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#530: Aprajita Sud on mastering HR Strategies for the Evolving Corporate World
06 Feb 2024
00:23:34
"Find a coach or mentor, embrace failure, stay connected to business changes - keys to HR success."
In this episode of The Shape of Work Podcast, we're honoured to host Aprajita Sud, Head of People Function at Indiagold. With a remarkable career trajectory spanning various HR leadership positions and a diverse educational background, Aprajita shares her profound insights and experiences with us. Let's delve into the conversation!
In this episode, Aprajita Soodbidas, a seasoned HR professional, shares insights on AI integration, psychological safety, and remote/hybrid work models. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, embracing failure, and leadership development. Her practical advice serves as a guide for HR professionals navigating the evolving landscape of the workforce, highlighting adaptability, empathy, and forward-thinking approaches in human resources.
Episode Highlight
What are the key emerging trends in the HR landscape?
How can HR strategies adapt to these changes in job roles?
What are some strategies for shaping flexible work policies?
What approaches do industry leaders take to support employee well-being?
How can HR professionals prepare themselves for the future of work?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#529: Sindhuja Parthasarathy on harnessing AI to Build Equitable Corporate Cultures
06 Feb 2024
00:35:57
"Prioritize diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety in learning interventions to foster organizational growth and equity."
Today, we're joined by Sindhuja Parthasarathy, an HR Leader, DEIB Consultant, Psychotherapist, and celebrated Photojournalist. With prestigious degrees and dual passions in talent development and documenting human rights through her lens, Sindhuja is a two-time Laadli UNFPA award winner. Join us as we explore her journey across corporate excellence and impactful storytelling, highlighting her advocacy for change in India’s socio-cultural landscape.
In this enlightening episode, Sindhuja Parthasarathy. She advocates for proactive mental health strategies, intersectional DEI solutions, and coaching interventions to drive sustainable change. Through inclusive leadership and technology integration, this conversation navigates the complexities of modern workplace diversity and inclusion, offering strategic insights for leaders and employees alike.
Episode Highlight
Why proactive mental health support in the workplace?
What's the essence of an intersectional approach to DEI?
How does technology, like AI, contribute to inclusivity?
What's the shift in diversity coaching?
Why is inclusive leadership critical, especially in hybrid work?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#520: Cultivating a Dynamic Team at FuelBuddy Insights from CEO Neerajj Gupta
17 Jan 2024
00:22:35
"At FuelBuddy, we empower women in the oil and energy sector, offering flexibility, financial independence, and career opportunities. We're transforming lives and fostering inclusivity."
In this podcast, we explore the remarkable career of Neerajj Gupta, the CEO of India Business at FuelBuddy and a Certified Financial Planner. With a background that includes pivotal roles at Ford, Nissan, Barclays, and ICICI Bank, Neerajj brings a wealth of experience. His academic journey encompasses a Doctorate in Business Administration from Golden Gate University and an MBA in Finance from the International Management Institute. Join us as we unravel the insights, challenges, and successes that have defined Neeraj's career in the ever-evolving world of business.
In this episode, unveil the story behind India's doorstep diesel delivery revolution and delve into insights on challenging legal norms and fostering innovation. Discover FuelBuddy's transformative impact on energy distribution, workplace culture, and its commitment to diversity. This episode serves as a blueprint for success in the evolving energy sector and corporate dynamics. Tune in for a compelling narrative on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of sustainable energy.
Episode Highlight
Discusses the recent green light from the Indian government for doorstep diesel delivery.
Highlights FuelBuddy's edge through the acquisition of a key competitor
Introduces FuelBuddy's Women Energy Consultant Program for empowerment
Reflects on FuelBuddy's revolutionary doorstep diesel delivery approach
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#430: Amrita Pandey on the key skills needed in HR and the challenges faced by HR professionals
26 May 2023
00:21:35
“Tomorrow's workplace is going to be diverse. We are talking about generational diversity, gender diversity, sexual diversity. Probably tomorrow with Gen Z's coming on board, you'd have people who would not want to just do your job, they would want to do a gig with you.”
Welcome to another episode of The Shape Of Work Podcast. In this episode, we have Amrita Pandey, HRBP & Lead - DE&I. Amrita Shares her wisdom on the key skills needed for success as an HRBP and the challenges and opportunities in HR.
Amrita has an overall work experience of over thirteen years. She did her Bachelor of Technology from SRM Institute of Science and Technology ad her MBA from the Xaviers Institute of Social Service. She has worked at various organisations throughout her career some of which are Tata Consultancy Services, Nomura, and Hero MotoCorp prior to her time at Colgate.
Episode Highlights
Key skills needed for success as a Human Resource Business Partner
How to measure the return on investment?
How to balance flexibility with the need for structure?
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for HR professionals in the company?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#429: Amit Singhi on the future of startup culture and managing sales efficiently
26 May 2023
00:23:25
“Profitability is the key, the whole startup ecosystem is evolving in a manner where every manager, every employee, every leader will have to think about profitability and scalability together. So sustainable scalability is the way forward, it cannot be at the cost of profitability.”
In the newest episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we are honoured to have with us Amit Singhi, Director at MFine, an online health organisation that has online consultations and at-home tests to medical delivery and scans. Join us to hear what he has to say about managing sales and the importance of relationships in sales.
Amit Singhi has an overall experience of ten years. He started off his career at SBI Capital Markets as an Associate and later moved on to work at various organisations including ClubYantra where he was a CoFounder, Genecorp where he was a CoFounder and HealthifyMe where he was the Head of Account Management. He did his B.Com(Hons) from St.Xavier’s College Kolkata and his MBA from SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management.
Episode Highlights
How to stay motivated when faced with difficult goals?
The importance of relationships in sales
Why are insights so important in sales?
How will the startup culture evolve in the next few decades?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#428: Smriti Arya on the difference in work culture globally and the importance of communication
26 May 2023
00:23:51
“A good leader should be confident enough and make sure that people all around him or her are happy, and they are not just happy on the face, but realising the fact that they can share things with the person. So they're open to that leader.”
Today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast features Smriti Aryan, Medical Information Scientist at Fresenius Medical Care Asia-Pacific, the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney diseases.In this episode, Smriti sheds light on the difference in work cultures in different countries and the importance of diversity.
