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This playlist discusses and sheds light on aspects that organisations in India follow in the area of Human Resources. It is aimed at CEO's MD and line managers to understand how various aspects of Human Resources can help shape their organisations journey in India.
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Our industry leading experts offer years of accumulated knowledge from having advised clients across sectors spread across the remotest corner of the country.
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#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh, with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep Singh breaks down the rising trend of Quiet Quitting and its progression into Silent Resignation. He explains how employees may continue meeting job expectations, yet withdraw their discretionary effort, creativity, and problem‑solving—silently reducing organizational productivity. Mandeep highlights why this behaviour emerges, how it impacts delivery velocity, and why managers—not HR—play the most crucial role in reversing it. He emphasizes the need for strong communication systems, data‑driven insights, and empowered supervisors to identify early signals and re‑engage employees before silent resignation becomes inevitable.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh, with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep Singh demystifies the rising debate around moonlighting and dual employment in India. He explains the difference between the two—how moonlighting operates as a commercial, task‑based engagement, while dual employment remains legally restricted under Indian labour laws. Mandeep highlights why the real organisational concern is knowledge usage, not time or physical effort, and how global HR trends increasingly view moonlighting as a powerful learning and development lever. He urges organizations to build structured L&D philosophies that safely enable external learning without compromising proprietary knowledge.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh, with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep Singh explains the purpose and practical implications of non‑compete clauses that appear in appointment letters, HR policies, or separate agreements. He describes how organizations may restrict industries, companies, geographies or combinations of these, but clarifies that Indian law does not permit any clause that limits a person’s livelihood after employment ends. Non‑compete clauses therefore become void, while the rest of the contract remains valid. He emphasizes that employees must avoid data leaks, client or employee poaching, or misuse of goodwill, as these can attract legal action. For organizations that genuinely need restrictions, he highlights garden leave as the only enforceable method—applicable only while the individual remains on the payroll. Once employment ends, the employee is free to join any organization.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh, with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep Singh explains how organizations should create their annual holiday calendars while ensuring legal compliance and employee acceptance. He highlights the three compulsory national holidays—Gandhi Jayanti, Independence Day and Republic Day—which must be observed across India. He discusses the challenge of accommodating diverse festivals, especially when some are city‑wide closures while others are celebrated only by specific communities. Including every festival could push the list to 16–17 holidays, whereas most organizations operate with 11–13. He recommends a balanced model: around 10 fixed holidays for all employees and 2–3 optional holidays that individuals can choose from a larger list. This ensures compliance, cost efficiency and cultural inclusion. He also mentions that older approaches—like location‑specific holiday lists—are becoming less practical, leading organizations to adopt a common fixed list with optional choices for local or community needs.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh, Interviewing is often assumed to be easy, but it’s a specialised skill that requires training. In this episode, Mandeep Singh explains how managers can conduct effective interviews even without formal preparation. The goal of any interview is threefold: verify the authenticity of the candidate’s credentials, assess their ability to deliver on job requirements, and understand their motives for joining your organisation. Clarity on these aspects helps avoid mismatched expectations and costly hiring mistakes. Mandeep shares practical approaches, whether competency-based, fact-driven, or predictive questioning to gauge fit and performance potential. He also emphasises probing deeper into a candidate’s philosophy on jobs, career shifts, and long-term goals to uncover alignment with organisational values. This episode is a must-listen for leaders and managers who want to make informed hiring decisions without relying solely on HR expertise.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh, with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep Singh explores why trust is one of the most cited core values in organisations. In this episode, he breaks down the pillars that make trust real and actionable in the Indian workplace. Reliability tops the list, keeping promises and delivering on commitments. Respect follows, recognising employees for their beliefs, skills, and individuality. Empathy adds depth, acknowledging social obligations and personal priorities beyond work. Authenticity ensures transparency, free from hidden agendas or pretence, while safety guarantees an environment where emotional, physical, and professional wellbeing is protected. These pillars collectively shape trust into a lived value, not just a word on paper. Tune in to understand how organisations can embed trust into their culture and why it remains the foundation for meaningful employee engagement.