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NBI has been promoting values in business practices but facing challenges from government-business collusions

Kush Kumar Joshi is currently serving his third consecutive term as the President of the National Business Initiative (NBI), an organisation dedicated to promoting ethical and responsible business practices in Nepal. Under his leadership, the NBI has been instrumental in peacebuilding efforts, election funding reforms, disaster risk reduction and management, and the advancement of modern …

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Election Finance Integrity

Following the Money Behind the Vote As the country moves toward the general election scheduled for March 5, 2026, the issue of transparency in campaign financing continues to haunt political parties, affecting established organisations and newcomers alike. However, no political party has dared to implement transparency despite the pressing challenges of governance, which are inextricably …

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Employee wellbeing

From Awareness to Culture in Workplaces Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancers A 2025 JAMA report highlights a striking global trend – a surge in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers among adults under 50 years. Once considered diseases of older age, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and biliary cancers are now affecting young professionals in their most productive years. This shift is …

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The Art of Pause

Speak without Fear #13 Mastering the Space Between Words If you have ever attended a Toastmasters meeting and stayed until the evaluation session, you will recall the Ah-Counter’s report. The tally of ahs, uhms, repeated words, and awkward hesitations. Many speakers listen with a mix of curiosity and discomfort. In my early speaking days, I …

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HR holds a meaningful seat at the planning table, actively contributing to long-term organisational priorities, including crucial key decisions

Kriti Pradhan is the HR Manager at Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., bringing over a decade of experience to her role. Her career began specialising in one of the core HR functions: recruitment and selection. She joined Quest in February 2021 as an Associate Manager, spearheading Strategic Human Resource Planning and HR Development responsibilities, and was …

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My career trajectory, moving from the education sector then to hydro and finally to the insurance sector, was a deliberate path rather than just a series of switches

Pawan Kumar Khadka, CEO, IME Life Insurance I began my first professional role as a secondary level teacher in 2003. The salary was just enough to cover my living expenses and studies. Since my qualifications at the time were insufficient for a position in the corporate sector, I did not actively seek employment elsewhere. The …

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By consistently demonstrating its strategic impact on talent, culture, and operational efficiency, HR can solidify its indispensable role in organisations

Pravash Rai is the Chief HR and Brand Strategy Officer at Shine Resunga Development Bank Ltd. In this expansive executive role, he holds a broad mandate, overseeing Corporate Strategy, Bank-wide Transformation, and a suite of corporate functions including Human Resources (HR), Brand & Marketing, the CEO’s Office, Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate Affairs, and …

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