Smriti Aryan is a well-versed medical professional who has an overall work experience of over a decade. She has worked at various organisations on a global level. She had worked at the University of Hong Kong as a PHD Researcher, and ROHTO Pharmaceuticals as an Associate Principal Scientist.
Episode Highlights
The work culture in Hong Kong and how it is different from that of India
The importance of diversity in the workplace
Why do leaders need to give space to their employees?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#427: Darshika Chandra Khare on challenges in HR and balancing work and life
26 May 2023
00:23:00
“Building equity helps create a sense of belonging, fostering engagement and supporting personal and professional commitments.”
The newest instalment of the Shape of Work podcast highlights the challenges that we see in the HR workspace and its future. Our guest for this episode is Darshika Chandra Khare, Head HR- Pharmaceuticals India and South Asia at Johnson & Johnson, the largest and most diversified healthcare products company in the world. Producing life-changing breakthroughs every day.
Darshika is an HR veteran, having an experience of over fifteen years. She has worked at many well-known organisations such as HDFC Standard Life Insurance, Godrej Industries, Nature’s Basket, etc. She did her Bachelor’s Degree from Isabella Thoburn College, did a student exchange program at the University of Applied Science in Germany, and her MBA from Goa Institute of Management.
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes: SpringVerify— B2B verification platform EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#426: Jasmine Norris on strategies that can enable a healthy work culture
19 May 2023
00:16:31
“A company can put out as much information as possible, or drive this particular culture, but if we don't have employees to participate in that culture, then it doesn't make a difference.”
In today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast, our guest talks about the top technology trends that will catch up as organisations adapt to the new world of working. We have Jasmine Norris, Director, Human Resources and Culture at eSimplicity- an engineering firm that delivers high-quality Healthcare IT, Cybersecurity, and Telecommunication solutions. Jasmine has been in the HR industry for over 25 years now, and has worked in companies like Manheim and Amentum.
Episode Highlights
Strategies that can enable a healthy work culture
How can organisations build an inclusive work culture?
Top technology trends that will catch up as organisations adapt to the new world of working
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#425: Sophronia S on the strategies to adopt to make sure that the company retained its workforce
19 May 2023
00:22:40
“AI and machine learning are the skills that are happening, and not just that, in your future for survival, you really need to have these skills and understand how these technologies work.”
The newest instalment of the Shape of Work podcast highlights the challenges that candidates face today while they prepare for interviews. Our guest for this episode is Sophronia S, Human Resource Director at Reshamandi- India’s first and largest B2B marketplace digitising the natural fibre supply chain.
Sophronia has around 14 years of experience in HR functional areas especially Manpower Planning, Recruitment, Vendor Management including HRM, Organization policies, Employee Relations, Rewards & Recognition, Performance Management administration, Compensation and Benefits. She did her PGDHRM from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning and has worked in companies like Ocwen Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd and NET HR.
Episode Highlight
The changes in the role of HR directors from the past
Strategies to adopt to make sure that the company retained its workforce
Challenges that candidates face today while they prepare for interviews
What are the skills that budding professionals must have in them according to the current trends?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#424: Lakshmi Sreenivasan on adapting to the concept of DE&I and making an organisation inclusive
19 May 2023
00:28:07
“India is definitely open to diversity, equity and inclusion work, but it's just happening like a seasonal or occasional event and it is more event-based; it is not on a people development base. There is definitely a lot of scope, organisation can reassess what they want to do with diversity or with DE&I”
This latest episode of The Shape of Work introduces our listeners to Lakshmi Sreenivasan, Founder at The Outcast Collective, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting and advisory firm. The Outcast Collective was started with a mission to bring those individuals on the margins to the centre. In this episode, Lakshmi talks about making an organisation completely inclusive and how to handle the concept of DE&I.
Lakshmi has an overall work experience of a decade and has worked at Square Sequel Consulting and LS Learning Systems before her time at The Outcast Collective. She did her B.Com from the University of Madras, her PGDBM from ICFAI, her Masters of Psychology in Indira Gandhi National Open University and her PGTFT from Tata Institute of Social Sciences. She is also a Erickson Certified Coach and has done Design Thinking from MIT Sloan School of Management.
Episode Highlights
How to adapt to the concept of DE&I?
How to make an organisation completely inclusive?
Best practices for addressing unconscious bias in the workplace
The role of technology in accelerating the DE&I agenda
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#423: Amanpreet Kaur on finding the right candidate for the job and the recruitment process
19 May 2023
00:22:51
“A recruiter should make their own pool for candidates. And then they have to take references. It would be like you have to tap the person and you have to tap the market and accordingly, so that you can get the person for that particular role.”
This latest episode of The Shape of Work introduces our listeners to Amanpreet Kaur, Talent Acquisition Partner at HDFC Bank, one of India's premier banks providing a wide range of financial products and services to over 43 million customers. In this episode, Amanpreet talks about finding the right candidate for the job as well as how recruiters ensure fair and equitable recruitment.
Amanpreet has worked in HR roles at various organisations including HDFC securities and eClerx. She has also worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Om Careers. She has an overall work experience of five years. She did her B.A Economics from the Khalsa College for Women and her M.A Economics from KLSD.
Episode Highlights
How to find the right candidate for the job?
How do recruiters ensure fair and equitable recruitment?
The role of analytics in recruitment
Common mistakes recruiters make during the hiring process
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#422: Akash Shrivastav on the best strategies for talent management and the benefits of HR
19 May 2023
00:15:51
“HR uses a framework of 70/20/10 principle, which is basically, 70% of the things we learn by doing, 20% by exposure, and 10% by actually the outcome of classroom learning.”
Today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast features Akash Shrivastav, Lead Talent Management Partner at Flipkart, an e-commerce store. In this episode, Akash talks about the best strategies and practices for talent management and the biggest challenges for talent management.
Akash has an overall work experience of five years. He did his Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Mumbai and his MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur. He has spent most of his career at Flipkart starting as an intern.
