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Today, as part of the women's special series in March, 2025, Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Karthik Karunakaran(KK), CEO, co-founder of Mobius software and chief strategist Xtract.io, male ally for women continuing their career  and a serial entrepreneur talks about his career journey.  KK started his career in Tata Steel after completing production engineering in NIT Trichy and management in XLRI Jamshedpur. KK shares his belief in 'Make in India' and how he stayed true to his roots, influenced by Jamshedji Tata early onKarthik shares his evolution from a tech enthusiast to a serial entrepreneur and co-founded Mobius Software, Overcoming the challenges of building a startup, especially after his education-focused venture didn't scale as expected.Talks about the lessons learned from previous education based ventures and how they shaped his approach to business.Discusses how he bootstrapped his business in the early days, even covering costs by tutoring students for the CAT exam.Experimented with team structures to create a more agile and inclusive work environment.Focused on product innovation, testing different technology stacks and market strategies.Implemented flexible work policies to support women professionals, ensuring career continuity.Shares how over 80% of Mobius Software's workforce consists of women, with a strong focus on hiring from Tier 2 cities where untapped talent is availableKK talks about why he champions women in the Workforce and actively supports women's career continuity and workplace inclusion.Believes in equal opportunities and creating a supportive work environment.Discusses the importance of mentorship and policies that help retain women in tech.KK shares some of the challenges in the Startup Ecosystem on funding, scaling, and leadership in the tech industry.Shares about the biases women face in entrepreneurship and how male allies can help.KK concludes with the Advice for Women Professionals as he Encourages women to build strong networks and seek mentorship and advocates for confidence and risk-taking in career growth.Emphasizes the need for organizations to rethink policies to support women returning to work.Karthik Karunakaran is the CEO of Mobius Knowledge Services. He is the driving force behind Mobius being a leader unstructured data processing and public information aggregation. He is also the founder of Xtract.io, a GenAI driven hyperautomation platform that is focussed on agenticAI processes . The firms' success is attributed to innovative solutions and proprietary technology in the data services area serving various industry giants across geographies. With a strong presence in fields like Information & Media, Retail/Ecommerce and Financial Services, Mobius mission is to empower clients through cutting-edge data solutions. Karthik, KK as he's fondly referred by friends, has co-founded education firm,fourth R India before embarking into the knowledge services domain.KK has graduated from National Institute of Technology, Trichy in production engineering and management from XLRI Jamshedpur in Marketing and Finance.Karthik can be contacted at https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthik-karunakaran/

Sanchayan Paul | Chief Human Resources Officer - Network18INTRODUCTION :Sanchayan is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Network18 Media & Investments Limited.He is a veteran HR professional with more than 25 years of experience. He brings a rare blend of experiences of someone who has traversed many industries and roles.Prior to joining Network18, he was CHRO at Modenik Lifestyle, an Advent International PE- owned enterprise. There he lead the merger & integration of two of the portfolio companies and the subsequent cultural transformation. Besides Human Resources, he was also responsible for Administration, CSR, Corporate Communication &  PR.  Before that, he had a stab at entrepreneurship, founding KaryaMitr, a tech-enabled job-search and skilling platform for the blue-collar workforce. His experiences at Reliance Industries, Reuters South Asia, Eicher Consulting Services and Vodafone India, enables him to advise & partner with business leaders through phases of starting-up, exponential growth, complex integrations & turnarounds. He is passionate about building employer brands, driving organizational effectiveness, and crafting a value-based, performance-driven culture.A post-graduate in management from XLRI - Jamshedpur, Sanchayan graduated from Hindu College, Delhi University. He has also completed his Digital Business Leadership Programme from Cornell University. 

Healspan, co-founded by Sabarinath U, is revolutionizing healthcare administration by bridging the gap between hospitals and insurance providers. Using AI and streamlined processes, Healspan significantly reduces discharge approval times, improves claim settlement efficiency, and enhances overall patient experience. The company's innovative approach to healthcare management aligns with India's evolving digital health landscape, promising a future where patients can focus on recovery rather than paperwork. 00:37- About Sabarinath U Sabarinath is the co-founder of Healspan. He is an alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur. He has managed HR data analytics, compensation, and benefits for large organizations like Hero, Whirlpool, and Myntra. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Born and raised in undivided Bihar, Mrityunjay Sharma is a first-generation entrepreneur and social activist. An engineering graduate from BIT Mesra, Ranchi and an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, Mrityunjay worked in various senior HR roles at Asian Paints before moving to the hinterlands of Chhattisgarh, where he worked with the then chief minister Dr Raman Singh on developmental issues. He subsequently moved to his home state of Jharkhand to work at the grassroots. Sharma is the co-founder of Ranchi-based start-up biofie.com. He also runs a social initiative called Kartavyapath to teach mathematics to underprivileged children and is a visiting faculty at several institutes, including the IIMs. His book ‘Broken Promises' tells the story of Bihar's plunge into an abyss of crime, corruption and economic ruin during the tumultuous decade of the 1990s, often referred to as the ‘Jungle Raj' years. 00:00 British, Nehru & Lalu 06:11 Mafia Raj before Lalu 07:44 Suryadeo Singh & Gangs of Wasseypur 10:26 Rise of Pappu Yadav in Kosi-Seemanchal 13:03 Rise & fall of Anand Mohan 18:01 Why Lalu Yadav & RJD fear Pappu Yadav 20:51 Story of ‘Chote Sarkar' Anant Singh of Mokama 25:13 How Ranvir Sena was born 28:48 Ranvir Sena & caste massacres 34:43 Jungle Raj of Lalu Prasad Yadav & family 37:02 IAS officer who exposed Chaara Ghotala 43:07 Kidnapping Industry of Bihar 48:20 Pakruah Byah of Bihar 50:42 How Lalu & family became landlords 54:51 Ranjeet Don & paper leak industry of Bihar 59:00 If Lalu was so bad, how he kept winning?

