Pallabi Gochhi

Is It Time for India to "Lie Flat"? 🤔 The "Lie Flat" movement by young employees in China challenges the relentless pursuit of career growth, advocating for minimal effort for a comfortable life, prioritizing well-being over success. 🌱 In India's intense work culture, could this approach help combat professional burnout? 🏋️‍♂️ Does "Lie Flat" resonate with you within the Indian work context? How should companies adapt to these changing attitudes? Share your thoughts and let's explore if this movement could redefine our work-life balance! 💬👇

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Transforming Identity Security! Super excited to get a sneak peak of our upcoming intelligence product launch. Make sure to be a part of it by signing up for the launch event. Please join us for this informative presentation! LET'S GO Saviynt!!! #ProductLaunch #Cybersecurity #IdentitySecurity #LinkedInLive #SaviyntIntelligence #iamsaviynt #Identityauthotity #teaser #Saviynt

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"Notice Period : Sense or Non Sense by Keka HR" with Luminaries Parismita Goswami Yogesh Luthra Vivek Thukral Pranav Prasoon Vivek Rao ☑️ Barun Mallick 🚀 #HRkatalyst3.0 Exploring the relevance of notice periods in today's fast-paced work environment and their impact on both employers and employees is a compelling topic. During the session, the panelists addressed several questions: 1)  How have changing work dynamics, such as the rise of remote work and the gig economy, influenced the relevance of traditional notice periods? 2) What are the advantages and disadvantages of eliminating notice periods altogether in favour of more flexible exit strategies for employees and employers? This is a very hot and controversial topic for HR professionals. On one hand, there is the challenge of having a disengaged employee for 90 days, and on the other, the issue of waiting for new resources to join and take over responsibilities. #keka #hrkatalyst3 #hrkatalyst #HRKatalyst #Webinar #hr #hrcommunity #hradvice #hrbp #hrci #hrconsultant #hrcareers #hrgeneralist #hrinnovation #hrbusinesspartner #hrd #hrm #hrconsulting #hris #hrexecutive #linkedin #hrinsights #hr #jobs #career #conclave

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Empowering Leadership: Resilience, Authenticity, and Visibility in Changing Times had the honor of moderating an inspiring panel discussion at C2FO, featuring remarkable women leaders: Anne Steinhaus(Head of Product and Tech), Basant Kaur(Country Head & Chief Operating Officer, India), and Samiksha Chugh (Vice-President, Engineering). This event, part of our ongoing support for the TogetHER Employee Resource Group (ERG), focused on three key topics: Resilience and Adaptability: Leading Through Change Leadership Styles: Authenticity and Influence Personal Branding and Visibility for Leaders Hearing the stories from our leaders encouraged us to set and achieve ambitious career goals. The panel provided practical advice and strategies for overcoming workplace challenges and fostered a strong connection between leaders and employees. My key takeaways, which I personally apply in my life, are: Listen first, and respond accordingly instead of reacting. Constructive 360-degree feedback is essential for leading your people. Find someone inspiring at the workplace who can be your support system. This roundtable significantly contributed to employee engagement, satisfaction, and the creation of an inclusive and empowering workplace. Thank you, Anne, Basant, and Samiksha, for sharing your experiences and insights. Together, we are building a supportive community within C2FO! #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #TogetHER #C2FO #Resilience #Authenticity #Visibility

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Big thanks to Vijay George Kuruvilla for sharing this valuable thought with me: the Power of the three E's: Education, Experience, and #Exposure. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our teams grow in the right direction, and this simple formula truly captures what’s needed for sustainable development. 1. 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Knowledge is the foundation. When we invest in learning, we give ourselves and our teams the tools needed to explore new opportunities. Whether it’s formal training or self-learning, education opens doors to growth. 2. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - This is all about learning by doing. Applying what we know in real-life situations builds confidence and resilience. Experience brings the real-world lessons that shape our path forward. 3. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 - True growth happens outside our comfort zones. Exposure to new ideas, people, and environments broadens our perspectives. Learning from others and embracing new challenges helps us expand our vision and think bigger. As I sit back and reflect, I can resonate with each of these 3 E's in my growth journey. They have guided my development and continue to shape the way I lead. Dave Ulrich, Sir, what are your thoughts on the Power of the three E's: Education, Experience, and Exposure? 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉. #Leadership #Growth #TeamDevelopment #3Es #EducationExperienceExposure #SustainableGrowth #EmpowerYourTeam #Sankethinsights

