HR Learning: 22 Sep, 2023

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Rethinking talent management

How forward-thinking companies are adapting their talent management strategies to embrace employee empowerment, flexible work arrangements, and a culture of continuous learning. In today's dynamic business environment, forward-thinking companies are placing a premium on employee independence and flexibility. They're proactively reshaping their talent management strategies, with a keen focus on work-life balance and the potential of mixed work systems. This progressive mindset not only fosters sustainable growth and innovation but also adapts to the evolving nature of work and the diverse needs of the workforce. According to a recent global survey by HP, Indian employees resoundingly favouring a hybrid work model, citing increased productivity and an enhanced work-life balance as key benefits. 

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From resilience to business impact: Leveraging the power of coaching to drive skills transformation

Explore the transformative power of coaching in this exciting conversation between Ester Martinez of People Matters and Leena Rinne of Skillsoft. Tune in now and lead the way for business evolution. In an era defined by rapid change, businesses face the critical challenge of adapting swiftly to evolving priorities. Recent insights from Accenture highlight a staggering $11.5 Trillion potential GDP growth at stake over the next decade, underscoring the gravity of meeting the ever-shifting skills demand. Amidst this dynamic landscape, the recalibration of skills transformation emerges as a linchpin, empowering organisations to maintain agility in the face of market flux and accelerated digitisation. Enter coaching—an invaluable tool in the realm of business transformation through learning. By strategically integrating coaching into talent development strategies, companies can align them seamlessly with their unique business objectives. The result? A workforce primed for the future, poised to drive innovation, surmount novel challenges, and champion business transformation. 

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Experiential learning stands out in enabling profound, lasting, and practical learning experiences: LTIMindtree’s Manoj Shikarkhane

LTIMindtree’s Manoj Shikarkhane sheds light on how organisations can design relevant, personalised and targeted learning programmes for their employees. In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and an ever-evolving global landscape, the imperative to upskill and reskill has become the cornerstone of a thriving workforce. As organisations embrace this ethos, they not only enhance productivity but also fortify their ability to engage and retain their most valuable asset—their workforce. The synergy between cutting-edge learning tools and a forward-looking approach to skill development lays the foundation for a globally competitive workforce all geared to thrive in the challenges of today and the uncertainties of tomorrow.  

HR Movement: 22 Sep, 2023

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Harshvendra Soin elevated to president – APJ, Tech Mahindra

For the past decade he has been with Tech Mahindra, with the last four years in the role of global chief people officer and head marketing, corporate services, and people supply chain (RMG). Harshvendra Soin’s latest promotion at Tech Mahindra will see him donning the mantle of president – APJ, telecom and enterprise business. Since 2019, he has been the global chief people officer and head marketing, corporate services, and people supply chain (RMG). His association with Tech Mahindra has been a long one though, starting way back in 2012, when he joined as global head – leadership acquisition and development, and head – business HR (APAC & IMEA).

 

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Sophie Ames is the new EVP & CPO, Mitel

Ames has worked with ServiceMax and Veritas Technologies amongst other big names. Mitel, the Canadian telecommunications firm has roped in Sophie Ames as its new EVP and chief people officer. Ames, who began her professional journey as HR manager, with Berlitz International AB, has also worked with Thomson Legal & Regulatory as director for five years. In 2005, she joined Amdocs as director, HR business partner, customer management division. Three years later, in 2008, she moved to Avaya, as senior director, HRBP, enterprise collaboration solutions. Three years into this role, she was elevated to senior director, HRBP, worldwide sales and global field operations. By October 2014, she became vice president – global learning and enablement, worldwide sales.

 

3. SAP ropes in Gina Vargiu-Breuer for role of CPO, labour director

She was with Siemens Energy for four four years and with Siemens for 17+ years before that. “I am honored and humbled to have been appointed to join the executive board of SAP as the chief people officer and labour director, effective 1 Februrary, 2024,” posts Gina Vargiu-Breuer on social media. Vargiu-Breuer has worked with Siemens for over 17 years before joining Siemens Energy, where she spent the last four years. A master’s degree holder in economic psychology from Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt, Vargiu-Breuer joined Siemens in 2022, as learning and development manager, local HR business partner.

