Shaping young HR leaders
Where does the energy we generate truly flow? For most people, the journey of energy ends when a light turns on, a machine starts running, or a home is powered.
As India emphasizes foundational literacy and grassroots development as key pillars for a Viksit Bharat, strengthening rural education has become a vital area of focus. Supporting these national educational goals, the GHCL Foundation, which serves as the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of GHCL Limited, is driving a quiet educational transformation across the Amreli and Bhavnagar districts of Gujarat through its flagship Learning Enrichment Program.
Every company has an unwritten agreement with its people. It is not present in the offer letter, but you feel it daily in whether leaders respect personal boundaries, trust employees without constant monitoring, and judge performance by actual output rather than digital presence.
A decade ago, a strong resume meant a recognised degree, a reputable employer, and a tenure that suggested stability. Those signals still appear on applications but carry considerably less weight than they once did.
The nature of work is undergoing a profound transformation. Rapid technological advances, digital disruption, globalization, and evolving industry needs are reshaping the skills required for professional success.
The conversation around employee retention is often framed as a talent challenge. It is increasingly becoming a business continuity challenge.
Global mobility has changed, quietly but significantly. The traditional expat model, built around long-term assignments and heavy allowances, no longer fits how companies deploy talent today. What we’re seeing instead is a steady shift towards more flexible, employee-focused benefits. And this isn’t just about cutting costs.
Take a peek into any company board meeting today, and one of the core agendas will likely revolve around an AI tool that surfaced in the previous week. Undoubtedly, AI adoption brings speed, efficiency and capability into the picture.
Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Group, under its CSR initiative Skill & Entrepreneurship Development Institute (SEDI), has transformed the lives of more than 20,334 rural youth in Gujarat.
My role in HR gives me a unique vantage point on how quickly our world is changing. I see it in the rising expectations for traditional PR roles, where “digital fluency” now means navigating AI tools, not just social media.
India’s industrial growth is accelerating, supported by increased investments, infrastructure development, and a strong push toward manufacturing-led expansion. However, this momentum is increasingly constrained by a critical talent challenge.
GoTrust, a DPDPA-focused data governance and trust solutions provider, in collaboration with DPO Club, India’s premier community for privacy professionals, today announced the official release of the INDIA PRIVACY SALARY REPORT.
