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Updated on: Jun 2020
New Norm of Work-life Space in Times of Crisis
Culture & Behaviour

New Norm of Work-life Space in Times of Crisis

We have been speaking about VUCA for some time now. Professionals and people at large probably had not experienced it fully. COVID-19 pandemic has become a great leveler. Nations, corporates, economies, and societies have all experienced rapid changes at once. The impact of the pandemic may vary from business to business. “The ‘New Norm’ is […]

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Decoding Upskilling & Reskilling and its relevance
Learning & Development

Decoding Upskilling & Reskilling and its relevance

Till almost a decade prior whenever I would conduct any skill-building workshop the Karate kid movie would always come to my rescue. The very cute Mr. Miyagi who was shown as a master in martial arts undertakes the task of teaching karate to Daniel. In the movie, Daniel’s training starts with days of menial chores […]

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Here’s how Magicbricks has prepared itself for New Normal
Coronavirus

Here’s how Magicbricks has prepared itself for New Normal

“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”–C.S. Lewis It is one and a half months, that we are all in this lockdown due to the Covid19 pandemic; and together we are coping well with this situation. At Magicbricks too, our teams are now used to this new way of work and life. We […]

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E-learning in Era of Social Distancing
Learning & Development

E-learning in Era of Social Distancing

As I recall, about 20 years back GE Capital started the concept of Work From Home which created ripples around the factors like technology, controls, and ease of management and lesser that anyone derived the cultural barriers which made people think against some of the forward-looking work practices. I clearly relate this to the concept […]

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Leaders need a makeover in the new normal
Culture & Behaviour

Leaders need a makeover in the new normal

Even though COVID-19 refuses to budge and continues to play havoc across the world, the corporates are not worried. Steering forward with able leadership, they are proving to be more resilient than ever. Recently, on a Wednesday afternoon, keeping lethargy at bay, five diverse leaders took part in an energizing virtual round-table conversation organized by […]

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Remote Working Challenges and suggested solutions
Culture & Behaviour

Remote Working Challenges and suggested solutions

“Working from home? Oh! it’s a holiday for you”. Many of us have heard this at different times, from family or friends. I for one, experienced this widely held belief within my social circle, whenever working from home was mentioned. This was of course, the Pre-COVID-19 world (as we knew it). Fast forward to Mar […]

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Skilling redefined, the approach is changing
Learning & Development

Skilling redefined, the approach is changing

Corporate entities and organizations strive hard to have a competitive edge in the global market by leveraging the latest technologies, adopting new strategies and methods to improve productivity. Organizations also aim at balancing the human component with the new elements that technology brings. When it comes to skilling your organization’s workforce, whether it be a […]

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How to Foster Workforce Skilling, Reskilling & Upskilling
Learning & Development

How to Foster Workforce Skilling, Reskilling & Upskilling

Businesses in current times operative in a very volatile environment. Changing the technology landscape, competition from new industry segments, regulatory changes & political events impact businesses in more than one way. These changes place their own unique demands not only on leadership but also on the entire workforce. These changes are not only impacting the way […]

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How to Prepare the Workforce for the Future Jobs
Future of Work

How to Prepare the Workforce for the Future Jobs

Why is it important? We are living in an unprecedented time in which the technology is changing at an exponential phase. World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report predicts that 75 million jobs are expected to be displaced due to automation by 2022. At the same time, 133 million new roles (Fig. 1) will get created […]

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Central Government staff to WFH even after Lockdown
Coronavirus

Central Government staff to WFH even after Lockdown

In a post-lockdown scenario, Centre will continue with staggered and variable work hours and the Personnel Ministry has come out with a draft consultation paper to adopt best work from home practices for Central government employees. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) may provide the option for work from home to the eligible officers/staff […]

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Reset L&D strategy in times of the crisis
Coronavirus

Reset L&D strategy in times of the crisis

What’s the one common thing between successful businesses of all shapes and sizes, across geographies and industries? A continuous learning culture, amongst other things. And driving this culture is a bunch of committed individuals (L&D or HR) and robust systems that work day-in and day-out to ensure that employees have instant access to learning – […]

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How to keep employees engaged & productive in WFM Setting
Culture & Behaviour

How to keep employees engaged & productive in WFM Setting

An Exclusive Conversation with Jason Lauritsen, Keynote Speaker, Author, Employee Engagement & Workplace Culture Expert Jason uses a blend of research, practical experience, and storytelling to empower managers to have a more positive impact on their people. As both a former corporate executive and entrepreneur, Jason has always been dedicated to creating organizations that are […]

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