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Flexi Ventures Pioneering Talent-As-A Service In India
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Editor’s Note
Vol 2 | Issue 5 | May 2022 Publisher: The Global Hues Founder & CEO: Himanshu Tyagi
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he Covid-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things in the HR industry. The support and structure provided by the HR industry while remote and hybrid working, is what makes it popular nowadays. With these recent changes, the HR industry has seen significant growth. The HR industry is expected to grow with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2% and will be an $87.32 billion industry in 2022. The HR Consultancy industry provides various services that range from hiring to the retirement of an employee. It also includes training & consulting, strategic management and other IT services that help other organizations to run successfully. It is because of the HR Consultancy industry that other industries can focus on their core business. The HR consulting industry not just provides other companies with the best talents but also provides the opportunity for professionals to work with the best companies. The Global Hues Magazine through its latest edition appreciates the contribution of the HR Industry in India. It manifests the journey, challenges and growth trajectories of different HR companies helping organizations knit the right group of people and gear up to meet business expectations. Hope you enjoy reading the issue!
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RASHESH DOSHI (Managing Director, Talent Corner)
BANKIM DOSHI (Chairman, Talent Corner)
NITA DOSHI
With the initiation of 2025, Talent Corner envisions having operations in 10 Countries, with 100 Offices & a Team of 1000 People successfully executing 10,000 Recruitment Assignments every year. We would have recruited 1,00,000 people by then.
TALENT CORNER
(Director, Talent Corner)
THE TRAILBLAZER IN THE RECRUITMENT INDUSTRY
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he Recruitment Industry has grown to an extraordinary level and is poised to make further strides in the times to come. The demand for skilled manpower is mushrooming in the market. In today’s challenging scenario, Talent Corner, a highly acclaimed recruitment company is aiming to match the right person to the right job with the highest level of service.
Incorporated in 2002, Talent Corner is a professional Human Resource Organization providing innovative recruitment services to the corporate world. It has become India’s fastest-growing Franchise Business Opportunity in the Recruitment Space. “We have built our philosophies on three fundamental Values i.e. Trust, Transparency & Relationships and follow them to achieve comprehensive growth in the organization,” explains the Management Team. Talent Corner’s story is a story of extensive Learning and immense Experiences. A company that started in 2002, today, not only stands tall in the recruitment industry but in the Franchise Arena as well. In a span of almost a decade i.e. from 2002 to 2011, Talent Corner scaled up to become a 100+ member team in the metropolitan city Mumbai. When it invented the Franchise Model, it found the real reason for its existence in the recruitment industry. Over the last 11 years, the company has successfully built 72 Franchise Partners across India. “We are interested in partnering with franchisees. We engage with like-minded people who are interested in building and maintaining long-term relationships,” mention Rashesh and Bankim.
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encourages the Franchise Partners & Team Members to invest at least 90 Minutes into Learning every month. DEEP INTEREST IN CLIENTS’ NEED Talent Corner outlines the techniques for identifying the needs of the clients and delivering the services as per their requirements.
A STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH CLIENTS To encourage sustainable business growth, Talent Corner builds and maintains strong and trustworthy client relationships.
THE GROWTH STRATEGY
THE MANAGEMENT TEAM THAT KEEPS THE FIRE BURNING Talent Corner is able to make giant strides due to its highly professional Management Team that brings together years of experience in the HR industry. Bankim Doshi is the ardent leader who laid the foundation of Talent Corner in 2002. With 44 years of experience, he is currently serving as the Chairman of the company and plays a major role in building the teams & mapping strategies at Talent Corner. Rashesh Doshi is the Managing Director of Talent Corner. He joined the organization in 2004 and successfully expanded the Recruitment and Business Development Teams via his strategic leadership and mentorship lessons. On one fine day, he came up with an extremely strong & effective Franchise Model which paved the way for the success of Talent Corner. Rashesh believes in the philosophy of “Plan More, Think Longer, & Once Decided Act Fast”, symbolizing his strategic mindset for the holistic growth of Talent Corner. Nita Doshi, being the Director of the company, acts as a pillar of strength for
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the Business Development Team and the Franchise Partners. Her extensive experience in the corporate field acts as a valuable asset to the company.