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Few things that strike out clearly in today’s complex world: 1. It is increasingly important that we take care of our people and strike a right balance between business and workforce. 2. People need to take the center stage and not AI. While we build for tomorrow let’s not forget that we need to focus equally on today. Key takeaways from #rethinkHRconclave It was a great experience to hear the industry experts talk about various topics such as leadership and change management, navigate digital transformation in modern workplace, leveraging technology for inclusive leadership and lot more at #hrconclave2024 I was also lucky to catch up with my fellow colleagues who are working in different industries and network with them.

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Lots of practical real world scaling lessons here from Ashutosh Agrawal - do catch the session.

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It's fascinating to see how two interconnected global trends are shaping the job market. 1. Impact of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) GCCs are transforming India’s job landscape by creating numerous white-collar jobs in technology, finance, and business services. They’re not only driving economic growth but also leading #innovation by bringing advanced technologies to India. Moreover, GCCs play a crucial role in #upskilling the #workforce, ensuring Indian talent meets global standards. https://lnkd.in/g-nn6Cbq 2. Gen Z's Evolving Career Preferences On the other hand, Gen Z is shifting away from the traditional 'Dream Job’ to 'Explore Dreams' , especially after recent tech layoffs. They now value #personalgrowth, #worklifebalance, and #meaningful work over prestigious company names. This change has pushed companies to rethink their recruitment strategies, emphasizing social impact, flexibility, and a supportive work environment. https://lnkd.in/gppNZvbz Connecting the Dots These trends present a challenge for companies and talent acquisition professionals. The key will be to bridge the gap between the demand for skilled professionals in GCCs and the evolving expectations of Gen Z. Reshaping the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and aligning talent with core values and culture will be essential. #GenZ #millenials #EVP #GCC #WordsbyRK

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Cisco Announces Major Restructuring with 6,000 Layoffs Cisco Systems is set to reduce its global workforce by approximately 7%, equating to about 6,000 employees, as part of a strategic shift towards high-growth areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. This move comes after a 10% decline in quarterly revenue, though the figures surpassed market expectations. This round of layoffs follows an earlier reduction of 4,000 positions earlier this year. Cisco plans to invest $1 billion in AI startups and recently acquired cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion. The restructuring will merge its networking, security, and collaboration departments into a unified organization. Despite the job cuts, CEO Chuck Robbins remains optimistic, forecasting higher revenue for the upcoming quarter. here is a link to the article: https://lnkd.in/ed-WrNzp Key Points to take note: - Workforce Reduction: Cisco to lay off 6,000 employees, impacting 7% of its global staff. - Strategic Focus: Emphasis on investing in AI and cybersecurity, with significant recent acquisitions. - Restructuring: Merging of key departments and a forecast of increased revenue despite layoffs. QUESTIONS TO ASK: 1. How can professionals and students cultivate adaptability and resilience in a rapidly changing job market where companies are frequently shifting their focus and restructuring? 2. Given Cisco's emphasis on AI and cybersecurity, what specific skills and knowledge areas should students prioritize to stay relevant and competitive in the future job market? 3. In the context of major companies like Cisco restructuring and focusing on emerging technologies, how should individuals approach long-term career planning and goal setting? 2. To what extend is the programme I am studying in school relevant for the market?

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What a match to experience and profound learning. Snapshot of my learning. What is yours? Share & Inspire us!

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Now this was a while ago, but the conversation of the day still persists. When it comes to #WomenAtWork, it's not just a hashtag - it's a conversation that runs through my veins! A couple of months ago, TeamLease Digital had us on a #ThinkTank boilerplate, and phew... did things get spicy! Neeti Sharma turned up the heat, grilling us with the hard questions. She had data and the drive. She knew it's high time to not let things be. What are you going to do about it? How can YOU make it better? In 20 years, will we still be having the same chat, just with more wrinkles? How indeed are organizations going to make it better that Diversity is not just another metric? As a former 'returnee' myself, I remember the resume-building jitters. How do you explain a career gap without sounding like you took an extended vacation to Mars? It took a decade to shake off the 'lesser than' feeling once back among mainstream workforce. But here's the plot twist: that caregiving break? It's not a career pause button - it's a secret level-up! #Chaos becomes your playground, resilience your superpower. You're juggling tasks like a circus pro, pivoting faster than a ballerina, and your empathy meter? Off the charts! These aren't just skills; they're #PowerSkills. They're the secret sauce of true Leadership and High Potential resources. So, to all the returnees out there: Your career break isn't a gap - it's a bridge to your next level. Embrace it, own it, and let's change the conversation for the next 20 years! And better yet there are amazing Leaders out there like Neeti, that walk the talk, holds the policymakers accountable and insists and follows up till the #BetterWorld she envisioned becomes a reality.

