Modern-Day HR Leaders Counter Business Challenges by Placing 'People' at the Center

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Wednesday, 3 April 2024

We are living in an era when the business and employment is undergoing a paradigm shift. Employees today need much more than financial compensation. They are looking for feedback, engagement and inspiration at work. Especially, post the global pandemic work-places have had to face tough challenges including ‘the great resignation’, emergence of WFH & hybrid work model etc. addressing these challenges successfully requires a visionary leadership from people leaders within organizations.

The role of an HR leader has thus, undergone a sea of change. The modern-day People Officer is a business ally who contributes to the bottom line and ensures that a strong work-force & work-culture is cultivated. HR leaders have their hands full with a plethora of critical responsibilities, right from recruiting, training, upskilling, work policy and setting the general work environment.

What was once considered an administrative function has today transcended into a key business function. CEOs and other key leaders have realised that the key to success is building an employee-first organization. Having employees at the centre of decisions aids in creating a workforce that is motivated, efficient and positively impacts business. Innovation using tech is another crucial ingredient of building an engaged workforce.

These mighty tasks are assigned to HR leaders. Leveraging their experience, understanding and expertise, they can devise strategies and policies that can help companies succeed in today’s high-competition business landscape.

The current edition of Women Entrepreneur India introduces you to a plethora of skilled Chief People Officers. Ruchi Ahluwalia, Chief People Officer, Quess Corp is one such leader. As a visionary strategist and versatile transformation leader, I enable direct growth to the business bottom line through all aspects of the human capital function. Popularly known to challenge the status quo and create a meaningful difference in people, teams, and organizations.

She is joined by Radhika Arora, Group Chief People Officer, Jakson Group. Armed with nearly two decades of work experience in the HR function, essentially enhancing business through HR strategy and practices, she is passionate about bringing out the best in people.

In this edition we also feature the inspiring story of Akshita Kommireddii, Chief Operations Officer, Dataevolve Solutions. Akshita is a seasoned leader armed with expertise in both IT and management, she drives strategic initiatives, fosters employee success, and manages finances. Her visionary leadership propels Dataevolve towards innovation and growth, shaping a future where excellence thrives amidst dynamic challenges.

Read more about these women leaders and their journey to professional success.

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