THE OFFERINGS BY TALENT CORNER EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT If the top management is the brain of the company then Junior and mid-level positions are its heart. Talent Corner provides first-class executive-level candidates to renowned and progressive organizations. In a world where candidates are approached by job seekers via social media, Talent Corner creates value by: a) Trusting on its own database rather than depending on the Job Portals b) Ability to reach quickly to professional and social online networks c) Thorough screening of each candidate via its Quality Call Pitch before showcasing to the clients d) Training each recruiter in Head Hunting CAMPUS RECRUITMENT Talent Corner provides top-notch campus recruitment services. Under campus recruitment, the team visits different colleges, institutions and
universities and recruits the young talent as per the requirement of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The team conducts the initial round of screening before presenting the shortlisted candidates to the clients for final selection. CXO SEARCH Talent Corner provides specialised recruitment solutions to hire talent at Senior Levels. With several years of rich industry experience, the team at Talent Corner conducts industry mapping and reaches out to the right pool of talent. “We provide value in 3 Ways – Real Understanding of whom we should recruit in the team, A Quick Turn Around Time & Right Employer Branding for them. Over the last 20 years, we have worked with over 3100 Companies & have closed 21,000+ Positions Successfully,” reiterates Rashesh.
THE DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS While providing innovative recruitment solutions to the corporate world, Talent Corner manages to keep itself apart from similar-sized players in the market. Here are some points of difference: A CONSTANT LEARNING ATTITUDE The company believes in the constant expansion of skill development. It
Values and culture are inextricably related. Values are vehicles to drive a company’s success. The growth strategy at Talent Corner is distinctly Value Driven. Unlike other Franchise companies that look to add quick numbers to their kitty, Talent Corner believes in adding the right partners, no matter what the pace of the process is. The company also believes in building new client relationships, therefore builds upright client engagement strategies because this is what gives Talent Corner the edge over the competitors.
THE OPTIMISM FOR TECHNOLOGY The integration of Artificial Intelligence into Human Resources practices will surely make organizations better due to the application’s capability to analyze, predict, and diagnose to help the HR sector make better decisions. With an optimistic view about the integration of AI-based technologies in Human Resources, Rashesh mentions, “We have invested in AI-Based Technologies which is not only helping us in our Sourcing Process but is also building stronger credibility & relationships with our clients.”
THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK Talent Corner, being an HR company understands that its organizational success relates to how well its team work collaboratively. It has designed a highly result-oriented strategy to foster a teamwork environment within the organization:
THE CLIENTELE The Current Client list of Talent Corner comprises 3100+ Companies across varied industries.
“Building a strong relationship goes beyond delivering on what the project/assignment says, although that’s of course crucial. Our sole intention is to keep our clients happy
Flexibility: Working from home enables more agility and flexibility. Talent Corner gives employees the opportunity and flexibility to work from home as it does not believe in tying an employee to a particular place.
Rewards & Recognition: To make every employee feel valued and to recognize their hard work, Talent Corner organizes a monthly Reward & Recognition Program. “When you invest in an employee’s wellbeing - their physical, financial, emotional, and work well-being - they invest back in the company,” mentions the Management Team.
Goal Focused Job: Talent Corner fosters a goal-based role rather than a time-based role. A goal-oriented team stays focused on completing specific tasks to achieve a planned outcome.
Focus on Employee’s Growth: Talent Corners conducts timely review meetings to recognize
“We work with Sectors like Information Technology, Advertising, Media, Entertainment, Logistics, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Engineering & Oil & Gas, BFSI, Funded Startups, and many more to list. These clients mandate us with anything around 18000-20000 Positions every year,” says Rashesh and Bankim with pride. Talent Corner deals with clients all over India. This includes clients from big cities like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, and Kolkata, among others.
achievements, and successes and recognize a job well done. It also focuses on the employee’s needs by listening to their feedback, making them feel valued, and providing meaning and direction.
and satisfied. It’s an ethereal feeling when our clients recommend our brand with positive word of mouth,” says Nita with affirmation.
