The stress of the pandemic took a toll on employee health around the world, and that stress hit HR departments and personnel perhaps twice as hard. From coordinating large-scale digitalization and ensuring the well-being of colleagues to being the bearers of bad news for employees who were laid off, HR staff have had to manage several workplace transformations. We’ve all used and heard the term "unprecedented" to the point of annoyance now, but it really is the truth of the last 2-3 years that H...
Feb 20, 2023•9 min•Ep. 59
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool for HR departments. It enables organizations to draw insights from large amounts of data, offering more precise and accurate analyses. It can also be used to automate tasks such as screening resumes and candidate evaluations. This can speed up the hiring process and reduce costs. Additionally, AI can be used to customize onboarding processes, develop more useful training strategies, and improve employee retention. It can also be useful in analyze e...
Jan 25, 2023•9 min•Ep. 58
When we think of a workplace, what does it usually conjure up? Probably images of cubicles and long rows of desks, right? These days, especially in the wake of the pandemic, people are wary of offices and workplaces that can be impersonal and tedious. There’s an all-encompassing fatigue with selfishness and indifference that pervades most public spaces. A workplace perceived as cold and unfeeling is now viewed unfavorably, and Gen Z, more than any other, is skeptical about jobs that require them...
Dec 13, 2022•7 min•Ep. 57
Diverse perspectives and opinions can be very valuable in a workplace. People from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints bring different points of view that can help organizations become more inclusive. However, they also present challenges because it takes time to get used to new ways of thinking and interacting. A culture that welcomes diverse ideas and challenges individual preconceptions is what we have in mind when we picture an inclusive workplace. It's a place where employee...
Dec 06, 2022•8 min•Ep. 56
The rapid digital transformation of modern organizations means that the definition of a traditional workplace is quickly morphing into a hybrid office environment. This shift entails incorporating new technologies, team-based operating models, and collaborative workspaces with the aim of improving how employees work, collaborate, and communicate. Here are a few steps you can take to help your staff adapt smoothly to this change and succeed in a hybrid workplace.
Nov 29, 2022•8 min•Ep. 55
Emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills in modern workplaces. It first went mainstream in the mid-1990s, when Daniel Goleman’s book Emotional Intelligence became a bestseller. Goleman defines emotional intelligence, also known as EI or EQ, as “a person's ability to manage his feelings so that those feelings are expressed appropriately and effectively.” It is another kind of brain power, which, rather than helping solve puzzles, helps us regulate our emotions and understand oth...
Nov 21, 2022•8 min•Ep. 54
A Comfort Zone is one of those things we never really know we have when we’re actually in it. Most of us are too busy rushing from task to task, doing our jobs, or fixing loose ends to notice that we fall into a habit more rapidly than expected. Before we know it, our consistent routine becomes a comfort zone, and we remain stuck in it long after the routine has outlived its utility. It’s only when some type of jolt happens, or a catastrophe strikes, that we realize we had stayed within our comf...
Sep 03, 2022•9 min•Ep. 53
We’ve been facing some rough weather economically for a while now. The pandemic led to layoffs, or retrenchments as some parts of part of the world call it, resignations in large numbers, and companies that struggled with remote work or saw a drop in revenues downsized dramatically. It has led to a persistent doubt in everyone’s mind: is my job safe? Will I be fired? Or should I just quit and move on? Many of us have faced such a situation or seen people close to us struggle with it. Even in mor...
Jul 28, 2022•7 min•Ep. 52
Conflict. Hearing this word in a professional context gives us pause, doesn’t it? None of us wants unpleasantness at work, and yet we have all been guilty, at one point or another, of avoiding confrontations or stressful interactions in order to steer clear of conflict. But that is precisely the reason we must address the subject. The conflict between colleagues can lead to massive loss of time & energy, lead to individual (or even team-wide) procrastination, damage work culture, negatively ...
