The teachings of the Bhagavad Gita remind us that actions have consequences, and no number of good deeds can erase the effects of bad karma. In leadership, this translates to the understanding that mistreating employees or neglecting their needs cannot be undone by offering rewards or incentives.
HR, by its very nature, relies heavily on emotional intelligence and people skills, often categorized as "right-brain" functions. These include fostering organisational culture, employee engagement, leadership development, and conflict resolution.
Contract labour can at least succeed in getting the pay scale or rates applicable to regular employees or equal to the salary at the lowest grade of employees of their cadre in the establishment. When the contractor fails to ensure his responsibility, the liability shifts to the Principal employer.
According to the EPFO, the acts of utilization of reserves and surplus for the purpose of crediting interest to beneficiary at much higher rates as compared to the notified interest rate is "manifestly illegal". Must be noted that neither the EPF Act nor the Schemes thereunder have any specific...
The allure of deploying new technology to boost employee engagement and experience can be tempting. However, HR leaders are familiar with the pitfalls of such top-down approaches, especially when pressure for ROI mounts.
Success in implementing automation lies in blending technology with a people-centric approach, ensuring that while processes are streamlined, the human touch remains at the heart of employee engagement.
