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Updated on: Jul 2025
Hiring Trends in Real Estate: Navigating a New Talent Landscape
Talent Acquisition

Hiring Trends in Real Estate: Navigating a New Talent Landscape

India’s real estate industry is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Long considered a legacy-driven sector, it is now confidently stepping into a new era defined by institutional capital, digital adoption, evolving customer expectations, and an expanding talent pool. But beyond the construction and capital flows lies a more human story: how we are reimagining […]

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Bridging Skills Gap: Upskilling & Reskilling in GCC Talent Strategy
Learning & Development

Bridging Skills Gap: Upskilling & Reskilling in GCC Talent Strategy

In FY24, India added over 1,700 Global Capability Centres (GCC), bringing the total count to nearly 3,000 – more than any other nation on the planet, according to data from global consulting firm Zinnov. Cumulatively, they generated $64.8 billion, with a CAGR of 9.8% – meaning, by 2030, GCCs in India will be generating close […]

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Probo Builds Culture of Sportsmanship, Trust, and Team Spirit
Culture & Behaviour

Probo Builds Culture of Sportsmanship, Trust, and Team Spirit

In the modern workplace, culture is no longer defined by beanbags or ping-pong tables. It’s shaped by how teams collaborate under pressure, how they celebrate wins (and recover from losses), and how deeply they trust one another. While most organizations focus on offsites or engagement surveys to build these connections, a growing number of companies […]

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Listening is the Inclusion Skill We Undervalue Most- Godrej Capital
Diversity & Inclusion

Listening is the Inclusion Skill We Undervalue Most- Godrej Capital

We often say that inclusion is about being seen. But in practice, it is far more often about being heard. Over the past few years, the conversation around inclusion in Indian workplaces has grown louder, and that is a good thing. But volume is not the same as depth. What many organisations still miss is […]

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How India is Shaping the Next Generation of Global Leaders
Leadership

How India is Shaping the Next Generation of Global Leaders

India’s rise on the global level is not just limited to fast growth or new technology – it’s about people. A new wave of leaders is taking shape. One that is driven by innovation, agility, and a global outlook. And at the heart of this shift is the growing ecosystem of Global Capability Centers (GCCs), […]

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How AI and Skill India will Shape the Workforce of Tomorrow
Learning & Development

How AI and Skill India will Shape the Workforce of Tomorrow

The acceleration of Industry 4.0 demands a fundamental recalibration of our approach to workforce development. As traditional employment paradigms are replaced by tech-centric opportunities, the modern workforce must embrace continuous adaptation. Simultaneously, India’s ability to navigate this transition requires a comprehensive transformation of its skill development system and modernising workforce development for the AI era. […]

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Accessible & Inclusive Workplaces Where Everyone Truly Belongs
Diversity & Inclusion

Accessible & Inclusive Workplaces Where Everyone Truly Belongs

As we celebrate International HR Day on May 20, 2025, it is essential to reflect on the significance of creating inclusive workplaces. An accessible workplace isn’t just about ramps and wider doorways; it’s about building an environment where everyone can contribute their best and feel valued and respected. This approach fosters not just inclusion for […]

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Skills are New Currency; AI helps Invest Wisely in L&D
Learning & Development

Skills are New Currency; AI helps Invest Wisely in L&D

For the longest time, Learning & Development (L&D) has been treated as a “tick-box” function. Annual training calendars, compliance modules, and one-size-fits-all workshops are often passed off as upskilling efforts. But while the business world accelerated, it was fueled by technology, evolving customer expectations, and changing workforce dynamics—L&D struggled to keep up. Today, that’s changing. […]

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Gen Z in Boardrooms: Rethinking Leadership Pipeline in Digital Age
Leadership

Gen Z in Boardrooms: Rethinking Leadership Pipeline in Digital Age

Born into a digital-first world, where TikTok trends are key for product marketing strategies and Zoom calls replace office meeting rooms, Gen Z is stepping into leadership roles faster than any other generation. Traditional succession models are being upended with this generational shift; as Gen-Z begins to take on greater roles in the workplace, many […]

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Leveraging LXP to Enhance Learning and Drive Engagement
Learning & Development

Leveraging LXP to Enhance Learning and Drive Engagement

What Drives People to Give Their Best—Even When No One’s Watching? What makes a frontline operator, an engineer, or a young professional show up every day with energy, curiosity, and a drive to improve? It’s not just about salary or job titles. It’s about engagement. What is Engagement—and Why Should We Care? Engagement isn’t just […]

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Compliance to Curiosity: LXP Revolution in Workplace Learning
Learning & Development

Compliance to Curiosity: LXP Revolution in Workplace Learning

In a rapidly transforming business environment, the shelf life of skills continues to shrink, and the imperative for continuous learning has never been more critical. Yet, traditional approaches to corporate learning are struggling to keep pace with modern workforce expectations. Static courses, compliance-heavy modules, and rigid delivery formats often lead to disengaged learners and underutilized […]

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Beyond Soft Skills: Cultivating Human-Centric Capabilities at Work
Learning & Development

Beyond Soft Skills: Cultivating Human-Centric Capabilities at Work

In the modern era, organizations thrive not just through technical prowess but through an acute understanding of the human element in the workplace. The shift from mere technical and traditional soft skills towards developing deeper human-centric capabilities has become imperative. This evolution highlights a new narrative: successful digital transformation is anchored in genuine human connection, […]

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