# HR Vista ## Posts - [Next Normal of Talent Acquisition](https://hrvista.in/next-normal-of-talent-acquisition/): With the rise of Covid-19 in the year 2020, we faced several unprecedented changes in such a short span that otherwise would have taken decades. Covid-19 is not just a health crisis of vast potential but it is also a societal crisis, which has uprooted our lives . In addition, it is continuously threatening the wellbeing of our family members, friends and colleagues. Business is under immense pressure to sustain and deliver results. Immediate action is critical to avoid further fallout. - [Creating Compassionate Climates through Resonant Leader](https://hrvista.in/creating-compassionate-climates-through-resonant-leader/): Creating Compassionate Climates Through Resonant Leaders- An Emotional Intelligence Intervention in IOCL , Marketing Division - [Leaders' Insights on 'Competencies for Sustainability'](https://hrvista.in/leaders-insights-on-competencies-for-sustainability/) - [Leaders' Insights on 'Staying ahead of the Change Curve'](https://hrvista.in/leaders-insights-on-staying-ahead-of-the-change-curve/) - [Ontology of Green HRM](https://hrvista.in/ontology-of-green-hrm/): World comity is gradually coming to comprehend the specter of relentless divaricated development unleashed by mankind. From polar melting, degradation of natural resources, extinction of species to annihilation of habitats all are happening due to destructive forces let loose by short sighted attempts at making life comfortable on planet earth. Greenpeace , Sunderlal Bahuguna, Greta Thunberg et al have been, from time to time, drawing attention of powers to be as also the common man towards this existential peril. Along with other factors, industrial units have been doing incalculable damage to the environment and bringing irreversible climate changes across the world. The fossil fuel industry i.e. Coal, Oil & Gas etc. - [Mid Air Review](https://hrvista.in/mid-air-review/): Life is a fascinating journey for each one of us, having its own customized twists and turns, embracing some surprises and life lessons every now and then. As I mentioned in my last article, how the wait for that incredible Masala Tea* is still being cherished by me. So here am I with another adventure covering an interesting episode of my Official life. - [Into the heart of Himalayas](https://hrvista.in/into-the-heart-of-himalayas/): There is something compelling about the nature that attracts humans to it. Whether this magnetism comes from nature’s beauty, it’s restorative properties, or the pure and fresh air from trees, something within nature makes us healthier when we are in it. Just a walk in the woods or a stroll by the beach on a sunny morning can awaken the innermost feelings of happiness and peace. On this environment day, ‘Into the heart of the Himalayas’ reminds us of the beautiful bond that exists between human spirit and nature. - [A Road to Dignity](https://hrvista.in/a-road-to-dignity/): Kulbir (name changed) is a manual scavenger by profession. His job entails diving into sewer tanks to flush out stagnant filth inside. In the name of protective gear, all he has is a belt tied around his torso and attached to a rope. In the act of cleaning, carrying, and disposing untreated human excreta, he faces a risk of death from asphyxiation due to poisonous gases or the risk of contracting a fatal disease. At times to unblock sewage drain, he must hold his breath and go entirely inside the sewage water without a mask or proper safety gear. Last week three of his brethren engaged as manual scavenger in the neighboring municipality died inside the cesspool when they inhaled poisonous gases and sewage water entered their mouth. - [The agility to adapt and respond](https://hrvista.in/the-agility-to-adapt-and-respond/): It was at a hallway chat that a colleague of mine sprung an opinion that set my thought process thinking. ‘Elephants can dance’ he said- referring to the adaptability of a large organization to respond to market changes. - [Gamification using Digital Twin for Leadership Management](https://hrvista.in/gamification-using-digital-twin-for-leadership-management/): This quote captures the essence of gamification as learning by doing is the best way to learn new things. - [HR Tech-Options to evaluate](https://hrvista.in/hr-tech-options-to-evaluate/): Technological advances in every sphere of life today have brought us to Industry 4.0, the Industrial Revolution driven by technology. To achieve our corporate vision to be a Globally Admired Energy Company, we at Indian Oil are adopting the latest and most impactful technological interventions in every business vertical. - [Green HRM in Post Pandemic World: Opportunities and Threats](https://hrvista.in/green-hrm-in-post-pandemic-world-opportunities-and-threats/): Green Human Resource Management (HRM) is fast emerging as a topic of research among academic circles. This is because it has been adopted by organizations from across the world at an extremely fast rate. The Covid-19 pandemic brought to the fore the utility of this initiative. However, there are fears that as companies aim to recover from the recent downturn, these initiatives may no longer be supported. In this short paper, I try to dispel these fears and argue that on the contrary, the pandemic may inspire firms to use GHRM in revitalizing their organizations. - [The Perils of Green Washing and Woke Washing](https://hrvista.in/the-perils-of-green-washing-and-woke-washing/): Green washing and woke washing are two deceptive marketing strategies undertaken by some organizations to exploit the public concern on environmental and social issues. Specifically, organizations may make symbolic contributions to environmental or social causes for enhancing reputation; at other times, they may behave exactly the opposite. There is a rising media focus on such “hypocritical” activities that only do lip service to the cause without sincerely implementing environment protection or social equality programs. - [Green HRM and achieving Organisational Goals with special reference to Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL)](https://hrvista.in/green-hrm-and-achieving-organisational-goals-with-special-reference-to-cochin-international-airport-limited-cial/): Companies often consider going green as a mere compliance requirement that needs to be adhered to and failing which entails legal consequences. However, there are fewer companies that have made a paradigm shift in this approach and considered the threat as an untapped opportunity and brought forward a “win-win” solution against all odds. In this paper, I have discussed how CIAL, a company that started its operations from scratch, with their strategic Green Human Resource Management policies is leading the World by Example. - [Becoming the employer of choice in the new normal](https://hrvista.in/becoming-the-employer-of-choice-in-the-new-normal/): The concept of the workplace has transformed drastically since the outbreak of the pandemic, possibly forever. The characteristics that were earlier positioned to define a great & innovative workplace have vanished in the last 18 months. Today, COVID has added new dimensions to the offerings that are crucial in determining a preferred employer among all generations. - [Open Secret to Build a Culture of Sustainability through GHRM (Green Human Resources Management)](https://hrvista.in/open-secret-to-build-a-culture-of-sustainability-through-ghrm-green-human-resources-management/): What is Green Human Resource Management(GHRM)? In my view, through the lenses of human resource managers and leaders, the simplest definition of green (GHRM) could be – “A set of actions that stimulate the green behaviours of people in an organization in order to create an environmentally sensitive, resource-efficient, and socially responsible organization is called Green Human Resources Management (GHRM)!” - [Green HRM: Building a Culture of Sustainability](https://hrvista.in/green-hrm-building-a-culture-of-sustainability/): Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) is the commitment of the organization towards saving the natural resources and establishing the sustainable work culture. Green HRM practices are policy framework underscored by HR dedicated towards protecting the environment. Prioritizing Sustainability is the best for People, Planet and Profit in long term. Latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report warned that global warming is accelerating - [Positive Psychology - Mantra of Well-being](https://hrvista.in/positive-psychology-mantra-of-well-being/): I Imagine that you are walking and suddenly a genie pops out. Genie says I have been waiting for you; I am so impressed with you as a human being that I want to help you by transforming you into a super hero. - [Human Resource Development Through Sports At Workplace](https://hrvista.in/human-resource-development-through-sports-at-workplace/): If you’re a sports fan–or even if you’re not–there’s something powerful in watching a team of people work together for a common goal. Each member has their role to play, sometimes out in the spotlight and sometimes on the side-lines, but regardless of their position, they are pushing one another forward, towards their collective definition of success. - [Nature Heals_How to boost your brain power with nature](https://hrvista.in/nature-heals_how-to-boost-your-brain-power-with-nature/): Having trouble finding where you left your mobile phone or car keys? Can’t remember the name of the acquaintance, you met just last week? Can’t name the new restaurant you dined at? A tune stuck in your head, but you can’t identify it? - [Success Story of Waste Segregation](https://hrvista.in/success-story-of-waste-segregation/): Recycling is the process of separating, collecting, and remanufacturing or converting used or waste products into new materials. But if we want to truly focus on recycling, it’s important to change the way we address it both on a personal and on a societal level. - [Where there is a ‘‘WILL’’.....It shows a way](https://hrvista.in/where-there-is-a-will-it-shows-a-way/): Probably the mankind was never more a believer of these lines of 1960’s by the author Late Nathuram Shashtri before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the mankind in most traumatic way. Lives were blown away in matter of hours and days in the most unpredictable and sudden ways leaving behind bereaved family with orphaned children and aged parents. - [Learning & Development Gamified](https://hrvista.in/learning-development-gamified/): Learning and development is a systematic process that aims to improve an employee’s skills, knowledge, and competency so that they may perform better at work. Learning is concerned with the acquisition of information, skills, and attitudes in particular. Development is the process of extending and developing one’s knowledge in order to achieve one’s development objectives. - [Media & Boundary Management Practices and Role of HR](https://hrvista.in/media-boundary-management-practices-and-role-of-hr/): Present is the era of social networks and open media. Any news or message going into the media or any social site today reaches directly to millions and attracts lots of reactions from society. From the organization’s point of view, we need to be extra cautious in case of any mishap and develop a specific strategy for effective media and boundary management practices to build a positive image. - [Connections in the time of Covid](https://hrvista.in/connections-in-the-time-of-covid/): A streak came filtering through the French window. The crimson rays came with a time stamp. It was almost dusk. Rishabh took his eyes off the blue screen and looked up at the basil plant nestled carefully at the support on his extended French windows. Calling that a balcony will be a misnomer in any other city, except Mumbai. - [Developing connect with the missing shift employee](https://hrvista.in/developing-connect-with-the-missing-shift-employee/): Individuals have been apprehensive of community lunch in Canteen or socializing in the workplace throughout the pandemic. The office space is seen as an indispensable place of work, whereas, Canteen is a place where people merely join for lunch or breakfast. The general assumption goes that the workspace must have all the convenience of telephone, desktop, and filing cabinets for smooth business operation, while Canteen, located centrally, is merely to provide catering services. Conversely, in this fast-evolving, vibrant globe, the definition of office is changing continuously. All spaces available in every nook and cranny of the organization are utilized for multiple purposes of doing business. The synergy of workstation and food station is similarly being used interchangeably. - [A long wait for a Hot cup of Tea](https://hrvista.in/a-long-wait-for-a-hot-cup-of-tea/): Everyday in life brings with itself a variety of emotions and numerous experiences that either leave a smile on one’s face or end up giving some valuable life lessons. With this aim, we have brought this new section under HR Vista where some daily adventures of one’s professional / official life are brought on this canvas just for a laugh or may be to just strike a thought. - [9 Common Workout myths debunked](https://hrvista.in/9-common-workout-myths-debunked/): Ranging from the inane to the slightly more plausible, these fitness-related myths have been adopted as fact by many of the ignorant gym-ilk, who then take it upon themselves to propagate the foolishness – while also trying to make themselves look smart. - [E-learning a practitioner's take- Part 2](https://hrvista.in/e-learning-a-practitioners-take-part-2/): In the last couple of years since the onset of the pandemic, more and more organizations have looked at eLearning to rapidly upskill and reskill their workforce. While prima facie, eLearning may tick all the proverbial check boxes, execution of a successful eLearning project is equally challenging. This article is an attempt to give the readers a hand on view of the various nuances that an executing team should bear in mind while executing an eLearning project. - [The Forgetting Curve - The best ways of Memorising & Learning](https://hrvista.in/the-forgetting-curve-the-best-ways-of-memorising-learning/): Have you ever cursed yourself of having a bad memory or for not remembering an obvious detail, a name or a song which you know and is at the tip of your tongue, but you cannot recall it. Is good memory the only reason of remembering. Is there a way to memorize and learn better? This article talks about forgetting, the forgetting curve and the best ways of learning and remembering. - [Leaders as teachers](https://hrvista.in/leaders-as-teachers/): Learning is the continuous process and run in tandem with development. One leads to other; every development brings new learning and every application of learning bring forth the new development. Corporate are engines thriving on the principle are primarily directed by leadership and driven by strategy. The leaders at the helm of the affair are people with rich experience of navigating through all weathers in all conditions. They know well when to pull up and when to pull down the sail, how to invigorate the spirit about to give up and when to push hard to let your people surprised by their own capacity to achieve deemed impossible. - [The New India - Post Covid](https://hrvista.in/the-new-india-post-covid/): The disease, which no one thought of, shattered the world in no less than six months and has emerged as a trend setter of sorts giving rise to the new world. After Covid-19, people’s life style has completely changed-use of Mobile phones, Tablets, Laptops, Desktop has increased, which has impacted the screen time as well. Demand of internet usage increased enormously. The internet usage has helped the people in various ways like doing office work from home, arrangement of online meetings; e-Learning got prevalent, online shopping became common, people preferred ordering food online instead of dining in the restaurants and the list is endless. In short, people began thinking beyond the given and behavioural changes have occurred. - [Corporate Diversity & Inclusion](https://hrvista.in/corporate-diversity-inclusion/): Corporate diversity is a major hot topic in the world today. Post #metoo, in the age of #BLM, with movements for inclusion, diversity, racial and indigenous rights, and accurate history strengthening across the world, we truly live in the age of diversity, with society acknowledging more layers of diversity every day. More than at any point in history, companies have to learn to be conscious and mindful of this diversity. The evidence clearly shows that a culturally diverse workforce adds to the productivity, profits, and overall well-being of the collective workforce of the company. - [The Ultimate Team Game!](https://hrvista.in/the-ultimate-team-game/): The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix held at the Yas Marina Circuit in December 2021, marked the end of the most extraordinary F1 season. For the first time since 1974, the two championship contenders entered the final race of the season with the same number of points, meaning whoever crossed the finish line first would win it all. Finally, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen snatched his first Formula 1 world title by beating Mercedes Lewis Hamilton on the last lap of a thrilling season finale. - [Women, Leadership and opportunities](https://hrvista.in/women-leadership-and-opportunities/): Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the socio-cultural environment of an organisation. Diversity has the potential to yield greater work productivity and competitive advantages, and so organisations need to embrace diversity and look for ways to become inclusive organizations. Organisations need to understand where the obstacles to broader gender diversity lie. A strategic focus on enhancing gender diversity across all levels, is required to be supplemented by an internal ecosystem that is a combination of management commitment, customized development programs for women, and a set of physical enablers such as help with child care, addressing inequalities, sensitization etc. - [The healing power of nature](https://hrvista.in/the-healing-power-of-nature/): I joined Gujarat Refinery in 2003 and was allotted a Quarter in the Refinery Township. That was the first time I had a house of my own. It was a great feeling, and with it came a sense of independence and responsibility. The Township was lush green as it had a lot of trees, many of them very old. There were Mango trees, Jamun, Peepal, Eucalyptus, Banyan, Neem, Imli; I can go on and on. - [Cold Feet Before the Meeting! Does it Sound Familiar](https://hrvista.in/cold-feet-before-the-meeting-does-it-sound-familiar/): Just 10 minutes before a crucial meeting, has it ever happened to you that your mind has become completely fogged and you are getting cold feet even to step out of your cubicle to enter the main meeting room or in the virtual meeting to press the button “Join Now.” - [Systemic Coaching & Constellations](https://hrvista.in/systemic-coaching-constellations/): The principles, practices and application for individuals, teams, and groups by John Whittington For the uninitiated, the term ‘Constellation’ might ring an unfamiliar bell when associated with the world of management and especially coaching techniques. - [Gender Inclusive leaders – Catalysts for gender-balanced workplaces](https://hrvista.in/gender-inclusive-leaders-catalysts-for-gender-balanced-workplaces/): Gender equality at work is supported by a strong business case with strengthened organisational performance, enhanced ability to attract and retain talent, and enriched organisational reputation. - [Cultivating Compassionate Leadership](https://hrvista.in/cultivating-compassionate-leadership/): Cultivating Compassionate Leadership – Emotional Intelligence Competency Development Program at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent - [Learning in the Flow of Work – Lets step up the Game](https://hrvista.in/learning-in-the-flow-of-work-lets-step-up-the-game/): “The future of work will be a race between education and technology.” Mauricio Macri, President of Argentina, host of the G20 2018 - [Fixed Term Employment: Whether to bite the bullet](https://hrvista.in/fixed-term-employment-whether-to-bite-the-bullet/): Fixed-term employment (FTE) is a contract between company and the concerned person where the company hires a person for a specific period which can be renewed with mutual consent. However, the person is not on the payroll of the company. - [Diversity is about synergizing the unique abilities of each individual and achieving a common purpose!](https://hrvista.in/diversity-is-about-synergizing-the-unique-abilities-of-each-individual-and-achieving-a-common-purpose/): Women see the world through a different lens than men. They therefore interpret the requirements of leadership comprehensively and differently. Women are outcome focussed, collaborators, empathetic and demonstrate extraordinary prowess at resolving conflicts. - [Sustainability as Competitive Advantage](https://hrvista.in/sustainability-as-competitive-advantage/): ‘Everything is connected with everything else’ – this first law of Ecology