Introduction When we think of negotiation, we often imagine two people talking a lot, trying to convince each other with strong arguments, clever words, and quick thinking. But in the middle of all this talking, we forget about one powerful tool-silence. Silence might seem like doing nothing, but...
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Ironically, the IR function has been viewed as inferior and a mechanism to be used only in crisis. But investing in the development of IR professionals and raising the profile of the function within HR can attract talent and ensure that organisations have the expertise they need to navigate complex...
Talent Management
The Hidden Battle of a CHRO Leading Cultural Transformation- II : When Change Feels Like Identity Theft
What few leaders manage to that true cultural transformation isn't built on slogans or revolutions, but on quiet persistence.
Every wave of new technology reveals what is strong or weak about a company. It exposes culture, leadership, discipline, and the truth about everyday work. New tools do not need perfection, but they do require honesty.
In a world driven by targets, timelines, and transformation, leadership is often measured by visibility and velocity. But for Geetanjali Khanna, CHRO at AIPL, leadership has always been defined by something deeper - values, courage, and the quiet strength to stand firm when it matters most. Her...
In this new reality, the CHRO cannot be a spectator. We must be front and centre in the AI conversation. The role of the CHRO is expanding from managing human capital to designing the total workforce architecture - where human capability and artificial intelligence complement each other.
What defining moments shaped your journey as a woman leader in HR? HS My journey as a woman leader in HR has been shaped not by titles or timelines, but by the choices I made at pivotal moments. Early in my career, I often found myself in spaces where my voice was the only female one and sometimes...
Women are naturally wired to pick up on the subtle shifts in a room-the things that aren’t being said. On the Business of People: My “aha” moment happened during a complex GCC setup in APAC. I realised that if the talent strategy was off by even 5%, the projected ROI didn’t...
Today's workforce expects leaders who listen, understand, and act with humanity- not those who rely solely on hierarchy. Real inclusion is when every voice is heard, respected, and involved in decision making. It requires removing systemic barriers, building psychological safety, and ensuring...
Labour Law
Shakespearean Legal Quandary Around The Definition of Wages: Should you Change your Salary Structure or Not?
The definition of “wages”, which is uniform across all four Labour Codes, is uncharacteristic of labour statutes. While the definition is pretty standard insofar as inclusion of certain components and exclusion of the others is concerned (and similar to the definitions under the...
