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3 days ago | hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com | Yasmin Taj

In today’s dynamic workplace, where employee engagement often determines an organisation’s success, the role of HR has evolved far beyond traditional functions. Especially in people-centric industries like hospitality, understanding the nuances of workforce motivation and connection can make all the difference. Thoughtful listening and genuine engagement are becoming powerful leadership tools to create workplaces where employees feel truly valued and empowered.

1 week ago | hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com | Ram M Sundaram

Industry 1 min read The revision will benefit 48,000 drivers, 42,800 conductors, 13,000 workshop staff, and 2,500 others across all state transport undertakings. The salary hike will translate into a monthly increase ranging from 1,420 to 6,460 depending on grade. As part of the agreement, several allowances have been increased. Dearness allowance has been revised from 140 to 160, special allowance from 16 to 21, and shift allowance from 9 to 14.

1 week ago | hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com | Shireen Khan

ET HR 4 min read There is a growing disconnect between academia and industry, leaving Indian graduates unprepared for the workforce. The need of the hour is to shift focus from placements to genuine learning, addressing critical skill gaps in self-management, digital fluency, and collaboration. Despite rising concerns around employability and the urgent need for skilled talent, the disconnect between academia and industry continues to widen.

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.

2 weeks ago | hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com | Anubhav Mishra

Industry 6 min read Anubhav Mishra, Professor of Marketing, Jaipuria Institute of Management,LucknowIn a world where employers frequently lament the lack of “job-ready” graduates, and universities argue they can't possibly equip learners with every nuance of the corporate world, it seems there's a fundamental misalignment between the expectations of higher education and the demands of industry. Is this a failure of academia, or are industry expectations unrealistic?