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‘AI In The Procurement Process Will Enable Qualitative Decision Making’

India Employer Forum July 29, 2019

Vivek Singh, Head – Procurement at KPMG India, writes that automation and AI can never make Procurement and Supply chain outdated Future of Procurement The fear that Procurement will become obsolete in 15 to 20 years is far-fetched. When computers were becoming all pervasive in the workplace, there were similar concerns. What is important is […]

Emotional Intelligence In The Workplace Defines A Successful Company Culture

India Employer Forum July 26, 2019

The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Company Culture A company’s culture is defined by employees and their emotional intelligence, which manifests itself by creating an efficient working environment. The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Most leadership qualities are easily recognizable; technical skillset, confidence, enthusiasm, and intellect to name a few. But time-honored progression in […]

Using Talent Acquisition Metrics To Measure Business Impact

India Employer Forum July 25, 2019

The talent acquisition (TA) teams in organizations have been struggling to showcase their contribution and gain more acceptance by the business side. This is mainly because they have not been able to quantify their contribution effectively and display how they add value to the business. A good mix of talent acquisition metrics can be used to help […]

HR News | Nearly Half Billion People Lack Decent Jobs: UN

Human Is Not A Resource

India Employer Forum July 24, 2019

In June 2019, the renowned Indian yogi and founder of Isha Foundation, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev presented a Leadership Conclave called, “Human is Not a Resource”. This conclave brought together CEOs and CHROs from leading companies like TATA Motors, ISRO, Deloitte and Unilever to rethink and reimagine HR to attract and retain the best talent, engage […]

HR News | With 2000 Plus Women, eMaester Becomes India’s First EdTech Start-up To Have A Full Women Workforce

Gender Gap In The Workplace Remains Invincible

India Employer Forum July 23, 2019

A recent study published by the ILO has highlighted the worrisome fact that in the last 30 years, gender gap in the workplace i.e. employment rates for men and women has not shrunk much. It has only shrunk by less than 2%. In economies that are on the growth phase, like India and China, women […]

Want Diversity and Inclusiveness? Employee Clubs Is the Way Forward

Declining Female Employment Rate in India and Why

India Employer Forum July 22, 2019

According to a World Bank Report in 2018, the labor force participation rate (LFPR) among females in India was 26.97% against the world average of 48.47%. As per ILO’s international database (ILOSTAT), India ranks 121 out of 131 countries as far as the participation of women in the workforce is concerned. The female employment rate in India has […]

‘External Orientation Is Important To Stay Ahead Of The Curve’

India Employer Forum July 22, 2019

Krishnamurthy Shankar, the group head of Human Resource Development at Infosys, says that HR professionals should remain connected to the outside world and understand the big trends shaping work Q. Please tell us something about yourself. What have been the key highlights in your career? I was lucky to be in great companies in my […]

Tackling the HR Challenges in the New Decade

Why Following Will Make You a Good Leader?

India Employer Forum July 19, 2019

“He who cannot be a good follower, cannot be a good leader.” While this ancient saying by Aristotle is often quoted, it remains a rarely followed principle. At every point in life, the focus is always on the leader, be it a school captain, a group leader or someone leading a project at work. It is […]

Unlocking Employees’ Potential with Digital HR

India Employer Forum July 18, 2019

The organizational structure and the role of HR has never been as dynamic as it is today. If we look at the top trends in the industry, they are all unique yet interdependent. 2019 is the first time where we can see five generations in the workforce at the same time, and the HR needs […]

The Why and How of Transitioning to Remote Work

India Employer Forum July 17, 2019

We are living in an era where working from home is a common reality for many. Having the option to work as per one’s convenience, makes job seekers eager and more willing to take up the opportunity. Businesses are realizing this and transitioning to remote work by offering flexibility to their employees. This means employees […]

Automation in India – Which Industries Will Get Affected the Most

India Employer Forum July 16, 2019

Automation in India has always made the workforce very wary. Workers see a direct correlation between automation and shrinking of jobs and job losses. A recent report by the ILO (International Labor Organization) confirms this fear. According to this report, the impact of automation will be in the form of 51.8% of work being automated. […]

How to Change Your Recruiting Strategy to Attract Talented Workforce?

India Employer Forum July 15, 2019

When there’s a significant shift in the economy, the way people in the workforce think and feel about their job is also subject to significant changes. With a booming economy and far less competition, the employee selection process can be a lot more complicated than it already was. Who is to blame? Old school selection […]

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