People Matters - January 2021

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Are You Set for 2021 and Beyond? The dystopian 2020 is coming to an end — but not the virus. Epidemiologists, constructing projections and timelines, agree on two things: COVID-19 is here to stay, and the future depends on a lot of unknowns. So, it’s time to look back to lessons learned and prepare for an uncertain future. The pandemic has changed the world and the world of work permanently. The unemployment scenario is off the charts. We have seen a massive shift in work and work culture. From the acceleration of remote working and flexibility in workforce management to integration of work and life, the pandemic has also brought into focus the humanization of employees. . The cover story of the December 2020 issue of People Matters magazine takes a look back to identify key lessons leaders should factor in as they plan for the year 2021. The story also deeps dive into opportunities that lie ahead and how we can together build a sustainable and resilient world of work

THE PANDEMIC MADE IT ABUNDANTLY CLEAR THAT COMPANIES NEED TO INVEST IN PEOPLE-FOCUSED TECHNOLOGY CHIEF OF PEOPLE, LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP

LISA M. BUCKINGHAM, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF PEOPLE, PLACE AND BRAND OFFICER, LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP, IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERACTION WITH PEOPLE MATTERS, TALKS ABOUT THE LARGER HR LANDSCAPE AND HOW SHOULD TALENT LEADERS REIMAGINE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT IN 2021

8 mins

It is the time to challenge our limits, not limit our challenges: Terence Mauri

IN THIS SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE MATTERS, TERENCE MAURI, FOUNDER OF HACK FUTURE LAB AND #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ‘THE 3D LEADER: TAKE YOUR LEADERSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL’ SHARES SOME INSIGHTS ON HOW UNCERTAIN TIMES CALL FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD THE RESILIENCE, TRUST AND COURAGE TO REIMAGINE NEW WAYS OF WORKING AND WHY, AS AGENTS OF CHANGE, IT IS TIME FOR LEADERS TO RIP UP THE RULEBOOK ON LEADERSHIP AND MOVE BEYOND DISRUPTION

10+ mins

Tackling and ushering in the 'new reality' of remote working

Reflections on the expectations of employees on remote work and a few tips that companies need to work on

4 mins

Never underestimate the power of human adaptability

Adapting fast was a problem before the pandemic, and with any phase of tech innovation. The only solution is to upskill and reskill and even pre-skill, says Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, in an interaction with People Matters

5 mins

From free snacks to employee wellness

Traditional company benefits and perks have lost their relevance among the pandemic-induced changes of 2020. It's time to rethink what is truly beneficial and appreciated by employees

4 mins

Businesses have started to see sustainability in hiring gig workers: CEO, Freelancer.com

In conversation with People Matters, Matt Barrie, CEO, Freelancer.com, spoke about how 2020 changed the game for hiring gig workers, increasing partnerships with NASA as well as corporates to hire freelancers, and shared some trends and advice to kick start 2021 on the right note

6 mins

Outlook 2021

Trends that will define work, workplace, and workforce in 2021

10+ mins

Human Capital Trends That Will Rule 2021: Report

Deloitte has released its latest study on the global human capital trends for 2021, highlighting the five key workforce trends shaping the emerging outlook towards work and insists to make a “fundamental mindset shift: from a focus on surviving to the pursuit of thriving”

9 mins

HR must argue for strategic salary hikes

Companies often confuse pay reductions with cost reduction. But contrary to popular opinion, pay reductions are more likely to drive costs up or profits down instead. There are other, better ways of achieving the same objective

6 mins

Boosting engagement in the pre- onboarding process

Boosting engagement in the pre-onboarding process With the shiftto voice-enabled mobile apps becoming a norm, a voicebot is an intelligent way of communication that can be easily integrated into various devices

3 mins

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People Matters is India’s leading magazine in the Human Resources space for the HR community that aims to foster the amalgamation of new ideas between HR Leaders, HR Service Providers and CXOs, leading to growth and development of their most important asset – PEOPLE.