Episode Highlights
Best practices and strategies for talent management
Importance of the 70/20/10 principle
How to mitigate the impact of laying off employees?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#421: Padma C on the career landscape and how technology has taken over HR
18 May 2023
00:30:28
“Now employees have a lot more power than before, so organisations have to keep their listening ear on all the time, and adapt to the changing work culture, to attract and retain talent. "
Welcome to another episode of The Shape Of Work Podcast. In this episode, we have Padma C, Chief Operations Officer at Scketch, a group of passionate Engineers, Marketers, and Analysts working towards enhancing business performance with cutting-edge end-to-end web and mobile solutions. Padma sheds light on the current trends in the industry and key factors of a successful recruitment process.
Padma has had a long career with an overall experience of over three and a half decades. She has worked at a couple of different organisations the most prominent one being Sonata Software, where she had spent the majority of her career. She has also worked at Hindustan Aeronautics as Deputy Manager. She did her B.Tech from The National Institute of Technology and her M.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology.
Episode Highlights
The current state of the career landscape
How has technology taken over the HR industry?
The key factors for a successful recruitment process
The importance of branding and employee value proposition
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#519 Gitesh Karnik on Cultivating an Ecosystem of Diversity and Success in Modern Businesses
11 Jan 2024
00:16:01
"Democratizing finance for all, our vision is to seamlessly integrate financial inclusion into everyday life. Through the perfect blend of technology and a dedicated sales force, we strive to reach every corner of Bharat, making banking as simple as buying groceries."
In today's episode, we welcome Mr. Gitesh Karnik, the Chief People Officer at Nearby Technologies Private Limited, as our distinguished guest. With a wealth of experience spanning IT/ITes, BFSI, Retail, Real Estate, and Hospitality, Gitesh is a seasoned HR professional passionate about best practices and technology evangelism. His strategic leadership, evident in multinational and Indian corporations, has not only influenced business outcomes but has also elevated the employee experience. Gitesh emerges as a thought leader shaping the future of work through transformative initiatives and change management projects.
In our latest Shape of Work podcast episode, Chief People Officer Gitesh Karnik of Nearby Technologies Private Limited shares the secrets of aligning HR strategy with business success. Karnik unveils the alchemy of co-creating HR initiatives that resonate with employee needs while driving company goals. Get ready to be enlightened on timeless HR fundamentals and revolutionary strides in financial inclusion, where Paneer simplifies banking for the underbanked – a true financial renaissance.
Episode Highlight
Unveiling the company's approach to simplifying tasks and the go-to mantra for daily thriving
Understanding how diverse perspectives are actively brought into decision-making processes
Beyond Financial Services: Additional Product Offerings for Retailers
Addressing the challenges it tackles in the current job market scenario
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
#420: Pratiksha Jichkar on the advent of data into the industry and the effects of AI on employment
18 May 2023
00:19:53
“AI is not here to replace humans, it is there to help humans. HR is a very recession-proof business because it's not going anywhere no matter how much AI comes in, when a person in an organisation needs a solution he needs a person to talk to.”
Welcome to another episode of The Shape Of Work Podcast. In this episode, we have Pratiksha Jichkar, Talent Brand Specialist at Amagi Corporation, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV. Pratiksha shares her wisdom on the change in working culture in the industry and how data has changed the game.
Pratiksha has an overall work experience of over five years. She did her Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology from Dr Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies Research and her PGDM from Welingkar Institute of Management. She has worked at many organisations including Xoxoday, PwC, BookShort, etc. She has also worked as an IGN Ambassador and as a Team Leader at AIESEC.
Episode Highlights
How has the working culture changed in the industry?
How has the advent of data changed the game?
Will the advent of AI affect the work culture?
Some of the best practices to increase employee engagement
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#419: Yelisetty Naga Saujanya on the various challenges of being project director and customer management
18 May 2023
00:17:11
“As a project manager, you should be very spontaneous enough to deal with the unexpected situations and convert that particular weakness to opportunities and have the strength to convert those weaknesses in that particular market.”
Welcome to another episode of Shape of Work. In today’s episode, our guest talks about some of the major challenges as a project manager and the importance of being available to the customers. We have Yelisetty Naga Saujanya, Projects Director at Pact Software Services, an international software development company headquartered in India with its branches across the Middle East(UAE, Saudi, Qatar) Kenya & USA. They specialise in ERP, Accounting and CRM software solutions.
Saujanya has an overall work experience of over two decades. She has worked at Riyan Creations and PMI Pearl City Chapter before her time at Pact Software, where she has worked for over seventeen years. She did her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Theresa’s College for Women, and her PGPMEX from Great Lakes Institute of Management.
Episode Highlights
What Pack Services has achieved in 25 years of growth?
The importance of being available to customers
What are some major challenges of being Project Director?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#418: Sneha Shende on creating a positive work environment and employee well-being
18 May 2023
00:18:50
“As an HR business partner, it's very important to be honest, because you're not only the representative of HR, you are also the representative of the overall organisation. Because you're closely working with the business, you're trying to understand their needs."
In the newest episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we are honoured to have with us Sneha Shende, Senior Human Resource Business Partner at Epicor, an organisation focused on helping companies to grow and transform, or simply become more productive and effective. They are essential partners for the world’s most essential businesses. Join us to hear what she has to say about her vision behind Epicor and talk about the industry trends and creating a more positive work culture.
Sneha did her BSC from GSSc College, Belgaum, and her MBA from KLS IMER, Belgaum. She is an 11 years seasoned HR professional as a Strategic HR Business Partner. She has worked at various organisations including Oracle, Huawei Technologies, Microland Limited, etc.
Episode Highlights
How can we create a more positive work culture?
How to stay up to date with industry trends?
How has remote work impacted health and personal life?
Strategies for improving the onboarding experience
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#417: Chaitaly Mehta on organising team goals and the proper use of technology in a company
18 May 2023
00:59:08
“It's important for people like us, or the leaders or professionals to stay on the top of the trends and to know how to use the technologies and they can advance themselves with these help of technologies."
Welcome to another episode of Shape of Work. In today’s episode, our guest talks about organising team goals for success and how to use technology to support the goal. Our guest today is Chaitaly Mehta, Director at EKF Global Logistics.
Chaitaly has an overall work experience of over twenty-five years. She is a seasoned veteran who has spent most of her career at EKF Global, formerly known as Express Kargo Forwarders. She did her L.L.B from New Ruparel Law College and her B.Com, in Travel and Tourism From H.R College.
