Close the Loop

In episode 10 we discuss 'Performance Reviews' with Manmeet Sandhu, the Chief People Officer of PhonePe. As Manmeet shares some incisive insights on evaluations, the conversation delves deeper into the manager-employee relationship as a whole. This episode promises to be an intellectual treat as it explores everything from emotions to OKRs.

Over the last few years, wellness has steadily ascended the corporate priority ladder. Organizations are increasingly recognizing its impact on both the quality and quantity of an employee's performance. In Episode 5, we delve into the finer details and nuances of these developments with Dr. Umesh, an influential corporate wellness coach who is reshaping the landscape of corporate wellness.

In this knowledge-packed episode, Chandan, an HRBP, shares a wide range of strategies for building effective relationships at work – between individuals, departments, and even entire organizations. The conversation, peppered with numerous real-life examples, offers a goldmine of insights.

A competent business leader will acknowledge that the right talent can be the deciding factor in a company's success. In this episode, we welcome Noopur, who provides an in-depth look at the behind-the-scenes process of not only finding the right talent for a company but also ensuring they remain engaged and committed.

"Every organization possesses a certain culture, whether intentionally cultivated or not, and regardless of whether it's recognized." A conversation around company culture that begins with such a bold statement promises to be compelling. In this episode, Darryl joins Malathi, an HR veteran consulting with the nation's top companies, to delve into the creation and nurturing of cor...

Episode One explores the idea of 'Work-Life Balance,' a popular buzzword in corporate circles in today's times. Darryl and Ishwari exchange some insightful thoughts and stories about what it means and what it takes to strike this balance.

In episode 9 Swati Khanna, VP Human Capital Sequoia sits down with Srini and delves into talent at startups. They discuss the unique challenges that come with hiring for startups and the importance of an alignment between the 'founder' and the 'prospect'. As the conversation throws light on the 'grey areas' around building good teams, Swati offers tips on things to think ab...

In episode 8 Shashikanth KS, CEO-Retail and CHRO Chai Point, breaks down the composition of a good leader and the costs of having a bad leader in an organization. Shashikanth and Srini address some nuanced questions around leadership as they identify the markers that set good leaders apart and provide insight on how to spot them while hiring.

In episode 7 Srini Vijayaraghavan dives deep into the hottest conversation in the professional space with the legendary TN Hari, co-founder of Artha School of Entrepreneurship. They discuss the shifts that artificial intelligence will cause in the professional landscape and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs.

In episode 6 Srini chats with Alex Peter, Sr. Vice President, Founder's Office Lummo as they bust misconceptions around the roles of individual contributors (ICs) and managers. We find out how to choose between the two tracks, and why every company values both.

In episode 5 Srini catches up with Aadil Bandukwala, Senior Director Marketing at Hackerrank who breaks down the factors that affect hiring during a recession. We'll see how times are changing across businesses and what employers can do to keep up with the changes. Let's explore the key tips for hiring during a recession.

Episode 4 explores the burning questions around layoffs, as Srini speaks to the Saurabh Nigam, VP Human Capital, Omidyar Network India. We find out how much influence HRs have on layoffs and much more.

Managing people is no walk in the park. Episode 3 will give you a peek into the good, the bad and the ugly of an HR's job as Srini speaks to Sudeep Ralhan, CHRO Upstox.

The world is waking up to change. In episode 2 Srini talks to Swapna Nair, VP-HR Khatabook about the challenges women face at work and what is it that startups can do to level the playing field.

In the 1st episode of Close the Loop, Srinivas, engages in a discussion with Abhash about the pros & cons of remote work, and how Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a significant shift in how organizations operate. This episode also provides deep insights into modern remote work and how employees should engage with each other in the workplace. We're excited to welcome Abhash Kumar, VP of...