Jun 14, 2022•8 min•Ep. 51
Performance management, simply put, is the tool used by an organization’s management to ensure that tasks given to employees are completed efficiently. It helps managers evaluate and monitor performance. Periodically reviewing employees’ performances, and seeing their direct and indirect effects on the workplace is good for both companies and employees. While the companies get to ensure that their goals are being achieved, employees experience personal progress during their time in that company....
Jun 03, 2022•6 min•Ep. 50
Over the past year, one thing we learned is that remote work works. But what comes next? As every business plots their return to the office, there are now multiple options for where and how a workforce can operate: fully remote, fully in-person, more flexible hybrid formats with a few days in and a day remote, or even allowing work hours outside of the traditional 9-to-5.
Jun 02, 2022•22 min•Ep. 49
In the course of upgrading technology, organizations have explored the relationship between people and technology at work – its impact on trust, relationships, and the mental health of employees. But what about how technology impacts our futures? Our success? And how will it help us navigate the new world of work that has been turned upside down? The past year changed everything. Organizations and employees alike were forced to adapt to situations out of our control, finding ways to stay afloat,...
Apr 11, 2022•19 min•Ep. 48
Recruiting, retaining, and growing the right talent are crucial aspects of success. In this podcast, we look at the steps a company can take that enhances the culture of your workplaces, and make you stand out in a competitive market while sustaining high levels of productivity. These changes will help build a strong talent base and create a winning strategy for your organization.
Apr 01, 2022•7 min•Ep. 47
Every once in a while, when we face serious problems, we all wish we had some superpowers. Maybe fly away to a far-off planet to destress, or just turn invisible. But the closest we humans come to possessing superpowers in our mundane world are the super successful CEOs, billionaires, top-rung politicians, and the like. We often hear people refer to such individuals as born leaders, but are all successful leaders born with an innate ability to lead? Or are some people more inclined towards leade...
Mar 03, 2022•8 min•Ep. 46
HR departments provide crucial guidance that ensure high morale, productivity, and the creation of fulfilling workplace environments. But who advises the advisors? The best people to advise HR professionals are the experts who have seen and done it all. In this podcast, we present the most popular, as well as practical, wisdom shared by experienced HR professionals. These 10 tips might just improve your results dramatically in 2022!
Feb 07, 2022•8 min•Ep. 45
Career development is an essential component of success these days. Companies are willing to expend resources to develop employees’ skills, which will eventually benefit their bottom line while providing satisfactory career growth for the individuals. And we now have data to back this up: statistics indicate companies that invest in developing employees & talents are, on average, doing better than companies that do not. No wonder then that developing an individual's talent and knowledge in a...
Jan 05, 2022•9 min•Ep. 44
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the very core of all industries everywhere - the people. It has forced a massive rethink, and in many cases - a reset, on human resources, recruitment, and talent management. In this podcast, we examine the 3 most significant developments in talent management over the last 18 months, ones that will determine how future workplaces look - Hybrid work policies, work-from-home, and digitalization.
Nov 24, 2021•12 min•Ep. 43
With the growing transparency and influence of millennials, employees expect the work environment to be productive, engaging, and enjoyable. It is time to address a holistic approach to the employee experience and engagement, bringing all the workforce, HR, and management practices that impact people on the job. On Point: How do Health and Wellbeing impact Productivity and Efficiency? Are organizations investing enough in Holistic wellbeing practices for their employees? Why is it critical for o...
Nov 17, 2021•17 min•Ep. 42
In order to manage the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses and organizations have diversified their operations. With work-from-home/remote work finding increasing acceptance among a significant percentage of employers as well as employees, the use of virtual onboarding in the induction of new employees takes on greater importance. Research shows that onboarding is crucial for longer tenures in organizations. Some studies claim that 1-in-5 new employees leave within just 45 days of joini...
Oct 01, 2021•10 min•Ep. 41
Winning the Start-Up Game – A leaf from the diary of a young CEO In this brand new episode of SHRM Radio, our host Archana Jerath talks with Kushal Nahata CEO & Co-Founder, FarEye ; about Winning the Start-Up Game – A leaf from the diary of a young CEO. A dynamic leader, Kushal drives the culture of ‘customer-first' at FarEye which enables the team to deliver value to FarEye’s 150+ clients globally. He is an effervescent thinker who is passionate about enabling the digital transformation in ...
