The New Normal is Here

With the latest round of unlock measures, the economy is beginning to revive after months of uncertainty, even as the pandemic rages on. We have officially entered the age of the ‘the new normal’. Needless to say, the way we do business is not quite going to be the same again. What does this mean for recruitment, human resource management, the job market and organizations in general? Let’s explore.

Naukri JobSpeak Index reports 12% increase in hiring activity in August 2020

Right on cue, following the recent unlock activity, the Naukri JobSpeak Index found that hiring activity improved by 12% in August 2020. It noted a month-on-month increase in job postings, compared to the previous month. The report also provides other interesting insights related to the hiring activity across various industries and locations, following the unprecedented impact of the pandemic.

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About 50% of India’s working women are more stressed due to the pandemic: LinkedIn

As work-from-home has gradually become a mainstream reality, it’s certainly taking a toll on India’s working women who are struggling to balance work with domestic activities. Working mothers have been hit the hardest with more than 46% of them working till late consistently. What can organizations do to help their female workers cope with this new normal? Something to think about.

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Hiring and retaining your Gen Z workforce: Yes, you need to do things differently this time around.

Gen Z is gradually making its presence felt in professional environments. Soon, they will comprise 25% of the workforce. Will hiring and retaining them be the same as it was with Millennials? Not quite. What will it be like managing a generation of assertive individuals who were born into technology? This article, recently published on Forbes, makes some interesting observations.  

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Preparing your business to cope with financial hardship in a COVID-19 afflicted economy

The dreaded economic decline in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is very real. The biggest economies across the world are officially beginning to enter recession. Businesses must move quickly to prepare for a turbulent ride. Fortunately, a few steps can go a long way in future-proofing your business in this environment. This article lists some definitive, practical measures you must take immediately.

Read it here.