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Looking forward to sharing my thoughts and discussing the future landscape of the global workforce within the evolving market dynamics. #CXORoundtable #FutureOfWork #AdeccoIndia #TalentStrategy #HREvent #Niruthi

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“There is a way through every block”🧘 This week we are working on the second Sutra in our series, “There is a way through every block”. A block essentially is an illusion. I remember watching the Matrix and in the scene where Neo goes to see the Oracle there is a child bending a spoon with his mind and when Neo asks him how he does it the child says, “Do not try and bend the spoon; that’s impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth… there is no spoon.” This is essentially the truth about blocks. When we are in resistance to anything it becomes a block. When we surrender and let go of resistance, the block disappears and we realise there is no block, the block is the resistance of our mind. It’s our resistance to the perceived block that makes it a block. Emotions such as fear, anger, holding a grudge are examples of heavy energy that create resistance and blocks. The transition into the Aquarian Age was predicted to be a time of great unrest, full of fear and anger and this Sutra was given to us to remind us that the way through every block is to surrender to it, let go of the resistance and a way forward will appear. It may not be the way forward you envisioned but it will be the way forward that takes you were you need to go. Kundalini Yoga is a great tool to teach you how to surrender to blocks. When in a difficult pose, at first there may be some resistance from your mind, “this is hard”, “it hurts”, “I can’t do this”. It’s when you surrender to the pose and allow whatever is there to be there, “I am doing this” that is when resistance to the pose disappears and so does the block. You can feel an ease set in that you didn’t realise before when you were in a state of resistance. This is how we move through blocks. ______________________________________ Kundalini Classes with Adette When: Tuesdays, 6.30pm Where: The Bay Room, 45 Bay Street, Double Bay and on Zoom Investment: $25 cash or direct deposit for in person class and $15 direct deposit for online class (message for details) Bookings via message and please contact me to book into each session. What to bring: mat, water bottle, eye pillow See you on the mat.❤️ #corporateandconscious #yoga #kundaliniyoga #coaching #wellness #worklifebalance #thereisawaythrougheveryblock #sutra

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AKS Bullet Byte #2 Peter Thiel in his book Zero to One sets the premise - "The act of creation is singular, as is the moment of creation." "Every moment in Business happens only once. The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system. The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin won’t make a search engine. And the next Mark Zuckerberg won’t create a social network. If you are copying these guys, you aren’t learning from them." It’s easier to copy a model than to make something new. Doing what we already know how to do takes the world from 1 to n, adding more of something familiar. But every time we create something new, we go from 0 to 1 and the result is something fresh and strange. Progress can take one of two forms. Horizontal or extensive progress means copying things that work— going from 1 to n. Horizontal progress is easy to imagine because we already know what it looks like. Vertical or intensive progress means doing new things—going from 0 to 1. Vertical progress is harder to imagine because it requires doing something nobody else has ever done. If you take one typewriter and build 100, you have made horizontal progress. If you have a typewriter and build a word processor, you have made vertical progress. At the macro level, the single word for horizontal progress is globalization—taking things that work somewhere and making them work everywhere. The single word for vertical, 0 to 1 progress is technology. What do you think start-up mindset is/should be like - one focussing on Vertical Progress or one delving on Horizontol. Technology or Globalisation - ofcourse both are required in an economy but that is not the question. Think about it. How is this relevant to career building ? Can this guide our directions at various stages of our professional lives. Think and one may be enlightened. #startups #AKSbullets #progress

