The Shape of Work

“Global Mobility professionals have transitioned from being mere administrators to strategic partners, playing a pivotal role in shaping the success of international assignments. They contribute to the overall well-being and satisfaction of employees, safeguarding their interests while promoting organizational goals.”

In this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we have, Jyotirmayee Chaturvedi, Assistant Vice President at Genfact. With over 13 years of global mobility experience, she paints a vivid picture of how this role has evolved from being administrative to becoming a strategic business partner, especially in the wake of remote work.

Jyotirmayee has an overall work experience of thirteen years. Before her time at Genpact, she worked with EY as a Senior Consultant. She did her Master of Commerce from Meerut College and is a registered Chartered Accountant under The Institute of Chartered Accounts of India.

Episode Highlights

• The role of the global mobility professionals
• Key drivers behind the increasing need for global mobility
• How to anticipate external factors such as geopolitical shifts?
• Advice for people pursuing data mobility careers

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Riddhi Agarwal

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

“The world is no longer isolated; it is an intricate web of interdependencies. Companies must recognize and navigate this interconnectedness to thrive amidst the external forces that shape their operations.”

In this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, join us as we go deep with Yugesh Mandvikar, Associate Vice President and Head of Learning and Organization Development at Zensar Technologies. Yugesh is an influential voice in the world of Learning, Development, and Talent Management. He has close to two decades of experience in roles across leadership development, learning, talent management, organisation development, and change management. In the past, Yugesh has worked with large multinational organisations such as Bharti Airtel, Nielsen, and L&T Infotech. He completed his B.E. from Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya and his MBA from the Institute of Management Studies.

In this episode, Yugesh talks about the rapid changes impacting the talent ecosystem, the strategic choices that organisations will have to make to thrive in the future, and the role of skill-building for success.

Episode Highlights

• How have business dynamics been changing in today's time?
• Key shifts impacting the talent ecosystem
• How should organizations go about developing a good talent strategy?
• The role of learning in helping organisations to thrive

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Archit Sethi

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

“Workplace happiness and engagement are crucial for every individual. By fostering total employee engagement, we empower employees to take ownership and feel valued, leading to a positive work environment and overall well-being.”

In the new instalment of The Shape of Work podcast, we have Sajal Bhardwaj, HR People Partner at Yash Technologies, who promises to shed some light on the often overlooked aspects of organisational success. Sajal has worked as an intern in various organisations such as A2Z Packaging, SpeEdLabs, and National Fertilisers. She did her BCom from the Prestige Institute of Management and her MBA from IPS Academy.

In this episode, Sajal helps us navigate the significance of the onboarding process, highlighting how a new recruit's initial impression of a company can have a profound and lasting impact on their level of engagement. Her insights are a treasure trove for those who understand the importance of fostering an environment where employees feel cherished and valued.

Episode Highlights

• Workplace happiness and employee engagement
• The importance of employee onboarding
• Which benefits drive the highest employee satisfaction engagement?
• What strategies can be used to achieve these goals?

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Archit Sethi

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

“Virtual team building activities and shared experiences can create a sense of camaraderie and connection among team members. HR plays a pivotal role in building trust and emotional bonds within the team.”

This episode of The Shape of Work brings you insights from the brilliant mind of Lakshmi Priya, Global Talent Partner at Thoughtworks. We uncover her captivating journey that involves a degree in Human Resources Management, international student exchange experiences, and a profound knowledge of talent management. She started her career in 2011 and went on to work for organisations such as Quess Corp, Payoda Technologies, and Kovai. co. She did her BSc from SB College, her PGDM from Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, and her MBA from the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt.

In this episode, we debate the inevitable evolution of the workplace and the urgent need for businesses to prioritise upskilling and reskilling their workforce. We delve into the necessity for a culture of constant learning and the provision of opportunities for professional growth.

Episode Highlights

• How is the workplace going to evolve in the future?
• The importance of a culture of continuous learning and flexible work
• How important is emotional intelligence in leadership?
• Encouraging cross-functional collaboration

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Archit Sethi

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

“Our approach to waste management revolves around the belief that if we treat waste as a valuable resource and manage it at the source, we can transform it into something beneficial.”

In today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we have Kapil Jangale, the Managing Director of PLASTROOTS Waste Management and Solutions Private Limited. His innovative perspective sees waste not as rubbish, but as a resource. He passionately talks about the initiatives he's spearheading across India to foster a more sustainable world for our children.

Kapil has an overall work experience of over five years. He worked at JBM Group prior to his time at Plastroots. He did his BTech in Chemical Engineering from the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. In this episode, Kapil shares his experiences with sensor-based segregation technology and AI and how waste management is evolving into a high-tech industry with the use of data sheets and other tech aids.

Episode Highlights

• How do you manage your team and work with different projects?
• How can technology be leveraged to enable waste management?
• The importance of segregating waste at home

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Archit Sethi

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

“The paradigm shift from organisation-centric policies to prioritising the well-being of individuals has revolutionised the workplace. Personal health budgets, mental health initiatives, and comprehensive employee benefits demonstrate a nurturing environment that inspires dedication and propels our collective success.”

