It’s not often that you see the youngest person in the room lead a high-stakes project in a room full of seasoned professionals. But that’s exactly the position I found myself in as the youngest member of the HR Leadership Team. Tasked with heading Organizational Effectiveness for a multi-entity organization, I could have easily been…
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…
Over the last few months, I’ve been soaking up knowledge like a sponge—reading case studies, listening to webinars, and chatting with peers who’ve worked on HR strategies across the globe. While my focus so far has been on India, where HR strategies are shaped by a diverse cultural, legal, and economic landscape, the insights I’ve…
Starting out in a leadership role at a young age is daunting—especially when you’re leading a team of people who are not only older than you but also have far more experience. I encountered this challenge when I was tasked with leading an HR team, where many of the members had been working in HR…
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…
The Full and Final (FnF) settlement process is a crucial aspect of managing employee exits, whether through resignation, termination, or retirement. This process involves clearing dues such as salary, bonuses, leave encashment, gratuity, provident fund (PF), and any deductions an employee owes to the organization. Delays or errors in FnF processing can lead to legal…
In India’s growing digital economy, businesses rely heavily on data, making the offboarding process an essential part of managing employee exits. When employees leave, ensuring that sensitive data is protected and that the organization complies with Indian data privacy laws is critical. Mishandling data during offboarding can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and legal…
In the dynamic landscape of today’s workplace, the relationship between managers and employees is crucial for organizational success. Enter Gallup’s Q12 survey, a powerful tool that not only measures employee engagement but also serves as a catalyst for enhancing these vital relationships. This article explores how the Q12 influences managerial-employee dynamics, fostering a culture of communication,…
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,…