"Success mantra: Master your business, be empathetic and objective. Always rely on data. Stay self-aware, adapt, and keep learning. Resilience after failures is the key to standing tall in life's journey."In this episode of "The Shape of Work" podcast, we delve into the remarkable career journey of Puja Khanna Kapoor, Global Senior Director of HR at OLX Group. With pivotal roles at SirionLabs, Evalueserve, and Google, Puja's extensive HR expertise shines through. Armed with a PGCHRM from XLRI Jamshedpur and a B.Com. from Delhi University, she navigates the dynamic world of work. Join us as Puja shares insights, lessons, and perspectives on the ever-evolving landscape of work. Explore the transformative journey of Puja Khanna Kapoor, Global Senior Director at OLX Group, in the latest podcast episode of "The Shape of Work." Delve into her diverse cultural upbringing, career pivots, and impactful HR roles. Gain insights into her strategies for embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) across global workplaces. Pooja shares valuable advice for women aspiring to HR leadership and emphasizes the importance of data-led decision-making. This episode encapsulates the essence of innovative HR thinking and the pivotal role it plays in shaping inclusive work cultures.Episode HighlightNavigating diverse cultures in global teams and its impact on HR strategies.Key advice for leaders to ensure authentic DEI initiatives and foster inclusivity.Puja's actionable insights for HR leaders and effective DEI Follow Puja on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Ipshita SharmaAbout Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

“The essence of technology in onboarding lies not in replacing the human touch but in enhancing it. Pre-onboarding tools like chatbots serve to address the curiosity of new hires guiding them through the initial queries about office locations, documentation, and team dynamics. However, the true essence lies in the human connection, be it through updates about the company or the anticipation built through periodic communications before joining."In this episode of The Shape Of Work, we have a stimulating discussion with Adwitiya Tiwari, Human Resource Business Partner at YASH Technologies, who sheds light on his journey from IT engineering to leading HR. Adwitiya boasts a rich professional tenure spanning over a decade, adorned with pivotal roles across distinguished organizations such as Star India, BeJobbed Incorporation, and I-PAC. His academic prowess shines through his BTech degree from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, complemented by an MBA earned from the esteemed XLRI Jamshedpur.In today's episode, our conversation took an enlightening turn toward the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, with an emphasis on the critical commitment required by leadership. We tapped into the essential practice of onboarding new employees, revealing the importance of personal connections and the increasing role of technology in creating successful assimilation.Episode HighlightsEvolving role of HR professionals, emphasizing flexibility and culture managementWhat are the crucial aspects of a positive workplace culture?Effective onboarding strategies for new employeesThe importance of meeting leaders and team members early on in the onboarding processFollow Adwitiya on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Riddhi AgarwalAbout Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

"Industry mapping is about understanding the landscape - what skills are in demand, and how they align with our business goals. It's not just about finding good talent, but the right talent that complements our team's efforts."In this episode, join us on an insightful journey with Pratyaksh Jain, a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner at Amazon. Sharing his unique transition from an engineer to an HRBP, Pratyaksh Jain highlights the crucial secrets of project management, and the indispensable role of stakeholder involvement, potential challenge identification, and clearly defined goals. With a comprehensive professional background spanning over seven years, he has garnered valuable expertise through roles at esteemed organizations including ISF and EY. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Jaypee University of Engineering Technology and completed his PGDM at XLRI Jamshedpur.In this episode, Pratyaksh Jain demystifies the essential process of industry mapping - a key ingredient in cultivating an inclusive work culture. Together, we navigate the terrain of mobility trend analysis and workforce upskilling, along with appreciating the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion in fostering a sense of belonging in a workspace. Episode HighlightsImportance of success measures and stakeholder input in project developmentIdentifying challenges and anticipating potential obstacles before launching a projectCreating an inclusive work culture for diversity and belongingWorkplace culture, learning agility, and time managementFollow Pratyaksh on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Riddhi AgarwalAbout Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

