Personnel Perception of Talent Management in the Indian Social Sector Report

Drawing from a study with 92 social sector personnel, this report documents the perception of personnel towards their organizations as well as the social sector at large. It presents a holistic understanding of the perception of employees about their sense of affiliation; compensation and benefits received; and work structure in their organizations.

Job Roles In the Social Sector

Over the last three decades, the social sector has become more professional, adopting for-profit values and HRM practices while growing in complexity. Despite its employment size, job roles and compensation remain underexplored, with academic literature fragmented and limited. This article fills the gap through a systematic review of 37 publications from 236 records. It analyses publication trends and key aspects of social sector roles, including job functions, career paths, role complexity, and compensation. By identifying research limitations, the review highlights areas for further study to improve understanding and documentation of social sector careers.

What is Talent Recruitment?

Talent attraction and recruitment is the first step in identifying, screening, and selecting talent for a particular job role in Social Purpose organizations (SPOs). Effective recruitment strategies bring the right candidate on board so that the effectiveness and performance of the SPO is enhanced. Conversely, when SPOs do not find the right candidate, they prefer not to hire, worrying that a wrong hire might negatively affect the organization.

Compensation Benchmarking in the Indian Social Sector Report

This report presents the key findings from the study on compensation benchmarking in the Indian social sector. Drawing from a sample of 75 Indian social purpose organizations(SPOs), it provides an insight into the existing compensation practices across a typology of roles and SPOs. It also presents the status of social sector compensation as compared to the general industry compensation.

Talent Management in the Social Sector: A Review of Compensation and Motivation

This article systematically reviews compensation practices and motivation in social sector organisations. It covers two key areas: compensation and motivation. The review identifies organisation and employee-level factors influencing compensation, its impact on performance and commitment, and gaps for future research. It also explores motivation theories and key drivers in the sector. Most literature focuses on North America and Europe, treating social organisations as a single category, despite structural differences. This limits understanding of talent in India’s social sector. The article highlights these challenges and offers recommendations for practitioners and researchers.

The grassroots and the grass tree: Humana People to People India (HPPI)

Humana People to People India (HPPI) is a non-profit organization working for the holistic development of marginalised populations in rural and urban India. Established in 1998, today it is an organization with an organizational strength of over 4,000 people, and working in 7,000 villages across 92 districts. The case engages with how HPPI evolved a structure, culture and organizational leadership to hold together multiple kinds of talent as well as work closely with the State and public delivery system that inform the current development narrative. The case can also inform learners of principles of design as they grow to scale.

A Typology of Organisations in the Indian Social Sector

The Indian social sector is vast and growing, but existing typologies fail to capture its diversity. Most research focuses on Western economies, where social enterprises differ in structure and demands. To address this gap, we first review existing typologies of social sector enterprises. Then, we propose a hierarchical typology tailored to India, considering multiple characteristics. Finally, we identify key factors for applying this framework. This approach aims to enhance understanding of India’s unique social sector landscape.

Elite, Philanthropy and Development

This report explores the intersections between elite philanthropy and development in Brazil. It delves into how philanthropic elites contribute to shaping development agendas and the implications of their involvement in influencing policy and social outcomes. The study highlights key case studies and challenges in promoting more equitable philanthropic practices.

Thoughtworks Insights Report 2024

This article explores the challenges and solutions related to data quality in the digital era, with a particular focus on the integration of AI and automation in the data management process. It highlights common issues such as incomplete, inconsistent, or inaccurate data and discusses the technologies that can help mitigate these problems. AI and automation offer new ways to enhance data collection, processing, and analysis, making it possible to handle large datasets more efficiently and accurately. The article reviews industry best practices for ensuring high data quality, stressing the importance of continuous improvement in data management practices.

India's Million Missions: 75 Years of Service Toward Nation-Building

This report, published by Catalyst 2030, provides an in-depth analysis of the Indian social sector’s profound impact on national development over 75 years. It celebrates the extensive contributions of civil society organizations across all Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting their role in poverty alleviation, economic growth, and community empowerment. The report emphasizes how these organizations serve as crucial problem-solvers, innovators, and job creators, often piloting scalable solutions adopted by the government, and promoting grassroots engagement to ensure inclusive progress and leave no one behind.
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