Episode Highlights
How to build a high-performance team that is aligned with the organisation's strategic goals?
How to deal with a bad day?
How to approach technology and automation in a company?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#416: Sungkrityayan Khan on creating an inclusive workplace and strategies for HR leaders
18 May 2023
00:28:46
“I think when you get exposed to a new domain, or a new career, or a new job change or anything, wherever you're going, you will be facing recent hurdles. You will have to build it from scratch again, legacy cannot be carried forward. You have to work on it and you have to build it again and again."
Welcome to another episode of The Shape Of Work Podcast. In this episode, we have Sungkrityayan Khan, Vice President of Human Resources at Extramarks Education India, one of the fastest-growing educational technology companies, with a global footprint. The company has a huge presence in India, South Africa, Indonesia, and the Middle East. Sungkrityayan sheds light on the challenges of being a strategic HR leader and creating a more inclusive workplace.
Sungkrityayan has an overall work experience of over a decade. He did his B.Tech and his MBA from SRM University, and his PhD in Human Resource Management from Chitkara University. He has worked at various organisations some of which are iThink Learning, BYJU’s, and Airblack.
Episode Highlights
The challenges of being a strategic HR leader
Advice to HR leaders on creating a more inclusive workplace
How to stay motivated during challenging times?
Motivational and spiritual strategies for HR leaders
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#415: Ram Ramdas on the latest trends and developments occurring in the industry
18 May 2023
00:06:00
On this latest episode of The Shape of Work Podcast, our guest talks about incorporating the latest trends and developments into company's strategy.
“The identification of the problem statement is the biggest thing to focus on, especially in the first few years of the startup, till you're evolving your product, finding your market, finding who your right customers are, and it's a very iterative process.”
We welcome Ram Ramdas, Founder and Chief Evangelist at Wonderlend Hubs- a DIPP-recognised, IIT-B-investee FinTech which provides solutions across the lending and incentive compensation management spectrum. After his PhD in Mathematics, Ram spent about a decade in corporate and then for the last 25 years being a tech entrepreneur.
Episode Highlights
Ram shares the key challenges he faced in building his startup
How to stay up to date with the latest trends and developments occurring in the industry?
Advice to all the aspiring individuals who want to start a FinTech company
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#414: Mudassar Pasha Maniyar on managing client relationships and advice to budding consultants entering the industry
16 May 2023
00:18:21
“Get behind the vision of your customer, on a long term basis, put yourself in the shoes of the customer. Sometimes you’ll get it right, sometimes you’ll get it wrong, but most times you get it right.”
Today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast features Mudassar Pasha Maniyar, CEO at Serpro Consulting.
Mudassar graduated as a software engineer in 2007, from VTE College of Engineering in Mangalore after which he worked for about 10 months in a startup, as a software programmer. Later he did his masters in Software Engineering from The University of Sheffield where he speicialised in Agile methods. Prior to Serpro Consulting he has around 6 years of experience and has worked in organisations like Accenture, Neebal Technologies and JoulestoWatts Business Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Episode Highlights
Mudassar talks about how he manages his client relationships
Mudassar shares his company's approach to consulting
Advice to budding consultants entering the industry
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#413: Akshay Shinde on strategies for talent acquisition and retention
15 May 2023
00:35:37
“It is absolutely essential for employees, managers, leaders, executives to practise active listening in the workplace which helps with a clearer mode of communication”
Today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast features Akshay Shinde, Associate Vice President of HR at WNS- a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. Akshay is a Human Resource professional with almost 15 years of experience in the domain of Consulting, Information Technology, Captive Centres and Business Process Management Industries. He graduated with an MBA from the ICFAI University, Tripura, and has associated with multiple organisations post that.
In this episode, Akshay talks about understanding the perspective and the needs of the employees.
Episode Highlights
How to understand the perspective and the needs of the employees?
Strategies for talent acquisition and retention
How HR practices have adapted to respond to the changes brought about by the pandemic?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#412: Sonali Bhatia on improving employee engagement levels within an organisation
12 May 2023
00:17:12
“When you're taking any step in your career, it's important to keep in mind about you as an individual and strike that balance between what your priorities are both from a personal standpoint and professional standpoint.”
Welcome to another episode of The Shape Of Work Podcast. In this episode, we have Sonali Bhatia, Global Talent Branding Partner at Capgemini. Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology.
Sonali did her engineering from Rajasthan Technical University and worked as an Editorial Trainee at Oxford University Press. She later did her MBA in HR from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon and currently has been working for around 6 years in Capgemini where she works on employee branding, talent attraction, candidate experience and so on.
Episode Highlights
Common career mistakes today's Millennials make
How to measure and improve employee engagement levels within an organisation?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#411: Hardik Vishwakarma on career mistakes today's Millennials make and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
12 May 2023
00:09:10
“Networking is an essential part for career development, but we overlook its importance, or underestimate the power of building professional relationships.”
Today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast features Hardik Vishwakarma, Co-Founder at Recooty- an all-in-one recruiting software that streamlines hiring processes.
After completing his engineering in 2015, he started a food startup named Food O' Clock, along with his brothers. Later with his colleagues he started a video production company called VidTold, another startup before he went on to build a recruiting company.
Episode Highlights
Career mistakes today's Millennials make
Hardik talks about what motivated him to start his business venture
Hardik shares the challenges he faced in the early days of the company
Advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and co founders who have just started their career
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#518: Mastering High-Performance Teams and Talent Development with Deloitte’s Hakim Badshah
11 Jan 2024
00:15:24
"Crafting a high-performance team demands more than talent—it's about strategic hiring, cultivating the right culture, and, above all, fostering skilled leadership. Leadership, a constantly evolving skill, eclipses talent's role, contributing 75-80% to the symphony of success."
In this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we are honored to welcome Hakim Badshah, the Managing Director, Talent at Deloitte. With a distinguished career spanning Accenture, Sify Limited, and Jasubhai Digital Media, Hakim brings extensive experience. Holding a Post Graduation in International Trade and Finance from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and an Advanced Strategic Management Programme from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, Hakim's insights at the intersection of talent management, international business, and strategic leadership promise a thought-provoking discussion for our audience.
