Human Capital Magazine - December 2017

In this issue

Human Capitals tagline realising business strategy through people is truly reflected in its content; meticulously planned, well researched articles on workable solutions to real people issues; cutting- edge Human Resources practices of progressive organizations; and thought-provoking views of HR opinion makers on futuristic topics is what you will find. Only the most selective inputs from HR bigwigs and the choicest contributory articles from HR intellectuals make it to Human Capital. Regular content innovations like Persona, HR Roundtable and Case study give the magazine an edge.

Breaking The Shackles Of Tradition

From corporate culture to management style to competing priorities outside of work, there are several factors that contribute to employee engagement, and, they vary with every employee. It is such complexity that creates a challenge out of understanding and measuring engagement in an actionable way.

4 mins

Employee Value Proposition: A Morale Booster

Engaging employees through awards and recognition and by tailoring an effective Employee Value Proposition (EVP) can therefore help develop workplace happiness and motivate employees in a dynamic work environment.

5 mins

Unions In The IT/ ITES Sector

In the specific context of unions in the IT/ITES sector, collective bargaining for remuneration and benefits or political activism do not seem to be the primary function of the union. In fact, protection against unfair terminations under the guise of resignations, rampant unethical HR practices form the key purpose of the union.

6 mins

The Cost Of Being Evaluated

Self-esteem is considered to be the fundamental human need that one needs to pursue in order to achieve psychological well being. Individuals choose certain domains with extreme care on the basis of their confidence to achieve success, with the purpose of experiencing higher self-esteem.

5 mins

Aligning Human Assets As Per Needs

Human capital is in fact the biggest risk impacting business performance in today's growing and competitive environment, and although, there has been a management evolution in India, the maturity is not at that extent that it can identify human capital as a critical risk.

5 mins

Process Outsourcing Versus Automated Hiring

Automation can take over the task of recruitment, but it is highly prone to errors. An effective solution is therefore to partner with an RPO, which can not only automate the talent acquisition process, but also infuse the human element in the process.

3 mins

Time To Augment Robotic Skills

While the other industries prepare themselves to reap the rich benefits that robotics brings, the robotics industry in itself is facing the challenge to find and hire the right talent. At present, the skill gap in the robotics industry is not merely hampering its own growth, but also of all the other industries which can be transformed by robotic deployment.

4 mins

Commandments For The Ideal Balance

The desire to maintain a proper work-life balance has become a global expectation. Innovation starts at the top of the pyramid, but leaders need to have the right vision and share it with their employees. Employers need to trust their employees and create an ideal framework that includes innovation and change.

4 mins

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Human Capital Magazine Description:

Human Capital’s tagline ‘realising business strategy through people’ is truly reflected in its content; meticulously planned, well researched articles on workable solutions to real people issues; cutting- edge Human Resources practices of progressive organizations; and thought-provoking views of HR opinion makers on futuristic topics is what you will find. Only the most selective inputs from HR bigwigs and the choicest contributory articles from HR intellectuals make it to Human Capital. Regular content innovations like ‘Debate’, ’Persona’, ‘HR Roundtable’ and ‘CEO Speak’ give the magazine an edge.