In this issue

Post-COVID-19 World of Work
Are You Set for 2021 and Beyond?

The dystopian 2020 is coming to an end — but not the virus. Epidemiologists, constructing projections and timelines, agree on two things: COVID-19 is here to stay, and the future depends on a lot of unknowns. So, it’s time to look back to lessons learned and prepare for an uncertain future. The pandemic has changed the world and the world of work permanently. The unemployment scenario is off the charts. We have seen a massive shift in work and work culture. From the acceleration of remote working and flexibility in workforce management to integration of work and life, the pandemic has also brought into focus the humanization of employees.

It's time to embark on a journey that is meaningful, purpose-driven, and people-centric. As we move into the year 2021, it’s time to set better norms that will instill a holistically healthy, productive, and inclusive workforce into the future. So, while full economic recovery depends on the immunity and availability of vaccines, by recognizing the challenges of COVID-19, we can be better equipped to harness the opportunities and to make meaningful contributions in the future.

The cover story of the December 2020 issue of People Matters magazine takes a look back to identify key lessons leaders should factor in as they plan for the year 2021. The story also deeps dive into opportunities that lie ahead and how we can together build a sustainable and resilient world of work

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM WEF JOBS RESET SUMMIT

This October, the World Economic Forum's Jobs Reset Summit called for businesses, governments, and NGOs alike to come together and create a better, more inclusive future of work from the chaos leftby the pandemic. We bring you a roundup of the key issues discussed

7 mins

Reimagining The Way We Work: Intel's CPO

In this big interview with People Matters, Sandra L. Rivera, executive vice president and chief people officer, intel corporation shares some insights on how intel, as an organization, is dealing with the current pandemic and how it is preparing itself for the post-covid-19 times

7 mins

Covid-19 Is Not Just A Health Crisis, But Also A Social And Economic Crisis: World Bank's Annette Dixon

In an exclusive interaction with People Matters, Annette Dixon, Vice President, World Bank Group Human Resources shares her thoughts on how COVID-19 will change the world forever and what would it take to help countries bounce back

9 mins

The woeful tale of bank pensioners

Salaries in public banks are far less attractive than in private banks. The only consolation is the provision of pension which too has now been reduced to a measly sum

8 mins

We need to think of the future in fairer terms: ILO's Dagmar Walter

In an exclusive interaction with People Matters, Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team for South Asia and Country Office for India shares some insights on the impact of COVID-19 on jobs and how employers, associations, and economies can work together to improve the future of the job market

10 mins

Action research for HR

For too long have we relied on 'fads, fashions, and folderol' expensively packaged by consultants or on borrowed behavioral science research to guide HR innovation. How can we acquire the ART of building knowledge?

10 mins

Post Covid-19 World Of Work Are You Set For 2021 And Beyond?

Here is what top leaders have to say about their learning from COVID-19 and plans for the next year

10+ mins

‘Everyday culture' experienced by employees will determine employers' stand on D&I: Deloitte's Global Inclusion Leader

While an employer may have diversity and inclusion policies in place, it is the 'everyday culture' experienced by employees that will determine whether they believe that diversity and inclusion is a real priority, says Emma Codd, Global Inclusion Leader, Deloitte, in an exclusive interaction with People Matters

8 mins

Evolution of HR: From filling gaps in jobs to unlocking human potential

HR is at a pivotal crossroads; it has never been more crucial than it is now

7 mins

We see an acceleration of technology deployment plans across organizations: Vidisha Mehta, WTW

As a result of accelerating trends such as flexible working and virtualization of work, business leaders are now faced with several challenges including ensuring technology infrastructure, organizational processes, and work-life balance, says Vidisha Mehta of Willis Towers Watson, in interaction with People Matters

7 mins

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People Matters is India’s leading magazine in the Human Resources space for the HR community that aims to foster the amalgamation of new ideas between HR Leaders, HR Service Providers and CXOs, leading to growth and development of their most important asset – PEOPLE.