Hakim Badshah, Deputy Talent Service Leader at Deloitte, offers practical insights on leadership, adaptability, and aligning team performance with organizational goals in this podcast. Exploring evolving talent trends, the episode emphasizes prompt engineering and staying informed about technological advancements. Hakim's LinkedIn invitation reflects his commitment to ongoing professional growth, making this a valuable resource for leaders and HR professionals aiming to build resilient, high-performing teams.
Episode Highlight
Emphasis on leadership strategies in managing large teams
Trends in personal development plans for employees
Exploration of specific skills gaining importance
Lessons learned in the field of talent development
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
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#410: Saarthak Chandna on creating a positive work culture and the future of HR
11 May 2023
00:18:19
“We need to be flexible in such a way that we keep our learning and development in line with the demand of the market.”
Today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast features Saarthak Chandna, Senior Executive - HR Talent Partner and Special Project at Cognizant- a IT Services and Consulting Company.
Sarthak completed his B.Tech in Computer Science from DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He worked in Wipro and Crossbow Labs as a Project Engineer and Quality Assurance Engineer respectively. Later he joined St. Xavier’s Institute of Management (XIM Bhubaneswar) where he finally decided to pursue his dream of doing an MBA. Post Graduation he worked as an HR Intern in companies like L'Oréal and Roots Company. He currently works at Cognizant as a Senior Executive where he focuses on talent management process, employee engagement and so on.
Episode Highlight
How can we create a positive work culture?
What are the strategies to ensure that technology supports the goal of the organisation?
What steps should we take to continue learning and adapting as the digital landscape evolves?
Changes that will occur in the HR industry in the future
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#409: Aparna Mittal on how to promote a sense of belongingness for all employees
11 May 2023
00:31:14
“If companies, whether profit or nonprofit, don't get on to the curve of ensuring that their workplaces are inclusive, they are going to miss out on the business and miss out on their own growth.”
In the newest episode of The Shape of Work podcast we are honoured to have with us Aparna Mittal, Founder of Samāna Centre for Gender, Policy and Law- a leading consultancy exclusively focused on DEI - equality, diversity, equity and inclusion. Join us to hear what she has to say about her vision behind Samāna and on addressing issues of bias and discrimination at the workplace.
Aparna graduated from National Law School of India, Bangalore, and started her career in a law firm, in 2005. She has over 18 years of professional experience, and is one of the leading advisors in the areas of diversity & inclusion, gender impact investing, anti sexual harassment (PoSH) law and corporate law. She founded the Samāna Centre which works towards empowering women (and men), transgender persons and the LGBTQ community.
Episode Highlights
Aparna talks about her vision behind Samāna
How can we address issues of bias and discrimination at the workplace?
How do we promote a sense of belongingness for all employees?
How can we make AI a sustainable practice in everyday routine?
How to make sure that an organisation's recruiting team is committed to a diverse culture?
Can technology in any way be leveraged to provide a better working world to everyone?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#408: Phil Tee on the future of the industry with AI and challenges of running a tech company
01 May 2023
00:13:31
“We spend a lot of time talking, we talk to our customers, we talk internally, and we talk to our competitors because, at the end of the day, competitive advantage is perhaps more baked into what you do with knowledge, than the knowledge itself.”
Welcome to another episode of Shape of Work. In today’s episode, our guest talks about how AI will revolutionise the industry in the coming years and the customer community will help in the growth of the value of an organisation. We have Phil Tee, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO at Moogsoft, an AIOps incident management platform for engineering teams responsible for maintaining high availability.
Phil Tee has an overall work experience of over three decades. He has worked at various organisations including Micromuse, RiverSoft, Njini Inc and Promethyan labs prior to Moogsoft. He did his BSc in Physics and his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Sussex.
Episode Highlights
The challenges of running a tech company
What kind of AI technology will revolutionise the industry?
The importance of customer community to the growth in value of a business
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#407: Saurabh Bansal on diversity in the workplace and usage of data and analytics
01 May 2023
00:19:42
“The introduction of technology and by leveraging data, we were able to raise the profile of the L&D team and deliver higher value to our business and make our L&D team deliver and be more responsive to the business needs.”
This latest episode of The Shape of Work introduces our listeners to Saurabh Bansal, Lead HR Business Partner at DXC Technology, an organisation that helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernising IT, optimising data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. In this episode, Saurabh talks about leveraging data and analytics to make a significant impact and introduce more diversity in the workplace.
Saurabh has worked in HR roles at many organisations including Cairn Oil and Gas and Ecom Express and also worked at the New Delhi Institute of Management. He has an overall work experience of fourteen years. He did his Bachelor of Engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering and his PG in Human Resource Management from XLRI Jamshedpur.
Episode Highlights
How to ensure that you stay up to date with the latest trends and practices in HR?
How to leverage data to deliver higher value to the business?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#406: Aditi Arora on supporting women in the workplace and having an unbiased work culture
01 May 2023
00:22:05
“Companies need to foster psychological safety. Psychological safety is a concept where women, or anybody else, feel that they could voice their own opinions without any backlash from their superiors.”
Today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast features Aditi Arora, Country Director at Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation which is a girl-centred leadership development initiative, focusing on equity for girls and women in spaces where they are unheard or under-represented. She has an overall work experience of over eight years. She did her B.A in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College For Women, and a Master’s Degree from Geneva Graduate Institute. She previously worked at Just A Girl Inc. as Inclusivity Advisory Board Member.
In this episode, Aditi sheds light on supporting women in the workplace and the difference between men’s and women's approaches in leadership.
Episode Highlights
How to support more women in the workplace?
The difference between men’s and women’s approaches to leadership
How will technology shape the future of work?
How to use technology to mitigate unconscious bias in hiring?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#405: Akshay K on the importance of addressing stress in the organisation
01 May 2023
00:22:59
“HR is the bridge between the employer and the employee. We will be able to be that bridge, only when we have an understanding from both an employer's and an employee's standpoint”
Today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast features Akshay K, Global Human Resource Business Partner at Wipro, a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Today, Akshay talks about handling the mental stress of employees and the importance of addressing stress in a work environment.