by micro-biologist & environmentalist Dr.Barry Commoner summarizes, the indelible interlinked associations of Nature and its inhabitants. - [Pandemic provided the tailwind to HR technology sector](https://hrvista.in/pandemic-provided-the-tailwind-to-hr-technology-sector/): Darwinbox is a leading provider of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS). With a new-age enterprise-focused HR Technology suite, Darwinbox engages and empowers employees across the entire lifecycle (hire-to-retire) with a smarter, simpler & mobile-first HR Tech experience powered by AI and Machine Learning. - [Never let success get to your head and never let failure get to your heart!](https://hrvista.in/never-let-success-get-to-your-head-and-never-let-failure-get-to-your-heart/): Ask any Indian about the most memorable sporting moments of the recent times and India’s historic Bronze medal win in the Men’s Hockey at the Tokyo Olympics is going to be on the top of the list. And this has been possible because of the incredible Indian Men’s Hockey team. - [Employee Excitement](https://hrvista.in/employee-excitement/): “I do not have time.” Or “I wish I had some more time” or, “I wish I had some “ME TIME”. I bet, even before opening this document, many of you would have also thought “Do I have the time to read this?” - [Fighting Fear through Growth Mindset & Experimentation](https://hrvista.in/fighthing-fear-through-growth-mindset-experimentation/): Failure can be a daunting prospect, but it is important to understand that it is an integral part of growth and progress. The fear of failure can often hold us back from taking risks and exploring new ideas. However, it is through the act of nurturing innovation and experimentation that we can dispel this fear and turn it into a powerful tool for growth and success. When we approach failure as a learning opportunity rather than a setback, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and the chance to create something truly remarkable. By embracing experimentation and taking calculated risks, we can push the boundaries of what is possible and turn our passions into meaningful change. So let us cast aside our fear of failure and embrace the spirit of innovation and experimentation, for it is through this fearless approach that we can truly realize our potential and make a difference in the world. - [How Google Sold Its Engineers on Management](https://hrvista.in/how-google-sold-its-engineers-on-management/): Since the early days of Google, people throughout the company have questioned the value of managers. That skepticism stems from a highly technocratic culture. A software engineer, puts it, “We are a company built by engineers for engineers.” And most engineers, not just those at Google, want to spend their time designing and debugging, not communicating with bosses, or supervising other workers’ progress. In their hearts they’ve long believed that management is more destructive than beneficial, a distraction from “real work” and tangible, goal-directed tasks. This case study elaborates how HR at Google convinced its engineers, about the importance of Managers and compiled a list of best traits for Good Managers. - [Remote working amid Covid-19](https://hrvista.in/remote-working-amid-covid-19/): The Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world, has acted as an opportunity for accelerating remote working as new normal for business continuity. The concept of remote working is no more a privilege, but a necessity to stay afloat in such difficult times. - [Talent Leadership: Perhaps the new Talent Management](https://hrvista.in/talent-leadership-perhaps-the-new-talent-management/): Intrusion of COVID-19 has marked the beginning of a new Era. It certainly challenged the status quo and long-term vision of the organisations in the entire world together. It exerted a heavy thrust upon organizational virtues like digitalization, preparedness for unforeseen situations, protection of physical and mental health of employees, flexibility in organizational infrastructure & facilities etc. In such a situation, it would not be incorrect to say that employees are the central hub of an organisation. Giant organisations including Indian Oil Corporation Limited could survive the blow because of proactive decision making in various areas and more importantly Human Resources. With COVID-19 receding, life is getting back to normal but revamping modus operandi of human assets is the need of hour. Consequently, development of human assets to take leadership roles in their own periphery is inevitable. - [Leveraging Analytics for Measuring and Analyzing Culture](https://hrvista.in/leveraging-analytics-for-measuring-and-analyzing-culture/): HR Analytics became a buzzword found in articles on the future of work in general and HR in particular. There is no denying the fact that it has a huge potential to be unlocked. And Covid acted as a catalyst in unlocking some of that potential right away. - [The New Age HR- Rethinking People Management using Tech & People Analytics](https://hrvista.in/the-new-age-hr-rethinking-people-management-using-tech-people-analytics/): The field of HR today stands at the footnotes of Taylor’s work on Scientific Management over a century ago. Taylor proposed that organisations continually monitor and measure employees to boost employee performance essentially turning workspaces into real world psychology labs. Today some of the largest global corporations such as Microsoft and Google are investing in data science, hiring a slew of Ph.D.’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and speeding up their digital transformation to use smart AI and big data technologies to strengthen their talent management systems. The age of people analytics is here to stay, and it was well underway prior to the epidemic. However, in an increasingly virtual (and maybe solely virtual) world of work, the amount of data accessible to analyse and forecast employee behaviour will continue to rise dramatically, allowing for additional chances for controlling through technology and data. - [HR Analytics – Enabler for Strategic Business Partnership](https://hrvista.in/hr-analytics-enabler-for-strategic-business-partnership/): In the past two decades, rapid change in technology has made businesses now focus on the global perspective. The rapid geopolitical changes are forcing organizations to change the way they do their business. In the forever competitive energy sector, there has been a rapid intrusion of technology to bring a cutting edge for Organisations. This has forced the organization to align its HR strategy with the business goals and objectives. - [Machine Learning applications in the domain of HR Analytics](https://hrvista.in/machine-learning-applications-in-the-domain-of-hr-analytics/): In the past two decades, rapid change in technology has made businesses now focus on the global perspective. The rapid geopolitical changes are forcing organizations to change the way they do their business. In the forever competitive energy sector, there has been a rapid intrusion of technology to bring a cutting edge for Organisations. This has forced the organization to align its HR strategy with the business goals and objectives. - [HR Management Issues and Emerging Global Trends](https://hrvista.in/hr-management-issues-and-emerging-global-trends/): Oil and Gas (O&G) sector is one of the core sectors in India and has a very significant linkage with the entire economy. - [HR Practices for New Age Workforce at Hardship Locations](https://hrvista.in/hr-practices-for-new-age-workforce-at-hardship-locations/): “It’s not about how many years of experience you have. It’s about the quality of your years of experience”. These words are true for almost all the organizations these days. It is not only important to engage the best young manpower in our companies but it is also our prime duty to ensure that they get the right platform to grow and succeed in actualizing their latent potential. - [Empathetic Organisations are not Built Overnight !](https://hrvista.in/empathetic-organisations-are-not-built-overnight/): The past 1.5 years of Covid have shown that compassion, empathy and a people-centric approach have no substitutes as they are central to any organisation’s success. This was one of the important lessons learnt by many corporates round the globe. Can these characteristics of an organisation be developed overnight? For IndianOil, it was not a lesson to be learnt but rather an opportunity to value the culture that we had built over the years. - [Replacing the “Oil” in Oil Marketing Companies: An HR Perspective on ICE-to-EV Transition](https://hrvista.in/replacing-the-oil-in-oil-marketing-companies-an-hr-perspective-on-ice-to-ev-transition/): As the world moved from the 19th to 20th century and internal combustion engine cars started replacing animal-driven carriages on road, oil was expected to drive the human race for a long time. Hardly could have anyone imagined that just about a century later, we would be witnessing the beginning of the end of Petrol and Diesel driven vehicles. While it is still too early to write the obituary of the internal combustion engine, clearly Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming a reality, and not just a distant dream. - [Health and wellness- From benefits to necessity](https://hrvista.in/health-and-wellness-from-benefits-to-necessity/): Health and well-being in the workplace have become common topics in the mainstream media, in practitioner-oriented magazines and journals and, increasingly, in scholarly research journals. There exists a vast but surprisingly disjointed and unfocused body of literature across diverse fields that relate directly or indirectly to health and well-being in the workplace. This literature addresses health and well-being from physical, emotional, psychological and mental perspectives. Because of the broad domain reflected in this literature, there is also considerable variation in the meanings and definitions attached to the term’s health and well-being. Despite this lack of clarity, however, employee health and well-being in the workplace are important concerns that should continue to receive attention. In addition, these experiences also “spillover” into non-work domains. Workers spend about one-third of their waking hours at work and don’t necessarily leave the job behind when they leave the worksite. Indeed, the overlap between non-work and work has become a popular research area, with the recognition that a person’s work and personal lives are not separate entities but, instead, interrelated and intertwined domains having reciprocal effects on each other. - [Personal Strategies to Improve Well-being-CALM ki baaten](https://hrvista.in/personal-strategies-to-improve-well-being-calm-ki-baaten/): To improve well-being by living a calm life. For having calm in life, we need to understand and adopt CALM, which represents the need to Connect, to be Active, to keep on Learning and be Mindful. - [The Millennials: Exploring the World of the Largest Living Generation](https://hrvista.in/the-millennials-exploring-the-world-of-the-largest-living-generation/): “The Millennials: Exploring the World of the Largest Living Generation” is a unique take in many ways. To begin with, it is ON the millennials, captures voices OF the millennials and is penned BY a millennial. The book brings inspiration to a millennial reader and introspection to a CEO planning to make his workplace the best place for the next-gen. - [Managing Executive Obsolescence for Career Growth](https://hrvista.in/managing-executive-obsolescence-for-career-growth/): We are passing through an era where there are no time-outs and no commercial breaks. It would not be out of context to say that either executive update or be ready to be out of the gate. Now it is a grow or go situation. Knowledge has become the key economic resource and the dominant, perhaps even the only source of competitive advantage. Many changes have occurred on so many fronts in such a short period of time that executives appear to be frozen in time. When the pace of change in the functional area of an executive is greater than the pace of change in his/her attitude, skill, knowledge, the end is near. The pace of change is so dynamic and vigorous that what worked well yesterday will be less effective today, ineffective tomorrow and obsolete the day after tomorrow. - [Action Learning](https://hrvista.in/action-learning/): Action learning is an experiential learning method in which participants learn by doing and then reflecting on what they have done. This has emerged as a key strategic and problem-solving tool to develop individual leadership skills, identify competitive advantages, reduce operating costs, and create high-performing teams. - [The Best Coach to Rewire people](https://hrvista.in/the-best-coach-to-rewire-people/): Coaching is a form of developmental intervention in which someone called a Coach who supports a client (Coachee) in achieving a specific goal by providing training and guidance through partnering in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires Coachee to maximize the potential within. So, a coach is someone who can help people in driving effectively while being in the driving seat; the someone who can help people transition from one driving seat to another driving seat; the someone who can be a good companion, friend, philosopher, guide and motivator in the life of people when they are in doubt to discover hidden best within them. - [The eLearning series: A practitioner’s take](https://hrvista.in/the-elearning-series-a-practitioners-take/): In the last couple of years since the onset of the pandemic, more and more organizations have looked at eLearning to rapidly upskill and reskill their workforce. While prima facie, eLearning may tick all the proverbial check boxes, execution of a successful eLearning project is equally challenging. This article is an attempt to give the readers a hand on view of the various nuances that an executing team should bear in mind while executing an eLearning project. - [The ‘next normal’ workplace - A generational perspective](https://hrvista.in/the-next-normal-workplace-a-generational-perspective/): Today, more than ever, organizations need to evolve strategies aimed at bringing out the best of their multi-generational workforce starting with understanding their underlying motivations and developing an inclusive mindset and culture, that aligns individual and organizational purpose to thrive in the ‘next normal’. - [The Pursuit for Recognition](https://hrvista.in/the-pursuit-for-recognition/): The formation of Trade Unions is enshrined in our Constitution which envisages the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression and also guarantees the country’s citizens the right “to form associations or unions” including trade unions. [1] All workmen have the right to form a union or refuse to be a member of any union. - [Did You Know?](https://hrvista.in/did-you-know/): Many people believe that the first Human Resources Department was established by The National Cash Register Company in 1901 following several strikes and employee lockouts. According to a survey of Human Resources Managers, Tuesday is the most productive day of the week for getting things done at work. - [Resurrection](https://hrvista.in/resurrection/): Amongst the umbrella heads rising from the log of wood, one could see fine translucent green shoots coming out. Soon, green shoots with little green leaves were seen sprouting from all parts of the log overshadowing the fungal growth. In a few weeks, they were everywhere. Rising tall, they formed the dominant layer in this newfound and unlikely habitat – a dead forgotten tree. - [Diversity & Inclusion in Workplace](https://hrvista.in/diversity-inclusion-in-workplace/): Diversity is defined as being composed of different elements or the wide variety of something. In a workplace, this means that the workforce is composed of employees from different races, genders, sexual orientation, career backgrounds and skills. - [Can the activities of a statutory canteen be outsourced in a factory under the factories ACT’ 1948?](https://hrvista.in/can-the-activities-of-a-statutory-canteen-be-outsourced-in-a-factory-under-the-factories-act-1948/): Section 46 of the Factories Act, 1948 provides that the State Government may make rules requiring that in any specified factory wherein more than 250 workers are ordinarily employed, a canteen or canteens shall be provided and maintained by the Occupier for the use of the workers. - [A “Workman” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947](https://hrvista.in/a-workman-under-the-industrial-disputes-act-1947/): To determine if an employee is a workman or not under the Act is a subject of intractable controversy. When an employee is involved in a dispute with the employer or in a situation where his employment is terminated and such individual wants to avail the protective umbrella of the Act, the employer contests by raising an objection that the employee is not a workman within the definition of the Act. This article discusses various factors which determine the circumstances when an employee will be considered a workman. - [Living with the Invisibile](https://hrvista.in/living-with-the-invisibile/): The corona virus is invisible, but its effects are visible everywhere. This virus is changing our lives radically without ever revealing itself directly. All of this is because an invisible virus jumped from a bat to a pangolin to a human and then on to millions more people. We do not know who we need to avoid and who we do not need to avoid, leading to physical distancing from everyone who is not in our household. - [Handbook of Sustainable Development](https://hrvista.in/handbook-of-sustainable-development/): Handbook of Sustainable Development - [Pandemic provided the tailwind to HR technology sector](https://hrvista.in/pandemic-provided-the-tailwind-to-hr-technology-sector-2/): Darwinbox is a leading provider of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS). With a new-age enterprise-focused HR Technology suite, Darwinbox engages and empowers employees across the entire lifecycle (hire-to-retire) with a smarter, simpler & mobile-first HR Tech experience powered by AI and Machine Learning. - [Talent woes down south-A wake up call](https://hrvista.in/talent-woes-down-south-a-wake-up-call/): I remember the days when I joined my employer more than 20 years back and was posted to a very remote location in Rajasthan on my first posting. A few years later, when I became an integral part of the HR Department, my manager happened to remark that South Indians, especially Keralites, are very adjusting in nature and will not mind a posting anywhere. I couldn’t help but consider myself as a prime example of this phenomenon. - ['Range - How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World' by David Epstein](https://hrvista.in/range-how-generalists-triumph-in-a-specialized-world-by-david-epstein/): “Maximum minus Minimum” – quite obvious definition that every Engineer / MBA out there would tend to give for ‘Range’, out of the brains designed to internalize the theories, theorems, formulae and definitions, of course, thanks to our age-old academic system focusing on specialization (Depth) rather than generalization (Breadth). Believe me; after reading this book, our brains can see a multitude of things with a BROADER RANGE across functions, disciplines, and what not. This book strongly echoes that, specialization is not the way to advance in today’s VUCA world. - [HR Facts](https://hrvista.in/hr-facts/): Leonardo Da Vinci is credited with writing the first resume. The word ‘boss’ is Dutch, meaning ‘a master’ Fridays are the least likely sick day. People are much happier and more likely to fulfil their duties on a Friday Around the world, workweeks can range from under 40 hours to close to 50 hours. Denmark’s full-time employees work an average of 37.2 hours per week. the lowest among the most affluent OECD countries. - [A life beyond metrics](https://hrvista.in/a-life-beyond-metrics/): Recently, I met a gentleman during an informal interaction; we were guests to a common friend. We introduced each other; and as he, a senior Corporate executive, explained about his work, I listened patiently and asked some curious questions. As soon as I spoke and told him that I was handling a part of HR activities, he said, nonchalantly, “Oh! HR!” followed by a long ‘Hmmm” and then, “I know what HR does.” - [Training](https://hrvista.in/training/): Kavitha Ravikumar, IOCL kraghupathy@indianoil.in - [Ecosystem Restoration @ BPCL](https://hrvista.in/ecosystem-restoration-bpcl/): The Tauktae cyclone hit Mumbai city between May 16th & 18th, 2021 with such force that it left more than 812 trees uprooted in its wake. One such tree was a huge, 140-year old Banyan, (Ficus benghalensis), at BPCL Sewree premises. Though Banyans tend to be sturdy and almost indestrutible, but sadly this one was brought down on its knees by Tauktae on night of May 18th 2021 - [Leading the Way: HR Initiatives during Pandemic](https://hrvista.in/leading-the-way-hr-initiatives-during-pandemic/): In these unprecedented times, organisations across the globe have been busy in taking initiatives towards the well-being of their employees, their most precious and irreplaceable