What makes a company great? “Being a great place to work is the difference between being a good company and a great company.” Says Brian Kristofek, the CEO of Upshot Agency. Let us consider the company Hilton. In 2016, it was named one of the World’s 25 Best Multinational Workplaces. Recently, and for the first time ever, it was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work. What makes its workplace so great? And how is it different from other workplaces? Because for Hilton: Happy employees = Happy customers It not only believes in this simple motto – bu ..read more

Food for thought: HR leaders taking part in a panel discussion at HR Katalyst in Chennai. Many organizations faltered on employer branding as they started with recruitment marketing without focusing on talent awareness and attraction first, said a speaker at HR Katalyst summit in Chennai.   “Organizations must first spread awareness in the market about their purpose, industries and segments they operate in, and their offerings,” said Thirukumaran R., Talent Attraction Partner – India at Nokia.   Next, they must focus on talent attraction and recruitment marketing, which in ..read more

Did you know many HR professionals have agreed on experiencing relieving letter writer’s block? A serious phenomenon that’s the leading cause of heartburn, anxiety, and stress! (Just kidding, folks!) The ever-changing job landscape, fueled by AI and new work models, has created a new generation of “job hopping” employees, they are the ones constantly hunting out new job opportunities, and rarely continue at a single organization for the long term. And, in this chaos, they sometimes forget a crucial document – the ‘relieving letter’. Think of relieving letters as a professional passport for de ..read more

A letter of recommendation is like vouching for someone you know to a prospective employer or an institution. Simply put, it’s a note where someone says, “Hey, this person is awesome, and you should give them a chance!” Writing one can feel like a huge task. First, you must know the person well enough to write a recommendation. Second, there are certain formatting rules and features to how a recommendation letter is written. When writing one, remember to keep it positive. Talk about the person’s skills and expertise that you’ve had experience with and mention that you have known them for a wh ..read more

Can you imagine that in 2022, Amazon almost ran out of workers?   As reported by Recode: “If we continue business as usual, Amazon will deplete the available labor supply in the US network by 2024.”  Even the founder, Jeff Bezos, was worried and said the company had to do a better job as an employer.   But isn’t Amazon one of the top three employers in the world?  While it is a place where smart, passionate, and innovating people gather, there is a major part of Amazon that remains unseen.   Behind every purchase you make, there is a team of workers pac ..read more

Meeting room at Pixar studios: most powerful people stay quiet for the first 15 minutes. Meanwhile, story artists, producers and writers shoot suggestions and offer criticism to directors to help them develop their films. With power removed from the room, creativity flows freely. It is only at the end of this meeting – referred to as ‘brain trust’ by the animations company – that the hierarchy restored. That’s when the director takes charge and delivers the final word on the proposals. According to Harvard Business Review, successful leaders understand when to lead and when to follow. Knowing ..read more

The time has come to hoist the sails and start for new shores. But before you cast off from your current harbor, there’s an essential navigational detail to address: the resignation letter. It’s not just a formality; it’s a professional bridge between your past voyage and the exciting one waiting on the open sea. What is a resignation letter? A resignation letter is an official and formal means for employees to communicate their decision to leave the organization. It serves as a written confirmation of the employee’s voluntarily terminating employment.  Writing a resignation email or let ..read more

  Change Agents: HR professionals taking part in the first chapter of HR Katalyst in Hyderabad. Organizations must focus on clear communication, setting cadence, change management and celebrating milestones in an effort mitigate change fatigue, said a speaker at HR Katalyst summit in Hyderabad.   “When you propose a change, you must clearly articulate the reasons for it, the way you’ll enable it and the expected outcome,” said Sujiv Nair, Global Chief Human Resource Officer at Re Sustainability Limited. Multiple levels  He added that these articulations must be reiterated ..read more

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a formal system designed to oversee people within an organization. Its core responsibilities include staffing, managing employee compensation, and defining and designing work roles to ensure optimal organizational efficiency. Human Resources Development (HRD) refers to uncovering and nurturing latent talents within individuals in an organization. This enables them to perform new tasks efficiently and benefit both themselves and the company. Aspect HRM HRD Focus Administration and management. Employee development and learning. Goal Efficient resource u ..read more

Businesses compete for the best talent in the industry. For every hire, there lies a choice between internal placement or getting a candidate from the industry. Talent acquisition teams must choose between internal and external sources of recruitment.   The difference between the two is that one relies on the internal talent pool, while the other builds diversity. As cofounder of Alibaba, Jack Ma once remarked, “…When the team is a bunch of scientists, it is best to have a peasant lead the way… It is easier to win if you have people seeing things from different perspectives.”  ..read more