Akshay is a seasoned veteran in Human resources as he has a total work experience of more than a decade as of now. He did his Bachelor of Engineering from Ramaiah Institute of Technology and later went on to do his MBA. He has worked at various organisations including Tesco HSC, JCPenney, and Mindtree.
Episode Highlights
How to handle employees who report mental health issues or burnout?
The importance of addressing stress in a timely manner
How do you balance the needs of the organisation and the employee?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#404: Avik Chakraborty on HR strategies for enhancing growth and employee welfare
01 May 2023
00:18:27
Welcome to another episode of The Shape Of Work Podcast. In this episode, we have Avik Chakraborty, Human Resources Business Partner. Avik sheds light on the importance of equity, inclusion, and workplace diversity and strategising plans for organisational growth.
“It's essential to create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels like they are valued. I have tackled this challenge by developing diversity and inclusion policies, which provide diversity training to employees creating programs that encourage cultural awareness and sensitivity.”
Avik has his fair share of experience in HR. He has worked in various HR roles at various organisations for the most part of his career. He did his BCA from Burdwan University, his BBA from ICFAI Business School, and also graduated from Cornell University. He has worked at various organisations including Right Turn, VFS Global, and CBRE Host.
Episode Highlights
Why diversity, equity, and inclusion is important for an organisation?
How to deal with employee conflicts?
How can HR managers strategise their plans to enhance organisational growth?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#403: Bhavin Gandhi on the onset of AI and its effects on the future of industrial roles
27 Apr 2023
00:13:57
“Everyone on the team has their own priorities and expectations, so you need to align them to a common vision of the company. Why was this company created? Why you want to work at this company, and how you should be motivated to work for this company”
The newest instalment of the Shape of Work podcast throws light on the future of industrial roles with the onset of better technology. Our guest today is Bhavin Gandhi, Partner at Techlab Consulting, an innovative solution for addressing the problems faced by dental laboratories.
Bhavin's career is filled with various roles. In his eighteen years of work experience we can see that Bhavin has worked as a consultant, an analyst, a managing partner, and even as a co-founder. He did his Bachelor of engineering from the University of Mumbai and also did a certification course for Tabla from the Temple of Fine Arts.
Episode Highlights
What are the challenges faced as a co-founder of a company?
How to prepare for the future of industrial roles with the onset of AI?
The importance of aligning the team to common goals
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#402: Shuchi Agarwal on the importance of work-life balance and employee retention
27 Apr 2023
00:16:13
“Having an outplacement agency helps the existing employees as well as the employee who will be part of the system because they know that the organisation cares about its employees and values.”
Welcome to another episode of Shape of Work. In today’s episode, our guest talks about the challenges with employee retention and the importance of work-life balance. Our guest today is Shuchi Agarwal, Human Resource Business Partner at GfK, an IT services and IT consulting organisation that promotes sustainable growth.
Shuchi is a human resource veteran with over a decade of work experience. She did her Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Birla Institute of Management Technology. She has worked at Tripster Solutions and The Hi-Tech Robotics Systemz Ltd., both in HR roles.
Episode Highlights
What are the challenges with employee retention?
The importance of transparent and open communication
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#401: Vishhal Pawar on the importance of learning in an organisation and managing a global workforce
27 Apr 2023
00:16:54
“Being collaborative is very important. Because every decision you make, you should involve your business leader in it, they should be aware of what you're trying to do.”
This latest episode of The Shape of Work introduces our listeners to Vishhal Pawar, Senior Human Resources Manager at Orion Innovation, a leading digital transformation and product development services firm. Vishhal is an HR veteran, with an overall experience of over sixteen years of experience. He did his B.Sc, M.Sc, and MBA from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. He has worked at various organisations including Reliance Life Insurance, State Street, UBS, TMF Group, etc.
In this episode, Vishhal talks about the importance of fostering a learning culture and on building strong relations with business leaders.
Episode Highlights
How to foster a culture of continuous learning in your organisation?
Some challenges and opportunities associated with managing a global workforce
How can HR professionals build strong relationships with business leaders?
Key competencies that every HR professional should carry
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#517: Evolution of Employee Rewards and The Impact of Predictive Analytics in HR: A Conversation with Akshansh Bhardwaj
11 Jan 2024
00:18:12
"In the evolution of employee recognition, we've transitioned from annual bonuses to dynamic R&R programs. Today, it's not just about monetary rewards; organizations celebrate well-being with unique incentives like cars, vacations, and gift coupons. Quality and quantity both earn appreciation, marking a shift towards holistic acknowledgement in the workplace."
In this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we're excited to host Akshansh Bhardwaj, an HR Partner in Analytics at IndusInd Bank. With key roles at Pine Labs, iTV Network, and HCL Technologies, Akshansh, holding a Biotechnology degree from Manipal Academy of Higher Education and an MHROD in Human Resources Development, offers a unique perspective on the intersection of biotechnology and HR. Join us for a captivating conversation exploring the dynamic career landscape and the evolving nature of work with our distinguished guest.
In this episode, Akshansh Bhardwaj, HR Partner in Analytics, offers insightful perspectives on the evolution of employee rewards and recognition, emphasizing the shift from traditional bonuses to well-being-centric programs. He discusses the significance of adapting to technological changes, particularly in predictive analytics. The conversation concludes with a focus on future workplace challenges and opportunities. A must-listen for HR enthusiasts and those interested in evolving workplace trends.
Episode Highlight
The transition from yearly bonuses to dynamic R&R programs
Embrace performance points and tokenization
Enhancing satisfaction through personalized reward programs
Focus on role orientation and meaningful experiences
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
#400: Vaibhav Tushar on the strategies for retaining the talent pool and the hybrid work model
27 Apr 2023
00:21:31
“A positive work culture can be a key factor in retaining top talent and employees. HR managers should focus on an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and supported.”
Welcome to another episode of The Shape Of Work Podcast. In this episode, we have Vaibhav Tushar, Human Resource Business Partner at Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer. Vaibhav sheds light on retaining an organisation's talent pool and the importance of a positive work culture.
Vaibhav has an overall work experience of over a decade. He did his B.Tech from the Cochin University of Science and Technology and his MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur. He kicked off his career at Infosys as a Senior Systems Engineer and later went on to work at various organisations including Hindustan Coca-Cola, Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd, Reliance Retail, etc.
