Ramakanth T.’s Post

I’m happy to share that I’m promoted to Manager - HR at Intellect Design Arena Ltd!

I've spent some time researching about some topics and reflecting on my own experience. I thought of sharing my views for a discussion: Is data enough to take any decision? Is the HR's role to govern or ensure proper governance? How can we take decisions that are sustainable to the business and not short-term oriented? #HR #decisionmaking #peoplematter

Just finished a very engaging and informative course on Succession Planning. Building the leadership pipeline is very critical to keep the business going! #successionplanning

This is just one step towards normalising career breaks. However, what comes next is the unemployment stigma and salary negotiations where the person who took career breaks has to compromise in most cases (there's a lot of research on this). Recruiters and Business should find ways to avoid these biases throughout the process of hiring - any suggested practices for it? #hr #negotiation

One of my Mentor once said "Task related conflict is okay, but Position related conflict is not okay." This article on the similar lines talks about task related conflicts. When these conflicts are handled well as a process and by the leaders on a day-to-day basis - this certainly makes the work environment more inclusive. That's what we should be aiming for - to be more inclusive. #leadership #hr

It's been a year since work from home became a norm. Like everyone else I had a lot of time to connect and reconnect with my family and friends. I was also very fortunate to keep my job. I've also read a lot of books and had ample time to think and reflect. I wanted to share some of my thoughts on this platform: On Succession Planning: it's not about identifying the star performer - but it's about continuing to work smoothly when the star performer takes a 10 day vacation or leaves the organisation. On Valuing Contributions (at home, work and all walks of life!): There are so many people with whom we used to interact on daily basis. But Knowing, Valuing and Acknowledging people in our lives is so essential. Especially in a time like this. You can't do it alone. we can seek help and offer someone help. A simple thank you could go a long way as well. Being a HR graduate - I think this is so important at work, to appreciate diversity not just as a checkbox during recruitment but also in our thoughts,the way we approach work within the organisation. There were a lot of deaths and economic loss all across the world due to this pandemic. There is a long way to go. But I'm certain that we will get through this. We as Humans always did. Together.

Actress Lupita Nyong'o in her 2014 Oscar Acceptance Speech said "No matter where you come from, your dreams are valid". On a similar note, I've had the opportunity today to motivate kids of High School in a district in Tamil Nadu to dream and chase their dreams. This was a workshop as a #UllasTrust initiative called Touch the Soil Program. Ullas Trust is one of the CSR initiative of my organisation Intellect Design Arena. I'm happy to do my part. #Ullas #CSR #givingbacktothecommunity

It was an incredible learning and networking opportunity as an aspiring HR professional to attended the 70th Annual SHRM Conference here in Chicago. I've also had the pleasure to Volunteer for this conference at O'Hare International Airport - receiving the attendees and registering them for the conference. I've attended several amazing sessions on various topics related to Leadership and current issues in HR. But I would like to take a moment to share my takeaways from Keynote speakers Adam M Grant & Sheryl Sandberg:  1. Redefine Culture fit. Say "Yes" to those who contribute to your culture and "No" to those who damage the culture. Allow them to come to you with problems. Value the disagreeable givers, the misfits and original thinkers. 2. Lean in and initiate the conversation that we are systematically inducing biases. Acknowledging that is the first step towards a conversation. #SHRM18 #Togetherforward 

I was inducted into Loyola University Chicago's Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student can receive in a program accredited by AACSB International. I am truly humbled to be the member of this society. Congratulations and welcome to all the new members worldwide! #bestinbusiness