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh, with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep Singh explains the Industrial Relations Code, a critical labour law reform focused on worker protection. The video clarifies who qualifies as a worker, introduces the concept of fixed-term workers and their entitlement to gratuity, and outlines key provisions on layoffs and retrenchments. Mandeep details compensation norms, notice periods, and additional payments, especially for organisations with more than 50 or 300 workers, where government permission becomes mandatory. He highlights compliance requirements such as forming works committees, grievance redressal committees, and drafting standing orders in English and the state’s official language. The discussion also covers trade unions, their registration criteria, negotiating rights, and the role of arbitration in resolving industrial disputes. Finally, Mandeep explains timelines for strikes and lockouts, emphasising adherence to central and state rules. A must-watch for HR leaders navigating India’s evolving labour landscape.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep explores the Code of Occupational Health and Safety and its impact on organisations employing workers. This video explains who qualifies as a “worker” under the law and why organisations with 10 or more workers must comply. Learn about the new factory definition, registration requirements, and obligations for interstate workers and sales promotion employees. Mandeep covers essential compliance practices, including wage slips before payday, electronic record-keeping, and mandatory appointment letters. Discover critical health and safety provisions such as separate restrooms for men, women, and transgenders, annual health check-ups, and training protocols. The video also details overtime rules, leave entitlements, women’s night-shift consent, and restrictions on contract labour in core activities. Additional topics include canteen and safety committee requirements, accident reporting, and confidentiality protection. Whether you operate factories, construction sites, or plantations, these insights will help you meet compliance standards and safeguard worker welfare.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep explores the Code of Social Security and its critical implications for organisations and employees. This video explains how the code is structured into sections, each with its own eligibility criteria, and why compliance matters. You’ll learn about maternity benefits, including 26 weeks of paid leave, crèche facilities, and medical bonus alongside ESIC coverage for medical, unemployment, and maternity benefits. The discussion covers gratuity rules, including new provisions for fixed-term employees, and the need for gratuity insurance. It also explains employee compensation for workplace injuries, mandatory job postings on employment exchanges, and Provident Fund contributions and benefits. Plus, discover new protections for gig and platform workers, building and construction regulations, and cine worker provisions. Whether you’re a start-up or a large enterprise, these insights will help you navigate India’s evolving social security landscape with confidence.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep explores the transformative Code of Wages and its far-reaching impact on organisations. In this video, Mandeep demystifies one of India’s most significant labour law reforms. You’ll learn about universal applicability (even if you employ one person), mandatory registration, and the shift to equal pay and non-discrimination across genders. The discussion covers minimum wages, including the new central floor rate and its extension to domestic workers and personal drivers. It explains payment of wages by the 7th of the month, the push for digital salary payments, and why clarity on the definition of ‘wage’ matters for compliance. You’ll also discover rules on bonus eligibility, record-keeping for three years, and aligning your compensation philosophy with legal requirements. Whether you run a start-up or a large enterprise, these insights will help you stay compliant and future-ready.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep explores the critical question of how to truly assess HR domain expertise in this episode. He explains why HR knowledge is only 30% classroom-based and 70% gained through on-the-job experience, making evaluation far more complex than checking certifications. The video dives into practical insights on identifying depth versus breadth of HR skills, using examples like compensation structures, payroll budgeting, and linking HR decisions to business outcomes. Mandeep also shares why competency-based interviews and supervisor reference checks matter, and highlights the growing trend of expert-led HR interviews. A must-watch for leaders, recruiters, and anyone hiring HR talent.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep emphasizes that training is a critical factor for individuals to deliver effectively in any organization. He points out that even similar tasks can be executed differently across companies, making a strong, standardized training system essential. While on-the-job training helps, it often varies by leader, leading to inconsistency. True standardization comes through structured classroom programs. Mandeep shares a simple yet powerful method to identify training needs: link job descriptions to actual outcomes, analyze gaps in skills or knowledge, and design relevant interventions. This approach not only makes training meaningful but also improves attendance, gains managerial buy-in, and drives measurable business impact. This video a must-watch for anyone serious about workforce performance.