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Pedro Monteiro de Barros will be speaking at the People Matters HR Tech event tomorrow and share his thoughts on how companies in India can bridge talent gap! Looking forward to an insightful session. 🤩

This Chennai-based firm is giving out 33% stake to its employees. Meet Murali Vivekanandan & Bhavani Raman founder of "Ideas2IT Technologies" which is valued at $100 million (Approx Rs 830 cr) has announced that he gives away 33% ownership to staff who have been with the firm since its inception 2009. Recognizing the pivotal role of its workforce, Ideas2IT unveils an Employee Ownership Program. A staggering 33% (Approx Rs 274 crore) of the company's ownership, totaling around Rs 830 crore, will be transferred to the employees. This bold step cements employees as valued stakeholders, aligning their interests with the company's long-term success. In an extra touch of appreciation, Ideas2IT goes a step further, gifting 50 cars to employees with over five years of service. Ranging from Rs 8 to 15 lakhs, these cars symbolize more than just transportation; they represent the company's deep gratitude and commitment to fostering an emotionally connected workplace. Employee ownership isn't just a strategy; it's a philosophy that fosters a sense of empowerment, ownership, and shared success. Ideas2IT's bold move sets a new standard, transforming employees from contributors to true partners in the journey of success. In a world where innovation thrives, Ideas2IT has pioneered a transformative approach to employee engagement, setting the stage for a future where success knows no bounds! Thank you for your read😊 ✨Follow Me👉(Subhrakanti Das) 👈for more :-)✨

Technology continues to be the highest-growing part of the HR budget, yet the volatile economic environment has a profound impact on organizational priorities. With a primary focus on addressing this and driving HR success through technology, Nextech HR Summit is here to walk the talk in delving into the future of technology and its profound impact on the people agenda in organisations. What makes this summit a must attend for the HR Community ? - Reputed Advisory Council : Industry stalwarts in Nathan SV, Deloitte, Rajkamal Vempati, Axis Bank, Aadesh Goyal, Tata Communications have been the guiding light to ensure relevant industry specific pain points are addressed through the agenda. - Thought leaders across the realm of business, tech and HR: Hear directly from the horse's mouth on what it takes to sustainably lead the people charter in organizations via case studies, anecdotes, stories et al - Special keynotes by Tisca Chopra and Amish Tripathi. Two power packed Masterclasses by Max Blumberg (JA) 🇺🇦 on ‘Excelling in Data Science and People Analytics’ and by Kashyap Kompella, CFA on ‘How to Leverage Generative AI for HR Success’. - The Economic Times’ Flagship HR Awards : The Economic Times will be organising its annual flagship awards centred around Human Capital named The Economic Times Human Capital Awards. - Networking Opportunities: Engage in meaningful conversations with industry stalwarts, subject matter experts, and potential clients. The conference will have in attendance industry doyens under roof. CEO’s, CIO’s, CHROs and HR Leaders will bear witness to a congregation of creme de’la creme. - HR Service providers :  Achieve sustainable cost savings with cutting edge offerings / solutions by partners across the realm of HR technology. It’s the only place where you can explore thousands of products from hundreds of vendors ranging from established market leaders to HR startups all under one roof. For more details : https://lnkd.in/edhXp2Jd Amit Kumar Gupta Tarana Kaushik Aditya Chopra★ Apeksha Kaushik Puja Bothra Saumya Dubey Pallavi Bhadauria Liza Bora Prasanna Mandal Ninad Pathak Md Shahbaz Khan Keshav Kumar Sanjay Kumar Tiwari Sagarika Rai Rinki Gulati Madanmohan Mahendru Twinkle Bhattacharyya Anushree Semwal Ayush Kumar Rajesh Barnwal Anmol Choubey Sashmita Nayak Shambhavi Jha TUSHAR VERMA Tejaswini Singhal Yumna Mobin Ashish Mugloo 🇮🇳 ASHWANI BHAT Tushar Malhotra Karan Singh Harshit Agrawal #ETHRNextech #hrtech #worktech

When conversations make you think beyond your routine, learning happens and that becomes the starting point of a growth journey. In today's ReThinkHR session in Pune has raised some thought-provoking ideas on how Talent can be managed and developed today in the Times of changing work dynamics. Digital Transformation, hybrid workplaces, and best practices were some highlighted themes discussed. From these I could gather some points to remember: - When adopting technology, think about what you require before you acquire. It's not the best software that you need but the software that is best for you because it meets your business and talent needs - Digital transformation is more a cultural change than technological. The challenge is more due to resistance in people and lack of clarity on where they are going. - There are different ways to solve different business problems. Employee retention is not always about increasing compensation but also about engagement, recognition, training, support, inclusion, flexibility, and more - Learning has become a key to developing employees but since the needs of employees are different, the approach would also need to be different. Persolized learning, competency based development plans, mentorship, and leadership pipeline develop could be a few ways to maximize the impact of learning on business A wonderful session it is and I definitely enjoyed the WFH/WFO debate 😁 #learninganddevelopment #hr #digitaltransformation #talentmanagement #ReThinkHR