assets. From organisation’s point of view, devotion towards its people and the community by extending a never tiring altruistic attitude not only provides satisfaction but also adds purpose and meaning to their efforts. As aptly quoted by Dalai Lama, “True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason.” - [Situational Leadership: A Brahmastra](https://hrvista.in/situational-leadership-a-brahmastra/): We often come across the term “ Leadership “ in our professional life. Leadership brings different pictures & views in ur mind. To me, Leadership is a way of life and leaders help in achieving business results through developing teams that drive results and also taking right decisions at the right time. - [ONGC Succession Planning](https://hrvista.in/ongc-succession-planning/): Oil and Gas PSUs are navigating continuous changes. With the competition intensifying, it is the need of the hour to suitably develop, engage and retain skilled manpower and maintain a steady and competent leadership pipeline. The big challenge is therefore to align Human Resource Policies with new business strategies. - [Leadership](https://hrvista.in/leadership/): Effective leadership is central to any organization and more so in these uncertain times, resilient leaders are now more important than ever before. Authentic and Transformational leadership is a process whereby leaders engage with and influence employees by paying attention to their needs and raising their motivation and providing ethical framework for decisions making. Such leaders help employees to fulfil their potential by enabling them to reach their goals in a way that benefits employees as well as the organizations and the society. Whereas Transactional leadership just focuses on the transactions between getting the work done and getting rewarded. - [The Labour Codes and the Indian oil Industry: The Act, The Fact and the Impact](https://hrvista.in/the-labour-codes-and-the-indian-oil-industry-the-act-the-fact-and-the-impact/): The Indian oil industry has been the benefactor of the country’s development since independence. The impact continues today, as India presents itself as the third largest consumer of energy in the globe. As one of the eight core industries in the country, the dynamics of the oil and gas industry has been one of the major influencers of other cogs of Indian economy. - [HR at New Normal Work Stations](https://hrvista.in/hr-at-new-normal-work-stations/): Since the arrival of the Covid19 Pandemic, the industrial landscape in India has been witnessing unprecedented changes in respect of carrying out business processes differently. The virus at its onslaught, not only crippled the Nation but also threatened Industrial communities and its stakeholders by eroding the revenues, heightening psychological fear among workforces, uncertainty regarding the return of normalcy in near future. The threat to public sector undertakings in India was of a little different nature. - [Role of Spirituality in effective Human Resource Management](https://hrvista.in/role-of-spirituality-in-effective-human-resource-management/): The role of HR is to read the pulse of people and regulate such pulse in such a manner that he will never feel diseased, depressed or disheartened. The role of human resource manager is to keep watch in the nerves and veins of every employee so that the inherent potent glow throughout to make it more vital, strengthened, and stimulated and saturated. - [Prosocial Emotions as Lever for Employee Engagement](https://hrvista.in/prosocial-emotions-as-lever-for-employee-engagement/): Employee engagement refers to being psychologically involved in, connected to and committed to getting one’s job done. Engaged employees experience a high level of connectivity with their work tasks” and work hard to accomplish their task-related goals. - [The Table with the lady](https://hrvista.in/the-table-with-the-lady/): It was a rainy monsoon evening in Mumbai. We were a group of 30 young officers gathered to present three key ideas that could change the course of our Lube Business for years to come. The ideas were to be presented in front of the Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Oh, so you are the only lady in the room! Congratulations for the wonderful idea on logistics!, said the Chairman of our Corporation. - [Can Compassion and Executive Presence Co-exist](https://hrvista.in/can-compassion-and-executive-presence-co-exist/): Executive presence is something that is desired, yet it has an elusive and mysterious quality to it. - [Delivering Happiness during Pandemic](https://hrvista.in/delivering-happiness-during-pandemic/): The knock on the door brought Kamala out of her thoughts as she quickly put out the stove to rush and open the door. I could have lowered the flame to simmer”, muttered Kamala to herself while opening the latch. The HP Gas Stove was a new addition to her kitchen and she was still getting used to cooking on it. Years of struggle to bring firewood and living under a cloud of black smoke has dissipated with the on-coming of this little wonder and it has become a beloved part of her family in no-time. - [HUMRAHEE: We are in This Together](https://hrvista.in/humrahee-we-are-in-this-together/): The world today is living the reality that we had not even imagined. Impact of COVID-19 on our daily lives including economic activity and mental health has left us disoriented and emotionally overwhelmed. Our lifestyles, social interaction patterns, work arrangements etc. have undergone substantial change at an individual level. Similarly, at a much broader level, the complete socioeconomic fabric has undergone a massive shift. - [CHETNA: Personal Connect during COVID 19](https://hrvista.in/chetna-personal-connect-during-covid-19/): It was Monday morning but Rajat had no Monday blues, at once with the WhatsApp beep he got up, half asleep opened the door, with half eyes opened searched for the newspaper and milk packet, but found none to his avail. Rajat told himself These are lockdown blues, won’t get any newspaper or fresh milk until this COVID situation ends’. Rajat made black tea and got ready for his work. He is the Location In-charge of Ajmer LPG Plant. The young vibrant Rajat who was known for his fun loving and jolly attitude had worn silence on his face, the empty roads and closed shops added to the hollowness that the COVID 19 pandemic has created. He looked at the Plant from his cabin’s window and could not recognize from so far who was working in the shift as everyone was wearing a mask. Even the carousal’s noise could be feebly felt. - [Work Force Dynamics](https://hrvista.in/work-force-dynamics/): In today’s fast-paced, competitive and dynamic world, four generations co-populate the workspace: the Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z. They range in the age of 18-74 years. With an age gap of 50+ years, these workers bring distinct challenges, strengths, and expectations to the workplace. Identifying and adapting to these differences is the key to effectively managing a multi-generational staff. - [ONGC_MOSAIC](https://hrvista.in/ongc_mosaic/): Since its inception, throughout its six-decades-long journey of exploration and production of oil gas, ONGC has been a vocal advocate of embracing a diverse work environment. People, regardless of gender, region or disabilities, can blend and deliver their best to secure the nation’s energy needs. While several ONGC initiatives and policy reforms have been structured to embrace gender mix and equality in the operations of the energy major, - [Compassion and Compassionate Leaders at Workplace](https://hrvista.in/compassion-and-compassionate-leaders-at-workplace/): “I remember the first time I was being interviewed for the Operations leader role. The company had its office in Indore and I was flying from Delhi leaving my family and a job of 10 years to understand the role, discuss the job, and its deliverables, with Satish, the HR site leader. Everything seemed good but moving from Delhi and bringing my family to Indore was just too much. I was not convinced and then on the night when I was flying out, Satish said, “Priyank, the truth is that you will get better roles and higher compensation packages, but this site needs you. I am sure under your leadership; the teams will flourish, and we will be able to march ahead. Will you give us a chance?” - [Oil's Well](https://hrvista.in/oils-well/): CHAITANYA GOVANDE, BPCL govandec@bharatpetroleum.in - [Talent Experience](https://hrvista.in/talent-experience-2/): Cyber Security is one of the most sought-after skills in the market today. Understandably with the uptick in the digital technologies and all things digital across every aspect of our day-to-day life, Cyber Security and awareness has become a critical component to protect ourselves and our organizations from fraudsters and organized hacker groups. - [Talent Experience](https://hrvista.in/talent-experience/): An experience is defined as an encounter, an event that you come in contact with, react to, face up to, and remember. Focusing on the Talent Experience is a significant competitive advantage, as I firmly believe that the employees are the most powerful employer brand ambassadors. Talent experience is a broader concept over employee experience as it even includes the time while the employee is a just a candidate and it continues even after the employee’s exit and becomes an organizational alumnus. Talent experience begins when a candidate / potential employee interacts with the organization through the processes of how a job is found and applied for and continues lifelong thereafter. - [Talent Experience](https://hrvista.in/talent-experience-3/): HR will play a center stage role in leading growth and transformation. HR will be partner rather than back office staffing function. Digital and Agile HR is crucial for futuristic HR. Businesses need to integrate HR function and align HR process with technological advances. Redefine and orient HR processes such as Talent Management, Performance Management, and Career Management to be future ready and reduce the degree of uncertainty. Digitalization of HR processes and diversity of talent is need of the hour to meet future challenges and competent employee mix. - [Nuturing Talent - For Organisational Growth](https://hrvista.in/nuturing-talent-for-organisational-growth/): PSUs are built with a unique culture. We believe in building lifelong relationships with our employees. There is no ‘hire and fire ‘concept as it happens in various MNCs & private companies and hence our attrition rate is very very less. So we need to develop and nuture our people, grow our talent and keep them engaged and motivated. - [Redefining the hiring recipe: Recruiting candidates beyond the resume!](https://hrvista.in/redefining-the-hiring-recipe-recruiting-candidates-beyond-the-resume-2/): The conventional resume is no longer sufficient to find the appropriate candidate in today’s fast-paced and competitive employment market. Employers are seeing the need to change how they approach hiring and to go beyond the two-dimensional CV. A more thorough review of candidates’ abilities, principles, and potential is part of the new hiring formula for success. Let’s examine at how employers can locate job candidates who are the perfect fit for their company by looking beyond the résumé. - [Recruiter’s Dilemma: Getting hold of the pain-points in prevailing strategy is the key to restructure the hiring recipe](https://hrvista.in/recruiters-dilemma-getting-hold-of-the-pain-points-in-prevailing-strategy-is-the-key-to-restructure-the-hiring-recipe/): The labour market in the context of the knowledge economy is never never-ending crisis. The constantly changing market requires constant innovation from the recruiter’s perspective. The World Economic Forum’s report on “Future of Jobs 2023” emphasizes the urgent need to look into the recruitment process and preparedness of organizations to tackle the impact of technological changes in the labour market and jobs. The report forecasts that 23% of the jobs will change globally in the next 5 years and 69 million new jobs are expected to be created across 45 economies, covering 673 million workers - [Pursuit of Dominance](https://hrvista.in/pursuit-of-dominance-2/): With the idea of exploring interpersonal relations, we delve into the behaviours and actions of individuals under the influence of ego. The discussion introduces the concept of the “3Ds” – Define, Defend, and Dominate – as a structured framework for understanding ego-driven behaviour. - [HR Business Synergy](https://hrvista.in/hr-business-synergy/): The human revolution evolved over the ages and has been driven by the aspiring human mind to constantly grow and inspire generations for the all-round development of our civilization. The indomitable spirit of inspired individuals over the ages has led us to the much-developed world where we live today. - [Sleep health: The cornerstone of Wellbeing](https://hrvista.in/sleep-health-the-cornerstone-of-wellbeing/): Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human life, as essential to our well-being as nutrition and exercise. Yet, in our fast-paced, 24/7 world, many people neglect the importance of sleep health. Adequate, quality sleep is vital for physical health, cognitive function, emotional balance, and overall quality of life. In this article, we will delve into the science of sleep, explore the consequences of sleep deprivation, and provide tips for improving sleep health. - [Six Thinking Hats - A Decision Making Technique](https://hrvista.in/six-thinking-hats-a-decision-making-technique/): It is often seen that people are confused about making the correct decision. To overcome this difficulty a technique Six Thinking Hats is developed by Dr. Edward de Bono. This technique examines Decisions from All Points of View so that a person may make the correct decision. - [Words have Power](https://hrvista.in/words-have-power-2/): The profound impact of words on individuals and organizations is undeniable. Effective communication in the workplace is pivotal, in shaping relationships, driving collaboration, and inspiring actions. Mark Pagel’s TED talk underscores how language implants ideas and influences perception. Apt words have changed the course of history, exemplified by Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech. Mindful communication creates a healthy work culture, inspiring commitment, trust, and teamwork. Leadership relies on motivating language, while constructive feedback and conflict resolution depend on well-chosen words. Gratitude and recognition uplift, while harsh criticism, micromanagement, and apathy demotivate. In the digital age, spoken words remain a potent force, essential for fostering alignment with an organization’s values and vision, from onboarding to retirement. The choice of words, as Robin Sharma aptly states, can either inspire or destroy, leaving us to ponder how we wield this powerful tool. - [The 'Feedback Fridays'](https://hrvista.in/the-feedback-fridays-2/): This anecdote sheds light on a remarkable journey of cultural transformation within a struggling startup. Faced with issues of employee engagement, performance, and retention, the company’s leadership introduced a revolutionary practice known as “Feedback Fridays.” The objective was clear: to shift the culture from one of reluctance to open communication and accountability. - [Embracing Evolution: Behavior-Based Hiring and Technological Synergy for Organization’s Future Workforce](https://hrvista.in/embracing-evolution-behavior-based-hiring-and-technological-synergy-for-organizations-future-workforce/): In a swiftly changing employment landscape, Organizations acknowledge the need for constant skill evolution and redefine their hiring approach. This article explores the integration of behavior-based hiring and advanced technology to tailor its workforce to the organization’s evolving needs. - [Transforming Workforce Recruitment](https://hrvista.in/transforming-workforce-recruitment/): The merging of behavior-based hiring and technology has transformed workforce applicant screening. Through sophisticated techniques, this strategy, which evaluates applicants based on prior behaviour, achieves increased efficacy. AI-powered predictive analytics examine previous data to estimate success in certain professions. Problem-solving talents are revealed via situational judgment assessments and gamified simulations, while communication skills and cultural alignment are assessed by automated screening and video interviews. Cultural fit evaluation makes use of social media analysis to determine value compatibility. - [Data-Driven Play: Leveraging Analytics in Gamified Hiring](https://hrvista.in/data-driven-play-leveraging-analytics-in-gamified-hiring/): Industry 4.0 has revolutionized multiple processes and has contributed to the exponential growth in many sectors. Even the so-called ‘hard’ sectors such as Manufacturing, Mining, and Oil & Gas are leveraging to optimize their processes. Gamification coupled with data analytics in the recruitment process is an interesting concept and has the potential to gain a holistic understanding of candidates, reduce bias, and make informed hiring decisions. Gamification in recruitment was first experimented by Google and the concept has come a long way since then. The concept promises a lot of significant advantages, but one important question remains – Should we use Artificial Intelligence to hire Human Intelligence? That call as humans we have to consider how much should we allow AI to control our lives. - [Rational Recipe To Recruitment: Future Of Hiring](https://hrvista.in/rational-recipe-to-recruitment-future-of-hiring/): “The change” is no longer constant but rather accelerating, and with this acceleration comes the fear of uncertainty. World Economic Forum report on “Future of Jobs” states that 65% of students in grade school now, will be working for technologies that aren’t invented yet. Now when such an unprecedented future awaits us, what are the skills a company should look for during the process of hiring the future workforce? How can the recruiters ensure the “skills of tomorrow” in candidates they hire? The solution to this “tech-given” problem is “tech-driven”. By using scientifically designed shortlisting assessments like Pymeteric, companies can ensure the required relevant skills in a candidate they recruit. Being a fresh campus recruit, I have shared my experience with two MNCs that deployed technology to streamline their recruitment process. - [The Power of Attitude: Why Employers Seek the Right Mindset](https://hrvista.in/the-power-of-attitude-why-employers-seek-the-right-mindset/): In today’s competitive job market, employers face the challenge of finding the perfect candidate who not only possesses the required skills and qualifications but also fits well within their company culture. While professional and academic qualifications are important, an increasing number of employers are recognizing the significance of hiring individuals with the right attitude. This article explores why employers prioritize attitude over traditional qualifications, the benefits of hiring for attitude, and strategies for identifying candidates with the right mindset. - [Nothing Official About It](https://hrvista.in/nothing-official-about-it/): The beauty of life lies in its pace that ensures that we are majorly absorbed in our present life issues – be it of professional nature, personal responsibilities, health issues of self and near ones, traffic woes, etc. - [Elephants and Cheetahs: The Beauty of Operations](https://hrvista.in/elephants-and-cheetahs-the-beauty-of-operations/): “Elephants and Cheetahs: The Beauty of Operations,” written by the esteemed Prof. Saral Mukherjee, presents a refreshing perspective on operations strategy through the lens of nature’s metaphors. This unique and insightful book delves into the captivating world of strategic choices, skilfully revealing their inherent allure and their profound impact on the essence of organizations. With a deep admiration for the diverse qualities that shape business models, Prof. Mukherjee offers an enlightening exploration of operations from a fresh and engaging perspective. - [Gaining Wisdom from the Mahabharata](https://hrvista.in/gaining-wisdom-from-the-mahabharata/): The Mahabharata, an ancient epic of India, offers profound learning on various aspects of life and principles of management, including aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Individual Social Responsibility (ISR). Despite being an ancient text, it contains timeless wisdom that can be applied to modern-day management practices. While these contemporary management terms are not explicitly mentioned in the epic, the stories, characters and their actions within it provide valuable lessons that can be applied to modern day’s organizations. - [It Is Team Work That Matters!](https://hrvista.in/it-is-team-work-that-matters/): When you see geese flying along in a “V” formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. People who share a common direction and a sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are travelling on the thrust of one another. When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. - [Decoding the 'Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022'](https://hrvista.in/decoding-the-digital-personal-data-protection-bill-2022/): The way technology has advanced globally and in our country, in particular, makes me kind of feel old since we come from a generation where television, PCs, and landline phones were considered a luxury then. I remember the time when we would go to the nearby ‘cyber cafes’ to browse through the internet or arrange printouts for our college assignments and projects. Not to forget the excitement and charm of holding a mobile phone for the very first time. Being a Nokia loyalist, I almost had 6 diverse models of Nokia mobile - [Total Productive Maintenance, a panacea for improving reliability of Plant, Equipment & profitability & optimizing the Human Resources](https://hrvista.in/total-productive-maintenance-a-panacea-for-improving-reliability-of-plant-equipment-profitability-optimizing-the-human-resources/): Total Productive Maintenance, A panacea for improving the reliability of Plant, Equipment & profitability & optimizing the Human Resources. - [Learning by Mistake](https://hrvista.in/learning-by-mistake/): Have you ever bought “Economic Times”? Considered as one of the best financial dailies of the country, I found majority of my finance and Corporate friends glued to it. - [From Surviving to Thriving: Building a Culture of Employee Well-being](https://hrvista.in/from-surviving-to-thriving-building-a-culture-of-employee-well-being/): In this modern Era of demanding work environments, prioritizing the health and well-being of employees is crucial for organizations to foster a thriving workforce and sustainable success. This article explores the importance of adopting a holistic approach toward employee well-being, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional aspects. By recognizing the interconnectedness of these dimensions, organizations can create a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes employee engagement, productivity, and overall happiness. The abstract of this article highlights the significance of holistic well-being, the benefits for both employees and organizations and the need for comprehensive strategies that address diverse employee needs. