A new generation is emerging, ready to take on leadership roles and steer the course of organisations towards the future. Members of Gen Z are the trailblazers who have grown up in a digital age that has shaped their perspectives, values and aspirations. With their unique upbringing and diverse outlook, is Gen Z prepared for leadership roles? Vivek Mukherjee, CHRO, Benetton Group, sheds light on the readiness of Gen Z for leadership positions. He emphasises how their being reared in a rapidly- evolving digital era has transformed their approach to work and leadership. “Gen Z is unlike any other generation…
Author: Shailja Tiwari
Sunsure Energy, a leading player in the renewable energy sector, has appointed Gurmeet Chadha as its chief people officer (CPO). With an impressive track record of over two decades in human resources, she brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Throughout her career, Chadha has been known for shaping high-performing cultures at Fortune 500 companies, Indian brands, and major startups. Her expertise lies in implementing progressive HR interventions, fostering productive communications, building employer brands, and executing robust leadership hiring processes. Additionally, Chadha has international and cross-cultural work experience in the Asia Pacific Region, further enhancing her ability to…
“Wish I hadn’t been in a hurry to leave!” This is a common sentiment expressed by many employees after quitting their jobs. Why? Because they realise that the new workplace or role isn’t exactly what they expected it to be, and they start feeling that they were better off with their previous employer. Such regret is becoming increasingly common in today’s workforce. The much-discussed phenomenon called the ‘Great Resignation’— when job seekers, especially techies, were spoilt for choice amidst a deluge of job offers and were resigning in droves—seems to have now given way to the ‘Great Regret’. People may…
Sakshi Anand has been appointed as chief human resources officer (CHRO) at Godfrey Phillips India. With over 22 years of experience, Anand has showcased her expertise in various roles within HR. Anand’s journey began in 2003, when she joined DCM Shriram as a Unit HR Head. After gaining valuable experience, she explored opportunities at Network 18 and Bharti Airtel before returning to DCM Shriram in 2014. During her tenure at DCM Shriram, she served as the head of HR for the chemical business, and in 2018, she was promoted to the position of CHRO, where she excelled for five years.…
Imagine being in a situation where one has to make a decision, but each option goes against something one believes in. Human resource professionals often find themselves dealing with such complex ethical dilemmas requiring them to choose between what is right and what is more ethically right. For instance, an HR manager or a recruiter may be forced to place a false blind recruitment ad without naming the company, just to identify people who apply, so that they can be later sacked for being disloyal! Of course, HR professionals are aware that this may be an unethical way to identify…
Imagine a conflict between two employees in a team. The conflict escalates, and begins to affect the overall productivity and morale of the team. The human resources manager now has to intervene and find a solution that resolves the disagreement and also restores harmony in the team. In such a scenario, critical thinking becomes crucial for HR professionals. Instead of jumping to conclusions or relying solely on personal biases, they will have to approach the situation with a thoughtful and analytical mindset. Thinking critically, they will gather relevant information by speaking to both parties involved, as well as other team…
Remote work has brought with it a distinctive set of challenges. One of the primary challenges of remote work is the lack of emotional connection among team members. Besides, in a remote work environment, the communication relies heavily on emails and messaging, and as a result, the intricacies of conflict resolution get amplified. Udbhav Ganjoo, head-HR, Viatris, emphasises the inherent difficulty in forging these connections, which can lead to conflicts with existing employees. Ganjoo observes, “In traditional office settings, employees have the advantage of regular face-to-face interactions that allow them to develop a sense of camaraderie and understanding. In contrast,…
The annual Flexi Staffing Industry Employment Trend Report-2023, released on 23rd May, showed a drop in new employment generation in the IT flexi staffing sector, which mirrored the global slowdown in IT hiring and the ongoing process of employment right-sizing across markets. The IT staffing industry has been gradually experiencing a fall in demand following the second quarter, which intensified in the fourth quarter, leading to a degrowth of 6 per cent in FY23. The IT industry witnessed a significant 7.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decrease, with substantial influences from factors such as the US markets, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict,…