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🌟 **Building Your Workforce & Skills with Apprenticeships** 🌟 Did you know that the Apprentices Act (App) in India mandates companies with 30+ employees to engage 2.5% to 15% of their workforce in Apprenticeship Programs? This program creates a win-win for both businesses and individuals: 🔹 **For Companies:** Develop a pipeline of skilled talent tailored to your needs while leveraging existing facilities for on-the-job training. Plus, reduce recruitment costs in the long run. 🔹 **For Individuals:** Gain valuable work experience and industry-recognized skills, significantly boosting your employability. Is your company looking for ways to bridge the skills gap? Learn more about Apprenticeship Programs in India at [coreintegra.com](https://coreintegra.com). #Apprenticeship #SkillDevelopment #Workforce #TalentPipeline #CoreIntegra

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Evolution of the #CHRO role in India is an insightful article. Of the trends highlighted in the article, two stand out and make me curious. Firstly, the rise of female CHROs is encouraging, but what is the underlying factor? Is it merit-based hiring or positions set out for women only? Additionally, we should deep dive into the impact of this trend on business performance. The quote, "CEOs and boards expect CHROs to be their proactive and strategic advisors, bringing a 'business ownership' mindset as opposed to focusing only on the HR agenda," should be a wake-up call for all #HumanCapital professionals. Another valuable insight is the underrepresentation of CHROs on #boards. The strategic value of Human Capital professionals goes beyond hiring and retention and is an untapped potential. I hope several people read this article and give CHROs a chance. 😀 #breaktheglassceiling Thank you, Atul and Sachi, for your astute viewpoint.

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As part of the 'Reiteration Series', lets look at the next podcast featuring Sanjay Devudu, an experienced HR and OD professional. Sanjay shares insights on thriving in a corporate career, emphasizing the importance of understanding business, managing stakeholders, and making learning contextual. Highlights: Gathering learning needs and diagnosing performance problems: Sanjay stresses the importance of having ears on the ground to gather learning needs, rather than relying solely on surveys. He suggests observing employee morale, listening to informal conversations, and participating in meetings to gauge the organizational climate. He emphasizes the need for constant conversations with managers and leaders to uncover real issues and challenges, bringing an empathetic approach to understanding and addressing performance problems. Approach for learning consultants working with different generations: Sanjay discusses the different approaches needed for Gen Z/Millennials versus older generations. For younger generations, he recommends short, bite-sized learning that matches their shorter attention spans, incorporating simulations and gamification. For older generations, he suggests a hybrid approach that combines traditional ILT with tech-enabled learning programs, emphasizing the importance of communication in introducing new learning methods. For more such insights tune in to view/listen to his full podcast: View>YT: https://lnkd.in/gCZxyT_w Listen>Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gJvQwTnP #talentmanagement #learninganddevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #TheMondayMorningLearningPodcast #SaiAcuity #india #ashokleyland #Mylan #Dell #ICICIBank #GE #ISB

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It is often said that - "If your actions create a legacy that inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader." And one such leader who has definitely inspired me is none other than Falguni Nayar. From a ‘Lioness to a Billionairess’, today I’d like to share with you the journey of a fearless entrepreneur, and an exceptional businesswoman – Falguni Nayar. 🎯 Initial years: Born and brought up in a Gujarati business family in Mumbai, there was a strong emphasis on getting a good education. A B. Com from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics and an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad – she committed herself and her efforts to achieve nothing but the best. 🎯 Illustrious Career: Falguni Nayar started her corporate journey with Kotak Securities in 1993. Over the next 18 years, she wore multiple hats as her career traversed multiple cities across the globe, before returning back to India in 2001. 🎯 Treasure trove of Wisdom: In 2012, armed with a wealth of experience and insight, and the Gujarati appetite for risk-taking and enterprise, she decided to start her own venture. 🎯 The Big Idea: From her own experience, Falguni Nayar had noticed the pain points of shopping for beauty products. She set out to rectify it by starting her own business using her savings. 🎯 The Trek to the Top: From building the supply chain from scratch, to raising capital for a newly indicted e-commerce industry, to introducing Nykaa’s own product range in beauty, fashion and wellness, her journey has been an arduous, yet outstanding one. Today, Nykaa, sells 2400+ brands online, as well as through 100+ stores across India. 🎯 Growth of a Unicorn: Nayar took Nykaa public in November 2021, becoming India's richest self-made female entrepreneur in the process. I must admit that I have been quite impressed and inspired by her journey, her strength of character and extraordinary leadership skills. Her words, at the IIM-A Convocation 2022 have especially stayed with me: “Don't be afraid to take risks…You are blessed to be entering a world that is now increasingly risk-friendly. Spend the early years of your career taking the right risks and make some bold bets on yourself…Take on roles that put you outside of your comfort zone and challenge yourself…” Looking at her struggles and triumphs leaves one with no doubt that she practices what she preaches. Don’t you think so? #entrepreneur #risktaking #womeninleadership