"As we navigate the intricate web of generations, we must remember that every strand is vital. Each age group brings its own set of perspectives, a palette of colors that paint the canvas of progress. Casting aside the shadows of preconceived notions, we illuminate the path forward.”In today's episode of The Shape of Work podcast, prepare for an enlightening conversation as Anurag Jajoo, HR Business Partner at Amazon, spills his secrets to success in the ever-evolving HR world. Anurag has an overall work experience of close to a decade. He has worked at various organisations such as Credit Suisse, DBS Bank, Ola, etc. He did his B.Tech from COEP Technological University and his Post Graduate Diploma from XLRI Jamshedpur.In this episode, let's explore together the profound impact of recognizing and catering to diverse groups within our teams, and how fostering an inclusive environment can allow every individual to truly thrive. Episode HighlightsImportance of creating an inclusive workplace cultureHow can companies create an environment that promotes a sense of belonging for all employees?How to Bridge generational gaps in the workplace?Career growth and self-improvement in a busy work environmentFollow Anurag on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Riddhi AgarwalAbout Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

"Transparent communication and regular updates are the backbone of project success, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Identifying and tackling roadblocks promptly guarantees timely project delivery."In today's episode of The Shape of Work Podcast, join us for a fascinating tête-à-tête with Sankalp Saxena, Human Resource Business Partner at Amazon. With a career lasting over a decade, Saxena spills the beans on his journey from being a software engineer to a fulfilling HR role. He has worked at various organisations such as Infosys, Bosch, and Samsung Electronics. He did his B.E. from Jaypee University of Information Technology and his MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur.In this episode, Saxena unravels his strategies for fostering unity amidst diversity. He talks about, cultivating a space of psychological safety, using technology for smooth collaboration, and the importance of shared goals and accountability.Episode HighlightsWhat are some fundamental steps to ensure a smooth and successful project launch?How to navigate the complexities of managing diverse teams?Steps to ensure diversity and a sense of belonging for all employeesHow can employees develop in a fast-paced digital landscape?Follow Sankalp on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Riddhi AgarwalAbout Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

“The next 5-10 years are going to be the game-changing years with respect to AI. I think companies will have to also take into consideration this particular aspect going forward.”The newest instalment of the Shape of Work podcast highlights how to adapt to the industry's transformation and how AI and technology will impact the HR industry. Our Guest for this episode is Gaurav Garg, Senior Director of HR at NoBroker.com, a disruptive brokerage-free property search portal that connects house/property owners & tenants/buyers directly by eliminating the middleman.Gaurav has an overall work experience of almost fifteen years. He has worked at many organisations including Amdocs, Capgemini Consulting, Airtel, and CapitalVia Global Research Limited. He did his B.Tech from the National Institute of Technology Surat and his PGDM from XLRI Jamshedpur.Episode HighlightsHow to adapt to transformations in the industry?How will AI shape the industry over the next two years?Why is it important to Build a culture of trust and accountability in an organisation?How to adopt diversity and inclusion more effectively?Follow Gaurav on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Archit SethiAbout Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

“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 HighlightsBest practices and strategies for talent managementImportance of the 70/20/10 principleHow to mitigate the impact of laying off employees?How can other people benefit from HR?Follow Akash on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Riddhi AgarwalAbout Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

