tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275858672024-03-19T03:33:14.466-07:00The HR ChannelAn Insight into Human Resource ManagementUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-34297773028637706882010-01-21T23:25:00.000-08:002010-01-21T23:47:53.890-08:00Superb Presentation on Employer Branding - Attracting Followers with your Employment BrandCausality: Attracting followers with your employment brandCausality: Must watch presentation on Employer Branding. It provides detailed yet fascinating research on employee opinions and competencies and how companies need to reach out to their employees with better communication models at the workplace. How it is important to create an environment where an employee feels that what they are doing Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908466635498833426noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-68189124011906942932010-01-21T23:10:00.000-08:002010-01-21T23:21:40.548-08:00Have Time....Will Waste (Managers passion for wasting time at work!!)I found a nice article detailing research that has been conducted into the time wasting strategies of employees at work, particularly managers. It is also backed by nice anecdotes, some of which really hit home. These surveys should really encourage debate amongst professionals on how to get hold of and solve this problem, since productivity issues are becoming increasingly important in the Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908466635498833426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-34986461949440648182009-05-01T10:40:00.000-07:002009-05-01T12:40:06.314-07:00Long Term Incentive and the Black Box of Employee Stock options Compensation of employees can broadly be divided into 3 buckets – Base Salary (fixed cash component of the salary including basic, HRA etc), Short term Incentive (aka Bonus, Variable pay, Performance driven pay), Long term Incentive (Restricted Stock/Restricted Stock Units, Stock Options). Total Rewards approach includes other elements like Benefits (Healthcare, Retirement etc) and Career Divya Kumarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08706329545436670215noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-44676411188585441052009-04-16T21:03:00.000-07:002009-04-16T21:08:31.126-07:00On the Chopping BlockA picture i found on the web while surfing - which shows clearly what happens to our salaries during recession time...They get chopped off :-) !Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908466635498833426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-37382995240745284952009-02-02T08:56:00.000-08:002009-02-02T09:00:53.181-08:00Debate:: Have put this up for discussion“Does what we do really have any impact on an organization? Can organizations still treat people like shit and make money?”This is specially true in light of the present crisis, where we see layoffs, job losses and pay cuts become the order of the day. Are organizations still investing on people? When jobs dry up, where do people go? And, after organizations are done with the blood bath, and the The Ech Aar Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121201499832375670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-76179226690917464682009-01-23T22:15:00.001-08:002009-01-25T22:37:15.978-08:00...Then the CEO went blogging!continuing with the theme, companies are opening up more and more to web 2.0. A corporate blog is an amazing way to brand your workplace. There's nothing more magnetic than an open workplace, where employees are allowed to air their views.It is the equivalent of Mass Media in a free nation.Approaches a company can take towards the branding space includes;Corporate journalists airing views and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-8418333590495655492008-12-31T22:52:00.001-08:002009-01-25T22:38:12.864-08:00You know Gates!!!Web 2.0 is turning the world on its head.Five years back, my mom would accuse me of wasting time on the computer. Today, it's a different story. She just cant seem to get the perfect profile picture on Geni.com."What would Merlyammai think? Who took this lousy snap?"Networking is the new 'in' thing. Get to know your family, your colleagues or some weird filipino who claims to have been your Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-23151069301069734022008-12-08T03:47:00.000-08:002010-01-24T11:26:21.068-08:00Financial Crisis - Don't Worry, Greed will PrevailNote: I had posted this article on only my personal Blog since this was an HR only dashboard but i feel this topic transcends all domains, hence i am posting the blog here also. All comments are welcome.Global financial meltdown - Three words that in all likelihood conjures up the most frightening monster the world has known. This monster is taking away all the things that we cherish, directly orRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908466635498833426noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-41766570975351502832008-11-12T00:01:00.000-08:002009-01-25T22:39:19.837-08:00HR analyticsReproducing an interesting article (this is not mine) I found on a yahoogroup- though its actually an advertisement for an HR analytics tool, it puts forth some interesting points on using HR analytics.Making Their Numbers by Tom Starner[Human Resource Executive Online October 2, 2008]Some HR executives are turning to workforce analytics as a way to demonstrate their department's strategic valueSayanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03573834956381393785noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-7525990668814928522008-11-02T00:12:00.000-07:002009-01-25T22:31:55.495-08:00Feed ForwardBy:Gitansh MalikSaket SanganeriaFeedback is one of the most effective tools for managers. The importance of feedback in the personal and professional development of an individual is widely known and accepted. In strict business sense all managers desire a status check and wish to know how well they are doing. Even in non-business situations there is an inherent desire to learn about which actionsSakethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834064729420845439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-10190751196781227062008-10-15T09:39:00.000-07:002009-01-25T22:28:44.611-08:00How Much Did You Say Your Rent Was???During one of my assignments involving compensation structuring, I was intrigued by this one question, How does one fix the Employee’s Basic Salary?One could take an ideological (or rather Historical!!!) standpoint on the matter. Basic pay is a measure of how much the person’s skills are worth in the market. But then again, this is an idea which has outlived it’s time for reasons beyond my Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-36508065998152547032008-10-15T07:40:00.000-07:002008-10-15T07:42:56.142-07:00Dummies' guide to setting your goals' .. and one last thing. Tomorrow is the deadline for submitting your goals. Just write up 5-6 goals and send them to me. I know I totally forgot about it........'Let's face it. A lot of us have mentors or bosses who think that we can churn up our individual yearly goals like bullet ridden chevrons on a Powerpoint template. It definitely isn't that easy. Or is it?The foundation of any performance~S~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08631917314520830898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-52615475618848352192008-10-06T23:55:00.000-07:002009-01-25T22:36:27.171-08:00Why not Paid Holidays instead of Closed Holidays?In India, we have a system of closed holidays. Typically 12 days in a year. Out of these 3 are Government Holidays, viz. Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti. If as an employer you require your employees to report to work during a national holiday, you need to seek advance permission from the Labour commissioner. Now, leaving these 3, and Labour day the other 8 are religious holidaysThe Ech Aar Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121201499832375670noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-5186426537625705122008-10-06T11:06:00.001-07:002008-10-06T11:49:27.944-07:00Its high time Performance appraisal systems became more transparent...Some simple guidelines!Something which will always lead to trouble in a performance appraisal system is if any one of the participant in the appraisal process is not honest. The appraisal system should be such that it is not unfair to the employee and should not be a weapon in the hands of the appraiser such that it is only based on his whims and fancies. A better approach should be to involve a larger number of peopleRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908466635498833426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-3031072802885376672008-10-06T09:46:00.000-07:002008-10-06T11:51:11.768-07:00What drives businesses to adopt Corporate Social Responsibility? And does it really matter what the secret agenda is?Let’s first have a look at what the various definitions of CSR are in the context in which we are talking about it. These are the two definitions I would refer to in this article:Corporate social responsibility (CSR)[1] is an expression used to describe what some see as a company’s obligation to be sensitive to the needs of all of the stakeholders in its business operations. A company’s Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908466635498833426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-87473032808642083542008-10-06T06:55:00.000-07:002008-10-06T06:59:36.562-07:00PRESENTEEISM<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Sakethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834064729420845439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-44256210825524153432008-09-22T08:47:00.000-07:002008-09-23T06:04:22.979-07:00Building a case for Diversity & Inclusion Diversity is talk of the town. Visit website of any of the MNCs and it would read "We want to attract, develop and retain diverse talent. We value differences of gender, race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, thinking styles...etc etc etc". The subject has gained a lot of momentum over past few years though Diversity is not a new concept for corporates. IBM started its journey on this path Divya Kumarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08706329545436670215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-47335995030780936612008-09-22T04:39:00.000-07:002008-09-22T04:52:48.563-07:00The 10/20/30 Rule Well, if you are wondering what is a post on presentation skill doing at 'The HR Channel', the answer is here. There is nothing more putting off for people than having to sit through hour long presentation on God knows what, because by the time the presenter has finished you have lost track of the presentation. And what adds insult to the injury is if the presentation is completely in caps.The Ech Aar Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121201499832375670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-77778034437253144822008-09-20T23:08:00.001-07:002008-09-21T22:44:40.510-07:00Why work on my Employer Brand?Let's face it! Companies in India are not the brightest, when it comes to marketing their workplace. This May, I had the opportunity to work with a client in the NBFC sector. One of the several sunrise sectors in India's booming economy, with several verticals finding and establishing their corners like micro-credit, and commodity loans.The company is huge, based out of Trichur and a 4000 strongUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-87864895512818410442007-01-25T22:38:00.000-08:002007-01-25T22:39:26.431-08:00Its time I think....Almost 2 years back when I walked into the compunds of Xavier's, Mumbai, I had no clue what my XAT interview was going to be like. Only idea I had was that "they" would certainly ask me something about HR as I was supposed to "know" things after having worked one year in HR department of a company. And they did.What exactly did they ask and what exactly did I answer I do not remember anymore. ButHrishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755313262281132167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-92045070342101817792006-12-21T21:32:00.000-08:002008-12-09T10:48:12.292-08:00The carrot and 'lip'stick approachStockinged legs, high heels and a dash of lipstick. Smart suits, a neat tie and stylish boots. Millions of young men and women around the world aspire to become models, flight attendants and receptionists. Is it the glamour, the fame or just about looking good?It is well known that doing things to improve one's appearance actually makes you feel better about yourself. Doctors and psychologists ~S~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08631917314520830898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-11102522703516458122006-12-20T19:07:00.000-08:002006-12-20T19:26:21.919-08:00What are we trying?H..R…We don’t know what we are starting at? For me it’s more of a process of discovery. We’ve learnt a thing or two about the dreaded letters over the period of our stay here at Jampot, and let me assure you…..A good thing or two. Wise people claim learning is really something…. one never ends up with. We think we are wise. To add to your misery we sport those two letters too. To be at the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-74551237485467437122006-12-20T12:00:00.000-08:002006-12-20T22:22:46.680-08:00What a journey!!!Hi guys,Finally we get to start an HR blog of our own!! I remember, we, as in, Saji, mama and yours truly, had this conversation about the same some time late in 1st year, but like many other initiatives, this one too had died a quiet death, or so I thought, until Saji revived it, so all credit to him, and hope we can keep this one alive.I was thinking what to write about in this inaugural post, Sayanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03573834956381393785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27585867.post-89601035339444872162006-12-20T06:37:00.000-08:002006-12-21T08:30:16.165-08:00Developing the HR Balance Sheet - A review of article by Jeffrey K. Cordes ‘HR as strategic partner’ has been a buzz word now for quite some time. Dave Ulrich identified four primary roles for HR in any organization namely strategic partner, administrative expert, change agent and employee champion. With emergence of knowledge sector where focus is on development of human capital and introduction of powerful IT tools to assist HR in administration, it was expected Divya Kumarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08706329545436670215noreply@blogger.com0