When Laszlo Bock left Google, there was one question on everyone’s mind - What is he going to do next? That question was answered with yet another one – What is Humu? The website gives very little away apart from the image of a reef triggerfish and the words ‘Making work better through science, machine … Continue reading Top Secret: Humu
On 14th February, I saw this post circling around my many WhatsApp/Facebook groups. For some strange reason, it became a very popular Valentine’s Day read. I gave in to the draw of the title and soon wished I hadn’t. This post offends me. The fact that it became a popular read makes me feel worse … Continue reading When your own community sells you short!
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
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 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
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
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!
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
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
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
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