The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted organizations and changed the way people work across the world. When the pandemic began early last year there was chaos and uncertainty among employers as well as employees, with no clear idea of what was to follow. This then slowly gave rise to new way of functioning for organizations. The crisis has been a catalyst for human resource managers to think differently about their role.

Shalby Multispecialty Hospitals, in collaboration with PeopleStrong and EY (Ernst & Young), recently organized a path breaking HR leadership conclave, with some of the most prominent HR leaders in the country in attendance. Top leaders in the world of HR from diverse industries such as healthcare, engineering, technology, education, and consulting, etc. shared their ideas at the conclave. The event also had a panel discussion, featuring lectures on prominent topics such as leaders’ role amidst the new normal, managing employee health amidst the pandemic, Talent Economy, and labour codes etc.

The leadership conclave was attended by more than 100 HR heads and managers of the Ahmedabad corporate world. Focusing on the theme of HR Practices in the new normal, the power-packed program was filled with learnings and insights designed to empower and equip the HR leaders to think innovatively and to formulate and implement the best practices for the post-COVID workplace. Some of the issues that were also explored at the conclave included prioritizing the safety and wellness of employees amidst the pandemic, challenges in education in the new normal, and HR’s role in helping employees find the new work-life balance etc.

The speakers and panelists at the conclave included Mr. Babu Thomas, CHRO of Shalby Multispecialty Hospitals, Dr. Nishita Shukla, Group COO of Shalby Multispecialty Hospitals, Mr. Jitendra Nirwani, Business Growth Officer at PeopleStrong, Mr. Vaibhav Kulkarni, Director at EY, Mr. Kapil Bijani, CHRO & President, IT at Hitachi Hi-Rel, Dr. Mahendra Sharma, Pro Chancellor at Ganpat University, Professor Harismita Trivedi, Senior Associate Professor at Institute of Management, Nirma University,  Ms. Deepti Arora, Director- HR at Evosys Mastek,  Mr. Amol Pawar, AVP Customer Success at PeopleStrong and Dr. Hardik Shah, Associate Professor at Institute of Management, Nirma University.

Speaking about the conclave, Mr. Babu Thomas, CHRO, Shalby Multispecialty Hospitals said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the dynamics of how organizations operate their businesses and keep the employees focused and motivated in these uncertain times.  Besides, it has made the issues of safety of employees and their family a key focus of the employers. The role of the HR has been crucial in both as new ideas and practices have emerged that focus not only on business growth, but also on employee wellness in this new normal. We are confident that this event will be instrumental in creating a powerful dialogue amongst the industry stalwarts, in order to create long term changes that will greatly transform the H.R domain, and help organizations everywhere implement the practices to bring out the best in their employees and safeguard them in tough times.”

Dr. Nishita Shukla, Group COO, Shalby Multispecialty Hospitals said, “HR Managers have played a key role in the transition undertaken by organizations, with innovative HR technologies and their effective application in talent management becoming the backbone of organizational success. This conclave was yet another step forward for the HR domain, and the powerful exchange of ideas will help organizations carve a new pathway to guide employees through the uncertainty and help them embrace the post-pandemic world”.

Mr. Jitendra Nirwani, Business Growth Officer at PeopleStrong further added, “The world has perhaps changed forever, in terms of how our workforce is aligned today & the way we manage, nurture & engage our talent. Organizations need to reimagine not just employee experience, but also their journeys from recruitment to their growth & beyond. We are proud to have partnered with Shalby Hospitals & over 350 employee-centric enterprises across Asia, in creating a talent operating system for their future ready workforce. We are here to redefine the role that HR Tech plays in providing joy, energy & meaning at work, and the momentum it provides towards growth.”

About Shalby Limited:
Shalby Limited (Shalby Hospitals) is India’s leading chain of multi-specialty hospitals established by Dr. Vikram Shah delivering quality and affordable healthcare over 27 years. It currently operates a chain of 11 multispecialty tertiary hospitals across India with an aggregate bed capacity of over 2,000 hospital beds. Shalby has a 3,000 plus in-house team of skilled doctors, surgeons and support staff with relevant industry experience and in-depth domain expertise.

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