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Drumrolls! 🥁 I had the privilege of being a panelist for the discussion on "Designing Impactful Learning Pathways for Business Results" and it was moderated by Dr. Chandrasekhar Sripada and greatly organized by ISB Executive Education and Dun & Bradstreet. It was a deeply insightful discussion with HR and L&D leaders across industries who added their valuable contribution. ✒ Penning some deep insights that came at the end of the discussion- 〰 Investment in workplace learning influences organizational performance. 〰 Long-term interventions (more than 6 months) were found to be more effective in producing significant improvements in leadership effectiveness compared to short-term interventions. 〰 Companies who make higher investments in employees training obtain better results in terms of training effectiveness. 〰 Training design, delivery and implementation play an important role in training effectiveness. 〰 3 mantras for effective L&D are- Results, Relevance and Rigor. 〰 Learning and Development is impacting the business at three levels:- 👨‍💼 Individual level- Skillsets, mindset and motivation 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Team level- Collaboration, communication and alignment 🏭 Organization level- Innovation, culture, agility, change readiness, revenue profits, productivity, talent pipelines Hope these insights can add value to your life and can act as a ray of light in the tunnel of L&D ☀ #learnandgrow 🌿

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Cultural considerations during the run-up to an #IPO and beyond are not just for HR people to consider - this should be on every executive's radar. The Circle by Founders Circle Capital pulled together a great panel covering some of the critical things leaders must think about to thoughtfully bring their employees along, and summarized in a brief article. We would love to hear some of your tips—what did we miss? #innovation #management #technology #humanresources #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #growthhacking #growthmindset #future

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Had an amazing conversation with Aniruddha Pawade of @TheSuprwork! 🌟 We delved into some crucial topics like #People, #Culture, #HR, and #Diversity. In this episode, we spoke about balancing business and people management, work-life balance, burnout, DEI, and the future of people management in an AI-driven world. 🚀 Listen to the full episode now on the Suprwork podcast! 📲✨ #Podcast #Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork

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Had an amazing conversation with Aniruddha Pawade of @TheSuprwork! 🌟 We delved into some crucial topics like #People, #Culture, #HR, and #Diversity. In this episode, we spoke about balancing business and people management, work-life balance, burnout, DEI, and the future of people management in an AI-driven world. 🚀 Listen to the full episode now on the Suprwork podcast! 📲✨ #Podcast #Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork

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Had an amazing conversation with Aniruddha Pawade of @TheSuprwork! 🌟 We delved into some crucial topics like #People, #Culture, #HR, and #Diversity. In this episode, we spoke about balancing business and people management, work-life balance, burnout, DEI, and the future of people management in an AI-driven world. 🚀 Listen to the full episode now on the Suprwork podcast! 📲✨ #Podcast #Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork

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Darkness can be daunting, just as unawareness can be. It’s essential to recognize that we often don’t know what we don’t know. Acknowledging this is the first step toward understanding and acceptance. Thrilled to have been part of this impactful Leadership Development workshop. This experience taught me more than I anticipated: Deep sensitization and appreciation for people with disability, and the importance of: 1. Pausing: Taking a moment to reflect can lead to better decisions. 2. Navigating Uncertainty: Embracing the unknown helps grow and innovate. 3. Listening: Active listening fosters understanding and strengthens connections. It was amazing to collaborate with Dialogue in the Dark India, to foster essential leadership qualities like empathy, adaptability & team building. We at IBM believe that becoming inclusive is a journey that requires intention and action. Here’s to more meaningful connections and continuous growth with IBM . #Leadership #DiversityAndInclusion #TeamWork #Empathy #InclusiveIBM #InclusiveLeadership #DEI #Equity #Allyship Kanak Suri Sharma Thank you for facilitating this for IBM leaders. Prachi Rastogi (she/her/hers) Ujjwala Singhania Amit Sharma Punam Rajeev John Sunita Ramteke Sudha Krishnan ICF - PCC Anantha Narayanan Raina K. Seeta Venkatraman Vikas Sonthalia Rulesh Rebello Namrata Singh Anjali Iyer Preeti Irshid Paige Loessy Shola Agoro Marco Mazza

