IndiGo is widely regarded as a benchmark for operational excellence in Indian aviation. Its dominance in market share, low-cost efficiency, and punctuality have often been studied as a business success story. However, the recent staffing crisis involving pilots calling in sick, large scale flight disruptions, regulatory scrutiny, and intense media attentionbrought IndiGo into the spotlight for veryContinue reading “Managing Conflict, Image, and People: HR Lessons from IndiGo”
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The New Deal at Work: Rewriting the Psychological Contract
For decades, work ran on an unspoken agreement. You show up, stay loyal, work hard, and play by the rules. In return, the organisation gives you stability, steady growth, and a sense of security. No one signed this deal, but everyone understood it. This was the psychological contract at work. That contract is now broken.Continue reading “The New Deal at Work: Rewriting the Psychological Contract”
Neurodiversity at Work: Designing Inclusive Workplaces
Workplaces today are more diverse than ever. We talk about gender diversity, cultural diversity, and generational diversity, but one important form of diversity is often overlooked: neurodiversity. The term refers to the natural variations in how human brains function, process information, and experience the world. People with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette’s syndrome, and otherContinue reading “Neurodiversity at Work: Designing Inclusive Workplaces”
Human Cloud: The Fourth Workforce Beyond Permanent, Contractual & Gig
Great Talent, Borderless Opportunities, Infinite Possibilities Picture this:A product manager in Bangalore logs into an online marketplace and, within hours, assembles a team of a designer from Argentina, a coder from Poland, and a digital marketer from Kenya. They’ve never met in person. They may never work together again after this project. Yet, in thatContinue reading “Human Cloud: The Fourth Workforce Beyond Permanent, Contractual & Gig”
Gamification of HR: Turning work into Play
Picture walking into the office and thinking you’re going to level up in a game. You’ve got a quest, you’re accumulating points, and each minor victory brings you closer to your next badge. That’s not make-believe, that’s what gamification in HR is working to achieve. Gamification in HR involves applying game design elements to workContinue reading “Gamification of HR: Turning work into Play”
The ‘Boomerang Employee’ Trend: Why Alumni Are Returning to Workplaces
The corporate world has been at a major revolution in recent times: the advent of the “boomerang employee.” Those are erstwhile employees who have left an organization only to return to their former employers at some point down the road with new skills, perspectives, and enthusiasm. An interesting development indeed, the boom in “boomerang” employeesContinue reading “The ‘Boomerang Employee’ Trend: Why Alumni Are Returning to Workplaces”
Shifting from ROI to ROE (Return on Engagement) in Learning Programs
ROIs have long been the standard go-to metric by which training programs are evaluated, but this method of evaluation suffers from certain shortcomings about the quality and other effects on personnel that have been developing. Essentially, you combine Return on Investment (ROI) with Return on Team bonding (ROT) – giving us ROE; a metric thatContinue reading “Shifting from ROI to ROE (Return on Engagement) in Learning Programs”
The Subscription Model for L&D: The Netflix of Employee Training
In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate learning and development (L&D), organizations are under increasing pressure to adapt to the dynamic needs of a modern workforce. Just as Netflix transformed how we consume entertainment, the subscription model for L&D is poised to redefine employee training, making it more accessible, engaging, and personalized. Imagine a world whereContinue reading “The Subscription Model for L&D: The Netflix of Employee Training”
Micro-Mentorship Moments: Big Lessons in Small Interactions
In the fast-paced world of business, where agility and continuous learning are essential for success, mentorship has long stood as a critical tool for personal and professional growth. However, mentorship isn’t always about structured, long-term relationships. Often, the most impactful lessons come from small, seemingly insignificant interactions — what we call Micro Mentorship Moments. TheseContinue reading “Micro-Mentorship Moments: Big Lessons in Small Interactions”
Employee Advocacy and Employer Branding: Building a Company Culture that attracts Talent
In today’s digital age, employee advocacy has emerged as a game-changer for businesses, particularly in fast-growing markets like India. It involves employees actively promoting their company on social media, using their personal networks to share content, amplify brand messages, and engage in industry conversations. With the increasing influence of social media and the ever-evolving natureContinue reading “Employee Advocacy and Employer Branding: Building a Company Culture that attracts Talent”
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