Business acumen equips HR professionals with the savvy to align talent strategies with company goals, make informed decisions, and speak the language of executives. It's a key element that transforms HR from a backstage support role to a front-and-center strategic partner. So, when HR masters business acumen, the entire organization benefits from a more cohesive and profitable direction.

Understanding the significance of this, we have Shivanand Mohan with us today to delve deeper into this crucial topic. He is currently the Global Head L&D, Talent Management and Organizational Development at MSN Laboratories.