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Mental Health Is Not Just About No Late Sittings: A Modern Guide to Sanity in the Workplace
The Myth of "No Late Sittings" as a Solution In recent years, mental health has become an increasingly central topic in workplace...
Khurram Rana
Jul 25 min read
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Rethinking Power: How Gen Z’s "Conscious Unbossing" is Redefining Leadership
In my two decades of working across industries—from IT to BPO, fintech to manufacturing—I have watched leadership evolve from rigid,...
Khurram Rana
May 155 min read
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Shaping the Future of HR: Skill-Based Hiring, Talent Development, AI Integration, and Data-Driven Strategies
The Human Resources landscape is rapidly evolving, influenced significantly by technological advancements and changing workforce...
Khurram Rana
May 143 min read
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Comedy: The Mirror That Reflects Society's Flaws While Inspiring Change
Comedy, often brushed aside as mere entertainment, has always been more than a vessel for laughter. Beneath its surface, comedy serves as...
Khurram Rana
Jan 76 min read
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The HR Chronicles: A Tale of Misunderstood Roles and Misplaced Resentment
W hen I first joined the HR department at a tech firm in Lahore, I knew the challenges of the role. What I didn’t anticipate, however,...
Khurram Rana
Dec 10, 20245 min read
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Mastering the IT Landscape: 5 Essential Habits for New Professionals to Thrive
In today's rapidly evolving IT market, developing habits that align with the industry's demands and dynamics is essential for new...
Khurram Rana
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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Navigating Career Paths: Tenure vs. Performance-Based Promotions in Tech companies
In the bustling corridors of corporate giants and the energetic start-ups of Pakistan, the criteria for career progression are undergoing...
Khurram Rana
Dec 27, 20233 min read
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Navigating the Landscape of DEI in the Modern Pakistani Workplace
In an era where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more than just buzzwords, the Pakistani corporate sector is at a pivotal...
Khurram Rana
Nov 16, 20234 min read
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Elevating Employee Well-being: Strategies for a Balanced and Productive Workforce
In today's dynamic and competitive business landscape, organisations are increasingly recognising the critical importance of employee...
Khurram Rana
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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10 reasons why data management plays a critical role in Human Resources
In an era where data reigns supreme, Human Resources has evolved from a primarily people-centric function to one deeply entwined with...
Khurram Rana
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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The Power of Psychology: Transforming HR for a New Generation
Welcome to the world of Human Resources , a dynamic field at the intersection of people and organizations. Let's explore how new HR...
Khurram Rana
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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Important HR Metrics for Analysis (2/2)
Continuing from the previous post. Over the years HR has become driven by numbers. While it may sound like it is taking us away from...
Khurram Rana
Jul 27, 20234 min read
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How to conduct a skills gap analysis
A skills gap analysis is a process used to identify the difference between the skills and competencies that an organization needs and the...
Khurram Rana
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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Important HR Metrics for Analysis (1/2)
While the everchanging dynamics of the workforce will keep bringing new metrics in to the scope for analysis - there are some classics...
Khurram Rana
Jul 26, 20235 min read
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Break the Ice, Build the Dream - Top 10 Ice Breakers for Pros
Hey there, fellow professionals! In a recent training session I inadvertently ended up going back to the essential basics for better...
Khurram Rana
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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Cognitive Dissonance, economy and attrition
Leon Festering in the 1950's developed the theory of "Cognitive Dissonance". Simply put the term "cognitive" refers to thoughts, beliefs,...
Khurram Rana
Jul 4, 20235 min read
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Change Management Models
#Change #management initiatives have always been an interesting and exciting part of my career. The challenges are always unique to each...
Khurram Rana
Jun 22, 20236 min read
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George Clooney and HR ?
One of the top challenges for HR Professionals today is adapting to the rapid techn ological changes. Advancements in technology have...
Khurram Rana
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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100 Years of HR and the changing psychological contracts
Read a really informative article by Linda Pophal on the 100 year history of the Human Resource Department. Trying to link that in to the...
Khurram Rana
Mar 7, 20235 min read
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HR Manager turns out to be a zombie and starts eating people's brains!
Okay, so I tried my hands on the new AI that has been talk of the web ChatGPT. I gave it the premise of a story "A HR Manager who is...
Khurram Rana
Feb 21, 20233 min read
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