Leadership Lessons from Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, often makes headlines for his heartwarming, off-the-billionaire-book gestures. Recently, he hosted one of India’s grandest weddings, where he was spotted serving food to guests—just like any ordinary father would. Years ago, a picture of him went viral, showing him seated humbly among employees in his office,…
Abdullah Ansari
Back to Basics: Rediscovering the Power of Simplicity
In 2020, like many HR leaders worldwide, Jeff Ostermann, the Chief people officer at SweetWater, had ambitious plans to revolutionise his company’s HR Strategy. However, the COVID-19 pandemic threw his plans off course, and he was left wondering. Faced with an unexpected crisis, Jeff soon realised that most ‘innovative’ HR strategies aren’t about creating something…
Himanshu
Mastering the Multicultural Maze: Cultural Intelligence is Shaping Leadership in Asia
Around 96% of companies globally boast a diverse workforce regarding religion, gender and culture. The same is the case in Asia. Leaders need more than technical expertise in today’s interconnected world, where a workforce constitutes employees from all walks of life. Today, leaders must deeply understand cultural nuances to navigate a diverse workforce. A past…
Bhumika
Embracing Flexibility and Family Values: Balancing Work with Family In Asia
In 2017, a Japanese father, Hiroshi Fujiwara, became the face of a growing movement when he sued his employer for workplace discrimination. Fujiwara, a government employee, had requested paternity leave to care for his newborn, a decision that was met with resistance. Despite laws guaranteeing such leave, societal expectations in Japan, a country where only…
Shipra Prajapati
Crossing Borders, Building Futures: Talent Mobility in Asia’s Fast-Growing Economies
In 2019, a Singaporean tech startup, Grab, faced a troubling crisis. After expanding its operations across South Asia, Grab had a significant shortage of talented individuals. With its business expanding in regions like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, Grab needed people who were technologically literate and understood the local markets. To tackle this, Grab collaborated with…
ABHYUDAYA MITTAL
Breaking the Age Barrier: Reverse Mentoring’s Role in Redefining Corporate Success
Companies worldwide are grappling with fostering mutual understanding and collaboration among multigenerational workers as the global workforce becomes increasingly multigenerational. A recent study from the World Economic Forum suggests that by 2025, 70% of all company workforces will comprise millennials and Gen Z. This demographic shift has left companies in constant flux. Companies must harness…
Revolutionising Business with a Cash Management System
Cash flow is one of the most critical indicators of a business’s financial health. Effectively managing and utilising cash information is essential for any business’s growth. A tool that oversees total cash flow is invaluable for finance professionals. In this regard, an effective cash management system assists in recording, tracking, forecasting, and reporting a business’s…
Abhay Soi Success Story: The Remarkable Man in Healthcare in India
The healthcare industry is one of the most prominent sectors in India, and lately, it has seen many innovations. This is mostly because of new and innovative approaches adopted by entrepreneurs entering the space. Among them, Abhay Soi is a name everyone is aware of, and this is Abhay Soi success story. Abhay, the chairman…
Mastering Voice Search Marketing For Businesses Success
Have you ever talked to your smartphone or smart speaker to ask for directions or the latest weather update? If you have, you’re not alone! Voice search is quickly changing how we use technology and has transformed the way we look for information. It’s now such a common part of our daily lives that it’s…
Vipin Kumar
Surya Valluri: Driving Innovation and Setting New Standards for Eco-Friendly Manufacturing
In a country where water scarcity is an ever-looming crisis, Grasim Industries Limited faced a daunting challenge—efficiently managing water consumption in its manufacturing processes. As one of the largest producers of viscose staple fibre, the company’s reliance on water-intensive practices became a concern. With his 28 years of experience, Surya Valluri, Chief Sustainability Officer of…
John David