Close the Loop

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Close the Loop episodes

  • The Art & Science of Managing Modern Workplace Conflicts

    Wonder how HRs handle the heat in today's dynamic workplace? Parul Singh, VP HR at Exceedance, discuss with Srinivas B. Vijaraghavan, CMO at Loop, about the evolving role of HR -- from navigating the challenges of being at the heart of everything to mastering the art of conflict management.

    13 min
  • Diversity Management Fundamentals

    Indu Venugopal, Head of Learning and Development at Scalene Works People Solutions, paints a clear picture of what it means to have a diverse workforce and how it must be managed. The conversation helps us understand not just the importance of diversity but how it can greatly benefit the organization if it is managed well.

    49 min
  • Crisis Management and Resilience Building

    In an intriguing new episode of Close The Loop, Mariena Dsouza, Chief Manager HR & Admin at Skoda Auto Volkswagen India PRivate Limited talks about 'crisis management' at the workplace. Listen in to hear about how to handle a crisis when it strikes and more importantly how to anticipate and prepare for one before it happens.

    27 min
  • Health Assurance vs. Health Insurance: What Companies Need to Know

    Ryan Singh, the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Loop, joins the discussion with Srinivas B. Vijayaraghavan, CMO of Loop, in Episode 16 of “Close the Loop” to explore why companies haven't expanded their health benefits beyond “Health Insurance” and how they can make health benefits a genuine asset for their employer brand.

    They share insights upon the difference between “Health Insurance" and “Health Assurance." While health insurance covers the costs of hospital visits, Health Assurance is about providing a comprehensive healthcare service that addresses an employee's entire health journey, not just hospitalization.

    14 min
  • How Leadership Builds Cultures

    In this episode Gayathri Kaur Nair, founder at You Squared throws light on what good leadership means for an organization. She reflects on the post-pandemic world and what leaders need to understand regardless of their leadership styles. She shares some inspiring stories to show us how empathy is fundamental to good leadership.


    33 min
  • HR's Role in Managing Strategic Company Changes

    Episode 15 of 'Close the Loop' with Srinivas B. Vijayaraghavan, CMO at Loop, explores the dynamic changes companies face, highlighting shifts in strategy and leadership. Emphasizing HR's pivotal role in these transitions, it questions HR's often sidelined position.

    Shobana Kailash, Group CHRO at Hubilo, shares her expertise from roles at Freshworks and Amazon. She delves into the impacts of changes, especially the transition from sales-led to product-led approaches, and underscores the perception of HR as service-oriented rather than change leaders.

    13 min
  • Elevating Employee Experience

    Employee experiences can be varied, diverse and volatile. In this episode Anita Borulkar, VP HR at Recipharm  breaks down how employee engagement can be cultivated to boost their performance.


    32 min
  • Culture Clash Chronicles

    In this fascinating episode of Close the Loop Mr. Sanjay Mashere talks to our host Greta about what creates a 'culture clash' at work. He explains how a 'culture clash' is of three forms of biases, or the three Gs as Mr. Sanjay calls them. Hear the episode to find out what the three Gs are!

    25 min
  • Onboarding from Home

    Covid 19 changed workplaces forever. In this episode Mr. Shivakant Mishra, Head HR Training at Primecare talk about the unique challenges of onboarding employees in remote working scenarios. He shares some interesting stories that highlight the intricacies of this evolving scenario.

    33 min
  • How Can We Train Someone To Be A Good Manager?

    Episode 14 of “Close the Loop” discusses the importance of managerial development in organizations. The conversation emphasizes that while individual contributors and top leadership often receive attention, the managerial layer is sometimes overlooked. Veena Satish, Head of HR for MoEngage, joins Srinivas B. Vijayaraghavan, CMO Loop, to explore whether managers are the "forgotten employees" and sports the challenges and nuances of training effective managers.

    14 min

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The pandemic gave birth to multiple threads of conversations around the employer-employee relationship. Every week Srini engages a key player in India’s evolving corporate ecosystem and discuses these…