To understand the HR landscape and frames of references in the small and medium enterprises segment, People Matters conducted “The Small and Medium Enterprises HR Landscape Study 2017” that surveyed 135 unique companies across sectors — ranging from IT, healthcare and BFSI, with employee base ranging from below fifty to more than five thousand and analyzed the data that was generated. The study focused on three principal questions What are the talent-related business priorities of SMEs and...

#Leadership It is useful to remember that leadership development is a journey and not a destination. Leadership programs are costly. And companies invest a significant amount in their budget. According to one study, companies invest $15 billion in leadership programs every year. But the efficacy of the program is often called into question. And a number of surveys indicate that many employees are dissatisfied with their leaders. Terry Traut of STEP Consulting delivered an enthusiastic session...

#Campus Recruitment Employees are customers who buy work opportunities from organizations they choose, using the currency of talent “A talent storm is underway in the world of business,” said Shakun Khanna, Senior Director – HCM Transformation addressing a webinar on the topic “Striking the right candidate experience” as part of the SME Talent Week. Setting the context for the discussion, he quoted a recent study by Randstad, which highlights that 59 percent of Indians will seek a job change...

#Employer Branding Heres what an expert panel had to say about building employer brand among SMEs Creating a high performing culture in an organization involves attracting some of the best talent in the marketplace. In a virtual panel discussion during the SME Talent Week, Meena Ganesh, CEO at Portea and Dinesh R, CHRO, OYO Rooms and Meher Sarid, President and Group President (HR,Brand MarComm & Corporate Affairs) of Oxigen reflected on what makes a ‘best employer’ in the small and medium...

#LearningLandscapes In an exclusive conversation with People Matters, Prof. Paul Kelly of the London School of Economics and Political Science spoke shifting skillsets and the need for life-long learning. Building skills in cross-cultural communication like learning languages and the contextualization of critical thinking is going to hugely important. Prof. Paul Kelly is the Pro-Director for Education and Professor of Political Theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science...