Subroto Mukherjee brings to the table, over three decades of first-hand leadership experience, honed across Military Seascapes and Corporate Boardrooms. His real-world understanding of people and how they behave under conditions of uncertainty and stress, has been crucial to the construct of the unique and effective Coaching Techniques developed by Moulting Caterpillar, which ensures a truly transformative experience. 00:39- About Subroto Mukherjee and his journey. Subroto Mukherjee is the CEO and Founder of Moulting Caterpillar.  He is an alumnus of XLRI (Jamshedpur), Defence Services Staff College (Wellington) and PSG College (Coimbatore). Subroto has during his career in the Indian Navy, commanded two frontline warships, including one during the Kargil Conflict.  He is a Submariner and has been the liaison Officer to the Prime Minister of India.  He has also been the Chief Instructor and Deputy Commandant at the Naval Academy, the first COO of India's only Tri-Service Command and represented/coordinated several bilateral interactions/ undertakings with US, Indonesian & Myanmar forces.  His fourteen-year-long career in the corporate world has seen his shoulder multiple leadership responsibilities, commencing as COO of Start-up - Synergy RMS Pvt Ltd; Head of Marine Operations for Real Estate Major - Orbit Corporation Ltd; Vice President & Global Head of Facilities Management for Pharma MNC – Cipla Ltd; Regional Head of Operations ANZ – Cipla Australia Pty Ltd. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Atul Ranjan Sahay, a 56-year-old visually impaired individual from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, has dedicated his life to promoting inclusion and catalyzing collective impact in the disability sector. Despite facing numerous challenges due to his visual impairment, Sahay has achieved several remarkable accomplishments and continues to inspire those around him. Sahay's education includes a post-graduation in economics from NEHU Shillong in 1989, a certificate in computing from IGNOU in 2001, an executive diploma in general management from XLRI Jamshedpur in 2004, a certificate in social change management from Kanthari International Institute in 2016, and a Soapstone Fellowship from Enable India in 2022. Presently, Sahay is the Honorary General Secretary at NAB Jharkhand for nearly three decades and works as a disability professional in the private sector, promoting inclusion. He has previously served at Tata Steel for 29 years. Moreover, he has served as the President of All India Chess Federation for the Blind, Vice-President of NAB India, and Member of the Technical Committee on World Blind Cricket Council. His contributions have earned him several recognitions, including the Shell Helen Keller Award (NCPEDP), NIVH Excellence Award (Go), HR Professional of the Year Award (Genius Consultants), Role Model Award (Retina India), and the opportunity to appear in the book "Abilities Redefined" in its opening chapter. Sahay's passion for adventure has also led him to complete seven treks in The Himalayas ranging from 11,000 to 18,100 feet above sea level, proving that a visual impairment is not a barrier to pursuing one's dreams. Despite facing numerous challenges as a visually impaired individual, Atul Ranjan Sahay has refused to let his disability define him. He has dedicated his life to promoting inclusion, facilitating collaboration, and catalyzing collective impact in the disability sector. His remarkable achievements and unwavering determination serve as an inspiration to us all. Tune in to listen to his journey of resilience and passion for life! This podcast is brought to you by Score Foundation. To support our work, kindly visit the link: ⁠https://scorefoundation.org.in/get-involved/

“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 HighlightsHow 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?How to introduce more diversity in a warehouse?Advice for young professionals interested in HRFollow Saurabh on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Riddhi AgarwalAbout Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

“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 HighlightsHow 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-19Advice to budding HR professionalsFollow Vaibhav on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Aparajeeta BoroAbout Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

“Today, employees are looking for jobs that are helping them to grow, that is not only helping them in the current job, but adds value to themselves and in the long run.”This latest episode of The Shape of Work introduces our listeners to Vinayak Jadhav, Business HR Partner at Avery Dennison, a packaging and containers manufacturing company. In this episode, Vinayak offers his thoughts on training the employees with the right skills that are necessary for the organisation and how providing such training is necessary for employee satisfaction and organisational success.Vinayak has an overall work experience of over two decades. He did his B.Com from the Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, his Master's from Savitribai Phule Pune University, his Diploma in Labour law from Symbiosis Law School and his MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur. He has worked at various organisations including Grupo Antolin, Cummins India and Honeywell Turbo Technologies.Episode HighlightsHow can employees be trained with the right skills at the right time?What tools and training do employees need to be effective in their job?Importance of the 70-20-10 principleThe importance of diversity and change managementFollow Vinayak on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Riddhi AgarwalAbout Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

“HR is a function that sits on tons of data. There is a big scope for using this data to predict the future into making better decisions. So I think this area of data analytics within HR is an area where I see a lot of focus and effort from companies”In today's episode of The Shape of Work podcast, our guest talks about the various challenges HR is facing today and how to stay up to date with the latest trends in HR. We have George Verghese, Vice President, Group HR and CHRO at Kirloskar Group.George has an overall work experience of eighteen years. He did his B. Tech from the College of Engineering, Munnar, and his PGDBM from XLRI Jamshedpur. George has worked in various organisations throughout his career, some of which include Dell, Reliance Communications, Cummins Inc., etc.Episode HighlightsWhat are some of the biggest challenges HR is facing now?How to stay up-to-date with the emerging tech trends in HR?What are some effective strategies for managing employee performance?The difference between a performance-driven culture and time-bound cultureFollow George on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Riddhi AgarwalAbout Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

“Human Resources is going to be driven by customisation, be it talent attraction, talent acquisition, and even talent management. Everything about human resources is going to be fundamentally customised and designed to what each employee wants and what each employee is aspiring to be.”We are honoured to have with us, Lakshmi Bellave, Associate Manager- Talent Acquisition on NewSpace Research and Technologies in the newest episode of The Shape of Work podcast. Join us to hear what he has to say about talent acquisition.Lakshmi has an overall work experience of eight years. She did her BTech from Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, her MBA from M.P BIRLA Institute of Management and her PGCHRM from XLRI Jamshedpur. She has worked with Centum Electronics and Surin Group prior to her time at NewSpace.Episode HighlightsWhat is the proper approach when it comes to building a talent pipeline?Why is it important to make employee mental well-being a strategic priority?Promoting employee health, mental health, and safetyHow will employee customization become the foundation of HR?Follow Lakshmi on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Archit Sethi About Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

