Leadership, Financial Services, Startups
Leadership is not just about authority; it’s about inspiration. When people reflect on the most inspiring leaders they have encountered, three key qualities consistently emerge: vision, exemplary behavior, and mentorship. These attributes fulfill fundamental human needs—meaning, protection, and support—making leaders not only effective but also deeply influential. When people around the world are asked to…
A new survey reported by Fortune highlights that one in five HR professionals spend up to five hours each day reviewing job applications. This time-consuming process has led companies to embrace AI-based recruitment tools. A McKinsey study reveals that only 5% of organizations have successfully integrated new technologies into their people management functions, yet the…
বর্তমানের দ্রুত পরিবর্তনশীল ব্যবসায়িক পরিবেশে, প্রতিভা ব্যবস্থাপনার প্রচলিত পদ্ধতিগুলো ক্রমশ সংগঠনের প্রয়োজনীয়তার সঙ্গে অসামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ হয়ে উঠছে। ম্যাকিন্সির এক প্রতিবেদনে উল্লেখ করা হয়েছে যে, প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলো প্রার্থীদের বর্তমান দক্ষতা বা সম্ভাবনার চেয়ে অতীত অভিজ্ঞতাকে বেশি গুরুত্ব দেয়। এর ফলে, ৮০% এরও বেশি কর্মী নতুন নিয়োগদাতার কাছে চলে যান, যা প্রতিভা সংরক্ষণে বড় চ্যালেঞ্জ তৈরি করে। অভ্যন্তরীণ কর্মী…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, traditional approaches to talent management are increasingly misaligned with organizational needs. A McKinsey report highlights that companies often prioritize candidates’ past experiences over their current skills or potential, leading to a significant talent drain as over 80% of role changes involve employees moving to different employers. This practice underscores…
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has profoundly transformed numerous industries, with the corporate legal sector experiencing a significant impact. For nearly a decade, certain legal practitioners have leveraged AI to effectively analyze data and interrogate legal documents. Contemporary applications of AI within the legal domain now encompass the automation of routine tasks, including contract…
The “trap of doing it all” is rooted in a misunderstanding of leadership and personal limitations. Leaders often feel compelled to address every task on their endless to-do lists, driven by a desire to prove their capability, meet stakeholder expectations, or simply keep the organization afloat. However, this approach is unsustainable and counterproductive. In “Leaders…
Assigning a “devil’s advocate” is a powerful tool for improving team decision-making. Often, team members hesitate to challenge ideas because they fear damaging relationships or being seen as overly critical. To make it easier, assign someone the role of “devil’s advocate.” This person’s job is to intentionally question proposals, highlight weaknesses, and challenge assumptions. This…
An IIT professor has proposed that enforcing overtime pay for work beyond 40 hours per week could shift corporate leaders’ perspectives on work-life balance. This suggestion comes in response to Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s advocacy for a 90-hour work week. The professor argues that if companies are required to compensate employees for overtime,…
It is unfortunate that no law has provided any provision for obtaining trade licence for micro merchants who have no specific location of business and run business with a very small amount of capital over van, walkway etc. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.tbsnews.net/opinion/formalising-micro-merchants-can-boost-economy-40149%3famp Mazharul IslamMazharul Islam, Corporate Legal Practitioner, Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. He can be…
A study conducted by United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in 2018 found that almost 20 lakh people are involved in the micro-merchant retail sector in Bangladesh and they transact more than $18.42 billion annually and interact with millions of customers every day which is the second-largest market in Bangladesh after the ready-made garments (RMG)…