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of leadership and organizational culture in fostering a thriving work ecosystem that prioritizes employee health and well-being. - [Solid Waste Management -A dire necessity](https://hrvista.in/solid-waste-management-a-dire-necessity/): The concept of the three golden rules of sustainability i.e., Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, and its benefits both to us humans and to the environment is well proven. Refuse is the fourth “R” which is a valuable addition to it. Since, the last 3 decades, people are more comfortable with single-use items, and hence, the generation of household waste (?) has gone up uncontrollably. We have very clear responsibilities to protect our environment from the damage being done by these household-used items. So, the concept of “4R” has been given prime importance by environmentalists worldwide. Dumping of generated household waste at designated landfills has become the biggest threat to our environment. - [CSR beyond Compliance: Its the intent that matters!](https://hrvista.in/csr-beyond-compliance/): The success of any democracy lies in its capability to be socially responsive towards its citizens. In this endeavour of sustaining a vibrant democracy, India strives extremely hard to extend necessities and benefits to all strata of the society despite its constrained resources. - [Holistic Inclusivity: The Third Gender](https://hrvista.in/holistic-inclusivity-the-third-gender/): The article is meant to kick in inertia to the discussion to reaffirm terms such as Gender and Inclusivity. With visibility comes the debate, and with debate reform. This piece intends to take initial few steps towards us having an inclusive work environment bereft of any form of discrimination based on gender. - [Inclusion is a Way for Sustainable Business](https://hrvista.in/inclusion-is-a-way-for-sustainable-business/): An organization must have people from diverse backgrounds. Similarities and Diversity emerge from gender, age & cultural background which are obvious. But certain similarities and diversity emerge from education, caste, socio-economic status, abilities, a post held, and various other factors. - [Delivering Happiness through CSR](https://hrvista.in/delivering-happiness-through-csr-2/): The idea of Corporate Social Responsibility is not new to India. In olden times, wealthy business owners would ensure the welfare of deprived communities around them. Corporations have always taken pride in considering the socio-economic development of the nation as a shared responsibility. Different religions have been encouraging their followers to take up acts of charity and ensure the well-being of those in need. - [CSR Initiatives: The Key Drivers for India’s Sustainable Development Growth](https://hrvista.in/csr-initiatives-the-key-drivers-for-indias-sustainable-development-growth/): Indian culture and its core values have social responsibilities and philanthropy engraved in the grassroots since ancient times. With the implementation of Clause 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 idea of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was emerged from being a voluntary to a statuary activity. - [Race](https://hrvista.in/race/): As a child, we started running a race with joy. Later, without knowing, we have became a race horse. We all are running for fame, money, success,happiness etc. which never stops until it is stopped intentionally. In the race (life), many have lost health, happiness and peace. Some have developed stress and some have lost their identity also. Whatever it is, if the race is run for necessity and as per our health conditions, it will be meaningful. Success is important but peace is more important. If we realize the fact that running itself is a bliss and success is only a result, we will be happy. Success, as such has no meaning without failure. - [How to make Innovation an integral culture of an Organization](https://hrvista.in/how-to-make-innovation-an-integral-culture-of-an-organization-2/): For ushering in organizational excellence, innovation is a very potent tool, though certainly not the only tool. To harness its true creative potential, organizations need to incorporate Innovation as an integral part of their culture. However, this is easier said than done. This requires a commitment of a special genre to involve a large number of people through training, motivation, visible encouragements like felicitations, etc. This has to be top-driven and carefully handled with a strong message to the target group so as to convince them that innovation matters, that there is no ‘bad suggestion’, and most importantly drive home the point that everyone can and needs to ideate, suggest, and innovate for organizational benefits. However, suggestions once coming into the system also need to be evaluated with utmost sensitivity and care so as not to discourage the suggester or the potent suggester subsequently. This article attempts to deliberate on how innovation can be incorporated as part of organizational culture. - [Unleashing the Power of Talent Management: Lessons from History to Modern Day](https://hrvista.in/unleashing-the-power-of-talent-management-lessons-from-history-to-modern-day/): Talent management, a strategic process of attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional individuals, has been a crucial factor in the success of organizations throughout history. This article explores the evolution of talent management from ancient Indian kingdoms to modern-day corporations. It showcases examples from top organizations worldwide and highlights how talent management has shaped their growth and prosperity. - [The man who moved the mountain!](https://hrvista.in/the-man-who-moved-the-mountain/): Imagine meeting a person who has devoted his entire life to improve the lives of our country’s most marginalised and socially outcast people giving them avenues to lead a better life, be educated, find respectable jobs, and get a rightful place in the society. - [The cost of Failure is...Learning!](https://hrvista.in/the-cost-of-failure-is-learning/): The word Failure can bring up a number of emotions which often leads to negative emotions, however, harnessing its power can become a catalyst for positive change towards creativity and innovation and such a failure is termed as “SMART FAILURE”. - [From failing to innovating: Role of HR in promoting experimentation](https://hrvista.in/from-failing-to-innovating-role-of-hr-in-promoting-experimentation/): Change is the law of nature and necessity is the mother of invention. Also, accidents are the first steps of innovation. Most probable outcomes of a phenomenon under consideration are compiled with credible certainty only after a range of experiments. From discovery of electricity to small strategic changes in the user interface of a website for increasing online traffic, the history of mankind is dotted with various incidents that were a part of experiments, which ultimately led to betterment of the situation. In the present globalized world, where competition amongst the corporates is one of the great driving forces behind continuously evolving business models, experimentation is an integral part of achieving innovation. Business across various sectors have one thing in common, that is, their constant efforts to disrupt the market by bringing in such a product or service that would outsmart and out maneuver the competition. Business cannot do without innovation and innovation is not possible without experimentation. - [Dispelling the fear of failure: Nurturing innovation & experimentation](https://hrvista.in/dispelling-the-fear-of-failure-nurturing-innovation-experimentation/): “Don’t let your mistakes make you feel demotivated; instead, use them as lessons and try again”. With this motivating and inspiring thought let’s start our journey of gathering some interesting information regarding ruling out the fear of failure from inside our minds and paving the way to nurture innovation and experimentation. - [Smart Failures: Why Embracing Failure is Key to Experimentation and Innovation](https://hrvista.in/smart-failures-why-embracing-failure-is-key-to-experimentation-and-innovation/): The Indian government is aware of how crucial experimentation and innovation are to building a knowledge-based economy. Unleashing potential, one of the seven priorities listed in the most recent Union budget, aims to lead India through Amrit Kaal and develop a knowledge-based economy. Businesses must foster a culture that rewards experimentation and risk-taking in order to accomplish this goal. - [HR Tech Trends](https://hrvista.in/hr-tech-trends/): The businesses globally are being metamorphosed with the advent of cloud computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Organizations worldwide are utilizing upcoming HR technologies to create sustainable, productive, and engaged work environment. There has been a lot of buzz on HR technology trends for 2023, and what the future of HR will look like. - [Success is Never Ending](https://hrvista.in/success-is-never-ending/): The Definition of Success and Failure needs to be reconsidered. Success is an ongoing journey whereas Failure is not the end of the road. Successful people learn from failure and try even harder to achieve more in life. What we call as Failure should not be discouraging rather it should be a steppingstone for the success. - [Out of the Blue](https://hrvista.in/out-of-the-blue/): With both hands on the steering wheel, Driver’s eyes are focused on the display and eagerly waiting for the ‘Go ahead’ signal. He knew he couldn’t let this opportunity go and therefore, was fully ready with his foot on the accelerator to take adequate advantage of this situation. The cars around him are more of a distraction and he couldn’t let them slow him down. And here comes the green light and there he took off for yet another adventure. - [“Dispelling the fear of failure – Nurturing innovation and experimentation”](https://hrvista.in/dispelling-the-fear-of-failure-nurturing-innovation-and-experimentation/): Working as a production manager in Refinery operations throws numerous challenges each day but we have to take informed decision to find a fastest and safest solution. This can be done only if we dispel the fear of failure from our minds. If we carry the burden of fear of failure in our minds, then we will just be sitting hand on hand and the plant will go towards a disaster. We nurture innovation and experimentation on daily basis to reduce energy consumption and make our plant more safer to operate. - [Atychiphobia: Understanding the fear of failure](https://hrvista.in/atychiphobia-understanding-the-fear-of-failure/): A short note on fear of failing and how it will change in nurturing innovation and experimentation, that inhibits the development physically and professionally and how it is manageable. - [Is Yoga = Meditation? Let's solve it](https://hrvista.in/is-yoga-meditation-lets-solve-it/): Yoga and meditation are two practices that have been used for thousands of years to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Although there are some similarities between the two, they are fundamentally different practices with distinct aims and methods. - [Overcoming Failure](https://hrvista.in/overcoming-failure/): The poem ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling is a timeless work of literature that offers valuable insights and wisdom on overcoming the fear of failure. Written in 1895, the poem continues to resonate with its message of resilience and perseverance in today’s success-obsessed world. Kipling’s poem encourages us to stay focused on our goals, to keep our head up in difficult times, and to never give up, no matter how hard the road ahead may seem. - [Equality to Equity](https://hrvista.in/equality-to-equity/): Despite the laws in place for women’s safety and security at the workplace in our country as well in our Corporation, women still face many challenges at their workplaces. Although many women face reduced consequences. I mean and all agree with me, this is not the case for all women. - [Unleashing the Power of failure and Innovation: A Call to Action for Indians in the 21st Century](https://hrvista.in/unleashing-the-power-of-failure-and-innovation-a-call-to-action-for-indians-in-the-21st-century/): This article highlights the importance of embracing failure in the pursuit of innovation and creativity in India. The fear of failure has been deeply ingrained in the Indian culture, which has stifled experimentation and risk-taking. The article emphasizes the need to adopt a growth mindset, where failure is seen as an opportunity to learn and grow. The authors suggest that this mindset can be encouraged by celebrating small successes, providing access to mentors and resources, and creating a supportive environment for entrepreneurs to pitch their innovative solutions without fear of judgment. The article concludes that India must encourage more individuals to become risk-takers who are not afraid of failure, in order to continue its rapid pace of economic growth and progress as a nation. - [My journey with T-Group Labs](https://hrvista.in/case-studies/): The article attempts to capture the author’s intense experience laced with pain, introspection, relief and unbridled joy while attending T-Group Behaviour labs. In these labs, 10-12 individuals who are previously unknown to each other, learn about themselves through interaction with each other. In this process, they use feedback, problem solving, and role play to gain insights into themselves, others, and working of small-groups and their internal dynamics. A facilitator intervenes at times with his/her insights. But it’s the participants’ raw enthusiasm, keenness, articulation abilities to some extent & learned acumen that take the process forward. - [About Fear, loneliness and Exile at Workplace](https://hrvista.in/about-fear-loneliness-and-exile-at-workplace/): Talking about exile inevitably involves talking about belonging. Belonging is a key component of inclusion. All employees want to feel that they belong in the workplace. ‘Belonging’ is an accumulation of day-to-day experiences that enables a person to feel safe and bring their full, unique self to work. It is an inherent need in everyone. But workplaces often fail to foster a sense of belonging in their employees which can end up driving them away. If the work place is not conducive to the growth and development of the employee, he/she starts feeling let out, lonely and in exile! - [Story of positive transformation](https://hrvista.in/story-of-positive-transformation/): I’m a rising sun, light that illuminates the world, I am proud IOCian!” to be more precise I’m a strong independent woman having marketing experience of more than 16 years. I was efficient in what I was doing, Things were fine, till “Change” came to visit. I was asked to lead a totally new team / profile for which I did not have extensive domain experience. I was asked to develop and lead a high performing team and contribute to business outcomes. - [Conquering the fear of failure](https://hrvista.in/conquering-the-fear-of-failure/): It is crucial for any organization, whether it is a startup or a large corporation, to innovate and experiment. But nurturing innovations requires employees to be able to take risks and to try different things. Fearing failure is something which inhibits innovation in general. This article talks about the fear of failure and how individuals can be less fearful from failure and organizations can nurture employees who are brave and embrace failure as a learning step - [Role of organization culture and values in growth of human potential](https://hrvista.in/role-of-organization-culture-and-values-in-growth-of-human-potential/): Every organization has culture and an inherent value system which really define it. Organizational culture is the broad spectrum of shared beliefs, values, practices, anecdotes, and traditions that shape the behavior of individuals within an organization. Values are the beliefs and principles that people hold as important for guiding decisions and actions. The culture and values of an organization shape the behavior and attitudes of employees with each other and other stakeholders including customers, and ultimately impact the success of the organization. - [Importance of experimentation and smart failures in organizations](https://hrvista.in/importance-of-experimentation-and-smart-failures-in-organizations/): The fear of failure is one of the most significant obstacles to innovation and experimentation. Many people are hesitant to try new things because they are afraid of making mistakes or being judged for their failures. However, it’s essential to recognize that failure is a natural part of the learning process and can be a valuable source of feedback and growth. - [Talent Management](https://hrvista.in/talent-management/): It’s a satirical article on talent management, written in under 1 minute. Rather filling the format took more time. - [Reasons and Impact for Interest rates hike in an Economy.](https://hrvista.in/reasons-and-impact-for-interest-rates-hike-in-an-economy/): Dream of owning a house or having a dream car gets blurred for the public when EMIs increases due to interest rate hikes but the salary of the public or the revenue sources of people in general does not increases with the same pace. - [Driving innovation & Experimentation through Digital HR Transformation & Building Employee Experience](https://hrvista.in/driving-innovation-experimentation-through-digital-hr-transformation-building-employee-experience/): Experimentation and smart failures play a critical role in the success of organizations. In today’s fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment, organizations need to constantly innovate and adapt to stay ahead of the competition. Experimentation provides a way to test new ideas and validate assumptions before investing significant time and resources into a new initiative. By experimenting, organizations can quickly identify what works and what doesn’t, and make adjustments accordingly. - [Promoting mental health at workplaces in India](https://hrvista.in/promoting-mental-health-at-workplaces-in-india/): Erinda Shah is the Founder and the Managing Director of MHFA India. She has completed her MA in Social Work and has been working since 2000 with various international and national organizations like WHO, UNICEF, ActionAid, The Banyan to mention a few. She is trained as a Psychotherapist by the European Association for Psychotherapy, Vienna. She is a National Accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor. - [Effective Time Management](https://hrvista.in/effective-time-management/): While having a cup of tea served by the office boy he started rummaging through emails and clearing the inbox. Lo, there were some mails requiring immediate attention , then there was this irritating mail from a colleague.Not answering to it would demean the stature of Rohan. - [Watch out and act now Prioritizing Mental Health at Work](https://hrvista.in/watch-out-and-act-now-prioritizing-mental-health-at-work/): When you open the WHO