On this episode of the Shape of Work podcast, our guest talks about micromanaging and the importance of building connections in the workplace.We welcome Anjani B Kuumar, Global Human Resource Leader at MX Player."Unfortunately, the way to grow is to not manage down, but manage up because your route to success is not downwards, it's upwards."Anjani has an overall work experience of over two and a half decades. He did a program on Transformations in Organisations from IIM Ahmedabad, Finance for Senior Executives from the Asian Institute of Management, and his MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur. He has worked in numerous organisations including Sony Pictures Network India, SUCCESSWRKS HR solutions, Prime Focus Technologies, etc.Episode HighlightsThe continuous process of learningDeveloping One-on-one connectionsWhy do people Micromanage?Advice to listeners and about self-motivationFollow Anjani on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Archit Sethi About Springworks: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 platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — 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.

This podcast is a special episode for Human Resource Practitioners in India. In this segment, we are hosting the gentleman often referred to as the father of HRD in India, Dr. TV Rao. Currently, the chairman of TV Rao Learning Systems, Dr. T.V. Rao has also served as a professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and XLRI Jamshedpur. As the founder and first president of the National HRD Network, Dr. Rao has contributed immensely to the field of Human Resources Development in India and Southeast Asia. In this candid conversation, Dr. Rao and Simerjeet Singh discuss several critical issues, such as developing future leaders in India, upgrading our education system, and creating more original thinkers and leaders. You will also enjoy their discussion on the migration of Indian talent abroad and referring to "human resources as human possibilities." Whether you are a specialist in HRD or a generalist with a keen interest in developing talent, this episode will add tremendous value to your journey. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vL8s3xAs6vs #BeginnersMind #LeadershipDevelopment #SimerjeetSingh #Leadership #HumanResources #LeadershipTraining Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

Lead a life of conviction not by consequences| Prabir Jha | #TGV275The first word in the phrase, “personal brand” is “personal.” Now add an “ity” to it, drop the “brand” and that's what it really means. That's the secret.~ADAM RITCHIESpecial thanks to Jagdish Belwal for making this episode happen.Tune into #TGV275 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the timestamp-based pointers from Prabir Jha's (Civil Servant turned CHRO turned Influencer, Executive Coach, and Advisoryconversation with Naveen Samala0:00:00 INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT SETTING - TGV275 episodes in 898 days0:04:30 Prabir's PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY 0:06:45 THE TOP 3 THINGS THAT HELPED Prabir Jha in his SUCCESS (Leading a life of conviction not by consequences, Staying Vulnerable by jumping out of his comfort zone, Building Great teams by hiring people smarter than him)0:09:00 What prompted him to get into the advisory domain? (Impacting 100s of companies and 1000s of leaders)0:12:15 How organizational culture impacts the companies? Is there a good culture vs bad culture?0:15:00 Who is a great leader? When does someone embark on their leadership journey?0:18:00 How important is Personal branding for leaders to succeed in today's VUCA world?0:22:00 Where should people focus their energy? What can bring happiness to someone?0:26:00 Why companies and leaders should transform and how to drive transformation in any organization?0:30:00 What is it to be a LinkedIn influencer with 550K+ followers - What leaders should focus on while building their clout on social media? How do you maintain the passion and rigor of posting content on daily basis?0:34:00 WITTY ANSWERS TO THE RAPID-FIRE QUESTIONS (Interesting questions)0:39:30 ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO THOSE ASPIRING TO MAKE BIG IN THEIR CAREERS 0:41:30 TRIVIA ABOUT Charismatic Leadership ABOUT THE GUEST:A #LinkedIn Power Profile, a TEDx speaker, columnist, and active Tweeter. A HumanResources strategist with diverse industry experience, from civil service to engineering, Information Technology, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and a conglomeration of Hydrocarbons, retail, media, and telecom/ digital services. His personal goal is to support each person he touches/comes across on his/ her journey to become a better professional and more importantly, a more complete person. hence, spending time on coaching, mentoring, career advice, and even being a simple Agony Aunt is important to him because it touches the lives of people so deeply. Currently, he advises a range of companies - from start-ups to large corporations - across a range of domains on Strategic HR issues including Board Effectiveness, Talent & Leadership, Organizational Transformation, Culture Renewal, Executive Coaching, Employer Branding, and the odd talent search. Prabir Jha, an alumnus of St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and XLRI Jamshedpur is the Founder &CEO of Prabir Jha People Advisory, a boutique platform for retained strategic advisory, talentsearch & executive coaching. Follow Prabir Jha:https://www.linkedin.com/in/prabir-jha-991a5a10/?originalSubdomain=inhttps://twitter.com/PrabirJhahttps://www.instagram.com/prabir.jha/?hl=enCONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamalaFOLLOW ON TWITTER:@guidingvoice@naveensamala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With specialties in Enterprise Architecture, Outsourcing, and IT Infrastructure Virtualization, KP Naidu has been at the cutting edge of software for the last 20+ years. Starting his career with an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, he also holds a MS.c in Artificial Intelligence from The University of Edinburgh, and has been leading technology in companies such as Amava, BeneTech, and Telenav.

