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Algorithmic Management & the Future of Workplaces

How AI-driven decision-making is reshaping Recruitment, Performance Evaluation, Scheduling and even Layoffs. Algorithmic Management uses data and AI/ML systems to make, inform, or enforce people decisions; sourcing and ranking candidates, scheduling shifts, flagging “under-performance,” recommending rewards, and even supporting reduction-in-force decisions. It combines prediction, optimization, and surveillance capabilities across the employee lifecycle. Why it matters

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The Emerging HR Trend: “Graceful Spot Exit”

In today’s fast-changing workplace, the idea of staying with one employer until retirement feels like a relic of the past. Job transitions are faster, notice periods are shorter, and in many cases, employees are choosing to leave immediately rather than serve their full notice period. Traditionally, this spot resignation (quitting without notice), has been viewed

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Readiness Checkup: Insights from Our ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 Audit

Completing an ISO audit is the culmination of months or even years of meticulous preparation. Having just experienced the full audit cycle for both ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 at our office for the umpteenth time, we’ve gathered firsthand insights into what truly makes a company ready. This article distills those lessons for organizations gearing

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The Rise of Skills-First Hiring: Is the Degree Dying?

For decades, the college degree has been the golden passport to career success. It was seen as a symbol of intelligence, discipline, and capability. But in today’s dynamic talent ecosystem, that notion is rapidly changing. The world of work is evolving and so are hiring philosophies. Welcome to the era of skills-first hiring, where what

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The Power of Micro-Habits in Professional Growth

No matter where you work – Tech, HR, Marketing, Education, Healthcare, Consulting – your day is made of moments. And micro-habits shape those moments into momentum. Small changes. Big impact. When we think of career growth, we often imagine monumental shifts: Big promotions Advanced degrees Strategic projects High-stake client But here’s the truth I’ve learned

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The Ground Zero Rule: Reinventing Workweeks to Maximize Employee Performance

In a world reimagining productivity, the idea of a 4-day workweek is gaining global momentum. Several countries and companies have begun experimenting with this model, with notable results from some Japanese firms, which saw up to 40% productivity increases in trials. But the evolution doesn’t stop at fewer working days. A new concept is emerging:

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The Silent Resignation – When Employees Stay, But Their Motivation Leaves

Beyond Attrition — How to Recognize and Address Emotional Disengagement at Work Last month, I had a one-on-one with a senior-level manager who has always been sharp, dependable, and solutions-focused. This time, though, she sounded distant. She was meeting deadlines for sure; but her spark was gone. No complaints, no conflicts, no absence; just a

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Celebrating International HR Day: A Journey of People, Purpose, and Possibilities

By a Proud Member of the HR Fraternity Today, on International HR Day, I pause not just to celebrate the profession I proudly belong to, but to reflect, reminisce, and reimagine the beautiful journey that is Human Resources. It’s more than a function. It’s a calling from within. A silent force that shapes organizations, fosters

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