In the ‘2020 In Review’ series of the Talent Management Institute (TMI), Mukta Arya, Head of Human Resources–Asia Pacific at Société Générale, explains how the company responded to the pandemic lockdown with ‘bouncing back’ sessions plus support tips and tools for employees. Talent management practices went virtual and aimed at…

Working in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As) is challenging as it puts you at the core of finance, unlike any other position. You will be exposed to industry expertise and seniority level at the beginning of the career in M&A. M&A refers to a business strategy where purchasing or combining of companies occurs mainly to save costs, witness expansion, and improve capital, among other objectives.

Generally, companies engage in M&As for revenue synergies, cost synergies,…

Have you ever thought about the reasons behind the blockages in your career?  

I've seen various people excelling in academics but not yet able to grow in their career despite having exemplary domain-knowledge and extensive work experience. Are you someone facing a similar situation?  

Lack of leadership and cross-functional skills or problem-solving abilities can be some of the reasons behind the hindrances in your…

The first month of a new hire is not only crucial for her but also for the organization and its teams. This became even more challenging for global business strategy leaders during the pandemic as onboarding went remote.

If you lead a team or an organization, it’s highly likely that you have been involved in the hiring process.

Here we…