Close the Loop

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Close the Loop episodes

  • Performance Review Management

    In episode 10 we discuss 'Performance Reviews' with Manmeet Sandhu, the Chief People Officer of PhonePe. As Manmeet shares some incisive insights on evaluations, the conversation delves deeper into the manager-employee relationship as a whole. This episode promises to be an intellectual treat as it explores everything from emotions to OKRs.

    15 min
  • Workplace Wellness

    Over the last few years, wellness has steadily ascended the corporate priority ladder. Organizations are increasingly recognizing its impact on both the quality and quantity of an employee's performance. In Episode 5, we delve into the finer details and nuances of these developments with Dr. Umesh, an influential corporate wellness coach who is reshaping the landscape of corporate wellness.

    29 min
  • Building Relationships within Organisations

    In this knowledge-packed episode, Chandan, an HRBP, shares a wide range of strategies for building effective relationships at work – between individuals, departments, and even entire organizations. The conversation, peppered with numerous real-life examples, offers a goldmine of insights.

    35 min
  • Hiring, Retaining and Fostering Talent

    A competent business leader will acknowledge that the right talent can be the deciding factor in a company's success. In this episode, we welcome Noopur, who provides an in-depth look at the behind-the-scenes process of not only finding the right talent for a company but also ensuring they remain engaged and committed.

    30 min
  • Understanding, and Building Company Culture

    "Every organization possesses a certain culture, whether intentionally cultivated or not, and regardless of whether it's recognized." A conversation around company culture that begins with such a bold statement promises to be compelling. In this episode, Darryl joins Malathi, an HR veteran consulting with the nation's top companies, to delve into the creation and nurturing of corporate cultures.

    29 min
  • Striking the Work life Balance with Ishwari

    Episode One explores the idea of 'Work-Life Balance,' a popular buzzword in corporate circles in today's times. Darryl and Ishwari exchange some insightful thoughts and stories about what it means and what it takes to strike this balance.

    29 min
  • Hiring for Startups- Challenges, Opportunities and Possibilities

    In episode 9 Swati Khanna, VP Human Capital Sequoia sits down with Srini and delves into talent at startups. They discuss the unique challenges that come with hiring for startups and the importance of an alignment between the 'founder' and the 'prospect'. As the conversation throws light on the 'grey areas' around building good teams, Swati offers tips on things to think about when one is considering joining a startup.

    15 min
  • Identifying good leaders

    In episode 8 Shashikanth KS, CEO-Retail and CHRO Chai Point, breaks down the composition of a good leader and the costs of having a bad leader in an organization. Shashikanth and Srini address some nuanced questions around leadership as they identify the markers that set good leaders apart and provide insight on how to spot them while hiring.

    15 min
  • Will artificial intelligence take 
away jobs?

    In episode 7 Srini Vijayaraghavan dives deep into the hottest conversation in the professional space with the legendary TN Hari, co-founder of Artha School of Entrepreneurship. They discuss the shifts that artificial intelligence will cause in the professional landscape and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs.

    15 min
  • Common myths about management and Insights around ICs

    In episode 6 Srini chats with Alex Peter, Sr. Vice President, Founder's Office Lummo as they bust misconceptions around the roles of individual contributors (ICs) and managers. We find out how to choose between the two tracks, and why every company values both.

    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…