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Updated on: Sep 2020
Undying Optimism in the era of COVID-19 Pandemic
Culture & Behaviour

Undying Optimism in the era of COVID-19 Pandemic

The Tough Questions Few days into COVID lockdown, with continuous TV news related to the unfortunate situation of inter-state migratory citizens, my son had many questions: how will they stay for so many days inside a small house? will their children attend online classes? why our society’s security uncle is coming to work? whether our […]

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Looking beyond Period Leave, some more leave types
Culture & Behaviour

Looking beyond Period Leave, some more leave types

Looking beyond Period Leave (recently announced by Zomato), some more leave types Ever since Zomato announced Period Leave, there is so much deliberation everywhere sparkling a debate whether it is needed or not. People’s opinion is divided between two schools of thought. Some call it a welcome move and some find it discriminating. Historically, sprouting of any […]

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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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How Altran, part of Capgemini instills trust in employees amid C-19 crisis
Coronavirus

How Altran, part of Capgemini instills trust in employees amid C-19 crisis

How Altran, part of Capgemini instills trust in employees amid the COVID-19 crisis As India Inc returns to work in the midst of a pandemic, questions have inevitably emerged about the safety and health of employees at the workplace. The new normal calls for more reassurance and confidence-building measures to build trust with employees. Organizations across […]

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Compensation & Benefits trends post COVID-19
Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Benefits trends post COVID-19

Compensation & Benefits (C&B) trends post COVID-19 COVID-19 has dealt with irreparable blows to human lives, economy, and nations in 2020. In business management, it has not only redefined every tenet of human capital strategy but also shaken the very foundations of wisdom and beliefs on which our HR architecture is built. Although no area […]

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Emotional Resilience, Road to Empowerment in crisis times
Psychology & NPL

Emotional Resilience, Road to Empowerment in crisis times

Emotional Resilience, Road to Empowerment in Crisis Times The times are turbulent…world of opportunities co-existing with economic disappointments, abundance co-existing with frugality, immense scope, and potential, but a current uncomfortable lull in business…taking the liberty to quote Charles Dickens’ ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ in the present context (since it is still so relevant) …“It […]

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What can L&D functions do in new normal- Tech Mahindra
Learning & Development

What can L&D functions do in new normal- Tech Mahindra

What can L&D functions do in new normal- Tech Mahindra The biggest challenge with the New Normal is that it is New but not yet Normal. In fact, no one knows what will become normal in the coming months and quarters. Thus the new normal is a process of discovery and dealing with the here […]

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Big Reset: Compensation Strategy in New Normal
Compensation & Benefits

Big Reset: Compensation Strategy in New Normal

Big Reset: Reviewing Compensation & Benefits Strategy in New Normal This unprecedented global pandemic is disrupting supply chains, consumer spending, business productivity, employee well-being, and the foundations of the way we work. As the “RESPOND” phase approaches, one of the key priorities for many companies is to conserve cash and ensure continuity. The COVD-19 crisis […]

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Variable Compensation and Its Relevance in New Normal
Compensation & Benefits

Variable Compensation and Its Relevance in New Normal

Variable Compensation and Its Relevance in the ‘New Normal’ All organizations value their human capital which is the most critical part of any organization’s success. In order to attract and retain talent in a tight volatile market, it’s imperative to offer compelling compensation and benefits packages to its employees. In most of the organizations, employee […]

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If you prepare them, you wouldn’t have to repair them- Shiv Khera
Learning & Development

If you prepare them, you wouldn’t have to repair them- Shiv Khera

In Conversation with Shiv Khera, Author, Educator, Business Consultant, and a much sought-after speaker Mr. Khera inspires and encourages individuals to realize their true potential. He has taken his dynamic personal messages to opposite sides of the globe, from the U.S. to Singapore. His 40 years of research and understanding has put millions on the […]

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Accelerating Digital Culture in Times of COVID-19 Crisis
Culture & Behaviour

Accelerating Digital Culture in Times of COVID-19 Crisis

Accelerating Digital Culture in Times of COVID-19 Crisis One of the jokes which were making rounds during lockdown was “Who is responsible for accelerating digital efforts of organization and options were CEO, CTO & COVID 19 Virus. We all know the answer so I will not dwell much into it. Said that it is important […]

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Virtual Team Building Activities to Engage Remote Workers
Culture & Behaviour

Virtual Team Building Activities to Engage Remote Workers

Virtual Team Building Activities to Engage Remote Workers in New Normal Work from home, Remote working, Virtual teams are not new things, but currently, working conditions are entirely different due to the COVID-19 crisis. The questions haunting me now are – how new leaders will assess and align their teams going forward? How will they […]

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