website, you find some weird facts like- ‘15% of working age adults were estimated to have a mental disorder in 2019’. Well, it seemed like that article goes back to Pre-Covid era in 2019. That figure must have certainly increased owing to the large scale loss to human life and global economies resulting in loss of jobs and businesses. No one can contest the fact that COVID19 has heavily contributed for low mental health at workplaces for many. - [Pursuing a Passion Outside of Work for mental wellness](https://hrvista.in/pursuing-a-passion-outside-of-work-for-mental-wellness/): The pressures of modern work culture, covid pandemic and social media omnipresence is leading to stress and anxiety leading to burn-out, depression and ill-health – both mental and physical and negatively impacts people’s wellness. - [Prioritizing Mental Health at Work](https://hrvista.in/prioritizing-mental-health-at-work/): With technological advancement followed by the global pandemic situation we are spending more time in front of the screens than ever before with hybrid working or work from home culture . In today’s age there is unlimited exposure , bombardment of information, which creates the continuous thoughts and emotions inside our minds . This constant thoughts and emotions inside our mind results in constant noise in our heads resulting in anxiety and stress in human physio system. This results in poor decision making due to poor brain waves . The poor brain waves may results in poor sleep, & memory, mental disorders such as Anxiety & depression , lowering of attention span and an inability to act with awareness. This effects the decision making process in case of urgency ! . - [Health or Help – what will you prioritize?](https://hrvista.in/health-or-help-what-will-you-prioritize/): When you open the WHO website, you find some weird facts like- ‘15% of working age adults were estimated to have a mental disorder in 2019’. Well, it seemed like that article goes back to Pre-Covid era in 2019. That figure must have certainly increased owing to the large scale loss to human life and global economies resulting in loss of jobs and businesses. No one can contest the fact that COVID19 has heavily contributed for low mental health at workplaces for many. - [Digital Wellbeing - Way towards Mental Health](https://hrvista.in/digital-wellbeing-way-towards-mental-health/): Well it started today, when I suddenly got a prompt on my android phone stating “check your digital wellbeing”. Curious, I checked the page to find who is tracking by digital wellbeing and for sure why? - [Love yourself the way you want others to](https://hrvista.in/love-yourself-the-way-you-want-others-to/): Talking about mental health has always been a taboo in India. People, in general, are dismissive about mental health of others and of their own for that matter. Mental health has mostly been neglected and trivialized at a cost people in India generally fail to realise. - [Kissa Kursi Ka](https://hrvista.in/kissa-kursi-ka/): Post covid, work from home has become a trend which has led to an increase in people complaining of back and neck pain. Even before the covid wave, employees with desk jobs used to be constant sufferers of back and neck problems. A lot of this has to do with the posture and human anatomy. Humans evolved from apes. As we developed from four-legged to two-legged beings, it was the SPINE which had to take the brunt. As the work can’t be neglected, there are certain things which are in our control and which can reduce the discomfort upto some extent. - [Role of HR in ensuring a vibrant workplace: leading with acceptance, compassion and inclusion with focus on LGBTQ+ employees](https://hrvista.in/role-of-hr-in-ensuring-a-vibrant-workplace-leading-with-acceptance-compassion-and-inclusion-with-focus-on-lgbtq-employees/): Law as the balancing factor between human wants and social welfare emerges as instrument of social change. Law and society, both are organic concepts. Social advancement leads to growth of law and the converse is also true. The concept of law as social engineering was expounded by a famous American scholar of law in the early 20th century which provides for striving a balance between competing interests in society. Given the march of law and society, both international and domestic, in the direction of expanding human rights, jurisprudence and our Fundamental Duty as a citizen of our country, necessarily means that we become inclined towards acceptance of requirements of our society, be it even a small segment of society. - [Practicing the Power of NOW](https://hrvista.in/practicing-the-power-of-now/): Mental health at work is now a business priority. Employees must be trained to build their consciousness and emotional Intelligence to regulate emotions in tough situations, develop the patience to deal with difficult people, motivate oneself and the team, being gently assertive, ensure unbiased decision-making, enhance effective communications and promote DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). Clearly, it is in the interest of business to promote employees’ mental health and the cost of not doing it is quite high. - [The perils of success](https://hrvista.in/the-perils-of-success/): This article is taken from the case study of a successful corporate executive, who sought psychiatric assistance to overcome issues of anger management. - [Employees Pension scheme, 1995- A saga of Litigation](https://hrvista.in/employees-pension-scheme-1995-a-saga-of-litigation/): In the year 1971, family pension scheme (FPS-71) was introduced by amending ‘the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952′, providing for payment of family pension in the event of death of the member while in service. - [Moonlighting in Employment](https://hrvista.in/moonlighting-in-employment/): Moonlighting has become todays buzz word in service industry specially IT services industry. The same has become big talking point, especially after getting the news of termination of the services of 300 employees who were working for its competitors as side hustle by one of the leading IT major of India Wipro despite being on regular payroll of the company mentioning integrity violation. - [Stargazing and Astrophotography](https://hrvista.in/stargazing-and-astrophotography/): Working as a construction engineer looking after laying of critical cross country LPG pipeline can be tiring for one’s body and for one’s mind too. Star gazing in peace has always found me relief. But with technological advancements reaching every village, the night sky has become polluted and not many constellations can be seen through naked eye. Getting a telescope opened a Pandora’s box. - [Silver lining](https://hrvista.in/silver-lining/): I would like to start this article with an extremely personal anecdote that happened very recently courtesy my writings for HR Vista. This incident left me with varied emotions and occupies a very special place in my heart. I have this habit of sharing my HR Vista writings on various social media handles to reach a wider audience and many times appreciations, feedbacks and acknowledgements follow. - [Psychological safety in a team: Whose responsibility?](https://hrvista.in/psychological-safety-in-a-team-whose-responsibility/): As soon as I waded into the sea in the beautiful (and luckily) deserted Goa beach on a grey rainy morning , I heard a whistle. The orange-clad life-guard emerged from nowhere, and shouted a warning: Don’t go beyond this point, the sea is choppy today. - [Normalizing Mental Health at Workplace](https://hrvista.in/normalizing-mental-health-at-workplace/): Mental Health issues are not new at the workplace, it has always been there a very long time now. With a black swan event like COVID 19 in the backdrop which fundamentally challenged the way workplace behaviours are redefined, we must introspect as organisations if we are paying enough attention towards mental health of employees and what are the steps have, we have taken to ‘normalise’ the whole issue. This article is an endeavour to enable organisations to bolster their focus on mental health and wellbeing journey. - [Diversity & Inclusion: An Enduring Legacy in India's Journey](https://hrvista.in/diversity-inclusion-an-enduring-legacy-in-indias-journey/): In the quest to redefine the hiring recipe and recruit candidates beyond the resume, one integral aspect that should not be overlooked is Diversity & Inclusion (D&I). The concept of D&I is not a recent phenomenon but has roots deep in India’s rich history, dating back to ancient times. This article will traverse through various epochs of India’s history, from ancient to modern times, and draw inspiration from freedom struggles and contemporary ethical organizations, including Fortune 100 companies, to showcase how diversity and inclusion have been an enduring and transformative force. - [How Does Anticipated Emotion from a Decision Outcome Determine Our Ethical Behaviour? A Working Paper](https://hrvista.in/how-does-anticipated-emotion-from-a-decision-outcome-determine-our-ethical-behaviour-a-working-paper-2/): There are several models that depict how and why individuals behave unethically; these models incorporate components such as the moral development of a person, the importance of an ethical issue, traits of the decision-maker, and the context of decision-making. Recently, there has been renewed interest in the role of emotion in ethical decision-making. We review the current literature on emotion and ethical decision-making and put forth a model, in which we argue that the dominant integral (anticipated) emotion related to a decision outcome determines whether the decision will be ethical or unethical. We further argue that, even in the case of nonconscious unethical decisions, the role of the related dominant emotion is critical. We, then, derive a few propositions. - [How Does Anticipated Emotion from a Decision Outcome Determine Our Ethical Behaviour? A Working Paper](https://hrvista.in/how-does-anticipated-emotion-from-a-decision-outcome-determine-our-ethical-behaviour-a-working-paper/): There are several models that depict how and why individuals behave unethically; these models incorporate components such as the moral development of a person, the importance of an ethical issue, traits of the decision-maker, and the context of decision-making. Recently, there has been renewed interest in the role of emotion in ethical decision-making. We review the current literature on emotion and ethical decision-making and put forth a model, in which we argue that the dominant integral (anticipated) emotion related to a decision outcome determines whether the decision will be ethical or unethical. We further argue that, even in the case of nonconscious unethical decisions, the role of the related dominant emotion is critical. We, then, derive a few propositions. - [Make your workplace feel like home!](https://hrvista.in/make-your-workplace-feel-like-home/): Mr. Rajeev Dubey is a decorated leader with a profile and career graph that has been built over a solid foundation of academic brilliance and expertise of over 40 illustrious years in the industry. He currently serves as the Chairman of Mahindra Insurance Brokers Ltd, Mahindra Steel Service Centre Ltd and Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd, and is a Director on the Board of Fifth Gear Ventures Ltd. He has also headed as Group President (HR & Corporate Services), Mahindra & Mahindra. An enabler and a hallmark of his distinct ability to empower stakeholders, Rajeev, during an interview for HR Vista webzine, discussed the transition of HR as a facilitator and co-creator of crafting an organization’s culture, shaping its beliefs, and enriching the behavior of the employees by aligning them with the organizational values. - [Embracing Differences, Enhancing lives](https://hrvista.in/embracing-differences-enhancing-lives/): Diversity simply denotes the differences in gender, opinions, values, belief system, language, physical/ mental abilities which may possibly occur due to different family background, educational qualifications & also depend upon the region we belong to and the food habits. Diversity drives productivity, profits & gives competitive advantage. - [Philanthropy No More: Resonating Social contribution with Business Value](https://hrvista.in/philanthropy-no-more-resonating-social-contribution-with-business-value/): In the present era, where growth is exponential, development is rapid and materialism is rising on the graph, values are being interpreted and misinterpreted at an individual level and consequently at organisational level similar to a chain reaction. - [Culture of Care](https://hrvista.in/culture-of-care/): Let me start with a special thanks to all HR Vista Readers for their amazing words of encouragement. The purpose behind sharing these special anecdotes is just to bring a new perspective towards the usual normal things that are happening around us. - [Organizational Culture and Covid-19: An employee’s perspective](https://hrvista.in/organizational-culture-and-covid-19-an-employees-perspective/): COVID-19 had brought about a major upheaval in Organisational cultures across the globe. In this article, one has attempted to present an employee’s perspective of how she experienced Organisational adaptations during the pandemic. - [Culture: Fostering Values for Unleashing Human Potential](https://hrvista.in/culture-fostering-values-for-unleashing-human-potential/): Any company’s culture is similar to its neural network. It functions similarly to how a neuron does in the human body. The values of the corporation are communicated to every cell, or group of its personnel, through corporate culture. An efficient and productive culture transforms the company, and it is only achievable when the business’ employees uphold its ideals. - [Story on Employee Relations](https://hrvista.in/story-on-employee-relations/): Rashmi is working in a company. She is intelligent, hardworking. Rekha, Ramesh and Rajni are her colleagues. Sachin is their boss. Ramesh is a union leader. Rekha has three kids to take care. Rajni is focused on office work too. They are working as a team & performing well. - [ONGC prepares Gen Next to take on baton](https://hrvista.in/ongc-prepares-gen-next-to-take-on-baton/): The diversity of the workforce in an office environment is gradually expanding today. Though both the younger and older generations have their own contributions to make, each of them has a completely different experience, which in turn means implementing different types of knowledge at the same time. To harness this raw generational power, employers could, in both a purposeful and somewhat mutually beneficial way, create a pathway of convergence between the generations to build a more cohesive workplace. - [Grievance Redressal Mechanism](https://hrvista.in/grievance-redressal-mechanism/): Sneh Anand, IOCL anands@indianoil.in The author is interested in the entire spectrum of the HR function and has over 7 years of experience across policy formulation & implementation, HR Operations, IR & disciplinary matters and contract labour regulation. She is currently posted as AM(HR) in the Pipelines Division of IndianOil Corporation. “In the court of justice, both the parties know the truth, it’s the judge who’s on trial.” – Justice J R Midha (of Delhi High Court on his farewell speech) An organisation’s grievance redressal system serves as a tool for measuring its efficiency and effectiveness and hence productivity, since it… - [Culture driven by core values](https://hrvista.in/culture-driven-by-core-values/): What drives a company forward? What distinguishes the company from similar ones in the field and what makes it unique? We could assume that it has to do with the brand value, the way an organization is handling the customers, and overall branding. Or the brand uses specific colors, pictures, and logos that make it unique. Or how about the name of the company? That is unique. But is it? - [Beat Burnout by investing in HR Technology and Automation](https://hrvista.in/beat-burnout-by-investing-in-hr-technology-and-automation/): In a survey when this question was asked from senior-ranking HR leaders representing 122 large organizations (those with more than 1,000 employees): “What are the most significant barriers to your HR function’s ability to deliver on the organization’s strategic imperatives/objectives?” - [How to Harness the Power of AI in HRM](https://hrvista.in/how-to-harness-the-power-of-ai-in-hrm/): Abstract: The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a confounding dilemma for HR professionals. On the one hand, AI has tremendous potential for HR to improve workflows, enhance productivity and enable data-driven decision-making. On the other, AI-based tools can lead to unfair discrimination, lack of transparency, breach of privacy and erosion of employee trust. - [Cultural Lens](https://hrvista.in/cultural-lens/): Man is a cultural entity in addition to being a social animal. Because of culture, man’s social existence is conceivable. He has raised above the level of an animal to the heights of a man thanks to culture. Without culture, man cannot exist as a human being. It stands for all of humanity’s achievements. The culture of generosity, hard work, self-determination, solidarity, and shared purpose, as well as our arts, music, and steadfast traditional values, has had a significant impact on our incredible efforts and accomplishments to date. - [Trust Credibility](https://hrvista.in/trust-credibility/): Trust is central part of all human relationships including personal, family, business operations, partnerships, politics and medical practices. Trust starts with truth and ends with truth. It has to be earned, and comes with passage of time. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It is the foundational principle that holds all relationships. In this world, there is nothing scarier than trusting someone. But there is also nothing more rewarding. If we can have 3 persons in our life we can trust upon fully and always, we can consider ourselves luckiest person in the whole world. - [Gratitude: The Game Changer Antidote to All The Dis-eases](https://hrvista.in/gratitude-the-game-changer-antidote-to-all-the-dis-eases/): The ancient definition of health refers to a state of balance between mind soul and senses as opposed to a unilateral understanding of a body free from illness in the cotemporary times. This state of equanimity helps people to perform to their maxima in their respective ecosystems which includes workspaces. The concept has become even more relevant post the global pandemic of COVID-19. - [Diversity & Inclusion](https://hrvista.in/diversity-inclusion/): Diversity includes all experiences and characteristics that define each of us as individuals. The Chancellor’s Committee on Diversity defines Diversity as: “”The variety of experiences and perspective which arise from differences in race, culture, religion, mental or physical abilities, heritage, age, gender, orientation, gender identity and other characteristics.” - [The rest 5 million: A cry for the third gender inclusion in the Indian Workforce](https://hrvista.in/the-rest-5-million-a-cry-for-the-third-gender-inclusion-in-the-indian-workforce/): As of late, there have been fits and starts for the progression of LGBTQ+ freedoms at work in the United States — including a request President Biden endorsed in January, executing a milestone 2020 Supreme Court judgment that safeguarded LGBTQ+ individuals from work environment separation. Yet, those endeavors can hit roadblocks. Also, a few managers put more emphasis on supporting sexual-direction variety in the work environment than on gender orientation. Much of the time, the transsexual experience may not enlist on the radars of managers when they work on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. - [Beyond Talent](https://hrvista.in/beyond-talent/): Why do some people succeed and others fail? The article tries to delve into the key premises put forth by Professor Angela Duckworth, author of New York Times Best Seller, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Harvard Graduate and Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, whose research underlines the very decisive element of success which makes talent, hard work and luck seem less significant, which is called Grit. - [My Journey as a Coach-Leader](https://hrvista.in/my-journey-as-a-coach-leader/): I accidentally came across an opportunity to invest in my own development when my reporting officer offered me to enrol into a programme aimed at developing competencies as a coach. My initial thoughts were that it would be like any other training programme and where certain subject knowledge would be imparted. - [Lessons from Ramayana](https://hrvista.in/lessons-from-ramayana/): Finally, it was the time of war. The army of monkeys, bears under the leadership of Bhagwan Ram had crossed the mighty ocean and were at the door-steps of ‘Lanka’. Jamvant, the astute leader then suggested the way ahead and requested Bhagwan Ram to send Angad as a messenger to make a last effort to avert the war. Accordingly, Angad went to the durbar of Ravana and asked Ravana to surrender before Bhagwan Ram. The episode narrated by Goswami Tulsi Das in Ramcharitmanas is narrated as below: - [Tiger Tales for Tricky workplace Tantrums](https://hrvista.in/tiger-tales-for-tricky-workplace-tantrums/): Tracking a tiger in the wild is a tantalising task and to spy big cats in the jungles, recently, I set out for another adventure to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve (RTR) in Rajasthan. The scorching Indian summer heat was sizzling over 42-degree centigrade, but it was no deterrent for me. - [Redefining the hiring recipe: Recruiting candidates beyond the resume!](https://hrvista.in/redefining-the-hiring-recipe-recruiting-candidates-beyond-the-resume/): In the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition, a paradigm shift is underway—a transition from conventional hiring practices to a holistic approach that transcends the boundaries of resumes. This article explores the redefinition of recruitment as it navigates the crossroads of innovation, cultural alignment, and the fusion of skills and values. From the importance of holistic hiring to the foundational role of soft skills and the resonance of cultural fit, this journey leads us to the strategies of aligning recruitment with an organization’s core values, mission, and vision. Through the lens of exemplary Fortune 100 companies, we uncover the blueprint for a new era of recruitment—one that elevates character over mere credentials, and values over skills. This article paints a compelling picture of a transformative landscape where success is orchestrated not just by qualifications, but by the symphony of shared values and purpose. - [Metaverse & Future Workplace](https://hrvista.in/metaverse-future-workplace/): Imagine a virtual world resembling the real world, where you can live, play, shop, socialize and work with your team and clients from the physical comfort of your couch. Welcome to metaverse, the next big evolution of internet. - [Changing Face of Energy man in an increasingly Digitalised world](https://hrvista.in/changing-face-of-energy-man-in-an-increasingly-digitalised-world/): Humanity’s interface with energy has been instrumental in the rise of civilisations and development of societies in terms of prosperity and per capita growth is directly correlated with the economic, efficient & optimum utilisation of energy resources available at that point of time. The nation & societies which invested in harnessing the energy in above manner through the intervention of technology and development of human skills - [Occupational Health & Safety Bulletin on : Managing MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorder)](https://hrvista.in/occupational-health-safety-bulletin-on-managing-msds-musculoskeletal-disorder/): What are MSDs? Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect the joints, bones and muscles of the human body. They can arise suddenly and range from short-lived conditions such as fractures, sprains and strains to chronic lifelong health issues, all of which are associated with ongoing pain. Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis are also examples of MSDs. Conditions such as Osteoarthritis, back and neck pain are the most common MSDs. Employers must protect workers from MSD risks in the workplace and act if chronic MSDs or those caused outside of employment are made worse by work. - [Ten Forces Quietly Redefining ESG in the Real World](https://hrvista.in/ten-forces-quietly-redefining-esg-in-the-real-world/): Over the last decade, I have seen ESG travel a long distance—from a reporting exercise to a boardroom priority. What is interesting today is that ESG is no longer driven by idealism alone. It is being shaped by very practical business forces. Based on what I see across companies, investors, and institutions, these ten drivers are redefining how ESG is actually practiced on the ground. - [Social Media is an invisible stakeholder in IR](https://hrvista.in/social-media-is-an-invisible-stakeholder-in-ir/): Imagine a giant public notice board that never sleeps. Anyone can walk up to it, write their thoughts, share a photo, tell a story, or react to what others have written—and within seconds, thousands or even millions of people can see it. This is social media. Social media is not just about information-it is about stories. It turns facts into feelings, data into emotions, and events into narratives. - [Beyond Wellness](https://hrvista.in/beyond-wellness/): [dflip id=”10711″][/dflip] - [Engineering a culture of trust](https://hrvista.in/engineering-a-culture-of-trust/): With over three decades of leadership across some of the world’s most respected automotive brands, Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar brings a rare blend of strategic depth, cultural fluency and people-centric leadership to his role as President & CEO of BMW Group India. - [More Than Fitness: The True Health Factor](https://hrvista.in/more-than-fitness-the-true-health-factor/): We are fortunate to live in a time when discussions about health increasingly include not only physical health but mental well-being as well. On the flip side, maybe, more than as a matter of choice, these discussions could have been wrought upon us by the increasing number of diseases and deaths that are also being reported these days. It was not so long back that the entire bustling world was brought to a sad standstill by the COVID pandemic, which claimed many among us. As we get back to our lives, we struggle with the discussions and disputes involving the possible side effects of the vaccines and the recovery from the disease that has been brought upon our bodies. There are not too few of us who believe we are worse off (be it lungs or heart health) for the disease that hit almost all of us by the end of its third wave. Let us just hope we are just being falsely anxious in this regard. However, the truth might be, the increasing number of deaths involving cardiac arrests of fit, health-conscious, even athletic youngsters is painful and disturbing, calling forth the need for words to be followed with actions. - [Simulacra of Commitment – Hidden Threat to a Thriving Workforce](https://hrvista.in/simulacra-of-commitment-hidden-threat-to-a-thriving-workforce/): In today’s hyper-competitive corporate world, the office lights that burn late into the night are often seen as symbols of commitment, ambition, and drive. Many leaders still valorise the last person to leave the office, and employees silently applaud those who sacrifice evenings and weekends at the altar of “Simulacrum of Productivity.” But beneath this glowing façade lies a costly illusion—one that mistakes physical presence for meaningful performance, and busyness for impact. - [Fit to Refine: How We’re Building Strength Beyond the Shift](https://hrvista.in/fit-to-refine-how-were-building-strength-beyond-the-shift/): In a world where workplace wellness often takes a backseat to deadlines and demanding schedules, the FOB block at Haldia Refinery is setting a new standard. What began as a few individuals pursuing personal fitness goals has evolved into a thriving culture of health, discipline, and motivation. From yoga practitioners who never miss a day, regardless of shift timings, to gym enthusiasts logging two-hour sessions after long workdays—even during refinery shutdowns—the commitment to wellness is woven into the fabric of daily life here. - [H.E.R.O. in the times of Wellness](https://hrvista.in/h-e-r-o-in-the-times-of-wellness/): In a 2023 case study by Kurukshetra University, on about 200 Police Personnel in Haryana, it was established that Psychological Capital (PsyCap) parameters were positively affecting their general well-being, emotional strength, and job satisfaction. Another study done by the University of Allahabad in 2025 sought to examine, among other things, whether individual PsyCap affected the organisational team’s performance. It observed employees from Indian Organisations and established that individuals with high PsyCap uplift team dynamics and outcomes, thus contributing to team performance. Studies, such as the above and others, have established the direct correlation between positive PsyCap components and Organisational performance. It is now accepted that individual and team PsyCap are instrumental in driving exceptional job performance and employee engagement, ultimately contributing to the success of the organisation. - [Pause & Breathe – You’re Alive!](https://hrvista.in/pause-breathe-youre-alive/): Yesterday evening, I boarded my usual metro. It was late, the sun had already set, and my eyes were begging for a break from the day’s endless screen time with office work. So, I thought, fine, no phone today—let’s see what the “aaj ki duniya” looks like for a change. Well…it was a full-on circus! People were running across walkways, speed-skating on escalators, and flying down the stairs. I just stood there thinking, “Itni kya jaldi hai bhai!” Why’s everyone running like there’s a “Buy One Get One Free” sale inside? But the striking part? Almost every single runner had two companions, their AirPods lodged in their ears and their smartphone glued to their hands. So, picture this: a crowd of humans, rushing at lightning speed… while staring at their screens. When I reached the platform, I noticed the ladies around me…different ages, variant dressing styles, but one common pose - head down, eyes locked on phone, thumb scrolling like a treadmill workout. The metro arrived, I stepped in… and zoom, hundreds of passengers sitting in perfect silence, faces glowing like they’d been recruited as extras for a sci-fi movie. - [A morning tea, a newspaper and one curious pattern](https://hrvista.in/a-morning-tea-a-newspaper-and-one-curious-pattern/): Sunday mornings are usually slow and comforting, a hot cup of tea in one hand and the newspaper in the other. Last Sunday was no different, until something curious caught my eye. Flipping through the pages, I noticed a pattern: one car advertisement after another. Honda. Hyundai. Mahindra. Toyota. Volkswagen. Maruti. Six different brands, different models, different features, different taglines. - [ESTJ vs. INFP: A Tale of Two Opposite Personalities](https://hrvista.in/estj-vs-infp-a-tale-of-two-opposite-personalities/): This article examines the contrast between ESTJ and INFP personality types. While ESTJs bring structure, discipline, and efficiency, INFPs contribute to creativity, empathy, and meaning. Examples show how their collaboration balances results with human connection, proving that opposite traits can strengthen workplace outcomes. - [The Divine Interlocks Krishna's Counsel for the Corporate Warriors](https://hrvista.in/the-divine-interlocks-krishnas-counsel-for-the-corporate-warriors/): In today's corporate world, often analogised to the battlefield of Kurukshetra, professionals face pressures that lead to burnout, stress, and systemic well-being crises. Drawing wisdom from the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita, this article frames a crucial challenge from the perspective of an Oil & Gas Professional. If we meticulously engineer external Safety Interlocks to protect our physical assets & avoid accidents at the Oil & Gas Installation, what are the equivalent, proactive safeguards for employee health and spirit? - [Wellbeing Amidst the Deadlines! What’s Your Story?](https://hrvista.in/wellbeing-amidst-the-deadlines-whats-your-story/): Mental health, wellness, and workplace wellbeing dominate today’s conversations—in boardrooms, surveys, and social media alike. Yet behind the word clouds are real stories of stress, burnout, and emotional strain. The highly digital, fast-paced, volatile, and uncertain world of work has reminded us of a timeless truth: the growth of organisations cannot come at the cost of people’s holistic well-being. After all, organisations are made by people—and people must thrive if workplaces are to truly flourish. - [Will holistic health transform the workers into a thriving workforce?](https://hrvista.in/will-holistic-health-transform-the-workers-into-a-thriving-workforce/): Abstract This article reveals a domain that has been forgotten—one that was practiced by people in the past those who achieved good health through mind-body coordination and the power of mental control. - [The Compassionate Commute and Benign Stress: A New Road to Well-Being](https://hrvista.in/the-compassionate-commute-and-benign-stress-a-new-road-to-well-being/): In today's demanding work environment, achieving genuine well-being requires a holistic approach that integrates personal habits with scientific insight. This article explores a transformative path to resilience by introducing the daily practice of the "Compassionate Commute"—a simple ritual of empathetic connection that fosters immediate calm. It reframes stress as a potential ally, distinguishing between performance-enhancing challenge stressors and energy-draining hindrance stressors. Drawing from diverse fields, the article synthesises lessons from longevity-rich Blue Zones, the neurochemistry of happiness, and the cognitive reappraisal of limiting beliefs. It culminates with an evolved understanding of the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) theory, arguing that the most critical resource for modern professionals is their capacity for continuous learning and adaptation. By consciously nurturing physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions, we can build a sustainable foundation for well-being that turns pressure into growth and fosters a more fulfilling professional and personal life. - [A Comparison Between the Vishaka Guidelines and the PoSH Act](https://hrvista.in/a-comparison-between-the-vishaka-guidelines-and-the-posh-act/): Sexual harassment is a longstanding societal issue that has plagued workplaces, often undermining women’s dignity, safety and right to equal opportunity. Until the late 1990s, there was no formal legal definition or statutory remedy addressing workplace sexual harassment in India. This gap was first addressed by the Supreme Court of India in 1997 through the landmark Vishaka vs State of Rajasthan judgment. The judgment laid the foundation for the Vishaka Guidelines, which were judicially enforceable directives ensuring the protection of women from sexual harassment at workplaces. In 2013, the enactment of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, commonly known as the POSH Act, marked a crucial shift in the legal landscape. It codified and expanded upon the Vishaka Guidelines, transforming them into a comprehensive statute. - [From Wellnes to Workforce Vitality: A Strategic Approach](https://hrvista.in/from-wellnes-to-workforce-vitality-a-strategic-approach/): A decade ago, corporate wellness programs were considered cutting-edge. Organisations proudly offered gym memberships, fruit bowls in the pantry, or an annual yoga session. These were well-intentioned efforts, but let’s be honest—did they truly change how employees felt about work? - [Beyond welfare: How PSUs can lead India’s next employee well-being revolution](https://hrvista.in/beyond-welfare-how-psus-can-lead-indias-next-employee-well-being-revolution/): For decades, India’s Public Sector Units (PSUs) have built the nation’s physical and industrial backbone — powering cities, connecting regions, and providing stable livelihoods to millions. Today, they employ over 31 lakh people and contribute nearly 9% of India’s GDP. These numbers represent more than economic might — they symbolise trust, continuity, and service. - [Influencing V/S Manipulation](https://hrvista.in/influencing-v-s-manipulation/): A Gen-X and a Millennial get talking about the evolution from an individual contributor to a managerial role. The power of influence, the concept of manipulation, and the thin veil that separates manipulation from influence are all discussed. A small call for help and guidance turns into an engaging discussion on power, authority, influence and manipulation, exploring various alleys of the corporate world and understanding action, intent behind action, positive behaviours, important negative behaviours and ways to measure these at the workplace. - [Unlike Bills, Learning Notifications Don’t Pop Up When They’re Due](https://hrvista.in/unlike-bills-learning-notifications-dont-pop-up-when-theyre-due/): Every month, our phones light up with reminders—credit card bills, EMIs, insurance premiums, and electricity dues. The moment that notification arrives, our mind immediately prioritises it: “How do I clear this quickly?” Urgency takes over, and everything else pauses until the payment is done or arranged - [Beyond Wellness: Holistic Health for a Thriving Workforce](https://hrvista.in/beyond-wellness-holistic-health-for-a-thriving-workforce/): In the evolving landscape of modern work, the conversation around employee well-being has shifted from basic wellness programs to a more comprehensive, human-centred approach—holistic health. The phrase “A healthy mind resides in a healthy body” is more relevant than ever, especially when considering the profound impact of the workplace environment on both mental and physical health. - [Beyond Transactions: Redefining Talent Management for a Purpose-Driven Workforce](https://hrvista.in/beyond-transactions-redefining-talent-management-for-a-purpose-driven-workforce/): In today’s dynamic business landscape, the traditional model of talent management—focused narrowly on recruitment, compensation, and compliance—has become outdated. Such transactional approaches risk reducing employees to “corporate robots,” disconnected from meaning and long-term growth. Modern employees expect more from their employers: purposeful work, opportunities for continuous learning, and a culture that values their well-being and voice. Organisations that fail to respond to these expectations face rising attrition, disengagement, and loss of competitive edge. This article explores the paradigm shift from transactional to transformational talent management. It argues that a holistic, human-centric approach—anchored in positive employee experiences, ongoing skill development, and alignment with shared values—is now a strategic necessity rather than an optional practice. Drawing on examples from leading organisations and initiatives, the article demonstrates how investing in employee growth and purpose not only strengthens retention but also unlocks creativity, resilience, and high performance for the years to come. Practical insights and strategies are offered to help HR professionals align talent practices with the evolving expectations of the modern workforce. - [Can We Make a Difference?](https://hrvista.in/can-we-make-a-difference/): It was a pleasant Sunday evening, and I was flipping through the movie icons on the Television. And suddenly, I bumped into a recently released movie, “Mrs.” on Zee 5. Starring the Dangal actress Sanya Malhotra as Richa, the protagonist, this short family drama had a realistic plot that kept me hooked throughout. The movie “Mrs.” is about Richa, a fervent girl from a traditional Indian middle-class family who chooses to enter wedlock with gaiety. It is a journey of Richa traversing the journey from Miss to Mrs. in a conventional Indian family setup. - [Evolving Leadership: Thriving in a dynamic landscape.](https://hrvista.in/evolving-leadership-thriving-in-a-dynamic-landscape/): [dflip id=”10028″][/dflip] - [Breaking Good: Sabbatical leave- A comprehensive insight](https://hrvista.in/breaking-good-sabbatical-leave-a-comprehensive-insight/): Having lost everything in a game of dice, the Pandavas were exiled from their kingdom to live in the forests for 12 years, and further, they were required to spend a 13th year incognito. If their disguise were discovered during the 13th year, they would face another cycle of 13 years in exile. Contrary to what might be expected, these 13 years did not diminish their mental resilience or abilities as warriors and statesmen. During their 12 years in the forest, the Pandavas prepared for an impending war by performing penance and acquiring celestial weapons from the Gods. They also met with several ascetics and gained insights into life and dharma. - [Living with Meaning: Workplace Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Purpose](https://hrvista.in/living-with-meaning-workplace-spirituality-mindfulness-and-purpose/): “No one saves us but ourselves, no one can, and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path. Health is the greatest gift, Contentment the greatest wealth.” - [Is Living Alone a Curse or a Boon? No, It is an Art](https://hrvista.in/is-living-alone-a-curse-or-a-boon-no-it-is-an-art/): This article analyzes the positive and negative effects of living alone. It explores how living alone can support personal growth and examines the behavioural changes that may negatively impact health and management. - [Pareto Principle in the Workplace](https://hrvista.in/pareto-principle-in-the-workplace/): The Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is a theory that states that 80% of outcomes come from 20% of the inputs. The principle is named after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who first observed the phenomenon while studying income distribution in Italy. He noticed that 80% of the country’s income was owned by 20% of the population. Pareto theorized that this ratio could be found in many areas of life and might indicate a natural law. - [Talent Management in Post-Independent Indian Governance- A Case