My team and I recently had the privilege of speaking with Mrs. Binu Mathew, the Head of Human Resources for HP Inc. in the India Market. With over 21 years of HR experience across multiple industries, Ma'am has been at the forefront of strategic talent management and employee engagement initiatives. Her vast experience includes navigating complex HR challenges, such as mergers and acquisitions, made her insights invaluable. During our session on February 9, 2024, held over Zoom, Ma'am shared profound insights into the evolving landscape of HR, especially in today's dynamic work environment. Here are some key takeaways from the discussion: Evolution of HR in Remote and Hybrid Work Models: Ma'am emphasized how HR has transitioned from traditional compliance and recruitment roles to focusing on employee experience and well-being. HP has successfully managed this shift by investing in digital collaboration tools and trusting employees' autonomy, fostering a high-performance and agile culture. Impact of Artificial Intelligence on HR: She highlighted the transformative role of AI in talent acquisition, particularly through tools like Eightfold AI. These technologies automate candidate sourcing, reduce biases in hiring, and create a level playing field for all candidates, including those from diverse backgrounds. Employee Well-being Initiatives: Ma'am discussed HP's comprehensive approach to employee well-being. Initiatives like the "Me Day" for personal recharge, peer support networks, and targeted cancer prevention programs demonstrate HP's commitment to holistic employee care. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): HP's DEI efforts are extensive, supporting women, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and younger talent. Ma'am stressed the importance of a diverse workforce and the need to support groups that are not given equal opportunity. Balancing Digital Transformation with Human Connection: Ma'am emphasized the importance of integrating AI in HR while maintaining the human aspect of employee engagement and development. She pointed out that while AI can displace certain roles, it also creates opportunities for HR to evolve and focus on more strategic, value-driven tasks. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Binu Mathew for sharing her expertise and enriching our understanding of modern HR practices. We also extend our gratitude to our HRM teacher, Prof. Dr.Lakshmi R B, for providing us with this incredible opportunity to learn and grow. #HRInsights #TalentManagement #EmployeeEngagement #ArtificialIntelligence #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment

Webinar Series #4: August 10, 2024 Topic: Emerging Technologies and the Future of the Workplace Speaker Profile: Ms. Binu Mathew, Head of Human Resources at HP Inc, India Market With over 21 years of experience in human resources spanning services, telecom, IT, and product sectors, Ms. Binu Mathew currently serves as the lead HR for India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Renowned for offering strategic HR advisory services to top-tier organizations, her expertise encompasses talent management, total rewards, career development, talent acquisition, project management, and employee engagement. Noteworthy projects in her career include initiatives focusing on engagement, divestitures, and acquisitions. The webinar aims to provide practical insights into the application of emerging technologies within the workforce. Participants can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies are reshaping the modern workplace. The Future of the Workplace The workplace of the future is being shaped by technologies like AI that are transforming the way we work. We are moving towards an era where machines and humans collaborate seamlessly, where routine tasks are automated, and where creativity and critical thinking are amplified by intelligent systems. This shift will allow teams to focus more on strategic, high-impact work, fostering an environment where innovation thrives. The future workplace will be more dynamic, inclusive, and adaptive, catering to a workforce that is increasingly diverse and dispersed. Building Champion Teams with AI In this new landscape, building champion teams will require a blend of human intelligence and AI. The HP AI PC is designed to facilitate this synergy by providing personalized insights, automating mundane tasks, and enhancing communication and collaboration across the team. With AI handling the heavy lifting of data analysis and routine processes, team members can focus on what they do best—innovating, problem-solving, and driving the business forward. The result is a team that is not just efficient but also engaged, motivated, and ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. As we stand on the brink of this new era, AI, and innovations like the HP AI PC, are not just tools—they are catalysts for creating workplaces that are smarter, more efficient, and more human-centric. By embracing these technologies, we are not just building better teams; we are building the future of work. Binu Mathew

"Tech is a Tool, People are the Core" says Sanjay Bose, EVP and Head - HR at ITC Hotels Sanjay breaks it down: while technology accelerates communication and personalizes experiences, the core of people management—values, motives, culture—remains unchanged. 🔑 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Tech enhances speed but doesn’t alter fundamental HR principles. 2️⃣ The medium has shifted from letters to chat, but the intent behind communication remains the same. 3️⃣ Use technology to leverage data and improve employee experience, talent management, and engagement. 💡 The Takeaway: Tech is an enabler, not a replacement for human leadership and culture. This post is part of the September edition of #TheInfluencerSeries, brought to you by NHRDN Delhi & NCR Chapter and Corporate Shiksha™. Anurag Malik, Renu Bohra, Bhavna, Ajmer, Bhagat, Ankur, Anukshi, National HRD Network #FutureOfWork #TheInfluencerSeries #LearnEveryday #HRLeadership

