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A Matter Of Strategic Timing!

November 2017

Human Capital

The term 'work-life balance' has become a popular chant for all working professionals today. A world of different opinions continue to pervade our lives, with one actually affirming that there truly is no direct relationship between the parallel worlds we live in.

- Urvi Aradhya

Remember the movie 'Pretty Woman' where Richard Gere, a successful business tycoon gets invigorated by taking a BY URVI ARADHYA day off his hectic business schedule, walking barefoot on the green grass, basking in the sunshine, and just 'be'- ing.' And, a mere mortal from the ordinary world introduces him to the simple joys of daily life, and makes him realize what it takes to de-stress and live a balanced life. The term 'work-life balance' has become a popular chant for all working professionals today. A world of different opinions continues to pervade our lives, with one actually affirming that there truly is no direct relationship between the parallel worlds we live in. If this holds true, one wonders why this term was invented way back in 1801. France for instance, holds the record for having the second-shortest working week in the world (Denmark leads the pack with 39 hours per week) with an average of 41 hours. And, Parisians on an average, work for 30 hours and 50 minutes in a week, while residents in Lyon work for 31 hours and 22 minutes in the same period. Ironically, France still does not feature on the list of the top ten countries which boast of the 'best' system of work-life balance!

Europeans rule the roost

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Continuous Learning For Growth

Of late, for organizations particularly in the service sector, people have become the strategy. And, if that is the case, the Learning and Development (L&D) department in organizations, and the industry in general, is likely to witness significant growth in 2017 and the years thereafter.

5 mins

January 2017

Human Capital

Creating Open Spaces And Minds

As the boundaries of life between work and home continue to blur, employers and employees are sitting up and are noticing the ways and means to offer and avail a worthwhile experience at the workplace.

5 mins

January 2017

Human Capital

Striking The Right Balance

In 2017, an employee in the HR Department of a leading global company received an excel sheet attachment in his official mail. While the content seemed harmless, it was in fact a well disguised Ransomware attack which had in fact placed several companies worldwide in the dock. Ransomware attacks targeting HR departments across the globe have since been in vogue since they possess valuable employee data which can be used to commit crimes such as tax frauds and the like.

9 mins

May 2018

Human Capital

The Multifaceted Advantages Of AI

AI can speed and automate data collection, make fundamental observations, systemize HR issues, and differentiate customer and employee profiles. But, corrective measures and final decisions can only be approved by people who can understand how to leverage AI tools to acquire accurate information sans the noise and interpret them the right way.

6 mins

May 2018

Human Capital

Engagement Surveys: A Means Or An End?

Surveys are not merely a way to check the pulse of the organisation; they should ideally be used as vehicles to improve the organisation culture, people practices and employee experiences which gradually translate into business success.

3 mins

May 2018

Human Capital

What Is And What Needs!

The idea of the best fit works only in a perfect universe. In reality, what talent specialists and hiring managers should focus on is getting the close fitment. They should work with an approach that bridges the gap between what is (available) and what needs to be (done).

2 mins

May 2018

Human Capital