Cities” The Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative today released a new report, Building A Lifelong Learning System: A Roadmap for Cities, outlining strategies for cities to strengthen education and workforce systems to support lifelong learning. This […]

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HR Budgeting in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic
Compensation & Benefits

HR Budgeting in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic

HR Budgeting in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic Budgeting has always been a complex and laborious annual exercise. It requires examining various scenarios and going through multiple iterations. There is a bit of a crystal ball gazing as well. However, this year it is even more challenging with increased uncertainty and economic turmoil. It is […]

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Schneider Electric CHRO on Key Factors Driving Gig Workforce
Culture & Behaviour

Schneider Electric CHRO on Key Factors Driving Gig Workforce

Schneider Electric CHRO- O3 key factors driving the Gig Workforce The concept of ‘work’ as we knew it, is undergoing a change. Among the many reasons that are impacting the nature of work, the hybrid way of working and the gig economy have emerged as some of the most important ones and have established themselves […]

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Embracing lessons learnt and looking ahead in next normal
Culture & Behaviour

Embracing lessons learnt and looking ahead in next normal

Embracing lessons learnt and looking ahead in next normal With no clarity on how long it may take for the pandemic to run its course, many organizations are opting to continue with remote working for the foreseeable future as Next Normal. The unprecedented events of recent months have certainly seen Civica’s BCP (Business Continuity Process) come to […]

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Key Features of Work from Anywhere, At Anytime Policy
Culture & Behaviour

Key Features of Work from Anywhere, At Anytime Policy

Key Features of Work from Anywhere, At Anytime Policy Pandemic has led every business scenario to be able to transition into the new norm of work from home to ensure business continuity. Simultaneously it has become imperative for an individual to manage their health and hygiene and of their loved ones. Employers will have to […]

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Thriving in the Gig Economy – The Next Normal
Culture & Behaviour

Thriving in the Gig Economy – The Next Normal

Thriving in the Gig Economy – The Next Normal On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. Across the world, this has resulted in ushering a ‘new normal’ – in the way we work and interact. Remote working whether it is working from home (WFH) or working from anywhere […]

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Preparing for the New Normal amidst the immediate crisis
Culture & Behaviour

Preparing for the New Normal amidst the immediate crisis

Preparing for the new normal, for a more permanent work from home scenario If you have continued to work through the successive lockdowns and unlocks that have been part of the pandemic experience worldwide, it means that you are lucky enough to be in a job that has transitioned to an online /digital mode. But […]

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LEAVE… LEAVE IT (to me) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Culture & Behaviour

LEAVE… LEAVE IT (to me) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting many lives worldwide and India is no exception. While the Government of India and the various State Governments are doing their best enabling the people to adjust and learn to live with the Corona, this article attempts to discuss Leave facilities of the fortunate people who still are having their […]

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The Big Reset in HR- World of Work in ‘New Now’
Future of Work

The Big Reset in HR- World of Work in ‘New Now’

Accelerating Digital Transformation The day has finally arrived, and change is inevitable. All those who have a callous attitude towards change and transformation need to wake up now. If we had heeded to the week signals and early warnings that we heard about and ignored to see, the future would not be that different or […]

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