Management

HR Lessons from Indian Mythology 

HR Lessons from Indian Mythology 

Indian mythology can provide a treasure-trove of learnings, which can be relevant even for our post-modern age. They can even provide insights to today’s and tomorrow’s HR Managers too. For example, in Ramayana, Ravana ridicules Vibhishana and told him to leave when the later advised the mighty king of Lanka to return Sita to Rama….

The Productivity Paradox

The Productivity Paradox

The widespread use of communication tools, project management platforms and collaboration software can lead to a perplexed digital environment, resulting in confusion and inefficiency. It compels HR and other administrative facilities to handle a complex range of applications and deal with the constant flow of information, which often turns out to be challenging, ultimately reducing…

The Invisible Workforce 

The Invisible Workforce 

In the United States, despite a significant number of workers resigning due to the effects of the pandemic and the ‘Great Recession,’ it is projected that 2.1 million jobs will still be vacant by 2023, according to a study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Unit. This statistic is noteworthy yet equally disconcerting. Numerous employees find…

The Unified Front 

The Unified Front 

Human resources and public relations remain significant contributors to organisational success. PR focuses on enhancing brand reputation and recognition and developing favourable public perceptions; on the other hand, HR aims to enhance morale and satisfaction. Though HR and PR have different roles, companies experience considerable advantages when these departments collaborate across functions. HR and PR…

From Silos to Solutions 

From Silos to Solutions 

In today’s complex, structured world, the need for problem-solving has become a great concern. No matter which industry you are in, the pressure to keep up with the changing environment sometimes hinders the smooth functioning of the organisation. These silos or barriers can occur in any form, such as employee dissatisfaction, conflict between the teams,…

Hybrid Work Model Shaping The Future Of Work

Hybrid Work Model Shaping The Future Of Work

In October 2023, Tata Consultancy Services ended its work-from-home arrangement for most employees, requiring them to return to the office five days a week. To assist employees who joined during the pandemic, the company introduced dress codes for those returning to work. The company’s top management expressed confidence in the success of the return-to-office policy,…

Employee Experience Design

Employee Experience Design

With the advent of job portals like LinkedIn, Naukri, and others, it is now becoming challenging for firms to retain talent. In 2021, as per Forbes, more than 40% of the global workforce was willing to leave their jobs, and the news of great resignations in the US is not new to us.  At times…

Is Property Management Difficult? Reasons Why You Should Outsource 

Is Property Management Difficult? Reasons Why You Should Outsource 

Buying property is a hectic job, but what about managing it? If you think this management task is easy, think again! From tenant disputes, maintenance & repairs to legal issues, there are several challenges on the road of managing properties. For the global market for property management, Fortune Business Insights mentioned in reports that the…

The Misgovernance Crisis

The Misgovernance Crisis

The recognition Indian start-ups are getting globally is undeniable. In a study, Ilya Strebulev, a Professor of Finance at Standford Graduate School of Business, disclosed that 90 out of 1078 founders of 500 US unicorns were from India. This number is approximately double the number of founders from the two following countries on the list…

The Rise of Niche Consultancies

The Rise of Niche Consultancies

“The niche-specific consultancy market stood at $51 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $66 billion by 2025.”- Gartner The diversification in business and different business models in India elevated the necessity of niche consultancies that bring expertise to the table of any firm or organisation. With the evolution of liberalisation, various foreign companies…