There’s something magical about the start-up stage — the energy, the speed, the messy creativity. But what happens when the company grows? When the team triples, processes need structure, and founders can’t personally onboard every new hire? Many businesses try to hold onto their “start-up culture” like a badge of honor. But without evolving it, […]

Policies are important. They provide clarity, consistency, and protection. But in every workplace, there are moments that don’t fit neatly into the policy binder. Moments where human emotions, power dynamics, or ethical dilemmas exist in the gray zone — not technically wrong, but definitely not right either. This is where HR earns its title as […]

Culture isn’t built in boardrooms. It’s built in the break room.In the hallways, during chai breaks, beside the printer, and in those in-between moments that never make it to a spreadsheet. These are the places where employees drop their guard, speak freely, and show you what the company really feels like — not what the […]

Every decision made in a company leaves a footprint — whether HR is there to witness it or not. From hiring calls and promotion choices to budget discussions and team restructuring, the absence of HR in key conversations is more than just a scheduling miss — it’s a cultural risk. When HR isn’t in the […]

You’ve probably heard these phrases — maybe even said them. But in the workplace, especially from HR, what starts as encouragement can quickly become toxic positivity. Toxic positivity is the insistence on optimism no matter how someone actually feels. It’s the pressure to smile through burnout. To “be grateful” while struggling. To bounce back instantly […]

For years, organizations have treated leadership as the ultimate career destination. Climb the ladder. Take on more responsibility. Become a manager. It’s what success looks like — or so we’re told. But here’s the truth: not every employee wants to be a leader — and that doesn’t make them less valuable. In fact, it may […]

Friendships at work can be a beautiful thing — they boost morale, increase collaboration, and make even the longest days feel shorter. But as any HR professional knows, office friendships also come with a layer of unspoken politics that no one really talks about. What happens when your best friend gets promoted and you don’t?Or […]

“Work-life balance” has become one of the most overused phrases in HR conversations — and yet, in many workplaces, it remains painfully out of reach. The reason? We’ve spent too long promoting balance without defining boundaries. In theory, balance sounds ideal: equal time and energy for both work and personal life. But in today’s always-on, […]

Culture isn’t built in boardrooms. It’s built in the break room.In the hallways, over chai breaks, beside the printer, and during those spontaneous 5-minute catch-ups that aren’t on the calendar. These moments — often overlooked — are the true pulse points of workplace culture. While HR invests time and effort in engagement programs, recognition systems, […]

AI is no longer a futuristic idea — it’s already in the hiring process. From resume screening to interview scheduling, artificial intelligence is changing the way HR teams recruit talent. But as this shift accelerates, one critical question arises: Can AI actually make hiring more fair? Or are we just automating our biases? On the […]