Prateek Chatterjee Senior Vice President,  Corporate Communications & Marketing NIIT Limited A senior communications leader with over 25 years of experience, across diverse industries including – Education, IT, Real Estate & Hospitality - Prateek is currently the Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & Marketing at NIIT Limited, a global talent development corporation. Over the years, Prateek has developed a keen insight on the way brands communicate with its stakeholders, backed by deep expertise in Reputation Management, Corporate Marketing & PR, Social Media outreach, Brand Ambassador Communication & Brand management. A regular speaker on emerging trends in communications at forums like- ET Brand Equity Communications Summit, HT Brand Leadership and IIMC; Jury member at marquee industry meets like SABRE, IPRCCA, DMA Asia, Prateek has been ranked as India's 4th Best In-House Corporate Communication 2019, by Reputation Today and has been featured twice in the annual Exchange4Media power list of Top100 influential game changers, 2019 & 2020.  Prateek is member of ASSOCHAM Branding and Marketing Council and has been the co-chair of the Skill Development Council at CII Delhi. He is a qualified Social Media expert, and is currently pursuing Advanced Management Program from XLRI Jamshedpur geared to meet the future needs of organizations and leaders, who can drive change successfully.  

Every journey is a blend of success and failure. But no journey is complete without a little bit of fun and happy times. This podcast is based on a book which is full of such real-life incidents from the authors journey through life. Hari Hara Subramanian shares fun moments from his school and MBA journey that are bound to bring a laugh on your face. This is also the official launch of his book 'Hilarious M.B.A Memoirs'. It was fun talking to Hari Hara, also my alum from XLRI Jamshedpur and listening to some stories from the book. Tune in! You can pick up the book at: https://www.amazon.in/Hilarious-M-B-Memoirs-Hari-Subramanian/dp/9391228399 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secrets-of-storytellers/support

In this episode, Springworks' Head of Marketing, Abhash Kumar talks to Ash Mishra, Head of Talent Management and Learning & Development at Ericsson. An alumni of Delhi university and XLRI Jamshedpur, Ash has over 20 years of experience in the HR space. He is a Human Resources professional with a strong blend of generalist as well as specialist experience.With a diverse industry exposure spanning across Banking/Financial Services, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Business Process Outsourcing sectors, he has worked across geographies like the UK, Hong Kong, and India. In the episode, he gives us the lowdown on the transformation in Learning & Development in the remote/hybrid era of work. He also explains how a leader should go about managing different employees based on their different goals.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:Things about Leadership Development and Talent Management that most organizations get wrong:Most organizations focus on training programs when it comes to Leadership Development and Talent Management. However, these training sessions are not always effective. As he mentioned, “Leadership is an ecosystem of your approach.” Leaders get inspired by other leaders. Many organizations don't realize that and focus on these programs. Leaders might receive valuable inputs from there, but ultimately, they are going back to the same ecosystem, the same company. Managers and Senior Leaders need to be self-aware about the impact they have on others.To achieve this, they can make use of self-awareness tools. Another significant way to achieve this is by working in teams.What training methods in L&D do you see working? In the past 14 months, what has changed in L&D?There are a couple of trends prevailing in the Learning and Development area. The significance given to this entire subject has increased. Companies have started investing in this segment. This change occurred when some industries faced an adverse impact after the pandemic began. Companies realized the requirement of reskilling themselves in new fields to get back on track.Companies have started asking their employees about the sort of training investments they would like. Their focus on employee well-being, mental health, and resources has also increased.  Ash highlights the fact that user-driven learning allows employees to reskill themselves, gives better outcomes, and creates solutions.Thoughts about hybrid model of work:He feels that the hybrid model of work is definitely going to stay. What is not known is how this model will be inducted. Companies need to analyze how hybrid their workplace can be. He further says that going hybrid will impact a range of things in an organization, for example, performance management. This problem is slowly being recognized by the companies and attempts to solve it are being made.All the policies written are earlier need to be formatted and updated based on the new way of work. The benefits required while working from home are totally different from the same while working in an office. Moreover, he talks about the flexibility of a hybrid workplace and how it allows hiring people irrespective of geographical boundaries.How do people invested in exchanging ideas with people work in a hybrid model?In order to ensure a better exchange of ideas, teams need to start looking at job roles more precisely. They need to come up with ideas to keep the essence of creativity, interaction, and teamwork. Follow Ash Mishra on LinkedInProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast host: Abhash Kumar

