Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) have taken the traditional organizational practices by storm and are being dubbed as a “Revolution for the New-age Workplace”. More and more job seekers are choosing employers that promote flexible work arrangements in their organizational setup. As per a survey by Zenefits, 67% of the small businesses in their survey offered some form of FWA. Moreover, out of all the employees’ studies, 73% stated that such arrangements increased their job satisfaction. While understanding Flexible Work Arrangements, one needs to focus on its various aspects. From being able ..read more

In the year 1921, Frigyes Karinthy introduced the theory of six degrees of separation. He explained how the chains of acquaintances can connect you with anyone on the planet using six or fewer connections. Fortunately enough, social media has shrunk the gap even further and your prospective contact is only a click away. As a matter of fact, people are scrolling their news feed almost all the time, so why not use it as an opportunity to seize your potential employees? Here’s some insight on how to make the most of social media to boost recruitment:   Build an image In order to kick start ..read more

Employees are the biggest asset of any organization. So, it becomes absolutely crucial to take good care of one’s workforce so that they can work dedicatedly, which in turn enhances the reputation of their organization.  According to a study by SHRM, finding and training a replacement for an outgoing employee can cost as much as the equivalent of six to nine months of his salary.  With the stakes of an employee leaving so high, it’s time companies started taking proactive measures to boost their employee retention. Below are ten tried and tested tips that companies can follow to ensu ..read more

Gen X and Y have become the most frequently used phrases in the corporate circle. Gen X is grouped together as people born between the 1960s to 1970s while Gen Y implies those born between the 1980s to 90s. Owing to their environment and upbringing, these demographic cohorts show greater love for independence and technology, making it important to understand their mindset to better engage and entertain them.  According to a report by Deloitte, both Gen X & Y together account for 34% of the Indian population, making it a big chunk of the Indian workforce. Such a large number makes it p ..read more

Business runs smoothly only when backed by a productive workforce, but unfortunately, employee efficiency often gets hindered by the stress and challenges of daily responsibilities. Over the years, productivity has become an important subject for corporate researchers, who have come up with simple to ingenious ways to help employees perform at their best.  From minor details like interior design and color to workflow processes like when and how the employee takes breaks, organizing the workplace can influence the overall productivity of employees to a large extent. Even though the attitud ..read more

Connecting the Human Resource with a process-driven system either through an HR software tool or any systematic or well-defined methodology is today’s need of the industry. Various functions of an organization are getting optimized by utilizing software tools. HR professionals should also free up some of their time by automating some of their tasks and invest in an employee, which is said to be the asset of the organization. Organizations are now considering HR with different perspectives. It can be more diligent and dynamic in contributing to the overall growth of the business if engaged well ..read more

In today’s world, the wonders which Social Media is creating needs no introduction. With the constantly evolving technology, new apps and sites are being created for communication.  Due to these changes, online media has transcended from merely being a platform for posting pictures and chatting with friends. Its horizons have advanced immensely in the past few years. One such growth in the online space is Social Media Recruiting. Social Media Recruiting involves the mechanism that businesses use to integrate social media into their hiring processes. Since companies capitalize on the vario ..read more

Over the past few years, the desires and demands of employees have evolved immensely. These changes, can at times turn out to be challenging for organizations. Employers are continuously bombarded with a huge range of suggestions to keep up with the changing generational trends. For attracting and retaining the best talent, employers must understand what aspects are most critical for the current generation. Among the many virtues candidates seek, transparency in culture is one of the biggest factors that attract new hires and motivates them in the long run. Transparency in an organization is a ..read more

The last few years have brought a disruption in the traditional workplace structure and work culture. Humans have witnessed the emergence of a gig economy, the development of remote work, and increasing mobile technologies facilitating day-to-day tasks.  Closely integrated with digital solutions, companies are updating their traditional work practices, resulting in a remarkable enhancement in their productivity. The use of advanced technology is also offering a massive competitive advantage to such businesses. One such evident transformation is the rapid adoption of mobile devices for bus ..read more

With the evolution and global adoption of technological solutions, society is changing faster than most businesses can naturally adapt. A 2008 report shows that the companies which are adaptive to the digital transformations are more profitable and have high market valuations than those that are not. In this era of Digital Darwinism, recruiters also need to adapt to technological changes to succeed. One such technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking the recruitment world by storm.  Its use is expanding and saving precious hours and energy of talented recruiters. However, with its ..read more