Interviews

IEF Samvaad is India Employer Forum’s one-on-one dialogue series that brings senior leaders into candid conversations on how work, workers, and workplaces are evolving across India. The series captures lived leadership experiences from the ground, especially in sectors where scale, execution, and people productivity define outcomes. As India’s banking sector continues to expand financial inclusion […]

In this edition of India Employer Forum Samvaad, Dr. Manoj Garg, Group CHRO at Dr. Lal Path Labs, joins Pravin Koshti, Head of Marketing at TeamLease Services, for a deep conversation on how workforce productivity is being redefined in a high-stakes, AI-enabled healthcare environment. As India eyes a $35 trillion economy, the conversation moves beyond […]

In this edition of India Employer Forum (IEF) Samvaad, Santosh Muddaiah, Startup Advisor, CEO Coach, and Independent Director, joins Pravin Koshti, Head of Marketing at TeamLease Services, for a reflective conversation on Leadership Beyond Titles. As organizations navigate technology disruption, multi-generational workforces, and rising uncertainty, the discussion moves away from hierarchy and designation to a […]

In conversation with Kiran Yadav, Chief People Officer, Canara HSBC Life Insurance Moderated by: Dhiren Makhija, Senior Vice President, TeamLease Services Limited Reflecting on the government’s decision to raise the FDI cap in insurance to 100%, Kiran highlighted that capital inflow is not merely about faster growth, it is about building long-term capability. “Increased investment […]

In conversation with Arvind Srivastava, President – HR, Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Moderated by: Pratik Sen, Vice President & Regional Business Head, TeamLease Services Limited Reflecting on the transformation of the HR function, Arvind highlighted how the role has moved decisively from an administrative, execution-focused function to a central pillar of business strategy. “Earlier, […]

Mayank Jauhari, Director HR – Global Shared Services & CCO Office at A.P. Moller – Maersk, speaks with India Employer Forum on navigating large-scale HR transformation, integrating acquisitions across geographies, building standardized reward systems, and the evolving role of India as the epicenter of global shared services. Moderated by: Dhiren Makhija, Senior Vice President – […]

Jaljit Narayanan, General Manager & Head – HR, Nissan Digital, speaks with India Employer Forum on how Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are evolving from cost-focused support units into strategic capability hubs, and why HR leadership has become central to this transformation. Moderated by: Pravin Koshti, AVP – Marketing (General Staffing & Degree Apprenticeship […]

Vandana Sheth, Executive Director, GCC, Harman International, discusses with India Employer Forum on India’s GCC growth creating high-value career opportunities, the HR playbook for driving productivity in global delivery ecosystems, and practical DEI and mentoring initiatives that scale up diverse leadership pipelines. Moderated by: Balasubramanian A, SVP & Business Head, TeamLease Services Ltd. When asked […]

Swapnil Mhaske, City CEO, Blinkit, speaks with India Employer Forum on how quick commerce is reshaping consumption, creating large-scale job opportunities, what modern founders get right, and the HR/operational playbook for building motivated, high-performance frontline teams. Moderated by: Shylaja P, Account Director, Enterprise Sales & Account Management, TeamLease Services Ltd. When asked about India’s quick […]

Nidhi Prasad, Head Talent Partnering & Labour Compliance, Ather Energy, speaks to the India Employer Forum about building shopfloor engagement in the electric-vehicle industry, establishing culture at a greenfield plant, and aligning engineering and manufacturing through lived experience and transparent communication. Moderated by: Dhiren Makhija, Senior Vice President, TeamLease Services Ltd. When asked about recruitment […]