In this episode of The Shape of Work Podcast, join us in a compelling chat with Himanshi Jain, Talent Business Partner at ThoughtWorks, as we trace her inspiring career journey from finance to human resources. Himanshi has an overall work experience of more than four years. She had worked at RedCarpetUp.com and Jobket prior to ThoughtWorks. She did her Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University and her MBA from Teerthanker Mahaveer University.

In this episode, Himanshi shares a wealth of insights from her diverse experiences, illuminating the evolving workplace dynamics and the strategies that can foster organisational success. We shift the spotlight to the creation of inclusive environments, a topic Himanshi is passionate about.

Episode Highlights

• How has work culture changed in today's time?
• How to ensure organisational culture supports individual growth?
• How to create an inclusive work environment?
• Tips for creating an inclusive environment

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Archit Sethi

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

“The constant evolution of tools and technologies in the workplace has no end in sight. It's both thrilling and challenging to adapt and learn as new modes of communication emerge. We are fortunate to be part of this dynamic journey.”

In today’s episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we are joined by Amit Mohla, Senior HR Professional at Wipro, who takes us through his extraordinary 27-year career journey, painting a vivid picture of the evolution of communication technologies and how they have revolutionised our work culture. He has worked at various organisations such as GE Capital, American Express, Hewlett Packard, Aon Hewitt, etc.

As we gaze into the crystal ball to glimpse the future of work, we explore how automation and digitization will redefine job roles and how organizations, with the aid of HR, will need to craft policies that accommodate flexible work environments. We also discuss the increasing importance of employee well-being in a fast-paced corporate world and the urgency for individuals to be adaptive.

Episode Highlights

• How has communication changed over the years?
• How will the workplace evolve in the future?
• How to use historical data to make future predictions?
• The qualities future people managers need to pick up

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Archit Sethi

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

“Anything that can be automated should be, allowing human minds to focus on creativity and adding value rather than repetitive tasks. Our goal is to digitise and optimise the energy sector, making it more efficient, effective, and greener.”

Today’s episode The Shape of Work podcast, meet Saurabh Shrivastava, Assistant VP at Climate Connect Digital. His journey is a testament to the power of passion, and the courage to break free from the norm, even during a recession. He started his career at Tata Consultancy Services and later went on to work for various companies including INPAC Projects International, ACB India Limited, etc. He has an overall experience of fourteen years. He did his B.E from Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya and his MBA from UPES.

In this episode, Saurabh passionately advocates for the critical role of decarbonization, digitalization, and AI in the future of the energy sector. As we explore AI's benefits, both tangible and intangible, Saurabh elucidates how it optimises electricity demand forecasts, making power distribution companies more financially efficient.

Episode Highlights

• The future of the energy industry
• How is AI impacting the industry?
• Key factors to lead effectively in the energy sector
• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Riddhi Agarwal

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

“The transformation of the work landscape has been phenomenal, and it's become the need of the hour. Thanks to COVID, remote working has become a reality, even in creative fields like marketing. In the past, we couldn't fathom collaborating remotely, but now, with sophisticated communication channels like Slack and Microsoft Teams, it has become seamless”

In this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, prepare for an enlightening journey as we sit down with the dynamic Dr. Raghavendra Hunasgi, co-founder of Zeebu and seasoned marketer, whose path has taken him through the ranks of Google, Infosys, and EvolutiScarp. We unpack his unique story, from his roots as a software engineer, to becoming a marketing maestro, having worked at various organistions such as QualityKiosk Technologies, The CMO Club, and EvolutyzCorp. He did his B.E. from Visvesvaraya Technological University and his PG Diploma from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.

One cannot miss the fascinating conversation about how technology is reshaping the telecommunications industry. Dr. Raghavendra deep dives into the challenges that plague this industry and how instant payment settlement platforms like Zeebu are game-changers.

Episode Highlight

• How has the landscape of work changed over time?
• Leveraging technology to make marketing easier
• Three important elements of personal branding
• The art of amplifying time

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Archit Sethi

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

“A career manager who addresses individual interests and mentors employees according to their skill sets can significantly contribute to their growth and job satisfaction.”

Welcome to a conversation that promises to enlighten and engage, as we sit down with Hemant Golechha, Founder Director and Principal Consultant at Extraa Insights Research. Hemant shares his personal journey, a unique blend of teaching and consulting, and his passion for supporting small and mid-size firms. His aims to help them develop the kind of robust processes and culture that larger firms possess through mentorship and hands-on support.

Hemant started his career in 2001 and has worked with many organisations ever since. He has worked with Evalueserve, GlobalData, Cornerstone Capital, SPARC Impact etc. He did his B.Com and M.Com from Nagpur University, his MBA from Maharashtra Institute of Technology, and his PhD from MIT World Peace University.

Episode Highlights

• Stress management and managing politics in the workplace
• How to create a culture of belongingness in teams?
• Creating a safe working environment for employees
• Importance of inclusivity in an organisation

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Archit Sethi

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.