THE MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS Talent Corner aims to offer integrated, best quality services enabling the company to become the first choice in Human Resource Management and to be a reliable partner in its sphere of work via building valued, compelling, and long term client relationships. Talent Corner envisions growing beyond its horizon of goals and innovating continuously, to become a hallmark of a dynamic organization.
FEATHERS IN THE CAP Accomplishing great results is what drives an organization to success. Talent Corner, since its establishment in 2002, has been achieving remarkable results. Therefore, it has bagged many accolades and achieved great milestones. The two awards that it holds very dear are:
Recognized under India’s ‘Top 100 Franchise Opportunities’ in 2020
Awarded with ‘The Franchisor of the Year’ in the Professional Services Category in 2021
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FROM MARKETING TO HIRING
THE SUCCESS STORIES OF FRANCHISEES Talent Corner carries a well-structured franchise model. It is indeed a credible and trustworthy organization as it reduces the risk of business failure by offering a franchise model business that is based on a proven idea. Here are the success stories of some of the Franchise Partners:
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ENTRY INTO AN EVERGREEN RECRUITMENT BUSINESS Jitendra Kinkar from Aurangabad had to deal with the HRs of Applicant Tracking Software when he was working as a Marketing Expert. As he had to understand the process and report to the Development Team about their requirements, he was introduced to the process of hiring. “I finally decided to start my own business in the recruitment industry but nothing great comes easy. There came Talent Corner that helped me overcome all the hurdles and achieve growth,” shares Jitendra.
THE PASSION TO HELP FIND THE RIGHT RESOURCES
Sivakumar from Noida has 20 years of experience both in the Technical and Management fields. After gaining deep expertise from the corporate world, he chose to enter into the recruitment business as he believes that Recruitment is an ‘Evergreen Business, as long as humans live, job search will always be there. He says, “My association with Talent Corner has been undoubtedly satisfying. I totally love TC’s transparency in the system and similar deals it presents to all the investors.”
Human Re Resources stands at the forefront of any business. Throughout his corporate life, Sanjay Guglani from Gurgaon had been very passionate about having great people in the team and nurturing them to the next level. His life took a turn when he associated himself with Talent Corner to help companies find the right resources. “Talent corner is a very matured and evolved organisation with proper processes and systems in place,” says Guglani.
TO START OFF FRESH
A FASCINATING CAREER WHEN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL BUG BIT ARUN Arun Mathew from Bangalore has had the opportunity to head HR for renowned companies like Mphasis and Crazy Holidays. The entrepreneurial bug in him urged him to take a bold step and enter the recruitment industry. In the words of Arun, “As I needed a partner to succeed in quick and real-time, I took help from one of the most reliable and credible companies, Talent Corner. My experience with TC has been truly amazing. I hope this relationship continues forever.”
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ADDING VALUE TO THE SOCIETY Being in the recruitment industry means adding value to society as it helps in generating income. Syed Razak from Trichy has over 10 years of experience and it’s been 3 years since he has associated himself with Talent Corner. Syed mentions, “I am happy and fortunate to be associated with Talent Corner, a company that never fails to fulfil its promises in all aspects.”
CHALLENGING YET FRUITFUL JOURNEY
IN A HUNT FOR FREEDOM & FLEXIBILITY
With almost 7 years of industry rich experience in the recruitment industry, Ankur Sharma from Jalandhar has seen many ups and downs in his career. He thanks Talent Corner by saying, “Talent Corner has helped us overcome the stumbling blocks and has been very supportive in our entire journey. Rashesh Doshi and his team are very professional. I hope to continue this teamwork with them in the coming decades too.”
Vaidehi Vichare from Mumbai decided to start her own recruitment business after gaining deep expertise in the recruitment field. After doing extensive research, she came across Talent Corner. Thereafter, she changed her decision from starting her own business to getting the franchisee of Talent Corner as she could see freedom and flexibility coming her way. “TC has shown me my actual potential. After associating with TC, I have earned financial stability,” says Vaidehi.
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When Sonal Garg from Surat decided to start her career again after quitting her job, she searched for many franchisees. Her search zeroed in on Talent Corner. “Talent Corner is a totally transparent Company in all terms. It gives us full ownership,” says Sonal.
