In the ever-evolving world of business, the role of Human Resources (HR) has experienced a profound transformation. From being a support function to becoming a strategic partner, HR leaders now find themselves at the forefront of driving organisational success.

In a world that's constantly shifting, adapting, and innovating, HR must act as a compass, guiding organisations through the winds of change. This change is characterised by shifting preferences, and increased digitalisation, globalisation, and automation. As challenging as this is, HR leaders must embrace change as an opportunity for growth and evolution, rather than as a threat.

Simply put, as the contours of HR continue to shift, leaders must adapt their approaches and strategies to navigate this dynamic landscape effectively.

Crafting next-gen strategies

By embracing innovative solutions such as Artificial Intelligence and deep analytics, and adding the human touch with greater empathy, compassion, and purpose, organisations can create new growth trajectories in an ever-changing landscape. HR leaders and practitioners must take into account the latest trends and transformations to create a new blueprint for talent management, with agile structures, flexible spaces, and sustainable practices. If they can do so, they will surely construct an organisation that stands tall amidst changing global demands.

The inaugural edition of Team Marksmen’s HR Leadership Conclave 2023 brought together senior industry leaders and experts who presented diverse ideas, experiences, and perspectives that demonstrated how organisations can create superstructures that will stand the test of time, no matter what complexities the future might hold.

The platform saw a power-packed roster of speakers take to the stage, including Prabir Jha, Founder & CEO, PRABIR JHA PEOPLE ADVISORY; Chandra Bhattacharjee, CHRO- Chemical, Fashion Yarn and Insulator Business, Grasim Industries; Shailesh Vilankar, Sr. Vice President – Human Resource, Schindler India; Sanjay Kumar, Senior VP-Chief Human Resources Officer, APAR Industries; Gautam Kumar, Chief Human Resources Officer & Director – People Experience, Industrial Region, ISEA, SKF India; Biswaroop Mukherjee, Head - Human Resources, Commercial Vehicles Business Unit- Tata Motors ; Prateek Sinha, Partner & Leader - Design and Experience Consulting, PwC; Rita Verma, President & Head HR, DDB Mudra Group; Shalini Kumar, Vice President - Project and Application Services, NTT DATA Services; Dinaz Irani Harda, Vice President Talent Excellence, Teleperformance; Shveta Verma, Inclusion & Diversity Leader - India, Asia Pac, PwC; Geetika Mishra, Head – People & Culture, Beumer India; Umesh Gupta, Senior Director - HR & Chief People Officer, Max Healthcare; Mona Puri, Executive Director Human Resources, India & APAC, Parexel; Manoj Shikarkhane, Chief Human Resource Officer, LTI Mindtree; Sanjay Srivastava, HR Director, Boehringer Ingelheim; Dr. Varadharaju Janardhanan, Vice President Human Resources, Flipkart; Smita Mukherjee, Director -Human Resource, Westin Mumbai Garden City; Mandar Dani, Director-People & Change, KPMG India; Manoj Chaudhary, Head - Human Resource, Edelweiss MF; Manisha Kelkar, Chief Human Resource Officer, Nuvoco Vistas Corp; Puneet Rajput, Senior Director – HR, APJ Regional HRBP Leader & India Country HR leader, Thermo Fisher Scientific; Sumantra Mitra, Senior Vice President - Human Resources, Glenmark Life Sciences; and Himanshu Priyadarshi, Associate Director – People Strategy, BCG

Offering his thoughts ahead of the event, Sharad Gupta, Co-Founder & COO, Team Marksmen Network, said, “Today's HR leaders must be proactive agents of change, adept at navigating complexities, and skilled at aligning talent strategies with business objectives. Their role extends far beyond traditional boundaries, donning many hats such as architects of transformation, advocates for employee well-being, and catalysts for innovation. The HR Leadership Conclave 2023 outlined how by embracing this evolution and adapting practices, leaders can unlock the potential of the workforce, shape the future of organisations, and create environments where individuals and businesses thrive in harmony."

About Team Marksmen:

Team Marksmen's mission is to bring knowledge communities to life and help business leaders from all sectors navigate the contours of a changing world order. This is accomplished by utilising a variety of bespoke industry-centric knowledge platforms, such as Roundtables, Summits & Conferences, Workshops, and Recognition Ceremonies.

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