Study](https://hrvista.in/talent-management-in-post-independent-indian-governance-a-case-study/): After gaining independence on August 15, 1947, India while rising from the ashes of the war, famine and communal strife and making a tryst with destiny, embarked on the ambitious journey of nation-building, striving to establish political stability, foster economic growth, modernize infrastructure, and promote social equity. The success of these objectives required not just a clear vision but also a systematic and strategic approach to talent management. Leaders recognized that mobilizing expertise across various sectors would be critical to addressing challenges and harnessing opportunities. - [Generation Z in the Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities](https://hrvista.in/generation-z-in-the-workforce-challenges-and-opportunities/): Generation Z, born between 1996 and 2012, is characterized by their digital proficiency and reliance on technology, playing a crucial role in economic development. They bring unique skills, beliefs, and perspectives to the workplace, shaped by their experiences with evolving technologies. Gen Z values work-life balance, purpose-driven work, diversity and inclusion, career growth, technology integration, transparent communication, and social responsibility. Organizations benefit from Gen Z’s digital fluency, entrepreneurial mindset, and passion for social impact. However, recruiting and retaining Gen Z employees presents challenges, including communication gaps, adapting to their expectations, and balancing flexibility with productivity. Employers can address these challenges by optimizing communication workflows, ensuring transparency, engaging through interactive content, offering continuous learning opportunities, providing flexible work arrangements, and delivering frequent, honest feedback. - [New Labour Codes in India](https://hrvista.in/new-labour-codes-in-india/): In India, labour is a subject in the Concurrent List. Since it is in the Concurrent List, both the Parliament and the state legislatures can enact laws on it. As per the Central Government, before the new labour codes were passed, there were more than 40 central laws and more than 100 state laws on labour and related matters. The Second National Commission on Labour (2002) recommended that the central labour laws should be integrated into groups like: - [The Talent Management Odyssey: A Quest for the Holy Grail of HR](https://hrvista.in/the-talent-management-odyssey-a-quest-for-the-holy-grail-of-hr/): Talent management. Those two little words make every HR professional both proud and mildly terrified. On one hand, it’s the sacred art of finding the right people, shaping them into the ideal workforce, and ensuring that they remain as engaged as toddlers at a candy store. On the other hand, it’s a never-ending rollercoaster of awkward interviews, unpredictable office personalities, and constant recalibration of expectations. You see, talent management isn’t just a department—it’s a journey. And like any epic quest, it’s fraught with challenges, missteps, and occasionally, heroic moments of brilliance. - [The Art of Holding On and Letting Go](https://hrvista.in/the-art-of-holding-on-and-letting-go/): Life constantly teaches us the balance between holding on and letting go. Whether it’s a borrowed item that feels like our own, a temporary role we settle into or a Leadership position we invest deeply in, we often forget that some things are never truly ours to keep. - [Decision Making for Organizational Sustainability](https://hrvista.in/decision-making-for-organizational-sustainability/): In the current volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous socio-economic environment, organizational sustainability is the need of the hour. Though the organizational life cycle follows a typical path, every organization cannot survive forever. Very few organizations in this world maintain their continual growth. Decisions taken by the team from time to time make the difference. There are many myths about right or wrong decisions. But the truth is far away from the discussions and general opinion. There is a need to understand the importance of decision-making to get the organization going with its continual growth without affecting future generations. This article talks about decision-making in organizations for their sustainability. It also talks about the myth prevailing about it, where people are either unable to make decisions or leave it to others as a strategy. - [3-D Leader: BANI and Heart Economy](https://hrvista.in/3-d-leader-bani-and-heart-economy/): In an era defined by the BANI paradigm—Brittle, Anxious, Non-Linear, and Incomprehensible, this article introduces the ‘3D Leader,’ a dynamic framework designed to navigate this complex landscape. This model integrates three essential dimensions: Systems and Structural Leadership (X-axis), focusing on building resilient frameworks; Adaptive and Creative Leadership (Y-axis), emphasizing rapid innovation and flexible problem-solving; and Purpose-Driven and Empathetic Leadership (Z-axis), prioritizing human connection and ethical decision-making. This article also explores the shift from VUCA to BANI, highlights the principles of the Heart Economy, and provides practical examples of how these dimensions manifest in real-world leadership scenarios. Ultimately, the 3D Leader offers a roadmap for navigating the uncertainties of the modern world, emphasizing the necessity of integrating strategy, creativity, and wisdom for sustainable success. - [Keep Running](https://hrvista.in/keep-running/): First, you hate it. You hate the thought of it, the strain, the sweat, the exhaustion. You’d rather do anything else. Anything that doesn’t involve pounding your feet against the pavement, your breath getting heavy, or your body aching. Running is the last thing on your mind when the opportunity for physical activity comes around. You would rather choose Cricket, basketball, football, or even just lifting weights over the monotony of running. Unlike those sports, however, running doesn’t require any special equipment or a team. It’s just you, your shoes, and the open road. But then something changes. - [Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft’s Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone by Satya Nadella](https://hrvista.in/hit-refresh-the-quest-to-rediscover-microsofts-soul-and-imagine-a-better-future-for-everyone-by-satya-nadella/): In today’s ever-evolving digital age, companies must adapt or risk obsolescence. Few leaders have demonstrated the art of reinvention as effectively as Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft. His book, Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft’s Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone, offers a profound look into leadership, corporate transformation, and the future of technology. More than just a memoir, it serves as a blueprint for innovation, cultural change, and ethical technological advancement. - [The CEO’s Dharma: Leadership Lessons from Narada’s Inquiry](https://hrvista.in/the-ceos-dharma-leadership-lessons-from-naradas-inquiry/): Once upon a time, in the grand halls of Indraprastha, where the air shimmered with the wisdom of ages and the echoes of righteousness, a celestial visitor arrived—Devarishi Narada. Unlike a king’s usual guests, who came with gifts or grievances, Narada carried neither gold nor demands. Instead, he brought something far more valuable: questions. Questions that could shake a ruler’s conscience, test his wisdom, and determine the very fate of his kingdom. - [Five on Five: Five Leadership Styles for Five Generations ACT & LEAD!](https://hrvista.in/five-on-five-five-leadership-styles-for-five-generations-act-lead/): The essence of the article aligns with the varied styles of leadership that need to be blended to address the needs and motivations of different generations in the workplace today. While a particular style of leadership may be a dominant style, the blend is necessary to be more of an inspirational leader than a leader by designation or chair. The article takes the readers through a contextual conversation between three generations of people at the workplace and their expectations of each other. It also traverses us through the varied styles of leadership that may motivate and inspire a particular generation of people, notwithstanding the fact that any style of leadership in isolation may not be effective unless blended with the other ones! With the intent of introducing leadership approaches to empower people to play the roles of Actor, Enabler, and Responder as and when the situation demands. As you ACT, so you LEAD! The acronyms ACT and LEAD are later expanded to encourage readers and leaders to Accept, Coach, Transform to Learn, Exemplify & Enable, ACT and Drive together for better! - [The Spark Of Inclusion (Illustrated Story on Diversity and Inclusion)](https://hrvista.in/the-spark-of-inclusion-illustrated-story-on-diversity-and-inclusion/): The Spark of Inclusion” showcases how empowering diverse employee voices leads to impactful innovation. The story follows Ravi, a logistics supervisor whose frontline experience transforms an LPG campaign aimed at increasing rural adoption. During a casual conversation, Ravi shares valuable insights about rural customers’ concerns over safety and affordability. Invited to the planning process, Ravi’s ideas—such as safety demos, regionalized messaging, and relatable visuals—become the cornerstone of a successful campaign. Boosting rural adoption by 30%, the initiative bridges communities, builds trust, and demonstrates how listening to every voice fosters innovation, inclusion, and business success. By valuing perspectives from every level, the initiative not only transformed perceptions about LPG but also reinforced the company’s commitment to safety, accessibility, and inclusion. - [A Ray of Hope: Finding Strength Through Positivity](https://hrvista.in/a-ray-of-hope-finding-strength-through-positivity/): If you've ever read an article on positive thinking, you'll find countless benefits of maintaining an optimistic attitude. These articles often inspire with words that uplift but they also offer valuable insights that can help you grow. Recent research reveals some surprising findings about the true power of positive thinking. It's much more than simply being happy or putting on a cheerful face—positive thoughts can create real value in your life, unlocking new skills and a healthier mindset - [How AI and Automation are Redefining Talent Acquisition](https://hrvista.in/how-ai-and-automation-are-redefining-talent-acquisition/): In today’s fiercely competitive job market, companies are not just seeking talent; they are on a relentless quest to uncover potential leaders hiding within mountains of applications. All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest airline, faced this daunting reality. With a flood of resumes pouring in each year and limited HR resources, ANA was deeply concerned about missing out on promising candidates. Enter the GROW app—an AI-driven platform that assesses applicants based on competencies and personality traits, generating both a 'total score' and a 'confidence score' to predict their future success. This innovative approach transformed their hiring process, shifting from merely screening candidates out to actively screening them in. By harnessing the power of AI, ANA identified high-potential individuals who would have otherwise slipped through the cracks, resulting in not just better hires but also a robust pipeline of future leaders. - [Shooter’s Eye - My Learnings for Making Professional Life Better](https://hrvista.in/shooters-eye-my-learnings-for-making-professional-life-better/): I was only 6 years old when a freak accident cost me my left eye. Playing innocently with friends and a bow and arrow, I found myself on the wrong end of a perfectly aimed shot (the archer would have scored a perfect 10!), and my left eye was gone. Despite nearly four surgeries, my vision couldn’t be fully restored, and I adapted to seeing the world through one eye—what I now humorously call my ‘Shooter’s Eye’ akin to how archers close one eye to aim. - [Fuelling Health: Energy of Our Body](https://hrvista.in/fuelling-health-energy-of-our-body/): In making high-octane XP 100s fuel, we often focus on the energy of India, but what about fuelling ourselves, our own energy? Here are a few tips for keeping your health and well-being in top gear, even when you’re knee-deep in crude oil and PowerPoint presentations. - [AI – Not Just Another Tech](https://hrvista.in/ai-not-just-another-tech/): The current wave of AI is disrupting every government, organisation and individual. With the idea of understanding the present AI environment, this article delves into the brief parallels between technologies of the past and AI. The discussion touches upon various facets of AI and its adoption in organisations and workplaces. - [Ethics & Us](https://hrvista.in/ethics-us/): Have you ever come across a setting where you are well prepared to solve a full-fledged problem statement and find yourself in soup at the very first step? Well, I have been in these tight spots far too many times. - [The Wise Monkeys of Safety](https://hrvista.in/the-wise-monkeys-of-safety/): The three monkeys of Mahatma Gandhi are very popular and serve as a guiding beacon for ethically and morally correct behaviour. Through this article, an attempt has been made to adapt the concept of the three monkeys to explain strategies to promote and implement a positive safety culture in workplaces. - [Workplace Culture of Playfulness](https://hrvista.in/workplace-culture-of-playfulness-2/): [dflip id=”9408″][/dflip] - [Life is simple, and humour is a constant reminder of that simplicity!](https://hrvista.in/life-is-simple-and-humour-is-a-constant-reminder-of-that-simplicity/): In this insightful conversation, we had the privilege of interviewing Mr Chittaranjan Tripathy, Director of the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) and an accomplished actor, director, writer and music director. A visionary leader with deep roots in creative arts, Mr. Tripathy is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of theatre and its potential to shape society.  - [Do we work to eat or eat to work?](https://hrvista.in/do-we-work-to-eat-or-eat-to-work/): Our Corporate lives taught us from day 01, and one of the 1st things I incorporated was adding this last line to this beautiful stanza that my grandfather introduced to me during my childhood: - [Energy Transition - Story of Net Zero, Human Resources and the dance of elephants](https://hrvista.in/energy-transition-story-of-net-zero-human-resources-and-the-dance-of-elephants/): Net Zero has become the buzzword in today’s VUCA world, with every major company announcing its Net Zero goals and trying to lead the energy transition. The Net Zero term itself is not new, with references being found as early as 1971, The term also found references in even the cartoons. The energy companies are at the forefront of this energy transition and have the onus to lead the world from polluting molecule-based energy systems towards low-carbon emission sources. - [Positioning Exponential Technology – Leveraging for Effective Industrial Relations](https://hrvista.in/positioning-exponential-technology-leveraging-for-effective-industrial-relations/): This article explores the evolving relationship between Industrial Relations (IR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in today’s workplace. While many HR professionals focus on areas like talent management and learning & development, IR continues to be crucial in maintaining stable labour relations and reducing workplace conflicts. AI offers exciting possibilities, but it also brings challenges in the context of IR, including job displacement, skill development and ethical concerns like algorithmic bias. - [Get To Know About Nomophobia](https://hrvista.in/get-to-know-about-nomophobia/): This short note will explain the negative effect of the excessive use of the mobile phone. It will create some awareness of new mental health issues and tips to manage the problems. - [Injecting Joy into Work: The Benefits of a Playful Office Culture](https://hrvista.in/injecting-joy-into-work-the-benefits-of-a-playful-office-culture/): This article explores the integration of playfulness into office culture and its impact on employee engagement and well-being. It presents strategies for fostering a playful work environment, such as designating "Fun Fridays," incorporating humour into communication and organizing team-building activities. The examination includes successful case studies from organizations like Google, Zappos, and Red Bull, which highlight the benefits of a playful culture in enhancing creativity, morale, and retention. - [The role of leadership in encouraging a playful environment](https://hrvista.in/the-role-of-leadership-in-encouraging-a-playful-environment/): Leadership plays an essential role in creating environments that encourage playfulness, which can enhance creativity, collaboration, and overall satisfaction in various contexts such as the workplace, educational settings, or even within communities. Leaders are the architects of a team or organization's culture, and their role in promoting a playful environment is significant. By modelling playful behaviour, promoting a safe space for creativity, encouraging team bonding, rewarding playfulness, balancing productivity with play, and providing flexibility and autonomy, leaders can foster a culture where creativity thrives. This not only boosts morale but also contributes to higher levels of engagement, innovation, and long-term success. - [Cartoon- Health and Well-being](https://hrvista.in/cartoon-health-and-well-being/): Health and Well-being - [An Ideal Workplace – Happy & Fun!](https://hrvista.in/an-ideal-workplace-happy-fun/): Beautiful prose world-renowned Ludhyanvi ji! When he penned this thought way back in the 1960s, he would have never thought, much later in the 21st century, this would become the mantra of Corporations for fuelling global economies. HR practitioners across corporate corridors are strategizing to create balanced workplaces for their workforce who feel engaged and aligned with the company's goals. Today, companies are spending billions to enhance employee productivity and adopting strategic engagement frameworks to ensure their human capital is at its best. As you tune in to the numerous benchmarks and practices around the industries, the key principles for having a productive employee are outlined as under: - [Talent Development and Succession Planning for Organizational Sustainability](https://hrvista.in/talent-development-and-succession-planning-for-organizational-sustainability/): Though the role of Human Resources in Talent Management is well established, there is still a need to identify and develop the best practices for successful Succession Planning through Talent Management practices in line with organizational sustainability. Future generations need to be identified, developed and retained within the organization to hold the key and critical leadership roles. Finding solutions to current industry issues related to Succession Planning for organizational sustainability in the changing socio-economic environmental condition by way of in-depth study on best Talent Management practices is the need of the hour. - [Machines Are Learning, How About You?](https://hrvista.in/machines-are-learning-how-about-you/): In ancient Greece, the philosopher Plato spoke of the mythical city of Atlantis, a utopia where advanced knowledge and technology coexisted harmoniously with human development. Though fictional, this story offers a timeless lesson: the greatest civilizations are those that effectively harness knowledge and innovation. Fast forward to the 21st century, we stand at the cusp of another transformative era, driven by the relentless advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This technological revolution is reshaping industries, altering job markets, and redefining human capabilities. - [Corporate Learnings from ‘Mogambo’ - The Iconic Villain of Indian Film Mr. India](https://hrvista.in/corporate-learnings-from-mogambo-the-iconic-villain-of-indian-film-mr-india/): This article explores leadership lessons from Mogambo, the iconic villain from the Bollywood film Mr India, to illustrate how corporate leaders can cultivate a balanced workplace culture that values efficiency alongside playfulness. Mogambo, played by the late Amrish Puri, exemplifies traits that, when viewed through a humorous lens, offer insightful takeaways for modern organizations. - [Synergy of a Playful Team](https://hrvista.in/synergy-of-a-playful-team/): Synergy of a Playful Team is a narrative in the form of a story representing how playfulness can enhance learning and growth, create camaraderie, and improve performance at the workplace. The story is about a playful training and learning technique introduced for making a technical session not only engaging but also effective and impactful. If you have been fond of “Dumb Charades”, you’d enjoy reading this piece and reimagining a new version of your favourite childhood game! And to make it even better, how this game could enhance the performance of workers of a plant is something that might leave you