Episode Highlights
How to design and structure an overall strategy for retaining the organisations talent pool?
How has the hybrid workspace model impacted the industry?
The industrial revolution and the impact of covid-19
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#399: Kelly Little on training methods and the importance of employee learning and development
27 Apr 2023
00:21:12
"Learning and development are crucial in any organisation, whether you have 10 people, whether you have 10,000 people, whether they are globally scattered, or whether they might just be in one city and one office."
We are honoured to have with us Kelly Reardon Little, HR Manager at Tryon Solutions, services and consulting organisation that solves supply chain execution challenges. In this episode, Kelly discusses different training methods that can foster greater impact and employee retention.
Kelly has an overall work experience of two decades. She completed her BBA from Strayer University. She started off her career as a College Recruiter with The Pantry and later went on to work as a Firm Administrator at MVP Plan Administrators where she spent a major part of her career.
Episode Highlights
Some training methods which can foster greater success
How to get top management to invest more in learning and development?
The importance of investing in your employees and their strengths
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#398: Sangita Subnis on strategies for devising employee engagement initiatives
25 Apr 2023
00:28:42
“Today's times are very dynamic. It requires creating a culture and an employee experience, which meets today's needs of a digitally connected and distributed workforce.”
Today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast features Sangita Subnis, Talent Business Partner at Thoughtworks- a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation.
After completing her master's degree in Human Resource Management, she started her career with Tata Consultancy Services as a management trainee. Her first role there was that of an HR generalist. However, over the next several years, she delved deeper into the HR business partnering role, and has also covered various aspects of employee relations, performance management, organisational development and employee engagement.
Episode Highlights
Sangita talks about her ways of coping with stress
Strategies for devising employee engagement initiatives
How to handle issues of workplace harassment and discrimination
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#397: Kanika Atheya on how the HR departments are adapted to the shift towards remote or hybrid work
25 Apr 2023
00:20:44
Welcome to another episode of The Shape Of Work Podcast. In this episode we have Kanika Atheya, HR Business Partner at Qualcomm. Kanika sheds light on the tech integration in HR and how aspiring individuals should approach learning such deals.
"We should be investing in establishing rapport and having a good working relationship, because in every department, every leader will have a different context, their objectives, risks, everything will be different. So, understanding the landscape from that standpoint is very important. ”
Kanika did her MA in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations from Tata Institute of Social Sciences. She has almost a decade of experience and has worked in organisations like Wipro and Jumbo Electronics Company Limited.
Episode Highlights
Approach to engaging with other departments in the organisation to support the overall business goals
How are the HR departments adapted to the shift towards remote or hybrid work?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#396: Garima Gundesha on the key metrics and strategic approach to talent mapping
25 Apr 2023
00:13:13
“A talent mapping budget is a progressive approach and an ongoing activity. The sequence of steps, right from starting to identify, how you can include fresh new talent while saving some cost while also mapping the differences in skill set.”
This latest episode of The Shape of Work introduces our listeners to Garima Gundesha, Talent Acquisition Partner at Siemens, a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. Garima is an HR professional with a history of working in the market research, retail, hospitality, BFSI, Engineering and IT industries and has an overall work experience of over 7 years.
In this episode, Garima sheds light on managing a talent pool and a strategic approach towards it.
Episode Highlights
Garima talks about the successful initiatives that her department has achieved over the years
The key metrics and strategic approach to talent mapping
How managing a talent pool is essential to the outcome of organisational growth?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#395: Jennifer Carnahan on how the state of women have changed in the leadership levels
25 Apr 2023
00:17:17
“When you become a new business owner, you can do as much research and write the best business plan in the world. But once you get into the real world, in the process of starting a business, you're just going to hit road bumps that you don't even know are going to exist.”
We are honoured to have with us Jennifer Carnahan, Founder and General Manager at Primrose Park in the newest episode of The Shape of Work podcast. Join us to hear what she has to say about the idea behind starting Primrose and inclusivity in the organisation.
Jennifer did her undergraduate from Syracuse, New York. And then, she spent the first five years of her career working in sports marketing for Major League Baseball teams, the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and then an NBA team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. And then got her MBA from the University of Minnesota and worked for some of the top global consumer giants like McDonald's Corporation, General Mills, Swarovski, and also a B2B company called Ecolab. She later founded her first business, a retail store, Primrose Park. And within the first couple years of doing that, she had opened three new businesses, and started building a mini retail empire.
Episode Highlights
Jennifer talks about the idea behind starting Primrose Park
Jennifer shares how the Covid has impacted her business
How has the state of women changed, especially at the leadership levels?
Jennifer’s key takeaways from the various countries she has visited
How does Primrose make sure that it comes out as an inclusive organisation?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#394: Asraar Hyder on how HR technologies have evolved to meet the ever changing priorities
25 Apr 2023
00:15:58
“I've been inspired by what Simon Sinek says. Start with Why? The more purpose oriented we are, the more we know how our work really helps the big picture, the big project, the big teams and so on. It creates a good pull factor, it helps people work better.”
The newest instalment of the Shape of Work podcast throws light on what inspired him to pursue his career in his area of expertise. Our guest today is Asraar Hyder, AVP Rewards & Performance at Barclays- a British universal bank.
Asraar’s journey to HR and rewards has been a lot of happy coincidences. The first part of his career was working with an IT services firm, and later went on to take an MBA from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon. And has worked with around three IT services or other services companies throughout his post, HR MBA career.
Episode Highlights
Asraar talks about what inspired him to pursue his career
Common career mistakes today's Millennials make
How HR technologies have evolved to meet the ever changing priorities?
How to ensure that the team is working effectively?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#393: Sabyasachi Das on the future industrial roles in the onset of AI and mass integration of tech in the industry
25 Apr 2023
00:24:33
“More successful employee engagement programmes are by the people and for the people. Understand what people want and let them drive it, give them the autonomy to decide what and how they want to do it.”
Welcome to another episode of Shape of Work. In today’s episode, our guest talks about employee engagement, the onset of AI and mass integration of tech in the industry. Our guest today is Sabyasachi Das, Managing Director at Nanoheal- a patented predictive and cognitive workplace automation software for technology support providers.
