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Most HRs Will Never Land a Good Remote Job
Not because they’re bad—because they’re doing this wrong.
Hello, my favorite reader!
Are you like me—someone who loves staying at home, hates the traffic, enjoys a good cup of coffee, and can’t pretend to care about colleagues’ trips and weekend plans?
If yes, you probably love remote work too.
But here’s the reality: remote work isn’t a perk anymore—it’s a strategy. And finding a great remote HR role (not just any remote job) takes more than endlessly scrolling job boards.
It takes intention.
It takes clarity.
And it takes knowing where to look.
Below are five smart, proven ways HR professionals can find remote roles that truly fit—with culture, growth, and flexibility built in.
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🎤 Opening Keynote
Lessons from a Lifetime in HR: What Truly Endures in Building People and Institutions
👤 Dr. T. V. Rao
Founder President, NHRDN | Pioneer of the HRD Movement in India

Drawing from decades of people-first leadership and institution-building, Dr. Rao will share timeless insights that continue to guide organizations and leaders in a changing world.
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💡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—
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Because when people feel valued, performance follows.
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