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Updated on: Aug 2026
Beyond Week-One Onboarding: The Case for Measuring Integration, Not Induction
Talent Acquisition

Beyond Week-One Onboarding: The Case for Measuring Integration, Not Induction

Over the years, I have watched organisations invest extraordinary time and resources in finding the right people. We scrutinise candidates through multiple interviews, debate cultural fit ad nauseam, negotiate offers, and celebrate when the chosen candidate finally says yes. Yet, when it comes to onboarding, the same level of attention often fades. And then we […]

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The Future of Onboarding: Human Connection in an AI-Powered Workplace
Future of Work

The Future of Onboarding: Human Connection in an AI-Powered Workplace

An effective onboarding experience in today’s AI-enabled workplace goes far beyond completing documentation or attending orientation sessions. It is about helping new employees feel connected, confident, and ready to contribute from day one. As organizations embrace digital transformation, the most successful onboarding strategies combine technology with meaningful human interactions. An organization’s onboarding process can significantly […]

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The AI Age Is Changing Who Gets Hired—and Why
Talent Acquisition

The AI Age Is Changing Who Gets Hired—and Why

A few months ago, I sat across the table from a young candidate while hiring who had all the credentials recruiters are traditionally taught to admire – a prestigious degree, impressive brands, and polished answers to every interview question. Later that week, I met another candidate. His resume was far less glamorous. He came from […]

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Why Companies Need to Rethink Their Approach to Entry-Level Hiring
Talent Acquisition

Why Companies Need to Rethink Their Approach to Entry-Level Hiring

Most companies are still managing entry-level hiring and fresher recruitment using processes designed for a job market that no longer exists. Resume screening remains built around keywords. Interviews are often centered on case studies that reward interview performance rather than real capability. And hiring filters continue to quietly demand “some experience” from candidates who, by […]

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AI Agents in Talent Ecosystems: What HR Leaders Are Really Asking Before Adoption
Talent Acquisition

AI Agents in Talent Ecosystems: What HR Leaders Are Really Asking Before Adoption

Five years ago, “AI in HR” meant resume keyword screening and FAQ chatbots that sent candidates into loop-de-loops. Today, it means AI agents — autonomous systems that don’t just assist but act, reason, and adapt. The marketing pitch is everywhere. The implementations? Less so. We’re tracking AI agents closely, running limited pilots on select tools, but full-scale deployment into our […]

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The Rise of Precision Hiring: Smarter Decisions with Better Data
Talent Acquisition

The Rise of Precision Hiring: Smarter Decisions with Better Data

For years, hiring decisions were often shaped by a combination of résumés, interviews, intuition, and experience. While these traditional methods still play an important role, the modern workforce is becoming increasingly complex, and organizations can no longer afford to rely solely on instinct. As businesses navigate talent shortages, evolving skill requirements, and increasing competition for […]

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The Real Estate Talent Challenge Is Bigger Than You Think- Simantika Mukherjee
Human Resources

The Real Estate Talent Challenge Is Bigger Than You Think- Simantika Mukherjee

Simantika Mukherjee is the Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Tribeca Developers, appointed in January 2024. With over 15 years of experience in human resource management, she has held leadership positions at Tata Realty and Infrastructure, SBI General Insurance, and Wipro Technologies. Her expertise encompasses business transformation, strategic expansion, and employee engagement across sectors […]

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Google Brings ‘Gemini Spark’ AI Agent to India: How It Automates HR Workflows 24/7
Industry

Google Brings ‘Gemini Spark’ AI Agent to India: How It Automates HR Workflows 24/7

Google has officially expanded its agentic AI ecosystem to India with the launch of Gemini Spark, a persistent, 24/7 personal AI agent designed to execute multi-step digital workflows asynchronously. Unveiled earlier at Google I/O, the rollout marks a significant shift from traditional query-response chatbots to proactive background execution. Background Execution & Native Integration Underpinned by […]

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Gen Z Is Not the Problem. India Inc.’s Allergy to Change Is
Future of Work

Gen Z Is Not the Problem. India Inc.’s Allergy to Change Is

If you ask any HR leader in India what worries them most right now, they will likely point to their youngest employees—Gen Z—even ahead of tight hiring budgets or rising turnover. It may sound like an odd concern at first. On paper, this is the most capable generation to ever enter the workforce. They know […]

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