intrigued! - [The Joy of Work: Building a Culture Where Playfulness Meets Performance](https://hrvista.in/the-joy-of-work-building-a-culture-where-playfulness-meets-performance-by-mousom-some-gmt-rhq-iocl/): In 2013, Zappos, the well-known online shoe retailer, was featured in Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh, its CEO at the time. The book narrates how Zappos embraced a workplace culture that valued humour, positivity, and a sense of playfulness. Known for its vibrant and energetic environment, Zappos encourages employees to be themselves and have fun at work. One standout example from the book was the company’s “Parade Around the Office,” where employees dressed in costumes paraded through the office to celebrate milestones. This simple yet impactful act not only boosted morale but also strengthened bonds between employees. It became a reminder that even in the high-pressure world of retail, maintaining an environment of joy could lead to success. - [Happy Souls at Work: Playfulness Well-being Productivity](https://hrvista.in/happy-souls-at-work-playfulnessawell-beingaproductivity/): In today’s high-pressure work environment, creating a culture of playfulness is more than just a perk—it’s a pathway to enhanced creativity, productivity, and well-being. This article explores the science behind humour and its impact on the brain, revealing how playful atmospheres light up the frontal cortex, shifting employees from high-stress beta states to the more creative alpha and theta states. Drawing on insights from the Hawthorne experiments, the Harvard Study of Adult Development, and the world’s Blue Zones, it highlights how informal, positive environments lead to stronger relationships and better mental health. Furthermore, the article offers practical suggestions for integrating playfulness into the office, from jigsaw puzzles to laughter yoga, fostering collaboration and reducing stress. By embracing a culture of humour and connection, workplaces can unlock not only higher productivity but also a collective sense of joy and fulfilment, ultimately contributing to long-term success. - [Seriously, What’s so Funny?](https://hrvista.in/seriously-whats-so-funny/): Humour can play a key role in creating a positive and productive workplace. This article looks at how humour can boost team morale, creativity, and employee well-being. Drawing on both classical views and modern research, the article highlights how humour helps ease stress, strengthen relationships, and make work more enjoyable. However, it’s important to balance humour with professionalism to avoid crossing into disrespect or insensitivity. When used well, humour fosters trust and collaboration, leading to a more engaged, happy, and productive workplace. - [Positivity: Why you should make a New Year's Resolution](https://hrvista.in/positivity-why-you-should-make-a-new-years-resolution/): With a blink, 46 weeks of 2024 have just flown by. We witnessed 10 months of tumultuous change that have been watershed years for India and across the world. Governments have come and gone. Nature has washed away huge swathes of land. Businesses have launched successful IPOs, and some have gone bankrupt. The cycle of life continues. - [Three quotients to manage talent](https://hrvista.in/three-quotients-to-manage-talent/): The term ‘talent management strategy’ of an organization includes both onboarding and managing ‘human’ resources to effectively bring out the best of their potential both in the individual capacity and collaboratively as a team. The team responsible for onboarding these talents has to mandatorily identify the right talent for the right role, and it is equally important that the leader managing these talents creates an environment to nurture and flourish so that they upgrade their talents. While it is very easy for us to bucket the job of an HR Head as (a) attracting talent (b) retaining talent, and (c) growing talent – care should be taken to ensure that the ‘talent’ is not reduced to an employee number or a head count but the human aspect of the talent is recognized, appreciated and addressed. Ultimately, the talent manager is accountable for managing the talent by creating a culture in the team in such a way that the hidden potential flowers and there is an opportunity for the talent to express herself/himself by understanding the purpose of the role for which she/he has been made part of the team. Alternately, when the manager does not micromanage, and the talent understands the task at hand by having clarity on the role – the talent will have more joy in fulfilling the responsibilities. - [We Aren’t Paying Enough Attention to Humor in the Workplace](https://hrvista.in/we-arent-paying-enough-attention-to-humor-in-the-workplace/): Fun fact: Humans start developing a sense of humour as early as 6 weeks old. Babies laugh, on average, 400 times a day, while people over 35, only 15. Also, adults tend to laugh less on weekdays than on weekends. Surprising, isn’t it? Humour is the most coveted element in any human interaction. According to research, laughing in the presence of others indicates that the interaction is ‘safe’. Shared laughter also accelerates a feeling of closeness and trust. This is true even at work, which is serious business. Humour can lighten a conversation, spark innovation, increase engagement, and even foster fast interpersonal bonding between people. Research has shown that people who use humour in the workplace are rated as more competent and confident. - [Workplace Culture of Playfulness: Creating an environment of humour and positivity](https://hrvista.in/workplace-culture-of-playfulness/): Saurabh Singh Sengar, an avid psychology enthusiast, is Assistant Manager – HR at HPCL. In his free time, he delves into cinema, books, and philosophy, constantly exploring new ideas and perspectives. If asked today what kind of workplace we want to work in, most of us would, by default, utter the Fun word. Who doesn’t want a workplace that is full of joy, fun, laughter, and happiness? But how many of us can say our workplaces actually have a culture of playfulness, humour and lightheartedness? And why is it that difficult to create this fun, stress-free and playful kind of workplace? Let us try to answer some of these questions and dive a little deeper into the strategies that we can use to create a space where individuals thrive both personally and professionally. - [20% Time - Innovation through playfulness](https://hrvista.in/20-time-innovation-through-playfulness/): Google’s “20% Time” policy, introduced in the early 2000s, allowed employees to dedicate one day per week to pursue innovative projects based on personal interests. This case study examines the policy’s impact on workplace culture, creativity, and product development at Google. - [Mental Health and Well-being](https://hrvista.in/mental-health-and-well-being/): The rise in the importance of mental health and well-being moves up the list of organizational priorities in a fast-moving and ever-changing world of work. With the blurring of boundaries, especially in the post-pandemic scenario, more recognition emerges in employers’ thinking that the well-being of people working in an organization is not only a moral duty but is equally a business imperative. A growing body of evidence shows that attention to employee well-being pays off not just in better health but also through higher productivity, less absenteeism, and a more dedicated and loyal workforce. - [The Influence of Narratives](https://hrvista.in/the-influence-of-narratives/): In today’s ever-evolving business realm, nurturing genuine connections with both employees and stakeholders stands as a pivotal strategy for sustaining a competitive edge. At Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), we acknowledge the profound impact of storytelling as a formidable instrument for achieving this objective. “HP Unplugged”, our pioneering platform, epitomizes the ethos by commemorating the distinctive experiences and triumphs of extraordinary individuals. This chat show-based communication platform, in a mere 4 months, has garnered more than 50,000 views and 1300 hours of watch time. - [Leveraging the Currency of Networks for a sustainded competitive advantage!](https://hrvista.in/leveraging-the-currency-of-networks-for-a-sustainded-competitive-advantage/): [dflip id=”8234″][/dflip] - [Redefining the hiring recipe](https://hrvista.in/redefining-the-hiring-recipe/): [dflip id=”8223″][/dflip] - [Moving the CSR needle Aligning with the National Priorities](https://hrvista.in/moving-the-csr-needle-aligning-with-the-national-priorities/): [dflip id=”8213″][/dflip] - [Happiness is a Serious Business](https://hrvista.in/happiness-is-a-serious-business/): With over 3 decades of experience in the Finance/Tax domain, Saraswathi has donned the Hat of Deloitte’s Chief Happiness Officer last year. An avid gardener, runner and trekker, her definition of happiness at workplace translates to ensuring employee’s overall wellbeing. She and her team represent their approach to happiness through a bright and cheerful sunflower, which is now displayed across multiple physical and digital touchpoints as their mascot of happiness - [Mental Health @ Work](https://hrvista.in/mental-health-work/): The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. The definition includes the words ‘work well,’ indicating the importance of positive mental well-being at work. One must understand that mental health does not always mean a state of insanity that needs rehabilitation. It exists on a complex continuum. Mental health issues range from an optimal state of well-being to the most draining states of emotional pain and suffering. - [The Busy Professional's Guide to Self Care](https://hrvista.in/the-busy-professionals-guide-to-self-care/): One of the easiest ways to manage mental health and well-being is to build some self-care practices and routines into your day. Most of us are well aware of at least some of these practices, like regular exercise, meditation, sleep, indulging in hobbies, spending time with friends and family, travelling and taking time off. - [Altruism will elevate the CSR to the next level](https://hrvista.in/altruism-will-elevate-the-csr-to-the-next-level/): A short note on corporate social responsibility will be more effective by practising Altruism and empathy in the workplace and how it will boost up the physical and mental health of employees and society. - [Boost Your Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique](https://hrvista.in/boost-your-productivity-with-the-pomodoro-technique/): In an age where distractions abound and attention spans dwindle, the quest for productivity has become more critical than ever. Among the myriad of strategies and methods devised to combat procrastination and enhance focus, one technique stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness: the Pomodoro Technique. - [Aarohi - As The Flight Leaves The Land](https://hrvista.in/aarohi-as-the-flight-leaves-the-land/): IOCL conducts a flagship Women Leadership Programme for Middle Managers called “Aarohi,” which means “One who ascends.” I have been fortunate to have undergone “Aarohi 6.0” at the IndianOil Institute of Petroleum Management. This program focuses on all-around grooming and developing Leadership Skills & EQ to not only deal with day-to-day challenges but also develop strategic thinking for future leadership positions. - [The Communication Network: Public Relations in the Digital Era](https://hrvista.in/the-communication-network-public-relations-in-the-digital-era/): The digital transformation era has revolutionized information exchange, emphasizing the crucial role of networking within organizational structures. Traditional PR methods fall short in today’s interconnected landscape, necessitating the integration of modern technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to effectively monitor, analyse, and respond to evolving communication paradigms. AI not only optimizes external communications but also fosters internal collaboration, enhancing productivity and organizational cohesion. By automating routine tasks and facilitating seamless networking, AI empowers PR professionals to focus on strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening internal networks and driving organizational success. - [Unlocking the Tapestry of Learning & Development: a Journey through Time & Networks](https://hrvista.in/unlocking-the-tapestry-of-learning-development-a-journey-through-time-networks/): Exploring the theme “Leveraging the Currency of Networks for a Sustained Competitive Advantage,” this article unveils the timeless narrative of learning and development through anecdotes from ancient, mediaeval, and modern Indian history, juxtaposed with contemporary examples from Fortune 500 companies. From Chanakya’s strategic insights to Akbar’s diverse administration and Gandhi’s mobilization for independence, historical echoes resonate in today’s corporate ethos. Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft seamlessly integrate technology with human networks, predicting and enhancing creativity and effectiveness. The interplay of ancient wisdom and modern marvels emphasizes the enduring importance of organizational networks, shaping cultures and driving performance. As submissions pour in, the article showcases a harmonious narrative, underscoring the pivotal role of networks in the dynamic nature of organizational communication and culture, weaving a tapestry that transcends time. - [Role of Leaders in Team Network Interpersonal Skills](https://hrvista.in/role-of-leaders-in-team-network-interpersonal-skills/): The traditional concept of taking leave has evolved in contemporary workplaces, where technological advancements have reshaped our approach to remote work and connectivity. Professionals now have the flexibility to remain productive even when away from the office, thanks to telecommuting and work-from-home options. Through the narrative of Maya, a dedicated project manager, we explore the complexities of managing employee absence and the impact it has on both individuals and teams. Maya’s experience highlights the importance of organizations addressing the challenges associated with employee absence effectively to foster a culture of understanding and support, ultimately promoting employee satisfaction and overall well-being. - [Navigating Leaves: Balancing Connectivity and Breaks in Today's Workplace](https://hrvista.in/navigating-leaves-balancing-connectivity-and-breaks-in-todays-workplace/): The traditional concept of taking leave has evolved in contemporary workplaces, where technological advancements have reshaped our approach to remote work and connectivity. Professionals now have the flexibility to remain productive even when away from the office, thanks to telecommuting and work-from-home options. Through the narrative of Maya, a dedicated project manager, we explore the complexities of managing employee absence and the impact it has on both individuals and teams. Maya’s experience highlights the importance of organizations addressing the challenges associated with employee absence effectively to foster a culture of understanding and support, ultimately promoting employee satisfaction and overall well-being. - [Unlocking Competitive Edge: Harnessing D&I Networks for Sustainable Success](https://hrvista.in/unlocking-competitive-edge-harnessing-di-networks-for-sustainable-success/): In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the integration of diversity and inclusion has become paramount for organizational vitality and resilience. - [Unleashing Competitive Advantage through Network Effects](https://hrvista.in/unleashing-competitive-advantage-through-network-effects/): In the current business world, the barriers to entry are diminishing, the differentiations in products are converging, the products are getting reverse-engineered, and the businesses are becoming easily replaceable. - [Networks and Blue Oceans.](https://hrvista.in/networks-and-blue-oceans/): Blue Oceans represent the vast, unexplored market spaces where competition is irrelevant, and the innovation potential is boundless. This article delves into the pivotal role of networks in navigating these vast, untapped markets, illuminating the pathway towards innovation and differentiation through the lens of co-creation and social networking. Drawing from seminal theories of human needs and contemporary research, including an insightful study on the fashion industry in Bandung, Indonesia, we uncover the transformative power of networks as mediators in the co-creation process, enhancing firm performance and fostering local experience innovation. - [Essence of a Sick Leave](https://hrvista.in/essence-of-a-sick-leave/): Have you ever visited a parallel cinema or conventional Movie talkies? I’m not referring to modern cineplexes (PVRs or INOXs) that have the latest built-in technologies and sophisticated ambience but to traditional single-screen theatres. Those were the days when tickets were not bought through the comforts of mobile phones, but one had to rigorously stand in long queues in front of tiny ticket windows. The Stall/Dress Circle/Balcony or the privileged boxes used to be the normal nomenclature, and the big electric fans, not on the ceiling but on the side walls for the comfort of the viewers, were the only facility available inside the hall. No one would have thought of fully air-conditioned halls at that time. - [Navigating the shifting tides of Diversity & Inclusion: An odyssey through Tech's Evolution](https://hrvista.in/navigating-the-shifting-tides-of-diversity-inclusion-an-odyssey-through-techs-evolution/): This article delves into the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the tech industry, presenting two distinct perspectives: that of a seasoned Sustainability and DEI Head and a young Sustainability Manager. Through anecdotes and insights, the article explores the transformative journey towards fostering a culture of inclusivity, from addressing gender disparities in technical roles to expanding the definition of diversity beyond traditional boundaries. Key initiatives, such as Women Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and sustainability drives, highlight the commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. The article underscores the importance of embracing diversity in driving innovation and shaping a brighter, more equitable future for all within the tech industry. - [Dispelling the fear of failure Nurturing Innovation & Experimentation](https://hrvista.in/dispelling-the-fear-of-failure-nurturing-innovation-experimentation-2/): [dflip id=”6796″][/dflip] - [Watch Out and Act Now Prioritizing Mental Health at Work](https://hrvista.in/watch-out-and-act-now-prioritizing-mental-health-at-work-2/): [dflip id=”6770″][/dflip] - [Culture Fostering values for unleashing human potential](https://hrvista.in/culture-fostering-values-for-unleashing-human-potential-2/): [dflip id=”6777″][/dflip] - [Green HRM](https://hrvista.in/green-hrm/): [dflip id=”4816″][/dflip] - [Embracing Change & Fostering Transformation](https://hrvista.in/embracing-change-fostering-transformation/): [dflip id=”4797″][/dflip] - [HR Rewired](https://hrvista.in/hr-rewired/): [dflip id=”15″][/dflip] - [PSU](https://hrvista.in/psu/): [dflip id=”8″][/dflip] - [Principles of Recruitment](https://hrvista.in/principles-of-recruitment/): Recruitment is the cornerstone of any successful organization. Whether a multinational corporation or a small startup, the people hired can make or break the business. To build a winning team, one needs to understand and apply the principles of recruitment effectively - [Health & Wellbeing in the Organization](https://hrvista.in/health-wellbeing-in-the-organization/): Health and wellbeing are essential for both employees and organizations. They can improve productivity, performance, engagement, and resilience, as well as reduce stress, burnout, and turnover. However, many factors can affect the health and wellbeing of workers, such as the design of work, the work environment, the organizational culture, and the individual characteristics of employees. - [Be curious enough to move up the value chain!](https://hrvista.in/be-curious-enough-to-move-up-the-value-chain/): With nearly three decades of market experience serving clients in the talent management space, Mr. Navnit Singh has built a successful practice advising companies on CEO appointments and C-level team composition across multiple functional disciplines of both established and emerging technology companies in the software, hardware, Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) and professional services sectors. He is the Chairman and Regional Managing Director of India for Korn/Ferry International. Based in the Firm’s New Delhi office, he also leads India’s Technology and Professional Services Market, besides leading the HR COE for India. - [Miracle of Stress](https://hrvista.in/miracle-of-stress/): In modern rushed life, everyone is saying they are stressed. But they should be aware of the beautiful reality behind the stress and how stress has an important role to play for ups-and-downs and growth in our life. This article is going to explain the basics of stress, type of stress i.e., Eustress, and Distress. 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