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Updated on: Dec 2022
Gig Economy and the Future of Work
Future of Work

Gig Economy and the Future of Work

Since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an all-around impact on the way businesses were being done. The entire globe & corporate hubs have been going through a massive shift in redefining work, workplace & culture. There is a sudden need & shift to accelerate diverse thinking in adopting towards gig economy. In […]

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Gig Economy – A Reality to Build On
Future of Work

Gig Economy – A Reality to Build On

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 […]

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How to prepare for layoffs?
Economic Slowdown

How to prepare for layoffs?

The current global economic environment is gloomy. Wherever you look the conversations are centred around slowing growth, recession, high inflation, unemployment, and most importantly large-scale layoffs. These things are not new. Businesses go through economic cycles and there are cycles when going gets tough for them. When the going gets tough, well- run businesses are […]

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Rethinking Gig Model in Changing Work Culture
Culture & Behaviour

Rethinking Gig Model in Changing Work Culture

There has been a rise in the use of the word “GIG” over the last couple of years. Gig working is nothing but temporary position/work for a specific period of time. Gig workers are usually independent workers and work in a free market system. As we rethink or focus more on the gig model we […]

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Gig Economy in the Changing Work Culture
Culture & Behaviour

Gig Economy in the Changing Work Culture

GIG Economy had been a subject talked about for years now and has evolved over years in terms of customizing to consumer needs basis technological advances and evolving competitive edge. The changing work environment is leading to newer challenges to which organisations are adapting by the means of pursuing the relevant portion of the value […]

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Future of HR: The Road Ahead
Future of Work

Future of HR: The Road Ahead

As part of its evolution, Human Resources since its inception has undergone tremendous shifts and changes. Beginning with humble background of being a welfare-oriented function, meant to manage & improve working conditions and productivity of employees, it has transformed itself into an important strategic function. Intermittent stages have been Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Personnel Management […]

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Wakefit launches ‘no questions asked’ wellness leave policy
Work-Life Balance

Wakefit launches ‘no questions asked’ wellness leave policy

Home solutions and sleep company, Wakefit has announced its ‘No Questions Asked’ Wellness Leave Policy for its employees. According to the policy, The company will extend a no-questions-asked leave to all employees once a month. The company employees can also utilize their wellness leaves to opt for leisurely activities. Commenting on the wellness benefits the […]

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Can Moonlighting Be Allowed?- Global HR Experts’ Perspective
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Can Moonlighting Be Allowed?- Global HR Experts’ Perspective

The issue of moonlighting by tech professionals has ignited a fresh debate, polarising opinions and raising thorny questions like; what are the reasons for Moonlighting? Is it a legal issue/ethical issue/HR issue/social issue? Moonlighting refers to employees taking up side gigs to work on more than one job at a time. It can be defined as working […]

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Is the Economic Conundrum Shaping your Reward Agenda?
Compensation & Benefits

Is the Economic Conundrum Shaping your Reward Agenda?

We live in a yo-yo world. Great resignation was the biggest headline in the HR world just a few months ago and now it’s the great “deprecession”. If only there was a crystal ball to gaze through and understand which side of the spectrum we stand. Is it depression or recession or a bit of […]

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Changing Role of HR in Global Recession
Economic Slowdown

Changing Role of HR in Global Recession

Recession times are tough for organizations and employees. The role of Human Resources during an economic downturn is challenging because it must prepare the company for potential cost-cutting while at the same time not allowing the HR department to jeopardize growth opportunities. Recession encourages companies to take more risks and it is also an opportunity to […]

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How Can HRs be Prepared for a Recession in India?
Economic Slowdown

How Can HRs be Prepared for a Recession in India?

Though it’s not uncommon to hear the predictions of a worldwide recession, it is also true that India is considered to be one of the most resilient economies when it comes to recession. Simply put, recession means an economic decline for a few consecutive months, thereby adversely impacting businesses, real GDP, sales, and consumer sentiment. […]

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Winning Talent Management Strategies During Global Downturn
Economic Slowdown

Winning Talent Management Strategies During Global Downturn

The Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model by Arnold Bakker and Evangelia Demerouti has always fascinated me. People will be engaged when Job Demands i.e., an emotionally, mentally, or physically demanding job, job complexity, and work pressure are compensated with a similar (or higher) level of Job Resources i.e., autonomy, performance feedback, social support, coaching, relevant knowledge. […]

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