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Beyond the big cities: the future of work is distributed, and in Tier 2 & 3 talent is in high demand. Download our latest India Talent Insights Report now to discover key trends shaping the future of work.  https://lnkd.in/gNqXWrdV #randstad #randstadindia #talentinsights #talenttrends #randstadinsights 

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Shaping the Future of Talent Acquisition for GCCs: Empowering Growth and Innovation Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India are playing an ever-expanding role in global business operations. While traditional GCCs remain central to business functions like IT, finance, and HR, we’re also witnessing a surge in GCCs driving innovation in cutting-edge fields such as AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and Cloud Computing. As this landscape evolves, the need for a strategic talent acquisition approach has never been greater. To help both new and established GCCs excel, a forward-looking talent strategy is key: Balancing Core and Future-Ready Roles: GCCs today require both operational expertise and advanced digital capabilities to remain competitive. By building teams that encompass both traditional business functions and high-demand digital skills, GCCs can drive greater efficiency and innovation. Building a Robust Talent Pipeline: As India leads the way in the GCC ecosystem, it’s essential to have a robust talent pipeline, tapping into diverse skills and expertise. Creating a robust talent pipeline is really important to mitigate attrition due to new GCCs. Exploring New Talent Hubs: While cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Gurgaon remain key destinations for GCCs, emerging locations such as GIFT City in Gujarat and many Tier-2 cities are providing access to highly skilled talent at potentially lower operational costs. Expanding talent acquisition efforts into these regions can offer GCCs a competitive edge in terms of cost optimization and talent availability. At Talent and Skills Labs, we specialize in tailored talent acquisition strategies that help GCCs recruit the right blend of traditional and future-ready talent. Whether you’re establishing a new center or scaling operations, we ensure your workforce is equipped to thrive in today’s fast-paced, competitive environment. Let’s collaborate to fuel the growth of your GCC! #GCC #TalentAcquisition #GrowthStrategy #DigitalTransformation #TalentandSkillsLabs #LeadershipDevelopment #Innovation #Tier2Cities

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People L&D Practice: Impactful Workshops 1. Tax Planning near to Bonus disbursement and in the start of the Financial year. 2. New Parenthood: More appreciated by Men. 3. Balancing Priorities: More appreciated by Women, especially ones who travelled long distances. 4. Counsellor Support: Always got more support from People beginning their careers, and by People having issues on the personal front 5. Mechanics of Performance Feedback: Appreciated by Managers of the participants as well as teams of the Managers. 6. How to write your own Performance Reviews: Always a popular one. 7. Process Training workshops conducted by senior employees who are at the same or just 1-2 levels above the participants are almost well received. Above ideas are some of the many, where we always collected feedback from people over a period of time. Feel free to add.

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"Ageism is one of the most overlooked unconscious biases made at the workplace across levels" Viswanath Ps (He / Him) rightly points out the significance of addressing this critical issue which often goes unnoticed In my view, combining the experience of older employees with the fresh perspectives of younger team members is key to fostering a strong and balanced team dynamic, particularly in family-owned businesses transitioning between generations. Ensuring a harmonious blend of diverse energies and perspectives lays a solid foundation for long-term success. Owners play a pivotal role in setting the tone for inclusivity and embracing varied outlooks within their teams. Check out this insightful article shedding light on the prevalence of ageism in the workplace: https://lnkd.in/dMCpdKXY #rntconsultancy #happy2burhr #hroutsourcing #founders #sme

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Every escalation is an opportunity. Fraud is one such huge issue in the world of hiring. One that results in the TA fraternity having to deal with escalations all the time. And, fraudsters are smart. They are always one step ahead. Come learn how we have investigated, analysed and solved this issue holistically. #RippleHire

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Exciting Part 2 of the L&D Express Podcast is out! 🎙️ In this episode, Pavan Sriram shares his unique perspective on how running marathons has shaped his approach to leadership and personal development. He also explores the evolving landscape of CXO learning and how it impacts talent development and organizational success. Don’t miss his insightful recommendations on staying productive! 🌟 https://www.rfr.bz/lmel2b6 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 @ 𝘡𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘊𝘰𝘴𝘵 #LeadershipDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment #DigitalLearning #LandDExpress #Podcast

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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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#CXOReadiness #management #startups #personaldevelopment #cxo Is your top leadership ready to take on the CXO roles? Are you ready to deliver when an opportunity arises? If the answer is no or in doubt - connect with us! Our mentors are industry leaders who are ready to mentor you to take on the new challenges and opportunities! #mentoring InternPark Connect #leadership P R Ramesh Ramesh Iyer Sonia Wadhwa Dheeraj Sinha Rajeshree Naik

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