In this episode, Sujata Deshmukh, Founder of Tutul Consulting talks to Kartik Mandaville, CEO of Springworks and Prerona Das, marketing intern at Springworks on how organizations across industries have dealt with the new normal way of work and maintained their effectiveness at the same time.They also discussed how advanced technologies such as virtual reality, and artificial intelligence are disrupting the workplaces and how various organizations are trying to adopt it in some interesting ways.Sujata has about 23 years of experience as an HR Practitioner & Consultant. She advises, coaches and co-creates powerful transformation strategies at individual, team and organizational level. Her areas of expertise include Top Team Effectiveness, Leadership Development & shaping Culture.She is a TedX speaker and has worked with more than 1000s of leaders worldwide and possesses a powerhouse of knowledge when it comes to building an organization effectively. She has a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations at XLRI Jamshedpur.Organizations have dealt with the new normal by maintaining their effectivenessSujata throws light on  two very interesting but opposite trends that she observed. On one hand, a few  organizations have made a lot of efforts to become more sensitive and inclusive towards their employees. They try to connect and converse  with them. Many organizations  have modified their policies to include  wellness factors as well. These are the organizations which have gone out of their way for their employees.On the other hand, some organizations are facing major issues of rude behavior by the managers and non inclusive behavior. This results in employees struggling in the creative and intuitive aspects of working.  In these cases, managing work and getting space, especially in cities where we don't have dedicated workspaces, has become difficult. The whole situation forced people to look at what is important. It has forced leaders to be far more inclusive, caring and sensitive, allowing for flexibility. It's got leaders to change the way they have done business. By and large, the overall outcome has  been positive. But there have also been cases where employees have been struggling with lack of personal time, or just attending meetings and working for 12 hours a day. Different organizations dealing differently with the new normalThe smart organizations have had crisper meetings, shorter meetings times where there will be no calls and meetings and making sure the outputs are far more structured. So for those managers who are very structured and used to being very top down, they are able to control it well. But for those who need to talk and discuss physically, they've struggled a bit. So by and large, most of us have adapted to this new way of working. But a few blind spots still exist. And employees just deal with it passively by saying “well, I'll just go off video and take a break”. White collar people are leveraging flexible timings, whereas life hasn't changed for factory peoplePeople who work in a corporate culture have one or two days of flexibility in terms of staying at home or coming to the office.  Maybe some flexible timings as well.But that is only limited to white collar people. The pandemic did not change the work pattern of factory workers or people who work in hospitality, hotels or healthcare industries.People have the flexibility to continue working from their hometowns.Produced by: Priya BhattPodcast host: Kartik Mandaville

Motivational speaker Simerjeet Singh invites Dr. Himanshu Rai in the first part of a new interview format series of motivational podcasts called 'The Beginners' Mindset'. Dr. Himanshu Rai is an accomplished leader in the field of education. He is currently the Director of IIM Indore and has previously held powerful positions in prestigious institutions like MISB Bocconi, XLRI Jamshedpur, IIM Lucknow etc. He consults global organizations like the World Bank, Planning Commission of India, International Finance Corporation, UP State Road Transport Corporation, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hero Honda and SEWA. Owing to his vast experience, Dr. Himanshu has acquired a wealth of wisdom that we are pleased to present to everyone in this highly interactive and interesting interview series between Dr. Rai and Simerjeet Singh hosted on our YouTube channel. In this inspirational and change motivation podcast, we strive to encourage youth to find their purpose in life if they wish to have a fulfilling career. For those who are looking for career guidance and counselling, this career change motivation podcast will help you choose a career that is in line and length with your life's purpose. Drawing inspiration from his own career transitions from an elite corporate life at Tata Steel to that of an education evangelist, Dr. Rai shares amazing anecdotes on this platform. Simerjeet Singh is an international motivational speaker and mindset coach based out of India. Singh operates under Cutting Edge Learning Systems and has travelled extensively across the globe as a motivational speaker, keynote speaker, youth coach and an impactful influencer. In 2019, Singh was recognized with the prestigious 'Global Excellence Award' (GEA) in Motivational Speaking. An unconventional speaker, Singh helps leaders and organizations challenge their beliefs and thrive in a constantly changing era while encouraging others to make bold course corrections in both their personal and professional lives. His presentations cover his personal journey as well as touching on topics such as innovation, leadership, self-growth and youth empowerment. He is currently serving clients virtually from his well-equipped high-tech studio in Jalandhar. Watch this video o YouTube: https://youtu.be/-kDoG5VW6lY #SimerjeetSingh #HimanshuRai #BeginnersMindset #careerchange #IIMIndore #IIM #SimerjeetSinghVideos #careerguidance For more information about Simerjeet's work as a motivational speaker, please visit his website: http://www.simerjeetsingh.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/simerjeetsingh