Swaroop Das from Bhubaneshwar finds the recruitment business very interesting as he gets to meet new people every day. After quitting his job, he decided to move ahead and enter the entrepreneurial world. “That’s when I collaborated with Talent Corner; the experience has been amazing so far. I look forward to a long term tie-up with the company,” says Swaroop.
THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY Reema Bhattacharya from Kolkata was on the lookout for a Work from Home Franchise Business Opportunity in the Recruitment Industry. Her search ended when she met Rashesh Doshi and decided to start her career by associating herself with Talent Corner. “I can never forget the contribution of Talent Corner in shaping my career,” shares Reema.
A NEW CHAPTER OF CAREER The idea of establishing a Recruitment Consultancy business used to come into Sreeja Rajput’s mind but she was unable to find the right platform. While working with Talent Corner as one of the clients in her last organization as an employee, she got to understand the work model of Talent Corner. On one day, Sreeja decided to become one of the franchise partners of Talent Corner. “Talent Corner has given me the best platform to start a new chapter of my career. It has given me opportunities, growth, and guidance. I am grateful to Rashesh Doshi for his continuous guidance and the entire time for their support!” says Sreeja from Surat.
THE RATIONAL DECISION Gayatri Atre from Pune wanted flexibility in her work. “The thought of a career switch landed me at the doors of Talent Corner, the best franchise opportunity. Talent Corner has given me the perfect opportunity and support which has given me the much-needed flexibility to maintain a positive work-life balance along with good returns,” explains Gayatri.
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We are stance with fresh mindset & innovative thoughts to give a 360 solution as per the client’s need.
NEHA TALWAR (Founder, Adne Group)
DNE GROUP HELPING BRANDS ACHIEVE THE BEST HR SOLUTIONS
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he HR industry has been in the limelight for quite a while now. The industry is credited for providing exclusive services that help in the holistic growth of a business. One such HR company that is helping different businesses acquire skilled and creative professionals to contribute to the respective business growth and position itself at the top in the HR industry, is Adne Group by Neha Talwar.
Incepted with a mission to help organizations to achieve their goals and strategies through appropriately designed HR solutions and recruitment support, Adne Group is a highly renowned company in the HR industry. It is a young emerging organization, commenced in 2009 by a set of young professionals with an aim to provide wide-ranging staffing, manpower and recruitment solutions to different organizations in India & Gulf Countries.
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grasp of the solution it will be working on. Thereafter, it makes in-depth research about the company’s goals, its competitors, and customers. Putting all the research together, it solves the problem systematically, thereby increasing the credibility of the company and the perceived value of what it has done. “We have successfully fulfilled some of the niche requirements in a very short period of time. We personally connect with clients via calls, Video Calls, or Face to Face Communication, whenever required, to understand the key pointers, issues & pain points and then work on delivering the project,” shares Neha.
SK TALWAR- HEAD ADVISORY
THE BRAIN BEHIND ADNE GROUP Neha Talwar is a hardworking professional who defines the vision and roadmap of Adne Group. Being the Founder of the firm, she takes major corporate decisions and manages the overall operations and resources of the company. Neha is also responsible for formulating and implementing the strategic plan that guides the direction of Adne Group. She also makes sure that the services provided by the company should align with industry direction, standards, and best practices.
THE SERVICE PORTFOLIO Adne Group takes pride in delivering top-notch HR services to its diverse clients. Some of them are as follows: Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Adne Group identifies and acquires skilled professionals to meet the needs of various organizations. It has deep functional and industry expertise with a proven executive search and valuation procedure to help companies find talent that best fits the organizations’ unique demands. “We work with our clients to understand their recruitment needs by identifying the skills and experience that they are looking for. Our professional and experienced team find the perfect candidate for any role the clients ask for,” mentions Neha. Payroll Management Adne Group offers complete payroll outsourcing services, from necessary
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payroll calculations to statutory compliance, thereby facilitating transparent employee communications. Other services under Payroll Management include redressal of employees’ grievances, managing attendance records, timely compliance with all applicable rules and regulations, and many more to list. Personality Test Personality tests reveal important qualities of candidates which directly impacts team performance. Adne Group specializes in conducting personality tests to help companies find a suitable fit. Through personality tests, Adne Group measures emotional stability, extroversion, conscientiousness, and openness to experience. Other services provided by the company include:
Employee Handbook and other Policy Development
Compensation Consulting Strategy and Planning
Training & Development
Psychometric Test
Reference Check
Strategy & Systems
THE DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS For any company, understanding the needs of the clients and business specifics is essential. Adne Group, first finds out the client’s problem to take a
“These brand pillars help us provide an experience that supports our customers in doing what they love. In the end, it’s all about creating a successful business story,” says Neha with pride.
