Beyond Attrition — How to Recognize and Address Emotional Disengagement at Work Last month, I had a one-on-one with a senior-level manager who has always been sharp, dependable, and solutions-focused. This time, though, she sounded distant. She was meeting deadlines for sure; but her spark was gone. No complaints, no conflicts, no absence; just a…
Month: May 2025
Celebrating International HR Day: A Journey of People, Purpose, and Possibilities
By a Proud Member of the HR Fraternity Today, on International HR Day, I pause not just to celebrate the profession I proudly belong to, but to reflect, reminisce, and reimagine the beautiful journey that is Human Resources. It’s more than a function. It’s a calling from within. A silent force that shapes organizations, fosters…
Letter to Ruskin Bond
A Living Tribute to Ruskin Bond — The Man Who Whispered Magic into My Growing Years Hello Rusty, Let me pen this. I have to, even if you say a big NO. Some authors influence our early years. Others trail us into maturity like shadows. Then there are a select few who follow us around…
Background Checks: Before or After the Offer?
In the modern corporate landscape, Background Verification (BGV) has become a critical element of the hiring process. However, one frequently debated topic among HR professionals and hiring managers is the timing of this verification — should it be conducted before issuing the offer or after? This article dives deep into the pros and cons of…
AI and the Future HR: Collaboration or Competition?
“AI won’t replace HR professionals—but HR professionals using AI will replace those who don’t.” As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues its rapid evolution, few fields are feeling the disruption as profoundly as Human Resource Management. From recruitment chatbots to predictive analytics for employee attrition, AI is becoming deeply embedded in the HR function. But this raises…
মান্না দের জন্মদিনে
শুনতে অবাক লাগলেও এটাই সত্যি যে মান্না দের প্রথম গান আমি বাংলায় শুনিনি। বাড়িতে তাঁর একটাই রেকর্ড ছিল সেই সময়ে, যার দুপিঠে একটা করে মোট দুটো গান – একপিঠে ‘লাগা চুনরী মে দাগ’ আর অন্য পিঠে ‘ফুল গেন্ডওযা না মারো’। দুটোই ভৈরবী রাগে আধারিত আর চলনও খুব পরিষ্কার। সেই প্রথম আর বারবার মান্না দে কে…