In this issue

COVID-19 Rages On: Are You Ready?
Companies globally are gearing to settle to the new normal by reviewing work policies, embracing hybrid/remote mode of work, and new work arrangements. While some are planning to return to the office, others are beefing up their digital infrastructure so their employees can work in virtual mode given the uncertainty that lies ahead.
COVID-19 cases and deaths are plateauing globally, according to WHO, but we are still in a perilous situation. More than a year after COVID-19 started wreaking havoc, the virus is still here. New variants of it, which are more transmissible, are spreading in several countries including India. This issue of our magazine attempts to find out how businesses are sailing through the new waves of the pandemic

India's Brutal Second Wave – And The Way Forward

The brutal second wave of COVID-19 in India has left a trail of lasting devastation. It caught the country completely off-guard and pushed back the progress over the past year on the pandemic.

2 mins

THE BEST LEADERS WILL BE LEADERS WHO ARE CLOSEST TO THEIR TEAMS: CISCO'S CHIEF PEOPLE, POLICY & PURPOSE OFFICER

FRANCINE KATSOUDAS, EVP AND CHIEF PEOPLE, POLICY & PURPOSE OFFICER, CISCO, IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERACTION WITH US, SHARES FASCINATING INSIGHTS ON THE CONTINUING UNCERTAINTY, THE SEISMIC SHIFTS IN THE WORLD OF WORK, ROLE OF LEADERS TO CREATE A BETTER AND MORE EQUITABLE WORKPLACE, AND WHAT CISCO IS DOING TO SUCCEED IN THIS NEW WORLD OF WORK

10+ mins

Why you should focus on employee experience

The ongoing war for talent is intensifying, particularly in emerging disciplines, and organizations across industries recognize that they need to differentiate themselves to attract and retain top talent

4 mins

Diverse, inclusive leadership key to building sustainable future for organizations: Kim Schmidt, Grant Thornton International

The business landscape appears to be undergoing permanent changes, and we are seeing now is a shift towards a more flexible, dynamic, and hybrid model where people will increasingly expect more empowerment over when, where, and how they contribute to their organizations, says Kim Schmidt, Global Leader - Leadership, People and Culture at Grant Thornton International

8 mins

Designing for well-being

Hybrid or otherwise, companies ought to be thinking of designing workplaces that promote the well-being of employees

4 mins

Employees will seek out organizations that elevate DEI as a top priority: Google's Brigette McInnis-Day

The idea that 'work is something you do rather than somewhere you go' isn’t necessarily a new concept - it’s been catching on for years, says Brigette McInnis-Day, VP, People Operations, Google Cloud

5 mins

Covid-19 Rages On Are You Ready?

As the new wave of coronavirus sets us back one year yet again, how are you gearing up to sail through the uncertainty with your continuity plans and employee support schemes?

10+ mins

The challenges of managing the global workforce

There has been a growing awareness in the C-Suite about the traditional headquarters model losing competitive advantage through non-utilization of the power of a global talent pool

3 mins

Empower part-time careers with an open mindset and fair treatment: OTRS HR leaders

Employers can easily create a full and successful career even for those who work part-time—if they are willing to be open, to look at support rather than control, and to offer genuinely fair and equal treatment to all. The HR leaders of tech firm OTRS, who have successfully enabled part-time careers for their people over two decades, share their views

5 mins

Talent retention: A key element of a company's long-term success

Job seekers are becoming savvier at navigating the complex world of hiring

2 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.