In my WSJ article, I wrote about the invisible forces reshaping careers—not just automation or AI, but access to growth. That idea is no longer abstract. The UpGrad “Skilling Smarter” Report (May 2025) confirms what many of us in the L&D space have long feared: learning inequality is the next […]

AI has occupied the first floor of the building Across industries and continents, the first floor of careers is quietly disappearing. For decades, entry-level jobs were the first step on the ladder to success. They offered on-the-job learning, mentoring, and space to make beginner mistakes. But today, that bottom rung […]

Moderna Merge Tech and HR Departments Read the story in Wall Street Journal There are four big factors driving this: AI-Driven Workforce Transformation Moderna’s merger of tech and HR functions is a response to the sweeping influence of AI on workforce planning. The company is optimizing what work gets done […]

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% […]

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 […]

This is from my column in Times of India dated April 9-2025 He was impatient and skipped the niceties and the coffee and came c=straight to the point. He started with a volley of questions, “I joined this firm eighteen months back. Is it the right time for me to […]