Have you ever wondered what drives the world’s most successful people, even the individuals we find unconventional? Think about Adolf Hitler. His questionable ideology aside, there’s no denying his dedication and adherence to his own twisted set of principles. His actions demonstrate the power of having a strong sense of personal values, even if those values deviate from the expected norms.  Personal values are fundamental beliefs and principles that act as your internal compass. They guide your decisions, shape your behaviors, and define who you are. They are the things you hold dear ..read more

Any job you apply for is going to ask you for an experience letter. It is basically formal proof from your previous employer that says how well you did in the job. It also talks about how long you were there and what your responsibilities were. If you’re an HR reading this, then yes, every time an employee resigns, you’re going to have to sign them off with a work experience certificate. But, in an ideal situation, the format should be different for different roles. To make things easier for you, we are including ten free work experience sample PDFs so you don’t have to start from scratch eve ..read more

At HR Katalyst in Mumbai, two panel discussions featured leading HR professionals who discussed the critical issues of ensuring compliance and data security in organizations. The gathering brought together the best minds in the HR industry and also featured a fireside chat.  With modern technology and evolving regulations, staying compliant has begun to be more complex. It is especially challenging for startups owing to their unfamiliarity with regulations, and their high focus on getting their product or service to the market. Keeping in mind all challenges, how can startups be com ..read more

The war on DEI is gaining momentum. Elon Musk tweeted this a few months ago: “DEI is just another word for racism.”  Around 40 anti-DEI bills in the US have also been passed, targeting higher education institutions since 2022. While some of these bills failed to pass, other policies have successfully limited Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. The opposition against DEI is disrupting every sector. Anti-DEI activists have successfully forced the resignation of Harvard’s first Black President, Claudine Gay. They have also forced the Fearless Fund to temporarily stop investing in Blac ..read more

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