Author: Ramya Rajasekaran

The ever-growing presence of virtual meetings can leave us feeling overwhelmed and short on time. This essay explores a simple decision-making framework to help you determine if a virtual meeting can be replaced with a more efficient form of communication, such as email. When Information Sharing Reigns Supreme: The key question to ask is: “Is… Continue reading Conquer Your Calendar: Avoiding Unnecessary Virtual Meetings

In the future, HR professionals are likely to require a blend of traditional human resources expertise along with newer skills driven by technological advancements and evolving workplace dynamics. Here are some key future HR skills: Data Analytics and HR Metrics: With the increasing emphasis on data-driven decision-making, HR professionals must be proficient in analyzing HR… Continue reading HR Skills for the Future – Navigating the Future Landscape of Human Resources

This article highlights HR’s pivotal role in executing business strategies and overcoming organizational hurdles. We discuss three main challenges in strategy implementation: translating strategy into action, addressing the human aspect, and continuous adjustment. We redefine HR’s role as a strategic entity crucial for strategy execution and introduce the Execution Excellence concept. Engaging HR in strategy… Continue reading Maximizing HR’s Strategic Role in Driving Business Execution

Workplace undermining behavior, also known as workplace sabotage or counterproductive work behavior, refers to actions taken by employees that are intended to harm or disrupt the functioning of their colleagues, teams, or the organization as a whole. This destructive behavior can manifest in various forms, such as gossiping, spreading rumors, withholding information, or actively sabotaging… Continue reading Understanding Undermining Behavior in Workplace

Benchmarking serves as a valuable tool for businesses to assess their performance, pinpoint trends, and identify areas for improvement by comparing internal and external HR metrics. This approach allows organizations to connect people management practices to overall business outcomes. There are two primary types of benchmarking: external and internal. External benchmarking involves comparing HR metrics… Continue reading HR Benchmarking Strategies

An HR operating model is a crucial aspect that resonates with many organizational leaders, as they continually seek ways to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration. This article delves into the essence of HR operating models, exploring different ways to structure the HR function and presenting various types of HR operating models, along with recommended practices… Continue reading HR Operating Models and its Types:

  ChatGPT has proven to be an invaluable tool for data analysts dealing with extensive unstructured data, assisting in the generation of Python, R, and SQL code snippets, dataset analysis, and data visualization. HR and people analytics professionals can leverage ChatGPT’s capabilities for various tasks, enhancing efficiency and decision-making in the following scenarios: Exploratory Data… Continue reading ChatGPT for People Analytics:

Strategies for Minimizing Employee Attrition and Turnover: Employee turnover and attrition, two terms often used interchangeably, signify a pervasive challenge faced by organizations. Businesses must navigate the nuances of strategic hiring, competitive compensation, and a holistic approach to employee well-being to foster a workplace culture that minimizes turnover and attrition. Key tactics to address these… Continue reading Strategies for Minimizing Employee Attrition and Turnover

Organizational health refers to the overall well-being, effectiveness, and sustainability of an organization. It encompasses various aspects, including the organization’s culture, leadership, communication, employee engagement, and overall performance. An organization is considered healthy when it operates smoothly, adapts to change effectively, and achieves its goals while maintaining the well-being of its employees. Key elements of… Continue reading Organizational Health