The Shape of Work

“Establishing policies that support inclusivity, non-discrimination, equal opportunities, and anti-bullying measures, while promoting a culture that celebrates diversity and fosters acceptance, is key to creating inclusive environments.”

Welcome to the new episode of The Shape of Work. In this episode, we have a fascinating guest, Ravi Shekhar Singh, India Head at Mom's Belief, a powerhouse organisation that has set a mission to empower families of neuro-divergent children. Get ready to be inspired by Ravi's career journey and the remarkable vision of Mom’s Belief. He gives us a unique look at how Mom's Belief ensures that every child receives appropriate and individualised support, by involving parents in the therapy process and monitoring each child's progress closely.

Ravi is a seasoned veteran who has an overall work experience of more than a decade. He has worked at Tata Motors as a Project Manager and also works at various organisations such as Craise Solutions and Of Next as Partner and is also the Mentor of Change at NITI Aayog. He did his B.Tech from Uttarakhand Technical University and his PG AMPR from MICA.

Episode Highlights

• How to make sure every child gets the best help without bias?
• The importance of having a family support plan
• How can schools become more inclusive?
• How to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion

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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.

“As organisations strategize to bring employees back to the office, the seamless integration of AI into the employee experience paves the way for a transformative journey that combines technology-driven efficiency with human connection and collaboration.”

In this episode of The Shape of Work, get ready to navigate this new era with our guest, Najeeb Sheikh, Assistant Vice President of HR at a US Multinational Firm, as he shares his candid insights about organisational redesign, work culture, and more. Born in the world of steel production engineering, Najeeb has since shifted gears, becoming an HR business partner. He has worked at various organisations such as Tata Projects, Cyient, Tata Teleservices, and Wipro. He did his B.Tech from the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, and his MBA from IBS, Hyderabad.

In this episode, Najeeb gives insights that stretch beyond just the logistics of a hybrid work setup. Najeeb delves into the intriguing role of AI in our workplaces, echoing the sentiment that AI is not here to replace us but to enhance our efficiency and create a more enjoyable work experience.

Episode Highlights

• How is the future of work going to evolve?
• How will AI impact the work culture at HR?
• Leveraging AI for team members coming back to the office
• The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion

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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 role as HR is to fulfil departmental needs while keeping the bigger picture in mind, engaging with various departments to ensure a seamless journey for employees and aligning recruitment and training processes for their success.”

In this episode of The Shape of Work, prepare to be enlightened by HR guru, Raveena Sharma, Assistant Manager and HR Business Partner at IndiaMart InterMesh Limited. Brace yourself for no-holds-barred insights into her approach to collaborating with diverse departments, the incredible importance of adaptability, openness, and tech knowledge in HR, and the significant emphasis on employee health over mere performance metrics.

Raveena has an overall work experience of two years. She had worked with RR Kabel as a Human Resource Intern prior to her time at IndiaMart InterMesh Limited. She did her B.Tech from Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre and her PGDM from Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur.

Episode Highlights

• How to Engage with other departments in the organisation?
• How have HR professionals adapted to the shift to hybrid work?
• Importance of taking care of the employee’s emotions and performance
• How to adapt to rapid changes in the industry?

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Aparajeeta Boro

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.

"Inclusive policies and programs are vital for promoting diversity and inclusion. This includes flexible working options, comprehensive benefits covering all groups, mental well-being initiatives, and learning programs for the professional development of underrepresented groups."

On this latest episode of The Shape of Work Podcast, our guest, Harshit Upadhyay, Senior Manager for People's Strategy at Publicis Sapient, gives us the inside scoop on how HR departments can achieve this lofty goal. From his fascinating career journey, including stints at Infosys. Harshit did his Bachelor of Technology from Nirma University, his PGDM from Welingkar Institute of Management, and a Certificate Program from Cornell University.

Harshit emphasizes the importance of being a lifelong learner, staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies. We also dive into the potential impact of generative AI and robotic process automation in the workplace and discuss how HR practitioners can proactively expand their knowledge and skills to stay ahead of the curve.

Episode Highlights

• How to create a culture of psychological safety?
• How to measure the impact of HR initiatives?
• Essential skills for hr professionals to have in today's times
• Why are emotional intelligence and a sense of empathy important?

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Aparajeeta Boro

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.

"Recruiting is a two-way street. While it's our responsibility as recruiters to support and assist hiring managers, they also play a crucial role. They have firsthand knowledge of the team's needs, and it's important to collaborate with them, ensuring a mutual understanding and joint effort towards finding the right fit."

What does the future of work look like, and how can we best collaborate with hiring managers to meet talent needs? Join us in this episode of The Shape Of Work, as we chat with Veerat Marwah, the talent acquisition partner at IBM, who sheds light on these pressing questions and shares valuable insights from their own journey in the ever-evolving workplace. Veerat has an overall work experience of more than twelve years. He has worked at various organisations such as Pink City Expressway, Hindustan Construction, Pratibha Industries, HCL Technologies, etc. He did his B.Tech from Giani Zail Singh College of Engineering and Technology.

In our conversation with Veerat, we dive into the importance of not judging people, and how offering a helping hand can set someone on the right path in their career. Discover why understanding and compassion are crucial when engaging in recruitment processes, and how you can be the human in HR when hiring.

Episode Highlights

• How to collaborate with other hiring managers?
• Key learnings learned over the years
• The difference between theory and practical knowledge
• Advice to the budding listeners

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Aparajeeta Boro

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.

