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In the bustling world of cybersecurity, an unexpected storm began to brew on a seemingly normal Friday in July. CrowdStrike, a renowned cybersecurity firm, had just rolled out an update intended to enhance the security of its Falcon sensor. However, a minor error in the update quickly escalated into a global crisis, setting off a chain reaction of system failures that reverberated across industries and borders.

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) role has undergone several changes to align with the evolving dynamics of the workplace and business environment. These innovations can vary depending on industry, organizational size, and global events. Here are some developments in the CHRO role:

The globe is bustling with innovation and creativity and a quiet yet fierce race is underway. This race isn’t about speed or endurance, but about transforming the very essence of human interaction and growth. It is the race to deploy AI in the realm of behavioral soft skills and it promises to reshape the future of learning and development.

Nestled within the towering skyscrapers in Mumbai, was a small but dynamic digital marketing agency named “Creative Nexus”.

Its success was attributed to the brilliance of its core management team consisting of Aadya, Samay and Veer.

Aadya, a talented graphic designer with an eye for detail and a penchant for perfection, believed every pixel mattered. Samay’s strategic thinking and ability to craft compelling narratives were unparalleled. And finally, there was Veer, the tech-savvy web developer, whose expertise brought their visions to life in the digital realm.

Their collaboration produced wonders. However, as deadlines loomed and expectations soared, cracks began to form.

Sun bathed mountain peaks, cloud covered valleys, snow peaks peeping through the fog, sparkling pebbles sleeping in the river bed! Bird calls waking the life around, staying in a tent viewing all the nature’s splendour, a steaming coffee cup, not to forget a Laptop! That’s how Gen Z visualises their workstation!

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair – this is how Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities (1859) began his book!

Somewhere the present Covid pandemic and our gradual return from it, reflects this! Our work environment had to adjust itself to a state of virtual working and an ecosystem of remote engagement and now after almost a year and half, we are slowly considering a return back to office.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair – this is how Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities (1859) began his book!

Somewhere the present Covid pandemic and our gradual return from it, reflects this! Our work environment had to adjust itself to a state of virtual working and an ecosystem of remote engagement and now after almost a year and half, we are slowly considering a return back to office.

PERFORMANCE CONVERSATIONS AMIDST THE PANDEMIC !! Team member to Supervisor …. “Naveen, this last year, I have worked for 15-16 hours a day. Two-three members

2020 turned the work world on its head! The shift to remote work taught business a lot of lessons about what it takes to make a great employee in the new normal. Your leadership abilities, your creative and analytical thinking, decision making skills and so on are now more important than ever!

With the world and workplace constantly changing, employees and their skills need to progress continuously. These are a few employee skills that are a focal-point in 2021.

Working from home has become the norm for many people as the coronavirus has shuttered offices across the globe. Remote work brings with it new challenges, not the least of which is navigating videoconferencing sessions.

While video chat platforms may push some people out of their comfort zone, by now, people have learned not to wear pyjamas during videoconferences.

Since we’re in it for the long haul with regards to Video Conferencing, here are our Dos and Don’ts.