Swati Jena, an MBA graduate from XLRI Jamshedpur has taken the plunge at entrepreneurship twice, but it was only in the second innings that she could understand entrepreneurship but more importantly the Entrepreneur at great length and depth. The Entrepreneur has never really been discussed about in detail, however, there is so much to an Entrepreneur which we miss to look at and appreciate. We explore this aspect in great detail. We discuss a multitude of reasons which are the correct ones to take the plunge and tons of reasons which aren't really the right ones. Tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secrets-of-storytellers/support

Steve Correa, previously the CHRO at Diageo India, an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur talks about the Indian Leadership in context of his recently released book 'The Indian Boss at Work'. We explore what sets the Indian boss apart and how does our age-old wisdom from our scriptures resonate in the Indian bosses' behaviour and working styles today. The discussion also questions how does the Indian boss fare at the global stage when compared to their foreign counterparts. Tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secrets-of-storytellers/support

Piyush Puri leads the Brand Capital International team in Silicon Valley as Vice President of BWI, the strategic investment arm of The Times Group – India's largest multimedia conglomerate. Before leading Brand Capital's US office, Piyush was an investment banker in Mumbai, India focusing on investments in the energy, ancillaries, and the environment spaces. Piyush received his degree in Civil Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), has an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, and a Master's Degree in Psychology of Leadership from Penn State University.Follow Piyush (@Piyushpuri13), host Akash Bhat (@bhatvakash) and our podcast (@thedesi_vc) on Twitter.. . .In this episode we will cover:1. Piyush's background (2:59)2. How does Brand Capital International help startups tap into the Indian market? (5:56)3. What do startups get wrong when they think about the India opportunity? (9:36)4. How does BCI approach investments? (12:17)5. What do non-Indian startups offer than incumbents don't? (14:28)6. What's the best outcome for non-Indian startups entering India? (18:42)7. How does BCI measure success of their portfolio companies? (19:45)8. How do portfolio startups measure the impact of BCI? (21:06)9. When's the right time to think about global expansion (23:36)10. Is having ‘feet on street' important when startups go global? (26:00)11. Internal reporting and accountability with respect to investments (27:59)12. How has the pandemic affected BCI and their co-investors during the lockdown? (30:35)13. BCI Portfolio: Does higher valuation (by non-Indian VCs) deter future investments from Indian VCs? (33:47)14. Rapid fire (38:20)

What happens when we explore our lives .. Prabir & Ashish in conversation. A sit down, languid, reflective, Cuppa conversation with Prabir... Poem, thoughts, and more. 2ofUs Talking Zindagi Episode 1 Prabir Jha, an alumnus of St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and XLRI Jamshedpur is the Founder & CEO of Prabir Jha People Advisory. He served on the executive team as the Global CHRO at Dr.Reddy's & Tata Motors, was Group CHRO of Reliance Industries Ltd, President & Global Chief People Officer at the pharma major, Cipla. Ashish Vidyarthi - Actor, Communicator, Traveller, Co-founder of Ashish Vidyarthi and Associates. Connect with Me on : YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/AshishVidyarthiOfficial FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ashishvidyarthiandassociates/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AshishVid?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor INSTAGRAM: @ashishvidyarthi1 https://www.instagram.com/ashishvidyarthi1/?hl=en TIKTOK: @AshishVidyarthiofficial LINKEDIN: @ Ashish Vidyarthi https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishvidyarthi-avidminer/ WEBSITE: www.avidminer.com http://www.ashishvidyarthi.com/ For Official Communications mail us on reachus@ashishvidyarthi.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashishvidyarthi/message

Mr. Nathan S V- Partner and Chief Talent Officer at Deloitte India https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathansv/ S.V Nathan, Chief Talent Officer, Deloitte India talks about #Career In this 40 minutes long conversation, he speaks about a) His formative years across Kolkata, Chennai and Nagpur; and the impact his grandmother had on his value system, b) His inclination towards HR, doing his MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, c) How HR profession has evolved over the 37 years he has spent across manufacturing and service sector , across factory workers and professionals at ICI, Sterling Holidays, Microland, Planetasia, Reliance Infocomm and now Deloitte, d) His view towards recruitment, engagement and managing growth expectations of the millennials e) Experience with the finance professionals such as CAs and MBA( Finance) ' f) what if someone are not from XLRI / TISS but still in HR, he cites the example of someone who was in secretarial function (steno/shorthand etc) and now is VP (HR) in a large company g) How to stay positive in a post #Covid19 world' h) His mantra for fitness and i) Lines of advise to youngsters. Worth every minute of your time