Sabyasachi has been in the IT industry since 1994 and has essayed several roles while leading multiple functions involving country, regional and global teams. He has worked in companies like HP, IBM and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Episode Highlights
Sabyasachi talks about the key strategies that fueled him to hustle in a world of rapid developments
How to prepare for future industrial roles in the onset of AI and mass integration of tech in the industry?
What should be involved in the strategic planning process for improving employee engagement?
Advise on having an optimistic attitude towards work and life
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#392: Koulik Kar on establishing workplace relationships and dealing with challenges
25 Apr 2023
00:10:43
The newest episode of The Shape of Work podcast features Koulik Kar, Executive Assistant at vCommission Media Private Limited, a Global Affiliate Marketing Network delivering Performance on Web & Mobile to Worldwide Advertisers. In this episode, Koulik talks about building effective and trustworthy working relationships and dealing with difficult situations.
“I would always say that you always need to be honest and authentic to yourself and towards your client. If you won’t be honest, if you don't follow honesty, and if you won’t be authentic towards the client, the clients will not be there with you.”
Koulik has an overall work experience of more than five years. After he did his Engineering degree and his MBA, he worked as a door-to-door sales representative for ten months and later moved to a business development role for an IT firm. He has worked at various organisations including CYBERTRON Technologies and Ecogreen Energy Private Limited.
Episode Highlights
How to establish a trustworthy working relationship with clients?
How to deal with difficult situations and challenges?
Best practices and qualities for becoming an executive assistant
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#391: Kritika Singhania on the use of social media for the upliftment of a business
21 Apr 2023
00:17:48
“Startups are looking at not just top-line revenue, but also at profitability. How can we grow into profitable businesses, that's an important aspect to ensure that the business can survive and make money.”
This new instalment of The Shape of Work podcast features Kritika Singhania, Senior Manager - Enterprise Marketing at Fynd, India's largest omnichannel ecosystem and multi-platform tech company. In this episode, Kritika talks about the opportunities in luxury brand management and sustainability.
Kritika has an overall work experience of over a decade. She did her B.Com from Christ University, Bangalore, her Chartered Accountancy from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, her Post Graduation from SDA Bocconi Asia Centre, and her Diploma in SDA Bocconi.
Episode Highlights
What kind of opportunities are rising up in luxury brand management?
What is the importance of sustainability?
What are some upcoming workplace changes that will come in the future?
Importance of using social media for the upliftment of a business
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#516: The Intersection of HR and AI with Samir Robert Bara
11 Jan 2024
00:14:21
"HR is the tightrope walker, balancing employee needs for job satisfaction with business objectives for productivity and growth. The key is creating harmony where both employees and the business thrive together."
In this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we showcase Mr. Samir Robert Bara, a distinguished MBA graduate with over 14 years of post-MBA experience in HR Business Partnering, Talent Management, Plant HR, and Recruitment. Join us to delve into Mr. Bara's insights on the evolving dynamics of human resources and industry, offering valuable perspectives on 'The Shape of Work' in today's corporate landscape
In this episode, Samir emphasized the importance of strategic thinking, empathy, and agility in HR roles. We delved into aligning worker aspirations with corporate objectives, addressing challenges and opportunities. The impact of digital transformation, AI, and employee well-being was discussed, with Samir offering valuable insights for navigating the evolving HR landscape.
Episode Highlight
Explore the essential skills for success in an HR Business Partner role
Explore strategies employed by HR professionals to balance the aspirations of employees with corporate objectives
Challenges in the Trend Towards Hybrid Work
Insights into strategies and approaches to uphold a cohesive organizational culture during shifts in the workplace
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
#390: Swetha Harikrishnan on creating an inclusive work culture and on the hiring process
21 Apr 2023
00:28:45
“Work culture also means constantly being challenged to be engaged and innovating where the team is much more included in leadership decisions, etc. And all of that you feel like you have a stake in the company, and more involvement in the company.”
Welcome to another episode of Shape of Work. In today’s episode, our guest talks on creating an inclusive work culture and preparing for the hiring process. Our guest today is Swetha Harikrishnan, Senior Director - People at HackerEarth, a comprehensive developer assessment software that helps companies accurately measure the skills of developers during the recruiting process.
Swetha has an overall work experience of sixteen years. She did her B.Sc from Dayananda Sagar College of Science, Bangalore, and later her MBA in PES and Human Resources. He has worked in various companies including American Express, Hewlett-Packard, BT Group, etc.
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#389: Atma Godara on team building and the upcoming changes in HR
21 Apr 2023
00:31:16
“If we talk about the future of work from here, the employers and the employees have to understand what can be in person, what can be remote, for what you need to come together, what can be sort of executed while you're all alone”
In today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast, our guest talks about diversity in a team and making the best decision for the team. We welcome Atma Godara, Human Resources Manager at Netflix, Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service.
Atma is an HR veteran who has an overall experience of more than a decade. He did his Bachelor of Engineering from Punjab Engineering College and his Master’s Degree from Tata Institute of Social Science. He is a seasoned HR veteran who has worked in various HR roles in various organisations such as Reliance Industries Limited, GreyOrange, Oyo, etc
Episode Highlights
How do you make sure your team is diverse?
How to decide what works best for your team?
How to instil motivation in an employee?
How will the future of HR change in the coming years?
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.
#388: Manish Anandani on the changes and the future trends of the IT industry
11 Apr 2023
00:35:59
“The new age professional is driven by purpose. They want to do stuff, which is going to make a difference to the community, and to the environment. There is a higher-level reason other than earning money. Purpose, autonomy, and mastery, are the things that will be driving the new age.”
Today’s episode of The Shape Of Work features Manish Anandani, Director of Engineering at Macrometa, a development platform for building real-time apps and APIs on the edge. Manish talks about how the It industry has changed over the years and the latest trends in the IT industry.
Manish has an overall work experience of twenty-two years. He did his Bachelor of Engineering from Amravati University and his Adv Diploma from CDAC ACTS Pune. He worked at Veritas Technologies and TietoEVRY prior to working at Macrometa.
Episode Highlights
How has the IT industry changed over the years?
Some latest trends that are going to take over the industry
Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:
EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture
Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building
SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and
SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.
Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.