KEEPING PACE WITH CURRENT TRENDS Recent times have seen a technological transformation in many industries, including the HR industry as well. The rate of technology adoption in the hiring process is accelerating at double speed. Realizing these swift changes, Adne Group is moving away from the traditional method of hiring and trying out new tools and techniques to make hiring a pleasing experience for its clients.
THE DIVERSE CLIENTELE Knowing and understanding clients’ needs is at the centre of every successful business. Adne Group believes in understanding the clients' business in order to proactively align its strategies and develop professional partnerships with the clients. It works across multiple industries and conducts market research to build a picture of the probable requirements of the clients. “We are here to find the right solution in order to meet our client’s expectations. The better the understanding of the client’s requirements, the easier becomes the methodology and the rate of conversion becomes higher,” shares Neha.
Adne Group has implemented Applicant Tracking System and Resource Management System to keep pace with the current trends happening in the industry. It has also started utilizing social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook for hunting the top talent for its clients. “The hiring trends are evolving; the old practices are making way for the new ones. We are proud to say that Adne Group always stays open to adopting new changes to thrive in the competitive marketplace,” shares Neha.
NEHA TALWAR- FOUNDER & SMITA- RECRUITER The company has also developed a large pool of databases for smooth coordination built via various searches and processes. Neha believes that “a collaborative teamwork leads to a better outcome”. She improves employee engagement and brings her team closer together by following a set of practices. They are:
THE DEDICATED TEAM BRINGING PROMISES TO LIFE It is often said that delivering what you promise is a big skill to learn and master. Adne Group has mastered the art of fulfilling every promise it makes to its clients. Its services are fundamentally based on the highest standards of Human Resource Management, effective communication, trust and a friendly approach. Adne Group gives utter confidence to its clients that they are operating in accordance with Employment Law and Regulations, enabling them to minimize any business risks and create a healthy workplace with happy employees. For Adne Group, every client is important. The team always stays ready to render its HR services; whether it’s a small, medium or a large business; retained clients or a customer who needs simple HR advice.
Adne Group consists of a highly dedicated, talented and motivated team that has experience in different industries.
The team practices different methods of communication on a regular basis to boost business relationships with clients.
The team gets rewards and recognition for every big and small work which enhances the team performance and improves organizational values.
The team is consistently upgraded with new technologies and new skill sets required in the HR industry. Adne Group provides its employees with time-to-time training programs so that they are at par in the industry.
DEFINITION OF SUCCESS
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According to Neha, success is a continuous journey with no end. As she puts it, “Success should constantly be worked upon for self-improvement. One should keep pushing for their dreams and focus on success no matter what people may think of them.”
She further adds, “Success is not about the accumulation of wealth, rather it’s about happiness and enjoying that proud moment when the goal is achieved.” She advises budding entrepreneurs to “do the right thing, unyielding integrity and build the desire to perform no matter what the situation is”, and that’s how one can build a credible brand.
THE VISION STATEMENT Adne Group envisions expanding to each and every corner of the world. Although going global carries an equally heavy load of peril, Adne Group is ready to overcome all the obstacles that come its way. The greater the obstacles, the more glory in overcoming them. The last decade was defined by events that marked unprecedented transformations in the HR space, bringing with them humongous challenges. Undeterred by hurdles, Adne Group is flourishing in the HR Sector expeditiously. The company has a unique, creative track record of helping major brands in India & Gulf Countries. It also specializes in finding solutions across work of different nature. As a matter of fact, Adne Group is emerging as one of the highly acclaimed companies in the Human Resources industry.