Sep 01, 2021•24 min•Ep. 40
Today’s SHRM Radio episode talks all about evolving workforce management need in organizations given the new normal where the work, worker, and workplaces are continually changing. It also talks about implications for HR teams and organizations in the space of workforce management.
Jan 06, 2021•25 min•Ep. 39
How did the CITI bank deal with the challenges faced during the transition from office to home? What is their new COVID distress incentive for employees? What does the future look like for the BFSI industry? Know all this & more on our Brand New Episode of SHRM Radio on 23rd December. Tune in.
Dec 22, 2020•17 min•Ep. 38
In this era of global interconnectedness, it is essential to build messaging and strategy into a social engagement infrastructure that is meaningful, effective, relevant, and ongoing. We speak with Ranjan Mohapatra, Director (HR), Indian Oil Corporation Limited, about the routes to unite environmental and social impact while generating employability while also touching upon the importance of skill-building. Tune into #SHRMRadio for the insightful episode.
Nov 04, 2020•22 min•Ep. 37
Our ideas of what a good leader are changing as rapidly as the times are. In this episode of SHRM Radio, we examine that very question: if you want to rise to the upper echelons of management, is it better to be a generalist or a specialist? You also hear of so many shapes of leaders - T, M, I, pi! Is it possible to change from one to another? Or is it too late? These are some questions we will address on the time-tested debate about generalization and specialization. Join us on #SHRMRadio to he...
Oct 30, 2020•15 min•Ep. 36
What would intelligent organizations of the future look like? What is the ideal design? What are the implications of newer models on the org structure? Let's hear it all from our expert, Ritvik Bhawan Senior Principal in Accenture’s Strategy and Consulting Group in our latest SHRM Radio Episode on Intelligent Organizations of the Future.
Oct 20, 2020•16 min•Ep. 35
The Indian CHRO – How to build the Talent Pool According to the latest study by Spencer Stuart only 9% CHROs of the 160 companies that were analyzed served on a board of directors. That number seems to be at odds with the importance of the HR function in a post Pandemic world. That should get reflected in a higher number of organizations putting the employee's voice in the boardroom. Contrary to the popular perception that HR has more women leaders than other organizational functions, only 31% o...
Oct 19, 2020•20 min•Ep. 34
While ‘pandemic’ and ‘quarantine’ became the most commonly used words in 2020, another buzzword making the rounds has been ‘pivot’. Most businesses have pivoted in 2020 – which simply means have found alternative ways to stay afloat and also build resilience in the process. While the core business strategy for some businesses may have changed, organizational functions have also pivoted into newer models. Learning and Development quickly pivoted to taking their offerings virtual, Finance eased th...
Oct 11, 2020•18 min•Ep. 33
Can Informal learning be the next frontier for Organizational Learning and Development? What started as a video sharing app for teens in China in 2016 quickly got reimagined as TikTok in 2017. In two years it grew to dominate 150 countries and have 75 languages to engage the users. By 2020 April, the app had hooked not just the Gen Z and Millennials but also their parents. The result was 2 billion TikTok downloads by April 2020. In this episode of Unabashed, Neha and Abhijit discuss whether ther...
Oct 04, 2020•18 min•Ep. 32
Kautilya’s Arthashastra has relevant lessons for life and management even today. While its historicity may often be a subject of discussion, its relevance is rarely a matter of debate. On this podcast, we will explore a few “common sense” ideas Chanakya laid down for us centuries ago.
Sep 30, 2020•14 min•Ep. 31
Tune in for a radio interview with Mr. Sreekanth K Arimanithaya and learn how industries can transform their strategies to keep themselves ahead of the accelerated pace of change, post the COVID Crisis.
Sep 29, 2020•14 min•Ep. 30