HR News: 22 Sep, 2023

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Study links heart disease to low pay & work stress

Stress at the workplace combined with low reward for the effort put in at work can be the cause of heart disease in men. Men who were working stressful jobs and not getting sufficient reward for the effort they put in are more prone to heart ailments than their counterparts who do not experience such stress. This was revealed in a study published in the journal ‘Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes’. As per the study, the two main psychosocial stressors that cause heart disease are stressful jobs and being paid less at work. In fact, men who were not adequately paid for their work and were stressed from work have 49 per cent higher chance of developing a heart condition than men who did not experience such stressors. However, the study failed to establish a direct link between psychosocial job stressors and heart disease in working women.

 

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Akasa Air suing its pilots amidst operational crisis

The airline has approached the Delhi High Court to take legal against about 43 pilots who left to join another airline without serving the mandatory six-month notice period. Today, the Delhi High Court is hearing a petition submitted by newly launched Akasa Air. It was not long ago that Akasa Air had revealed plans to expand its operations overseas. In July, the airline was talking of hiring 800 new employees by the end of the year 2023. Now media reports say that Akasa Air may have to consider shutting down altogether because many of its pilots have ditched the airline.
Akasa Air has decided to drag 43 pilots to court for joining Air India Express, owned by the Tata Group, without serving their six months’ notice period. The airline is now seeking Rs 22 crore from these pilots as compensation.

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GHADC Meghalaya employees to get 2 months’ pending salary

Out of the 31 months of pending salaries, the employees of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) in Meghalaya, will now get payment for just two months. As per the state government’s announcement, salaries will be credited into their accounts within the upcoming week. Regarding the overdue salaries, the Non-Gazetted Employees Association (NGEA) had issued a threat to initiate a strike if the overdue salaries of GHADC employees were not settled by 15 September. It was said that the strike would have essentially halted the operations of GHADC authorities in Meghalaya.

HR Club HR Matrix Intercollegiate Event - “’HR-On-Boarding Role-play’” – Competition

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1) The Winner, 1^st Runner Up and the 2^nd Runner Up would be felicitated with Trophies & Certificates

2) Certificate of participation would be provided to each participant.

3) The best 3 entries will feature in our blog.

4) The college students are to create an effective “On-boarding” Roleplay for a “Job position” of their choice. The best concept wins a prize.

5) The participant name must be registered by registering at our HR Club App under HomepageàContact Us NowàParticipateàHR Matrix Events Entry Form OR directly Click on URLàhttps://www.jotform.com/app/232150844072449/232151068100036?utm_source=jotform_pwa by 18-Oct’23. Send your final submission in any common image format to this same link by 20-Oct’23

6) The decision of the judges will be final and binding.

7) Members –Maximum 5 in each group. Time limit – 15 to 20mins.

8) It should be in form of video format as it is an online competition.

9) Language – English with Music and Costume (optional). No two groups can have the same creative Job On-boarding Roleplay.

10) Judgment criterion shall be on creativity, design, clarity, content and elements present. Bonus points will be given to those having their posts with maximum likes on Instagram. You have to upload screenshot of video/ photos post Instagram-likes while submitting. Contact your Student Event Coordinator for details.

11) Winners will be announced on 30-Oct’23 

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COMPETITION TITLE	NAME OF THE STUDENT COORDINATOR	E-MAIL ID	MOBILE NO.
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Wisdom Learning Ser-IES: Guest Webcast SHRM, USA: ChatGPT 101 for HR Pros

     

Event Report Title of the Event : Student Centric (Club / FG Activities) In-charge Faculty : Prof. Dr. Mrs. Merlyn Michael D`souza Day : Monday Date : 21- Aug-2023 Time : 11 AM - 11:30AM Venue : 304-Class Room Audience (for whom conducted) : HR Specialization students Number of people attended: 11 Topic : SHRM, USA: ChatGPT 101 for HR Pros Organized by which Club : HR Club - HR Matrix The esteemed panelists are: 1. Mr Tim Sacket, CEO, HRUTech.com, Sr. Faculty at Josh Bersin Academy, Amateur ChatGPT Prompt engineer Photographs : 1. SHRM, USA On-demand Webinar on 'ChatGPT 101 for HR Pros' 2.. The Introduction of speaker. 3. PG, 2nd Yr, HR specialisation students viewing the webcast 4. Tim spoke on AI for Non-techies Large Language Models explained simply to , HR specialisation Students, 2nd Year, PGDM Batch 2022-24 Dr. Mrs. Merlyn Michael D’souza facilitated the arrangement under HR club activities with attentive path at viewing at your own pace the live webinar readings.

