GCC Talent - An Xpheno Podcast

In the Build-Buy-Borrow model of talent consumption, are GCCs at a disadvantage when they start borrowing talent at the greenfield stage? This episode explores the Pros and Cons of rebadging talent at GCCs.

Didn’t all 1700+ GCCs which came to India so far, came in for talent diversity, scale and cost arbitrage? Yes they did, and they went to the 6 big cities where physical and social infrastructure is almost a given. So... do our tier-2 cities have a chance to become and be the next hotspots for GCCs...? Would narrative around mounting costs and crumbling infrastructure of tier-1 locations be enough?...

Close to 100 Global MNCs came to India over the last two years to set up their greenfield  GCCs in India. Any idea how they are faring on scaling up their talent ? In this episode of Xpheno’s GCC Talent Podcast, Kamal Karanth co-founder of Xpheno, deciphers the talent scale scorecard on the Greenfield GCCs that have been set up in India over the previous 24 months. And what are the frictions and c...

In this episode of GCC Talent, Co-founder, Kamal Karanth, and Head of Xpheno Executive Search, Siddharth Verma, sit down to discuss all things Hyderabad. What is motivating senior talent to migrate to the city? What are the deciding factors in favour of Hyderabad when attracting talent? All this, and more on the City of Pearls in the episode. Tune in to find out more.

What are the build-buy-borrow models of talent consumption that enterprises use?  Do GCCs tend to borrow talent more than either building or buying talent?  Is there a clear advantage that one of the models has over the others in case of GCCs? Co-founder, Kamal Karanth, delves into these and other questions along with Xpheno’s Business Head of IT Staffing, Sundar Eshwar.

In today’s episode, co-founder Kamal Karanth unpacks the lay of the land when it comes to Diversity in GCC Leadership with Siddharth Verma, Head of Xpheno Executive Search. Does India’s leadership talent pool complement the diversity aspirations that global brands bring here? Is there a play book that GCCs can use to boost gender diversity in leadership?

In this episode, we explore the talent dynamics of Banking GCCs and their journey from Scale to Niche. Co-founder, Kamal Karanth, explores the unique talent demands of banking GCCs with our GCC Specialist, Kedar Pathak. They discuss the growing focus on tech-savvy talent, the evolving role of automation, and the impact of regulations on workforce structures. 

In today's episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving definition of the GCC Head in India. Co-founder Kamal Karanth sits down with Siddharth Verma, Head of Xpheno Executive Search. Together, they dissect the latest trends when it comes to hiring the GCC Head. From the influx of expat leaders to the rise of Gen Z talent, this episode explores the who, what, why, and how much behind recruiting...

In this episode, we explore a topic that's been generating a lot of buzz: the evolving relationship between GCCs and IT service providers. Co-founder Kamal Karanth sits down with Xpheno’s in-house GCC Specialist, Kedar Pathak . They unpack the recent surge in GCC growth, the changing talent landscape, and whether GCCs are poised to become a true competitor to the established IT service provide...

The GCCs boom in India opened a whole new cohort of opportunities in close proximity to global marquee brands and bellwethers. GCCs have a high appetite for Senior and Leadership talent and they go out to pick Top Talent. In return Top Talent is also seen aspiring for GCC roles. Its a great cusp to be at. In this episode of GCC Talent, Siddharth Verma, Head of Xpheno Executive Search joins Co-foun...

In this inaugural episode, our co-founder Kamal Karanth sits down with our in-house GCC Specialist, Kedar Pathak. We have set our sights on Pune – a city brimming with talent. We'll analyse its strengths, competitiveness, and how emerging technologies are transforming its workforce.