Imagine you’re the founder of a startup or leading a fast-growing business unit. You have four or five teams, each with three people. In the early days, roles are fluid. Skills overlap generously. An R&D team member jumps into client conversations. Someone from operations helps close a deal. Work gets done because people see a gap and step in to fill it up. Ownership is instinctive, and handholding is minimal. Then the business starts to grow. Revenue picks up. Teams expand.

The role of HR in any organisation is vast, from recruiting and managing talent to ensuring legal compliance at every stage. Over the years, this role has steadily evolved from being reactive to proactive, enabling teams to stay ahead of industry trends and seize opportunities for long-term organisational growth.  The HR teams are now balancing two responsibilities: keeping organisations future-ready while also staying closely connected to employee needs and well-being. Addit

Bare Minimum Monday has steadily emerged as a popular workplace conversation in recent years. Coined by TikTok creator Marisa Mayes, the idea encourages employees to start their Mondays at a lower intensity—focusing only on essential work instead of diving headfirst into peak productivity. The intention is simple: ease into the week rather than expecting people to operate at full capacity immediately after the weekend. While many have embraced the idea, others have been quick