With a new management comes a new vision, bringing along a sense of unrest amongst the rest. Will the company sport a new look and employer branding? Is there going to be alterations in its internal communications strategy and policies? Will there be new SOPs that govern everyday operations? And with the turmoil that the pandemic has already created, an organizational change that is not communicated right, stands a higher chance to boomerang. Managing change demands planning in order to tackle conflict of interests and avoid escalations. It also needs to simultaneously align with the business ..read more

Ignorance is bliss, but only until it’s too late to solve the problem. Like when there are teams to be handled at the workplace, it’s important to be vigilant. That way, you’ll be able to see any signs that indicate a tense situation within the team. These problems may not be too stressful, but it’s better to nip them in the bud with the help of frequent employee pulse surveys. While employees are the medium through which client problems are solved and work gets done, they can function glitch-free only when they have a support system – their team leaders. A good support system doesn’t only me ..read more

When employees quit their jobs ‘voluntarily’, it not only affects the team dynamics, but also costs organizations in terms of rehiring and training expenses. While satisfaction will be enough to sustain an employee in their job, it is employee engagement that will help them unleash their true potential. Thus, simultaneously leading the organization towards success and excellence. Have you always wondered whether your efforts are being channelized in the right direction? What’s The Difference? Engaging your employees leads to a higher level of productivity and business. Whereas, ensuring that ..read more

Life changed for every single person out there in 2020. Unlike earlier when one looked forward to coming home, being confined to the same four walls wasn’t the same anymore. While the lockdown is being eased now, it was a completely different scenario in the beginning. No one could call their friends over, and neither could they enjoy a meal from their favourite restaurant. Stepping out for staples was another ball game altogether. In all of this, there was office work to manage – remotely, for an unsaid amount of time. Evidently, this led to many finding themselves in a state of confusion an ..read more

Management has received a complaint against a senior executive being involved in a sexual harassment case. But, this time, it is a man that has been ‘inappropriately’ harassed by another man, causing a rippling effect to your company’s healthy employee experience. Your company’s POSH policy however only has provisions for ‘women’ as victims. What do you do? You know that a colleague has been taking bribes from a particular client to get work done. However, your whistleblower policy doesn’t make any specific mention about taking ‘gifts in kind’. How will you react? Your team member’s newborn c ..read more

Work-life balance and everyday routines went for a toss as the coronavirus pandemic hit and shut everyone indoors. Government announced a nationwide lockdown, completely changing life. While most were confused as to what was happening, it was the internal communications teams, and the Human Resources department that worked towards stabilising this volatility.  While other aspects of life may go back to normal once the lockdown ends, the shift in work arrangements is going to be a permanent one. As remote working became the norm, employees moulded themselves to follow a routine that separ ..read more

In Early 2020 as the pandemic struck, CEOs, founders, HR leaders and tech companies quickly jumped into action to provide resources for remote working. Moreover, management and leadership teams had to swiftly upskill themselves to be able to lead teams working remotely. We’re living through a surreal situation wherein our actions of today, will shape the future. This in turn will impact business, productivity and the employee experience. Though some determining factors remain uncertain, pulse surveys is one way of identifying what 2021 looks like for the employee experience! Reimagining The F ..read more

Most conversations regarding diversity and inclusion revolve around onboarding people from various backgrounds, sexes, and abilities. What gets sidelined are the prejudices that come with ageism. Especially in an era that is a good proportion of seasoned baby boomers, passionate millennials and fresh-faced Gen Z as active as ever. Ageism – discrimination or prejudices on the basis of age, is one trouble area experienced within workplaces even today. Every generation has their own characteristics which can help in fostering employer branding and recruitment. After all, more than age, what matt ..read more

Without a doubt we can all agree that the pandemic hit the migrant community the worst! And as this section of society cried out for help, it was heart-warming to see companies and people voluntarily come to their rescue. Although many professionals did lose their jobs, some of them went the extra mile during this period to help those who were worst affected. Even in such financial turmoil, it was one’s natural instincts to help. Why? Simply because it gives one the feeling of being part of something for the greater good! And for those companies that doubled their corporate social responsibil ..read more

Burnout, video call fatigue and extended working hours are just some of the new challenges work from home has given rise to. However, one can agree that switching off from work could be the king of these challenges! Switching off mentally and physically is not as simple as one claims it to be. And if something as plain as this doesn’t have a concrete solution, it’s time to check your company’s happiness quotient! Why? Because if your employees cannot break away from work even after logging out, productivity and creativity decreases tremendously. And if that’s the case for majority of the work ..read more