GIBS Bangalore hosted an enlightening HR Conclave on Thursday, October 5 on the school campus
GIBS Bangalore hosted an enlightening HR Conclave on Thursday, October 5, 2023, on the school campus from 5 PM to 9 PM, on Digital Competencies for Employees. The event witnessed the participation of over 120 HR professionals representing top companies in the country.
The demand for employees with knowledge of the digital world and expertise has never been more than today, in an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries. The HR conclave witnessed the industry experts, addressing the crowd by sharing their valuable knowledge and insight and discussing strategies that will help the HR professionals to empower their organizations and individual selves in navigating the digital world of today
The event experts talked and discussed the ever-evolving landscape of digital compassion that is important for employees today to adapt themselves to the rapidly changing business environment. The event was conducted in the presence of seven respected speakers and one esteemed moderator. The event discussed how digital literacy has been gaining importance and how important it is for HR to adapt itself to these advancements in the digital landscape.
In today's age, employees should be able to utilize the technologies at their disposal to efficiently manage their teams and provide strategic enhancements to improve their engagement rate with their organization. Possessing digital skills in this age would help enhance the overall skill set, which is essential to being a successful HR.
Speakers and Topics:
The first keynote speaker of the event was Vikas Maheshwari, who is the CHRO of Biocon Biologics Ltd. He addressed the audience, delivering a speech on "Empowering HR Digital Competence - Embracing the Future of Work". Maheshwari in his speech emphasized and talked about the important role that HR plays in driving digital transformation within organisations.
Rangarajan Subrahmanyam, Head of People at SMEC, was the second keynote speaker who enlightened the audience on "Boosting Productivity and Retention - HR Strategies for Success" and provided valuable insights to the audience into HR strategies that enhance productivity and employ attention in organization.
This was followed by a lively panel discussion which was centred on the theme of digital skills for employees navigating the new year of literacy. The speakers in this insightful discussion included:
- Anand Arora, VP of HR at Landmark Group
- Shivam, S. Founder of Ocean Resources and Services, LLC
- Sudeep Kumar, SVP of Marketing and Sales at GI Group, India
- LekKha Palakott, Director of LND at Brillio Technology
- Sini Chaudhary, AVP of Global Talent Management at Sutherland Global Services
The whole event and the discussion left the audience with valuable thoughts and insights into the significance of digital skills in the contemporary workplace.
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