The whole world relates to the art and architecture of the Mughal India. Apart from being great rulers, Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan, were not only great connoisseurs of art, but also were forerunners in creating masterful heritage for generations to come.
The Tech Mahindra, a unit of Mahindra & Mahindra, and Satyam Computer Services Ltd merger is regarded as one of the biggest mergers that India Inc. has witnessed in recent history. The two companies that came together brought along a combined manpower of 75,000 employees. Human Capital in conversation with Hari T, Chief People Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Mahindra Satyam on life after the merger. Excerpts;
The Tech Mahindra, a unit of Mahindra & Mahindra, and Satyam Computer Services Ltd merger is regarded as one of the biggest mergers that India Inc. has witnessed in recent history. The two companies that came together brought along a combined manpower of 75,000 employees. Human Capital in conversation with Hari T, Chief People Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Mahindra Satyam on life after the merger. Excerpts;
The Tech Mahindra, a unit of Mahindra & Mahindra, and Satyam Computer Services Ltd merger is regarded as one of the biggest mergers that India Inc. has witnessed in recent history. The two companies that came together brought along a combined manpower of 75,000 employees. Human Capital in conversation with Hari T, Chief People Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Mahindra Satyam on life after the merger. Excerpts;
Only true leaders and organizations with strong values can turnaround an adverse situation into a business advantage…
Bob Kelleher, an award winning speaker and author, has stated that the best technique for staff engagements is treating employees like customers. Most famous entrepreneurs around the globe follow this approach to ensure that diligence, innovation and loyalty get imbibed into the work culture. Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, introduced the concept of welfare capitalism, paying his staff $5 a day (an exorbitant salary in 1915), and also ventured into the profit sharing model for employees. The exemplary employee value proposition worked wonders in bringing down turnover rates from 370 per cent to 16 per cent in his organization. Sam Walton, who gifted the retail giant Walmart to the world, not only satisfied his shoppers with royal customer service, but also ensured that he retained the best talent in the market even when Walmart was in its nascent stage. Profit sharing models and firm faith in team work formed an important part of Walmart’s work culture right from the very beginning.
The business case for succession planning is not new, however, the business mandate for succession efforts has never been stronger. In the labor market, both the demand and supply side has shifted as the seasoned Boomers and the well experienced Gen-Y leaders exit the workforce. The shifting agemix of employees brings to the forefront the need for effective succession planning.
In this new age, it is time for organizations to recognize the leadership abilities in Gen-Y’ers early on, thus enhancing both performance and commitment in the long run…
what makes a DEPENDABLE leader? In the ever-changing business landscapes, it is wiser to judge the leaders by their competencies and not by characteristics…
Modern day organizations are complex entities that are ever evolving. Does it require ‘extraordinary ingenuity’ or ‘new leadership style’ for the leaders to exert influence on the organization’s environment?
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