HR Learning: 15 Sep, 2023

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Strategic partnerships: How to choose the right partner for skill development?

To make the most of a skills partnership, leaders must exercise caution in choosing the right partner in the learning transformation journey. Today, job seekers are encountering difficulties in securing employment that matches their skill sets while employers grapple with the challenge of finding qualified talent.

Rapid technological advancements and shifts in industry requirements have led to a skills gap where traditional education and training often lag behind real-world needs.

Bridging this gap requires a concerted effort from educational institutions, industries, and policymakers to align learning outcomes with current workforce demands and promote ongoing skill development and upskilling opportunities.

While some organisations are creating their own programs to resolve this disconnect, most organisations are working with skills partners.

Consider this: A large majority of (86%) of organisations already work with Skills partners, but only 22% said they extensively engage with partners, according to a dipstick study by People Matters and Skillsoft on “Strategizing for Skills Transformation”. 

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Are employers giving people what they need to build skills for the future?

 Cornerstone's new report finds that nearly half of employees don’t believe they have what they need from their employer to build the skills they will need for the future. Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., a leader in learning and talent experience solutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Talent Health Index, providing a comprehensive view of the state of talent programmes across organisations worldwide. The report, led by the Cornerstone People Research Lab, finds most organisations are falling behind with their talent health initiatives. The data reveals a persistent gap between what employees think they need to be able to grow and develop at work, and what today's talent programmes are actually providing them. This enduring gap cements the need for organisations to invest more in a holistic talent strategy to develop their people’s skills and adapt to sweeping workplace changes.

 

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Adapting to the new era of workplace communication: A Conversation with Ashish Kumar Jha, CEO of Vani.Coach

In uncertain times, effective communication will emerge as a crucial factor differentiating businesses and influencing their overall outcomes. Here’s what you need to know. In today's fast-paced work environment, effective communication has become more critical than ever before. It plays a vital role in helping individuals perform better at their jobs. With fast-changing workplace dynamics, a new generation of employees joining the workforce and increasing digital disruption, soft skills are going to play a key role in charging the future of the business. Communication can be likened to the fitness of a sportsperson; just as an athlete needs to be in top physical shape to excel, a working professional's communication fitness significantly impacts their job performance. 

HR Movement: 15 Sep, 2023

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Sharmila Sherikar is now Sr VP & head – corp. dev. Sonata Software

She comes with three decades of experience in HR. Sharmila Sherikar has joined Sonata Software as the senior VP and head of corporate development. She comes with extensive experience of 30 years. Sherikar embarked on her career journey in 1994 as a senior manager, human resources, Citigroup Overseas Software, where she worked for six years. Following her tenure at Citigroup, she assumed the role of head of human resources, Silverline. However, her most extensive and impactful tenure spanned an impressive 19 years at Virtusa, where she initially served as the head of human resources for the Americas and later rose to the position of senior vice president HR. With over three decades of industry experience, Sherikar brings a wealth of expertise in change management and corporate development programmes to Sonata, a company that specialises in modernisation engineering.

 

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Mitalee Dabral appointed country HR leader, Wayfair

Dabral was formerly vice president –HR, ShareChat. Mitalee Dabral, former vice president – HR, ShareChat, has joined Wayfair, the e-commerce company, as country HR leader. An alumna of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Dabral served as manager – HR, Patni Computers in the initial years of her career, for over six years. As HR generalist, she took care of employee development, HR operation functions at Bangalore. In 2010, she moved to Infosys Technologies, as unit HR manager for almost two and a half years. Her next stop was Accenture, where she joined as AVP – HR, leading HR service delivery for India corporate functions for almost three years , based out of Bengaluru. In 2015, she moved to Ola, as director – HR business partner. For the next three years, she was HR business partner for Olacare, corporate functions and cab operations ROI. She successfully drove performance management, total rewards management, employee-engagement activities, compliance and policy matters. From 2018 to 2019 , she served as global head – human resources, AXISCADES, based out of Bengaluru. It was in 2020 that she joined ShareChat as VP – HR.

