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Talent Is the New Capital: How Leaders Can Attract It Before Their Competitors Do

Talent has become more valuable than ever, often surpassing financial capital as the foundation for lasting success. As technology accelerates change and automation redefines the very nature of work, organisations are in a new race: not just to acquire customers or resources, but to attract, nurture, and retain world-class talent. Leaders who act on this […]
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Employee Turnover: Impacts and Mitigation Strategies

Employee retention plays a crucial role in maintaining organisational stability and driving long-term growth. The loss of a valuable employee can lead to significant consequences, ranging from financial setbacks to disruptions in team morale and overall performance. Addressing this challenge requires the implementation of targeted strategies that promote career development, a supportive work culture, and […]
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The Role of Leadership in a Positive Work Culture

Exponential business growth—in both revenue and market share—often stems from a positive work culture that motivates employees toward sustainable progress. It is the strong and steadfast leadership team that fosters a comprehensive and positive work environment, steering the entire organisation toward its goals. A positive culture—encompassing various components from employee engagement to feedback-driven processes—requires clearly […]
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Internal Mobility: The Untapped Strategy for Retention in Indian Workplaces

While demand for skilled professionals continues to rise across industries like software, gaming, BFSI, and core engineering, organisations are facing growing challenges in retaining top talent. Despite widespread adoption of flexible and hybrid work models, traditional retention levers are losing their effectiveness. The modern workforce now places a premium on meaningful work, growth opportunities, and […]
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The Changing Work Landscape: Evolution of Employee Lifecycle with Artificial Intelligence

Employee experience has emerged as a critical prerequisite of both employee well-being and organisational growth. As its importance continues to rise, the complexity of managing this also becomes intense. Human Resources professionals, who are the thrust behind shaping and enhancing this experience, increasingly require support in accelerating and optimising their strategies. This is where Artificial […]
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UGC Reforms for Higher Education: A Initiative focusing NEP 2020 

The evolving demands of the modern workforce necessitate strategic reforms from UGC in the higher education system to develop talent capable of addressing complex business challenges. This need is reinforced by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes multidisciplinary and flexible learning. Recognizing that a strong foundation drives progress, university faculties play a pivotal […]
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Unemployability In India: Trends and Factors

India has long had a large and diverse workforce, but significantly, a large proportion of its population is unemployed. Unemployability refers to the inability of an individual to secure employment despite actively seeking jobs, often due to a lack of soft skills or technical competencies. In contrast, unemployment refers to the state of being without […]
Fungible-skills

The Evolving Workforce: The Growing Importance of Fungible Skills in 2025

“The only constant in life is change.” – Heraclitus As industries and markets continue to evolve at an accelerated pace, the skill sets required of employees are similarly shifting. For organizations, sourcing candidates with specific industry experience is often a challenge, and focusing exclusively on such expertise can significantly narrow the talent pool. In response, […]
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Skill, Retain, Repeat: A Modern Talent Retention Strategy to Workforce Stability 

In an era where competition for top talent is fierce, organizations are struggling with the challenge of retaining skilled employees. With 65% of hiring managers reporting difficulty in finding qualified talent due to a lack of digital skills, upskilling has become a critical component of talent retention strategy. Organizations must adopt a strategic approach: Skill, […]
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The Rise of Interim CHRO: Growing Demand

HR leadership transitions happen almost everywhere. These changes are inevitable, and companies struggle to maintain stability and momentum during these gaps. This is where the role of an interim CHRO comes into play in helping organisations manage such complex transitions. What is an interim CHRO? Interim CHRO refers to a temporary HR leader assigned during […]
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Mentorship Programs for Future Leaders: Growth, Guidance & Success

Mentorship programs are crucial to professional growth, especially in today’s evolving work landscape for creating future leaders. While education and training once defined career advancement, growth is now a continuous journey. Through mentorship programs, individuals can consistently enhance their skills and knowledge, leading to better career opportunities, increased job satisfaction, and personal fulfilment. Mentorship relationships […]
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People Development – A Collective Responsibility of HR and Leadership 

The rapidly evolving work environment requires businesses to place a greater emphasis on employee development to stay competitive and drive growth. People development, as a strategic concept, should be a collective effort involving all levels of authority within the organization, as it is the key driver of overall progress. Rather than solely assigning this responsibility […]
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