Hello friends,

In this fabulous episode of Fika Friday at the Office, I catch up with Anjali Raghuvanshi, Chief People Officer of Randstad India.

Anjali brings extensive experience in leading people and business transformation. Recognized as the CHRO of the Year by Business World People in 2022, she has been instrumental in shaping workplace policies and employee experiences at one of India's largest staffing companies. Her unique perspective comes from managing both Randstad's internal workforce and understanding the broader talent marketplace.

In this engaging conversation, Anjali shares her insights on the evolving workplace landscape, particularly focusing on employee experience, engagement, and the ongoing Return-To-Office (RTO) debate. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a people-centric approach while balancing organizational goals.

"It's not that I just think about me and people will just follow. Those days are gone. Today, an employee wants to know what's the purpose, why am I here? What am I getting out of it?"

Anjali highlights how workplace expectations have fundamentally shifted, with employees now seeking more purpose and flexibility in their work arrangements. She advocates for a balanced approach that considers both employee preferences and organizational needs.

"I hear from people asking questions about this return to office debate. Say why? Why should I come to office? I can work from anywhere. I can make the same money. Someone else is giving me a remote option. So why should I work for you?"

Take a listen of this podcast episode for practical insights on evolving Hybrid Work world & more.

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