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SHAILESH A. KANTAK (Founder & CEO Flexi Ventures)
SPOTLIGHT
We see ourselves as a 360-degree talent augmentation partner for fast-growing businesses looking to scale their workforce in double-quick time.
VENTURES PIONEERING TALENT-AS-A-SERVICE IN INDIA
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ith the motto of “We grow, when you grow. We succeed, when you succeed”, a fervent man with over two decades of experience incepted Flexi Ventures in 2014, India’s first Talent-as-a-Service platform when the flexible work was in a nascent stage.
Regardless of the size of the organization, great talent is the backbone of any successful organization. There is nothing more challenging than hiring the right pool of talent. Most times, the demand for expert talent is sporadic. Flexi Ventures creates a collaborative ecosystem that allows flexibility for organizations to onboard highly skilled, expert and professional talent in double-quick time. Flexi Ventures is a highly renowned Strategic Staffing Solutions provider to all those businesses looking to augment their workforce. The company’s engagement with its clients goes beyond talent acquisition. It also involves itself in organization design, employee life-cycle management, compensation, performance management and other different aspects of Human Capital Management. “Our services provide our clients the flexibility to not just hire employees on their own rolls, but to also onboard independent consultants, freelancers and a temporary project-based workforce,” says Shailesh.
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“Our area of core competence is in talent augmentation of tech resources. We proudly say that our team of expert recruiters and consultants have the requisite experience and knowledge in Talent Acquisition for tech companies,” says Jeetendra Korde, Co-Founder and Director.
THE DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Flexi Ventures is pioneering Talent-as-aService in India since 2014. Some of the factors that position the company apart from similar-sized players in the market are:
THE MAN BEHIND THE BRAND Shailesh A. Kantak is the Founder and CEO of Flexi Ventures. He is extremely passionate about digitalization, collaboration, career development and human psychology. He completed his engineering degree and followed it up with a Postgraduate degree in Management Studies from Welingkars, Mumbai in 1991. After completing his education, he started his corporate career spanning 21 years across consumer durables and telecom in large corporates like Blow Plast, BPL Mobile, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Communications. The entrepreneurial bug bit him in 2012 which led to the incorporation of Flexi Ventures Pvt. Ltd. in 2014 along with two of his ex-colleagues, Jeetendra Korde and Sameep Das. As the CEO and Founder of the company, he is responsible for the overall operations at Flexi Ventures.
THE INCEPTION TALE Back in 2012, the concept of flexible working wasn’t common at all. Shailesh conceptualized the digital platform for freelancers and independent consultants when this entire concept was nascent in India. In India, freelancing was not a very sought-after career choice. But as it is said, “Life is all about taking risks. If you never take a risk, you will never achieve your dreams”, he took the plunge to set up FlexiPort, a digital platform for Freelancers and Independent Consultants.
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Great things never come easy. While adoption was encouraging, monetization was a big challenge to overcome. In around 3 years, the company had more than 40,000 freelancers and 5,000 businesses registered on the platform but it was burning cash. That’s when Shailesh decided to get into the offline space as well with the third-party contractual staffing services. The tech space was picking up pace and the company was able to quickly deploy resources with IT companies. “While numbers weren’t big, we were able to sustain and survive,” says Shailesh with pride.
THE SERVICE PORTFOLIO Flexi Ventures works as trusted talent partners for fastest-growing businesses enabling them to effectively compete in the dynamic business environment. The main services offered by the company include:
Temporary/Contractual Staffing
Contract to Hire
Permanent Staffing
HR Consulting
While it specializes in tech hiring, it also assists businesses on-board non-tech talent at the middle and senior levels in the hierarchy. The expert recruiters of the company have immense knowledge and diverse experience in understanding the needs and requirements of the clients.
It continues to champion the concept of both online and offline services. It is a 360-degree talent augmentation partner for fast-growing businesses looking to scale their workforce in double-quick time.
It partners with businesses right from the design stage and helps them build an agile workforce at the most efficient cost.
Its core value proposition is about helping businesses onboard the right talent at the right time and at the right cost.
Its expert recruiters have the knowledge and experience in understanding the client requirements very well.
