Let me tell you a story. A few months ago, I met a candidate who had spent years managing events for a non-profit. She was applying for a project manager role in tech. On paper, she wasn’t the perfect fit—her resume lacked any tech experience. But during the interview, something clicked. She had exceptional organizational…
You’re on vacation, basking in the sun, or binge-watching your favorite show, finally taking that well-earned break. But then—ping—an email notification pulls you back into work mode. You think, “It’s just a quick reply; no big deal.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Turns out, 70% of Indian employees admit to checking work emails or taking…
Let’s talk about being in your early 30s and finding yourself caught between two generations at work. Right now, I’m in a startup where the team spans from 20-somethings to 40-somethings. And guess what? The 20s crowd thinks I’m way too “old” to understand their hustle, and the 40s crowd thinks I’m still “too young”…
Organizations often feel like complex puzzles—pieces scattered across teams, functions, and processes. But what if instead of focusing on individual pieces, you looked at the whole picture? That’s where systems thinking and structural design come in, transforming scattered efforts into a cohesive, high-performing entity. Let’s dive into these concepts and see how they work, with real-world scenarios to bring…
When an employee exits, especially one who has been deeply involved in critical projects or holds unique expertise, it can create a knowledge gap that disrupts workflow, delays project delivery, and lowers team productivity. A well-executed knowledge transfer (KT) process is essential to ensure that departing employees pass on their knowledge to remaining team members,…
In the dynamic world of human resources, offboarding often gets overshadowed by the excitement of hiring and onboarding new talent. Yet, the way an organization handles the departure of an employee can significantly impact its culture, reputation, and even its bottom line. Among the critical elements of offboarding is Full and Final (FnF) processing, a…
In the dynamic landscape of modern businesses, the Agile methodology, and specifically Scrum, have transcended their origins in software development to redefine various organizational functions. Human Resources (HR), as a critical component of organizational success, is undergoing a profound transformation through the implementation of Scrum. This extended article aims to provide a deeper understanding of…