One knows it’s a perfect recipe of success when the community, partners and esteemed guests speak the same language on the efficacy of an engagement. We witnessed exactly the same with the recently concluded 5th edition of ETHRWorld’s Future Skills Conference where over 1000+ HR professionals, 50+ HR thought leaders, 40+ partners showcasing their cutting edge workforce solutions converged under one roof to celebrate India’s largest skilling event. Some of the key takeaways of my learnings from this conference are as under: -Across multiple sessions, a recurring theme was the necessity for organisations to adopt agile practices and innovative approaches.   -Modernizing talent models and integrating AI, Gen AI to enhance workforce development and prepare workforce for future challenges, ensuring long-term competitiveness and sustainable growth. -Business leaders emphasized India's strategic position as a global competency hub -Service providers equipping their products and solutions with Gen AI, augmenting their efforts in coping with the hype and demand of AI, creating a skills economy and culture for growth. -Unpacking the soft skills landscape, emerging as the invaluable currency of the modern workplace I also wanted to extend our deepest gratitude to all the partners and the HR Community for their unwavering support and invaluable association at the 5th edition of Future Skills Conference. Last but not the least the entire ETHRWorld team for being an epitome of collaboration on pulling this event successfully. Yasmin Taj Apeksha Kaushik Tarana Kaushik Aditya Chopra★ Puja Bothra Pallavi Bhadauria Akhil Khanna Liza Bora Ninad Pathak Prasanna Mandal Saumya Dubey Rinki Gulati Sagarika Rai Anushree Semwal Madanmohan Mahendru ASHWANI BHAT Sashmita Nayak Ayush Kumar Shambhavi Jha Rubi Taj Ashish Mugloo Mansi Soni TUSHAR VERMA ★ Shubhangi Sharma Md Shahbaz Khan ★Karan Singh Harshit Agrawal Rajesh Barnwal Tejaswini Singhal Yumna Mobin Amit Kumar Gupta Big Gift Theory Manipal University Jaipur Vega HR TrippingCube Torus SkillForce Ivy Professional School London Speaker Bureau Wonderchef Home Appliances Pvt Ltd.

ETHR Day 2 #ETHRNextech HR Summit India at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram Upskilling the Youth for Job-Readiness: An Antidote to the Raging Skill Crisis with Vishpala Reddy, Prasanth Nair, Sameer Wadhawan, Anurag Patnaik moderated brilliantly by Ankit Aggarwal As technological advancements shift the nucleus of the work world, employers increasingly depend on campuses to cross the skill chasm and meet future talent requirements. Talent is a boardroom strategy, and decision-makers rely profoundly on academia to churn out a highly deployable, job-ready workforce, actively playing a role in its transformational endeavors in the digital age. However, the road between the campus and the workplace is often, if not always, long and bumpy, creating the biggest talent paradox--a war for talent and unemployability that exists at the same time. Key Takeaways: 1. Getting the right talent at the right skill requirement is extremely important. When you don't get the right match, see how close the match is and be ready to train the gap. 2. Right policies and education plays a vital role in creating a diverse pool of talent in addition to partnership with local governments to drive the right initiatives. 3. Are we hiring people who are passionate about the role they want to deliver? 4. Organization readiness that allows talent to prosper. It's time to review our hiring processes, one size doesn't fit all. 5. Tap talent from different parts of India to bring in diverse pools. 6. Potential vs Proficiency - Depends on the role, the job and the level you are hiring. Potential is a difficult measure to assess at the time of interviewing the candidate. 7. Learner centricity is very important to bring in the right skillet. ETHRWorld #humanenablement

Grateful for the enriching experience at the RethinkHR: India's Fastest Growing HR Platform, where the theme of decoding, discovering, and determining the quantum shift of HR took center stage. Reflecting on key takeaways: - Culture is a Wearable, Not an Overnight Attire: A reminder that building a resilient company culture is a gradual process, requiring thoughtful investment and a sustained commitment. - Culture is About People, Invest Wisely - Navigating Digital Transformation with a Human Touch: Recognizing the necessity of maintaining the human element amidst digital transformations, and emphasizing the importance of evaluating organizational capability versus capacity. The insightful words of Verna Myers resonate: "Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance." Taking it a step further, belonging involves contributing to the dance playlist and feeling free to invite anyone to join. Special thanks to Raymond Lifestyle for facilitating my attendance at this transformative event. #lifeatraymond