Human Capital - May 2018

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, Interview and case study give the magazine an edge.

Striking The Right Balance

In 2017, an employee in the HR Department of a leading global company received an excel sheet attachment in his official mail. While the content seemed harmless, it was in fact a well disguised Ransomware attack which had in fact placed several companies worldwide in the dock. Ransomware attacks targeting HR departments across the globe have since been in vogue since they possess valuable employee data which can be used to commit crimes such as tax frauds and the like.

9 mins

Practice Makes Compliance Perfect

As learnings reinforced by recent scams and frauds across the country have shown us, a culture of being compliant must be driven from the highest management and operation heads of organisations. This is the most successful way to remain compliant in letter and in spirit.

3 mins

The Multifaceted Advantages Of AI

AI can speed and automate data collection, make fundamental observations, systemize HR issues, and differentiate customer and employee profiles. But, corrective measures and final decisions can only be approved by people who can understand how to leverage AI tools to acquire accurate information sans the noise and interpret them the right way.

6 mins

Disruptions In Learning

The digital learning world of the modern days has also taken into account the way of learning of the traditional learner. A traditional learner might find it difficult to understand through curated content alone, and hence, virtual coaching is another option that the companies can adopt.

3 mins

Engagement Surveys: A Means Or An End?

Surveys are not merely a way to check the pulse of the organisation; they should ideally be used as vehicles to improve the organisation culture, people practices and employee experiences which gradually translate into business success.

3 mins

Smart Guys No Longer!

All high performers are adept at achieving superlative results, but managing people is in itself a different ball game. For managers who are not used to managing people, it can be a humongous challenge to establish a cohesive team.

2 mins

What Is And What Needs!

The idea of the best fit works only in a perfect universe. In reality, what talent specialists and hiring managers should focus on is getting the close fitment. They should work with an approach that bridges the gap between what is (available) and what needs to be (done).

2 mins

The Team That Would Not Listen

That all is not well at the White House would be an understatement since more than 37 top aides in the Donald Trump camp have already quit office. When Ezra Klein, the Founder of Vox, interacted with those who work with President Trump, he was told that this in fact is a management crisis since "working in this White House is a frustrating, dispiriting, and often surreal experience, and it exposes staffers to both legal and reputational risks." In the corporate arena, things are not very dissimilar from the above, and as the case reflects, the management as well as the team members are equally responsible to ensure greater rapport, coordination and synergy among each other

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.