Are You Seriously Getting Lazy and Missing Q1?

Did you know?
Every New Year comes with a Color of the Year that sets the mood for trends, fashion, and even work culture. 🎨
For 2026, the color of the year is Cloud Dancer — symbolizing calm, clarity, and fresh beginnings.

And speaking of fresh beginnings.

Did you know about the First-Quarter Hiring Spike?
If not, don’t worry — let us tell you why timing your job applications in India can make all the difference.

Every year, January to March sees a surge in hiring across industries in India. This happens due to fresh budgets, new headcount approvals, and post-bonus attrition — making Q1 the best time for job seekers to act.

Here’s how you can make the most of it:

🤔Why the TSOW People Leaders Summit Matters?

On January 17th, the TSOW People Leaders Summit lights up Bangalore with a day crafted for bold HR leaders and game changers who are redefining the future of work.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s waiting for you:

• ✨ A legendary keynote from the Father of HRD in India

• 🏆 Celebrating the next wave of HR stars with our 40 Under 40 & Best Startups awards

• 🧠 Deep dives into what makes great workplaces thrive and how the next-gen CHRO is shaping leadership

• 🚀 Innovative HR tech demos that are changing the game

• 🌟 And the launch of TSOW Launchpad — your gateway to support, visibility, and capital for early-stage HR tech startups

This is more than a summit — it’s a movement of leaders shaping culture, innovation, and impact.

💡HR Thought of the Week: Culture Isn’t a Policy—It’s a Practice

You can write the best policies in the world, but culture is built in everyday moments—
how employees feel, how they’re recognized, and how connected they are to each other.

That’s where tools like EngageWith by Springworks quietly make a difference.

Build a people-first culture.
Help teams appreciate each other, strengthen belonging, and stay motivated—without adding extra work for HR.

✔️ Engage employees meaningfully
✔️ Drive productivity through recognition
✔️ Empower teams to celebrate wins, big or small

Because when people feel valued, performance follows.

Ready to land the job you’ve been aiming for?

Find it now in the #only-hr-function-job-listings

🤝 Connect, Share, and Grow with Fellow HR Pros

Hop into #opentowork-only-hr-function — share leads, swap advice, or just cheer someone on. Sometimes a single strong connection goes further than a hundred cold emails.

📢 Don’t Miss a Beat! Keep an eye on #announcements for all important updates and community happenings.

✨ Got questions or ideas? Head to #general-qna-forum — your go-to spot for advice, feedback, and collaboration with people who truly “get” HR. 💡🙌

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