 

3. Gautam Srivastava joins The Phoenix Mills as director & head – HR.

Srivastava brings 20+ years of experience in hospitality, ITeS, banking and insurance, starting as an operations management trainee at ITC Hotels. Gautam Srivastava has been appointed as the director and head of HR, The Phoenix Mills. Srivastava has moved from Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts, where he served as the vice president of corporate HR. Before joining The Leela, Srivastava held the position of vice president and head of talent management, performance, and rewards at HDFC ERGO General Insurance. He has spent close to a decade in the insurance industry and successfully led the transformation of key HR processes: HR digitalisation. (performance management system, reward and recognition, human resource management system, wellness), organisation talent review and talent development. He has also successfully led the harmonisation of HR processes, policies and culture during mergers and acquisitions. 

HR News: 15 Sep, 2023

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Karnataka may require bank employees to use Kannada

The state government may soon release an official notice to this effect. Realising that locals are finding it difficult to communicate with bank employees, the Government of Karnataka may soon make it a requirement for all bank employees to acquire proficiency in Kannada. The move will facilitate smooth communication between bank employees and the locals. For some time now there have been requests and efforts to make the use of the local language mandatory. Finally, the state government may actually issue an official notification in this regard. The state government also passed a bill in 2022, the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Bill, which was designed to encourage the use of Kannada across government offices. However, the bill never came into effect.

 

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Veolia introduces ‘Veolia Cares’ employee benefits programme

The benefits will be effective from the first day of employment without any restrictions on availability. Veolia, a French ecological transformation company, has rolled out ‘Veolia Cares,’ an extensive package of employee benefits. The primary focus of the programme is to provide care, security and employee well-being. The programme is tailored for its workforce in the Near & Middle East region Anchored in five core principles, including parental leave, health coverage, bereavement benefits, assistance for caregivers, and volunteer days, Veolia Cares stands out for its inclusivity. Under parental leave, the company will allow a minimum of 10 weeks of fully paid leave to new mothers, and a week of fully paid leave to the father. This benefit begins on the first day of employment and has no restrictions on its availability. Similarly, under the health coverage, Veolia Cares will provide medical and hospital coverage to all employees, including part-timers. The coverage will start from the first day on the job.

 

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Barclays slashes jobs amid economic struggles

Barclays may cut 400 domestic retail jobs and reduce its trading division by 5%, including client-facing staff and global stakeholders. Barclays, a British financial institution, is said to be in the process of considering a significant staff reduction, possibly set to take place next week, as part of its cost-cutting measures. The UK bank is contemplating downsizing its workforce in the domestic retail sector, with the potential to eliminate up to 400 positions. According to sources familiar with the situation as reported by Bloomberg, Barclays is considering trimming its workforce by nearly 5 per cent in the trading division, which includes client-facing staff as well as some stakeholders on a global scale.

 

HR Club HR Matrix Teacher's Day 2023- an ode to "The Teacher"

  

Event Report

Title of the Event : Student Centric (Club / FG Activities) In-charge Faculty : Prof. Dr. Mrs. Merlyn Michael D`souza Day : Tuesday Date : 5 Sep-2023 Time : 9A.M. to 4P.M. Venue : 304-Class Room Audience (for whom conducted) : IESMCRC Academicians Number of people attended: 28 Topic : HR Club HR Matrix Teacher's Day 2023- an ode to "The Teacher" Organized by which Club : HR Club - HR Matrix "Teacher's day 2023 - An ode to our Teacher" 1. On the occasion of Teacher's Day 5th Sep 2023, HR Club HR Matrix  students greeted with certified notes an ode to their Faculty at IESMCRC. 2. All HR faculty were emailed, messaged and personally wished on the occasion of teacher's Day. 3. Encouraged HR students to  greet their faculty by greeting them with a certificate of appreciation for their untiring efforts. Comments : Dr. Mrs. Merlyn Michael D’souza facilitated the arrangement under HR club activities with emails/ messages and greetings of appreciation displaying the spirit of an ode of thanks to the 'Teacher' spirit. Download/ View Our HR Club - HR Matrix App