2016 was an eye-opening lesson especially for those who believed that major decisions revolved around data and facts. For many, it was a wake-up call in the most disastrous of ways. However, for a large number, it proved what we had long believed. Decisions are largely based on emotions and not as much on facts. … Continue reading What 2016 taught us about public opinion
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SHRM India Annual Conference – Day 2
If you thought Day 1 was good, you’d be blown away by Day 2. The day began with a panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence and it’s relevance for organizations today. The panelists made compelling cases for organizations to adopt AI, Machine Learning & predictive analysis, but what I loved best was how the moderator asked … Continue reading SHRM India Annual Conference – Day 2
SHRM India Annual Conference 2016 – Day 1, New Delhi, India
SHRM is back again this year pushing HR to think big, bold and different. Summarized by a single word – “DARE”, this year’s annual conference does not disappoint. My day began with Raghu Raman speaking about how to remain agile in the VUCA world. I could not have wished for a more engaging start to … Continue reading SHRM India Annual Conference 2016 – Day 1, New Delhi, India
Bold is beautiful
We have been talking about re-imagining HR, re-evaluating HR and all kinds of variations that forces us to re-think about how we’ve been working for a while now. I do love this fact about my profession. The fact that we are constantly pushing ourselves to do better & the great part is that we don’t … Continue reading Bold is beautiful
You have to watch this!
I know I am putting this up really really late but it's better late than never. While the Code Conference 2016 might not have a direct link with HR, but the interviews are bloody fantastic. I would strongly advice you to spend some time watching the full interviews. It tells you how far we've come and … Continue reading You have to watch this!
Embracing Change
We live in truly exciting times. LinkedIn was taken over by Microsoft, Verizon acquired Yahoo, Michelle Obama endorsed Hillary Clinton (we knew this would happen) and closer home, Flipkart/Myntra acquired Jabong to become the largest online fashion retailer in the country. You have to be hiding under a rock if you aren’t overwhelmed by the … Continue reading Embracing Change
Here’s why you should be playing Pokémon GO
It is impossible that you’ve not heard about this latest sensation and if you are like me, you’ve probably got it on your phone and have spent time running around the neighborhood chasing Pokémon’s. (I strongly recommend that you do.) If there’s anything that has happened in the past half year that is truly disruptive, … Continue reading Here’s why you should be playing Pokémon GO
3 lessons HR leaders can pick from Brexit
If you thought that you’ve read enough posts on Brexit, you are wrong. I am sure there are many more in the pipeline and meanwhile, here is one from me. 🙂 There was no way I was going to let this one pass, though I admit I’m probably one of the last ones to write … Continue reading 3 lessons HR leaders can pick from Brexit
I am HR Positive
Inspired by the movement in my industry called ‘HR Positive’ and Laurie Ruettimann’s post on the same. I am in love with HR. When not in my day job as an HR Business Partner, I am reading, writing, researching and attending conferences about HR. Some would consider it an overkill but few things inspire me … Continue reading I am HR Positive
In pursuit of technology
If technology was the solution to our problems, we’d be far closer to wrapping our heads around it than we are today. The evil truth is that it’s not. Technology is an enabler and that is the sole reason the HR fraternity has been able to maintain a safe distance and get away with it. … Continue reading In pursuit of technology
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