May 15, 2025
Human plus Algorithm

Algorithms and Empathy Combine to Create Digital People Officers

You probably heard about Moderna as one of the first to develop a mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccines. Founded in 2010 Moderna focuses on using messenger RNA technology to create transformative medicines. They merged HR and Tech teams Why Did Moderna Merge Tech and HR Departments Read the story in Wall Street […]
May 14, 2025
Child playing cricket in rural area

Talent Isn’t Universal. The Definition of High Potential Needs to Be Updated

Family, success and selfhood definitions vary Imagine trying to assess a world-class violinist using a basketball metric. They may score zero on dunks—but does that mean they lack talent? Success means different things to someone who is growing up in rural India as compared to a kid growing up in […]
May 8, 2025
Sketchnote - Gallup 2025

The Hidden Cost of Disengagement: What Gallup’s 2025 Global Report Means for You

Gallup estimates that if the world’s workplace was fully engaged, US$9.6 trillion in productivity could be added to the global economy, the equivalent of 9% in global GDP.  Less than half of the world’s managers (44%) say they have received management training. The most urgent fix in your organization may […]
May 8, 2025
Cartoon showing low engagement as a social issue, with unhappy employees. Highlights need to redesign work and workplaces for better engagement.

Low engagement is a social issue that can help redesign work and workplaces

Gallup’s 2025 Global Workplace Report reveals a sobering picture: only 21% of employees are engaged at work — a 2-point drop from last year. Meanwhile, 62% remain not engaged and 17% are actively disengaged, up 2 points. The emotional toll is visible, with 40% of workers reporting daily stress, 21% […]
April 27, 2025
Group of people laughing at an event with text asking if your organization is storyworthy. Stories tell you everything about the culture.

Stories Tell You Everything About the Culture – Create a Workplace Which Is Storyworthy

Let me ask you something: When was the last time you heard a great story at work? You know, one of those “you won’t believe what happened” moments that had everyone gathered around the coffee machine laughing or nodding in recognition? I worked in a organization where every week there […]
April 20, 2025
Sketchnote_Sam Altman's method of thinking clearly

Ever Feel Like Your Mind is Overloaded? Do What Sam Altman Does

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has a surprisingly simple solution. And no—it’s not an app, a planner, or a productivity hack. It’s a pen. And a notebook. (this kind) That’s it. Sam carries a spiral-bound 100-page notebook and a Muji 0.3 gel pen—and he fills one notebook every two weeks. […]
April 17, 2025
People Powered Startups by Saurabh Nigam

Book Review: People Powered Startups

If a founder believes that HR is for administrative tasks, please gift him/her this book Let me say it upfront—People-Powered Startups by Saurabh Nigam is a must-read for every founder, early-stage leader, and even HR folks building something from the ground up. It’s not often you come across an HR […]