Hireside Chats

We are back with another episode of Hireside Chats brought to you by Diamondpick. This special episode features two in-house talent leaders and experts, Sriram Rajagopal - Founder & Director Diamondpick, and Arvind Ramani - President, Account Management and Operations Strategic Accounts, Diamondpick; who chat about the rise of the contingent workforce.

 The duo talk about the dynamics of the contingent workforce, the mindset shift for both employers and employees and how this trend shapes up the talent market. They share some interesting thoughts and anecdotes from client experiences on how this agile workforce model can be engaged and leveraged dynamically for organizational success.

(00:43) : Host & Guest Intro

(02:24) Part 1: Introduction: The Rise of Flexpreneurs 

(02:50) : I like the term Flexpreneur. It has a nice ring to it. How did this term come into being?

(03:42) : What are your thoughts on the growth of the contingent workforce, its impact, and where do you think we’re heading?

(04:40) : Part 2: The cost effect

(05:04) : The cost-benefit ratio is comparatively higher to onboard a Flexpreneur, especially w.r.t filling open positions, cost to hire, and cost of separation or replacement. What are your views on this?

(06:07) : From your client interactions, can you share with us a scenario to help our listeners better understand the cost-benefit this working model brings to organizations?

(07:52) : Part 3: Contingent Staffing– the most powerful employment strategy of today

(08:19) : Why do you think contingent staffing is becoming one of the most powerful employment strategies today? And why now?

(09:18) : In India, contingent labor is considered subpar, or at least that is a perception.

Do you get to hear that? And what is your view or take on it? 

(10:36) : Apart from cost, what are the other benefits of hiring Flexpreneurs? Filling a short-term requirement is one, flexibility and agility is a close second. What else does this model have to offer?

(15:16) : Any client experience that you would like to share with our audience to put things into perspective?

(16:40) : Let’s talk about what we do here at Diamondpick.

How does our Contingent Staffing offering stack up against others in the market? 

Are you doing anything specifically to curate that talent, what kind of promise do you give to the individuals that place their bets with you?

(18:06) : Part 4: The Flexpreneur Revolution and Closing Thoughts

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In this IPL special episode of the Hireside Chats, ⁠SatJ⁠, CEO of ⁠Diamondpick⁠ and Ram Ramanathan, CEO Fandom Sports & Entertainment, talk all about Cricket, the IPL and the best business lessons we can learn from the IPL and sports industry. 

The conversation takes some interesting turns from the evolution of fandom to highlighting the power of fans of an employer brand. Cricket fans, or not, join the conversation for some interesting insights from Ram on the media and entertainment industry and how one must keep reinventing themselves to stay ahead of the game. 

(00:44) Part 1: Introduction: The IPL Fever (Intro to guest)

(3:44) :  What makes the IPL so special compared to all other professional leagues?

(6:22) : One’s always intrigued by what doesn’t meet the eye. What’s it like behind-the-scenes to pull off an IPL season?

(10:21) : What would you like to say to anyone considering a career in IPL and in general Sports, Media & Entertainment?

(11:35) : What’s your most memorable live IPL moment?

(14:06) : Tell us a little about the industry, what you do, and how your companies, Fandom, Desh Vegas and Ingene, came into being. 

(16:50) : What would you like talent and talent leaders to hear from  your own personal experience? 

(22:01) : How would that translate into your vision for the ventures that  you're running currently? 

(24:07) : How has IPL addressed this evolving needs of the fans?

(29:34) : Part 2: It’s all in the Game

(30:11) : What are some commonalities that you see between IPL and talent acquisition?

(34:38) : What do you think is the secret sauce behind building the various IPL teams? Do they have a strategy that talent leaders can learn from?

(39:11) : Part 3: Creating Raving Fans of Your Employer Brand

(39:50) : What are your thoughts on this? What can ‘fans of the employer brand’ or brand ambassadors do for the organization’s success?

(41:22) : Part 4:Closing Thoughts

(41:58) : Rapid Fire Questions

(44:57) : Closing Remarks

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In this very special episode of Hireside chats, SatJ, CEO of Diamondpick, hosts a meaningful discussion about the 2023 IWD theme - Embracing Equity and what it means for today’s organizations, and what we must do to create a more equitable workplace.  He is joined by two powerful women in their fields Kamali Rajesh, Global Head of People and Organisation Development, Syngenta, a leading sustainable and innovative agriculture company, and Manju Bharadwaj, Chief People Officer at Straive, a market-leading content technology enterprise.

A recent study by IBM and Oxford Economics has revealed some troubling news about gender equity in the workplace, which we discuss. We also chat about this year’s IWD theme embracing equity and what it means for today’s organizations, the power of allies and mentors in elevating a sense of belongingness, and gender-neutral leadership. Tune in to hear about our guests’ personal journeys, the challenges they faced along the way, and their perspectives on the workplace of the future.

They also talk about what we need to be doing to create future-ready workplaces. Read our 2023 Talent Playbook for Enterprises for insights like these to help attract a diverse workforce. Download your exclusive copy here.

(00:00) : Hireside Chats Intro

(02:45) : Part 1: Intro to Guest, IWD, and women at the workplace

(03:25) : Kamali, can you tell our listeners a little bit about your career journey;  and how and where DEI has played a role in shaping your experiences?