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Recently there was a write up in a leading business daily around how GCCs are tapping into the talent bred by the other IT Service providers. Interestingly Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are growing quickly, moving beyond support roles to take on R&D, innovation, and strategic global operations. This has created a strong demand for skilled professionals in AI, data science, and cybersecurity, putting GCCs in direct competition with IT service providers. With salaries for roles like data engineers soaring every year, GCCs are turning to the talent strategies that IT service providers have used successfully for years. IT service providers have a strong record of attracting top engineering talent by offering diverse projects, career growth, and specialized training. GCCs are adopting these methods, including high-value certifications, flexible work options, and AI-based hiring tools to better understand talent trends and improve recruitment. At the same time, GCCs and IT providers are working together through Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) models, where providers set up and run GCCs until they’re ready to operate on their own. Examples like Sanofi’s expansion in Hyderabad, which aims to double its workforce by 2030, are a strong indicator of what to expect over the next decade. It will be interesting to see who takes the lead in this talent war ! #gcc

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Priya glanced over the rim of her coffee cup at the two team leads seated across from her, each visibly bristling with restrained frustration. The air was thick, laden with a silent battle of egos and unspoken grievances. They were discussing the rollout of an emergency change order, but the underlying issue was clear: a clash of personalities and visions. Just hours before, Priya had jotted down in her journal a reminder from her mentor, a seasoned banker, about the true challenge of her role. “The hardest part of business isn’t the work; it’s the people,” he had said. Those words echoed in her mind as she observed Tom, meticulous and detail-oriented, locking horns with Aakash, whose strength lay in big-picture thinking. Taking a deep breath, Priya interjected gently, “Let’s take a step back. Our goal is the same, even if our approaches differ.” She facilitated a conversation that allowed each to express their concerns without judgment, acknowledging their unique perspectives. Later, reflecting in her journal, Priya wrote about the encounter, detailing her observations and her interventions. This practice not only provided her with a clearer understanding of her team’s dynamics but also refined her approach for future interactions. Her entries were a testament to the power of patience, empathy, and a commitment to understanding the human element in business. Priya closed her journal, contemplating her next meeting. She pondered how she could continue fostering a cooperative environment, mindful of the diverse personalities that made the workplace both challenging and enriching. ---------- It is true; most of us often zero in on the technical or strategic challenges, but it’s really the interpersonal relationships and individual differences that present the biggest hurdles, don’t they? This is because everyone brings their own experiences, expectations, and emotions to the table. These aspects require understanding, adapting to, and guiding the human side of business, which can be tougher than navigating any spreadsheet or strategy. Of course, cultivating emotional intelligence, enhancing communication skills, developing conflict resolution abilities, adopting an adaptive leadership style, investing in interpersonal skills training, celebrating diversity, and establishing a robust feedback culture are helpful. But I’ve found that maintaining a daily journaling practice really helps me handle these dynamics. It’s a straightforward yet impactful habit that not only helps me process daily events but also improves my interactions and decision-making. Journaling gives me insight into team dynamics and hones my ability to lead effectively. I’d love to hear from you: How do you manage the complexities of human dynamics at work? What strategies have helped you foster a cooperative and supportive workplace?

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 Empathy lies at the heart of leadership, transforming how we guide and empower others. Deepika, while mentoring women professionals, realized her reach was limited. This sparked the creation of Speak Up Lady—a five-week program designed to help women break their own barriers and shatter glass ceilings. True leadership isn’t just about solutions; it's about understanding and igniting change. Compassion meets action when we listen, learn, and lead others to their full potential. Deepika Chawla #EmpathyInLeadership #MentorshipMatters #WomenEmpowerment #BreakingBarriers #LeadershipWithHeart

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Karnataka's unfair advantage in the Global Capability Center (GCC) landscape is no secret. Our latest report, in collaboration with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and launched by IT Minister Shri Priyank Kharge, delves deep into why Karnataka stands at the forefront of the GCC revolution.   While the report focuses on Karnataka, the insights are invaluable for leaders of GCCs across India as well as those looking to establish GCCs in the country. Discover in-depth insights, strategic policies, GCC framework, and the future outlook for GCCs that can benefit you no matter where you are.   Read the ANSR-KDEM Karnataka GCC Landscape Report and reach out if you're looking to build or scale your GCC in India!   Download your copy now: https://bit.ly/4bHK0dR   #GCC #Growth #GlobalCapabilityCenter #GCCPolicy

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