“Embracing digital transformation is a paramount challenge in the modern HR landscape. HR leaders must adapt to new technologies and implement digital solutions for various HR functions like recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, and upskilling.”

Are you ready to tackle the ever-changing world of human resources? In this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, join us for an exclusive conversation with Moiz S Barodawala, an accomplished HR manager at IBM, as he shares his incredible 13-year career journey, starting at Collabera. He has worked at various organisations including, Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Ishi Systems, Streebo, Tata Consultancy Services, etc. He did his B.Com and M.Com from Maharaja Sayajirao University.

Moiz discusses the challenges he's faced, from adapting to remote work and change management to embracing digital transformation, and offers valuable advice on how the HR department can support career progression and succession planning for employees.

Episode Highlights

• Challenges faced by HR leaders
• How can the HR department support career progression and succession planning?
• Key indicators of HR performance

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Aparajeeta Boro

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.

“Success as an HR Business Partner is like a well-crafted dish, requiring key ingredients such as empathy, communication, adaptability, and business acumen. It's a fine balance between aligning organisational goals and advocating for employees' perspectives.”

What does it take to succeed as a Human Resource Business Partner and build a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace? In today’s episode of The Shape of Work, we had the pleasure of discussing these crucial topics with Shreya Kumar, Lead Human Resource Partner at GE Healthcare. Shreya shares her fascinating career journey that started with an engineering background and evolved into a management role at GE Healthcare. Shreya has an overall work experience of eight years. Prior to her time at GE, Shreya had worked at Accenture. She did her B.Tech from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology and her MBA from Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development.

In this episode, we explore Shreya's insights on fostering a culture of DEI within an organization, touching on the importance of inclusive leadership traits, visibility for diverse groups, and building relationships between these groups. Shreya emphasizes the need for a healthy balance of flexible arrangements that cater to both business and work-life needs.

Episode Highlights

• Key skills necessary for success in a human resource business partner
• How to sustainably practice diversity, equity, and inclusion?
• Balancing flexibility and structure in the workplace
• How can employees self-manage schedules?

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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.

“Automation has emerged as a game-changer in the HR landscape, revolutionising the way organisations approach talent acquisition. With the introduction of AI automation and other innovative tools, recruiters and candidates now have a seamless experience, from job applications to scheduling interviews and receiving immediate feedback.”

What does it take to find the perfect candidate for niche roles, and how has technology changed the landscape of recruitment? Join us for a captivating conversation with Soundarya Sirimalle, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at ADP, as we uncover her journey from an internship as a recruiter to securing a role at a multinational corporation. Soundarya shares her invaluable insights on the importance of understanding job roles, the challenges of sourcing candidates for niche positions, and her passion for learning through conversations with experienced professionals.

Soundarya has an overall work experience of five years, she started her career at ZettaMine Labs, and she later went on to work for various organisations such as Cognizant, PADHHIGH, AnsrOne, etc. She did her BBM Raj Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy Women’s College, and her Post Graduation from Vishwa Vishwani Business School. In this episode, we compare the differences in recruitment processes for experienced and fresher candidates and discuss common mistakes made by recruiters during the hiring process. Finally, we debunk misconceptions about the HR profession and emphasis the integral role HR professionals play in shaping an organisation.

Episode Highlights

• The challenges of working at an MNC
• How do you ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process?
• How do you use data and analytics to optimise your recruitment strategies?
• Common mistakes recruiters make during the hiring process

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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.

"Today, the opportunities are vast, and you can even turn your hobbies into a career. Our generation is financially better off, enabling us to provide a solid platform for the next generation to pursue their dreams and settle down."

Ever wondered how a diverse career spanning different industries and countries could impact one's perspective on leadership and the future of work? In this latest episode of The Shape of Work, join us in an insightful conversation with our esteemed guest, Sonali Dutta, National President of the Corporate Sustainability Council at WICCI, as she takes us through her incredible journey and shares the valuable lessons she's learned along the way.

From marketing research with IMRB to sales and advertising, Sonali's multifaceted experiences have shaped her understanding of processes, departments, and agreements. She also did her Master’s Degree from the Punjab University. As we explore her time working in Malaysia, we'll dive into the importance of effective communication, embracing technology, and business language proficiency for today's generation. Sonali also highlights the need for aligning policies with employees' expectations to minimise turnover.

Episode Highlights

• The importance of being financially independent and supportive
• The importance of empathy from a leadership perspective
• How has the work culture evolved?
• Advice for the younger generation

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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.

“It's a greater level of equal opportunity and respect that you are giving to the candidate when you keep your hiring process open to the candidate and tell them everything about the organisation as well.”

Welcome to another episode of Shape of Work. In today’s episode, our guest talks about Hiring the right people for the right job and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our guest today is Devi Maheshwari, Chief Human Resources Officer at Pepper Money India, a consumer finance brand with a mission to serve the underserved. It is part of Pepper Financial Services Group, which has offices in India, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Devi has an overall work experience of fifteen years. She has worked at various organisations at Human resource roles such as Population Services International, Magic Bus India Foundation, FlexiLoans, Disprz, etc. She did her BA at Delhi University, her Master’s Degree from Amity University, and her Executive Program in Human Resources Management from the Indian Institute of Management.

Episode Highlights

• Hiring the right people for the right job
• Reducing subjectivity in the hiring process
• The importance of diversity and inclusion
• What are the areas that don’t need innovation?

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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.