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep Singh, talks about the ongoing debate around work from home in organizations and employee forums. He emphasizes that it should become a mandatory part of organizational culture. Rather than debating its existence, Mandeep focuses on its impact on training, a key driver of productivity and employee engagement. He explains that training is split into classroom and on-the-job formats, with the latter contributing significantly to skill development. Work from home disrupts on-the-job training, leaving a gap in learning. Mandeep highlights hybrid models as a practical solution, ensuring supervisors and subordinates align schedules for effective on-the-job training while leveraging flexibility.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep Singh explains what data science really means and how it impacts HR. He describes data science as a way to analyze and interpret data for better decisions, uncovering insights that aren’t obvious at first glance. HR holds vast employee data, demographics, compensation, performance, and more, and Mandeep shows how data science can predict attrition, identify patterns, and reveal key factors influencing retention. By using predictive models, organizations can achieve over 90% accuracy in forecasting outcomes and correlations. Mandeep emphasizes that data science enables credible, measurable decisions that directly improve talent attraction, retention, and overall HR effectiveness.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep Singh discusses how as HR processes evolve with technology, resume screening is transforming through AI. It explains the shift from keyword-based filtering in traditional ATS to AI-powered systems that interpret resumes using language models. The key message: resumes now need to be longer and more detailed for machines, but also include concise cover pages for human recruiters. Organizations must educate both recruiters and candidates on their screening methods, whether AI or ATS, to ensure transparency and better candidate matching. This insightful guide helps HR professionals adapt to the changing landscape of talent acquisition.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep Singh explores one of the most pressing challenges organizations face today: building a culture that enables employees to thrive. In his words, “Culture is what really ensures whether your organization is going forward, going backwards, or just surviving.” This video breaks down how to diagnose your current culture, define your aspirational one, and bridge the gap. As Mandeep says, “Culture requires diagnosis. Diagnosis requires someone to look at the symptoms.” If you're serious about transforming your workplace, this is a must-watch guide to using culture as a strategic lever for business success.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #Mandeep Singh, with 25 years of HR expertise, breaks down the real power of job descriptions. More than just a list of tasks, an effective JD creates transparency, aligns expectations across reporting lines, and ensures resources and mentoring are in place. Learn how to craft impactful job descriptions that include measurable outcomes of speed, quality, cost, so employees know exactly where to focus. This clarity drives performance, enables ROI tracking, and builds scalable systems. If you're looking to strengthen your organization’s foundation, this video is a must-watch.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #Mandeep Singh who has 25 years of HR expertise shares in this video, why HR technology is gaining renewed attention and how organizations can leverage it effectively. Mandeep explains what HR tech really means, from simple data management systems to automation tools and advanced AI-driven platforms. Mandeep shares why strong, accurate data is the foundation for any successful HR tech journey and outlines the three stages: database management, automation, and AI/data science integration. Finally, he emphasizes that if your organization hasn’t started its HR tech journey yet, now is the time to explore vendors and begin, because HR tech is no longer optional, it’s essential.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #Mandeep Singh who has 24 years of HR expertise shares how Artificial Intelligence is making its way into Human Resources and transforming the way organisations manage talent. In this video, he breaks down what AI really means for us in HR, how it’s being applied across HR functions. Whether you're an HR leader or just curious about the future of work, this will help you understand how AI can unlock new levels of efficiency, insights, and impact in your organisation’s people strategy.
#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #Mandeep Singh who has 24 years of HR expertise, emphasizes that a well-designed Rewards and Recognition (RNR) strategy is essential for any organization aiming to drive employee engagement and retention. RNR refers to the structured approach of acknowledging and rewarding employees’ contributions- be it through trophies, certificates, public appreciation, or other incentives. A robust RNR program not only motivates employees but also reinforces organizational values, fosters a culture of fairness, and ensures that every individual feels valued. Investing time and resources in RNR helps build a positive work environment, boosts morale, and ultimately leads to higher productivity and organizational success.
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