(07:00) :  Manju, You've held a leadership role for over 24 years now.  We'd love to hear about your career journey and what DEI means for you and for women in tech today.

(09:48) : Part 2: Promoting Diversity and Fostering Equity & Belongingness at the workplace

(11:10) : Kamali, in your experience today, there's a lot of awareness and effort in the DEI space. Are these efforts enough to foster equity in the workplace? Or do we need to do more or maybe even something different to create truly an impact?

(14:02) : Manju, from your own experience in building and implementing DEI programs, what do you think are some of the main reasons for the program's success? And why do some of them fail to make an impact?

(16:34) : Part 3: The difference between equity and equality

(16:55) : Manju, in your own words, what exactly is equity, and from your experience, what are some tools and strategies for embedding equity in our work culture today?

(20:00) : Kamali, Workplaces have witnessed an evolution from the gender gap to gender equality and now to gender equity. So Kamali, is leadership truly gender neutral, and if you believe yes, then why aren't there an equal number of women leading all aspects of work and society? If not, why do you think that is?

(23:25) : Part 4: Closing Thoughts - Personal Experiences and Sentiments

(23:26) : Looking back on your career, what aspects of your career journey would you share as an inspiration to aspiring women to keep going?

(30:42) : Rapid fire Questions

(34:32) : Closing remarks

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In today’s episode, our host SatJ, CEO of Diamondpick, caught up with Mr. Rajesh Balaji Sathyanarayanan, the CHRO of Matrimony.com, to chat about how platforms and analytics work in successful matchmaking and how it translates to attracting and hiring today's talent. 

Rajesh shares some interesting insights drawn from his experience leading a matchmaking business that is a market leader and a trusted brand in every Indian household. He talks about how an all-encompassing platform-based business has the power to create such a huge impact, the importance of data and analytics in making interesting people matches, and also how matchmaking platforms inspire talent acquisition apps to attract today’s talent with a simple and digitally focused experience.

The 2023 Talent Playbook for Enterprises draws on expert insights from seasoned talent acquisition stakeholders to help you navigate the current talent landscape and help future-proof your talent strategy. Download your exclusive copy here

02:03 Part 1: Introduction to guest and the platform

4:48 Matrimony.com has created a big impact and today, evolved to become the market leader in the match-making space. What’s the secret sauce behind this unrivalled success?

7:07 In a high-touch industry like this, how does technology integrate into the product to create an enhanced user experience?

We know that analytics and data play a critical role in matchmaking success, tell us a little about how you leverage data and knowledge to deliver an enhanced product.

11:46 What are some interesting and unique people matches that you’ve come across? Please share with us some examples.

13:04 Part 2: From Swipe Right to Hire Right: Matchmaking in the Modern World

16:03 Can we capitalize on the best practices of matchmaking to enhance our recruiting efforts and create the perfect marriage between talent and employers?

19:57 With regards to the recent market trends in platform-based hiring and talent solutions, what are your thoughts about it?

21:49 Part 3: Closing thoughts

22:55: What do you think is a secret to successful relationships be it at business or in our personal lives?

24:38 Closing remarks

Hello and welcome to Hireside Chats, an exclusive show brought to you by Diamondpick, that brings together insights, news, and views from industry leaders as they chat with us about how smart and effective hiring decisions are made.

In our inaugural episode, our host SatJ caught up with IT industry veteran Mr. Ramkumar Ramamoorthy, founder and partner of Catalincs LLP, on what it takes to be successful in the current recruiting landscape and Talent Intelligence Driven Recruiting.

In this episode, Ramkumar launches the 2023 Talent Playbook For Enterprises that draws on expert insights from seasoned talent acquisition stakeholders to help you navigate the current talent landscape and help future-proof your talent strategy. 

Download your exclusive copy here

(0:42) Intro

(02:11) 2023 Talent Playbook Launch, Guest, and Catalincs

(04: 32) Part 1: Can you tell us a little bit about Catalincs  – how it came into being, how is your advisory model different, and what’s the early success you have had in scaling and growing your portfolio of companies?

(07:31) Part 2: Current Talent Market

(07:41) What are you seeing in the recruiting landscape at the moment and what is it that organizations are doing to be successful with the challenges out there?

(09:09) In your opinion, what’s the secret sauce to winning the war for talent?

(11:13) Part 3: Talent Intelligence

(11:52) Why developing a data-driven recruiting process should be a high priority in this current state talent landscape?

(15:11) What are you seeing in terms of Talent Data-Led Hiring, and how can people effectively leverage it to make smart hiring decisions?

(17:50) What are some talent intelligence-led interventions that will help diagnose talent needs?

(20:05) How does one best identify what data/talent intelligence they require to track to effectively drive hiring actions?

(22:33) Can you share a couple of examples of a recruitment/talent strategy that was elevated with the use of metrics and Talent Intelligence?

(28:50) Part 4: Closing Thoughts

(29:18) What’s on your radar in 2023 that wasn’t in 2022?

Hireside Chats is an exclusive Podcast for Talent Acquisition enthusiasts that brings you everything that’s latest and new from the hiring world. Featuring thought leaders, industry veterans, and experts in their fields to share with us their views on trending topics in the recruitment world. Tune in to learn how smart hiring decisions are made now and in the future.

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