Abhishek Sahu

1 week ago | hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com | Abhishek Sahu

To secure business investment in skilling initiatives, HR must develop measurable metrics that clearly link learning outcomes to tangible business results. Without this connection, justifying budgets becomes difficult. The topic of skilling might be the cliche of the decade: That’s what HR leaders thought when gearing up for deliberating the learning initiatives in corporates at the ETHRWorld Future Forward Chennai Chapter.

3 weeks ago | hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com | Abhishek Sahu

Juggling two teenage daughters while leading teams of engineers, A Director of Solutions and Architecture, said the experience sharpened her ability to make decisions under pressure and deepened her capacity for empathy, skills she now considers critical in high-stakes tech environments. In the high-octane world of India’s technology sector, where conversations often revolve around upskilling, automation, and AI innovation, another, quieter transformation is underway.

1 month ago | hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com | Abhishek Sahu

Leadership 5 min read In an industry that’s transforming at a rapid pace, shaped by shifts toward sustainability, electrification, and new mobility models, keeping people aligned and inspired is more critical than ever. BMW Group India CEO sees this not as an HR initiative, but as the very heart of leading a future-ready organization.

1 month ago | hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com | Abhishek Sahu

Industry 5 min read Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance protects the personal assets of a company’s directors and officers if they are sued for decisions they make while managing the company. It covers legal costs, settlements, or damages from lawsuits alleging wrongful acts like negligence, breach of duty, or mismanagement.

1 month ago | hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com | Abhishek Sahu

Once seen as a relic of the past, the term ‘ moonlighting’ is making a dramatic comeback in corporate India—but not in the way employees might hope. Instead, it’s raising red flags across boardrooms and HR departments, as companies ramp up their scrutiny of side hustles, substance use, and shady pasts. In the last year, there has been an up to 250 percent increase in double employment checks conducted by background verification (BGV) firms on employees.