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Do Indian fintech ESOPs truly create wealth?

23rd May 2025 by Samriddhi Srivastava in Compensation & Benefits, Employment Landscape, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

Equity ownership has become a buzzword in India’s fintech sector, but are ESOPs genuinely enriching employees or still evolving as tools of retention? Leaders from Veefin, BRISKPE, and M1xchange weigh in on the state of stock ownership in the industry.

How Axis Mutual Fund is reimagining recruitment

22nd May 2025 by Samriddhi Srivastava in HR Technology, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

Many in HR worry that AI and automation dehumanise hiring. Himanshu Misra pushes back, calling it less “Terminator” and more “Robocop” — a powerful blend of tech and human insight.

Bridging the talent gap in the energy sector

21st May 2025 by Jagriti Kumari in Talent Management, Business, #HRCommunity

Rekha Alagappan, Country HR Manager, shares how the company is nurturing a resilient, future-ready workforce through capability building, purposeful work, and human-centric innovation.

HR’s strategic role in a borderless world

20th May 2025 by Jagriti Kumari in Business, Strategic HR, #HRCommunity, #DayInFocus

As borders blur and businesses go digital, the role of HR is being redefined. No longer confined to administrative tasks or talent acquisition alone, HR today sits at the intersection of global strategy, culture, and technology.

Infosys’ CHRO on building an AI-first workforce

19th May 2025 by Jagriti Kumari in Skilling, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Business, #HRCommunity

From embedding generative and agentic AI into foundational learning to deploying AI-powered coaching tools like Zoe and Navi, Infosys is reimagining talent development for the AI-first era.

Silent rise of hypertension in India’s workforce

17th May 2025 by Jagriti Kumari in Life @ Work, #Wellbeing, #HRCommunity

Experts point to toxic work environments, limited autonomy, and chronic stress as major contributors. However, some companies are leading by example.

Reshaping cultural norms around caregiving

16th May 2025 by Jagriti Kumari in Culture, Employee Engagement, #HRCommunity

How leaders are helping normalise caregiving as a shared, supported responsibility in the workplace.

Making caregiving a collective workplace priority

15th May 2025 by Jagriti Kumari in Business, #SheMatters, #HRCommunity

Nimisha Rana Pathak shares how Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India is reshaping caregiving norms through enhanced paternity leave, structured return-to-work programs, and leadership-led cultural shifts.

Is India ready for the heat-induced slowdown?

15th May 2025 by Samriddhi Srivastava in Economy & Policy, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

India’s economic growth hinges on climate resilience. Rising heat isn’t just a health risk—it’s a growing threat to productivity that demands urgent action.

Harsha Jalihal on tech, talent & transforming HR

14th May 2025 by Anjum Khan in HR Technology, Strategic HR, #WorkTech, #HRCommunity, #EmployeeExperience

Harsha Jalihal shares MongoDB’s India-focused talent strategy—centered on skilling programs, academic partnerships, and a strong culture of continuous learning, innovation, and future-readiness.