FLEXI VENTURES: A KEY TO A COMPANY’S SUCCESS Unquestionably, the pandemic has put Human Resources in the spotlight. From being a support function, HR is now perhaps one of the most critical business functions for most organisations. It is today at the forefront in driving people strategies - from hiring to well-being and from workforce engagement to performance management in the new business ecosystem. While the rules of the game have completely changed, delivery of business outcomes has not, and HR is actively partnering with other strategic functions in achieving business goals. Flexi Ventures plays the role of a critical HR partner for various businesses. Right from the ideation stage to fulfilment, it works closely with clients in the areas of talent acquisition and onboarding. Its next commitment is towards building a collaborative ecosystem where the clients can connect with highly skilled specialists. “Through our core expertise in hiring and managing an agile and flexible workforce, we enable businesses on their journey to success. Besides, our workforce solutions create a win-win situation for all the stakeholders in the ecosystem,” adds Sameep Das, Co-Founder and Director.
THE GROWTH STRATEGIES Flexi Ventures believes that a comprehensive growth strategy considers a spectrum of opportunities, from quick wins to broader strategic transformations. The five pillars of Flexi Ventures’s strategic roadmap are:
Excellence in Execution
Building long-term partnerships
Nurturing a culture of performance
Data based decision making
Automation and Digitisation
A CLOSE-KNIT TEAM This is a century of rapid change where everybody wants to experiment, expand, and explore. People have learnt to adapt to new conditions. While these changes make employees independent, it becomes highly difficult to build a closeknit team of employees that is closely linked and can brainstorm to come up with unique ideas. Fortunately, Flexi Ventures’s highly talented team always stays connected. Post the first lockdown, Flexi Ventures realized that it does not really need a physical office anymore and building a diverse team in terms of location and gender would be a rational approach to adopt. Today, all the team members of Flexi Ventures work remotely across the country and are capable and committed
enough to implement business strategies and take Flexi Ventures to infinity heights. Some crucial aspects that the company focuses on to strengthen teamwork and performance are:
Regular and transparent communication through weekly team meetings
A 100% objective evaluation of performance
Disproportionate rewards and recognition for performers
Use of automation to help enhance productivity
Digitisation of processes
THE POWERFUL SUCCESS MANTRA In Shailesh’s opinion, success is delivering profitable growth. His success mantra is building a committed and passionate team hungry for success. He believes that “All other aspects of the business are only facilitators. People are the real game-changers.”
AN IMPACTFUL MISSION Flexi Ventures aspires to make available expert HR consulting and talent augmentation solutions to organizations that enable them to achieve their operational, financial and business vision.
THE DIVERSE CLIENT BASE
AN ASPIRATIONAL VISION
Although Flexi Ventures majorly engages with middle and large-sized organisations, especially in the IT and ITES sector, it also works with new-age start-ups for their tech requirements and large non-tech organisations in the FMCG, Health and BFSI Sectors.
Over the next 5 years, the company envisions becoming one of India’s Top 5 Human Capital Management companies, providing expert HR consulting and talent augmentation solutions.
Transparency is the key to creating trust as it helps eliminate any suspicions or anxieties that a client might have in regard to the value of the service a company offers. Flexi Ventures believes that strong relationships are built on trust and transparency, therefore it has been its guiding principle since its inception days. “Our communication with our clients is frequent, transparent, and objective. Our emphasis on Excellence in Execution necessitates a strong “outside-in” orientation both for people and processes,” says Shailesh.
“We, for sure, will be preferred by our clients and loved by our employees for our exemplary client servicing and an empowering work culture,” says Shailesh with affirmation. The last year and a half have truly been vitalizing for Flexi Ventures. Due to the pandemic, remote working and temporary staffing became the way of work for numerous companies. Concomitantly, the demand for tech resources also shot up significantly. Flexi Ventures pioneering foray into this space has clearly given them an early mover advantage. Currently, Flexi Ventures is working with 3 business verticals and each one is showing an aggressive growth trajectory.
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Over the time, Jini Consultancy has gained the expertise in matching the thought process of the first generation to the next generation in family enterprises.
PARIMAL SHAH (CEO, Jini Consultancy)
CONSULTANCY ON A MISSION TO ENHANCE HUMAN BRAINS AND ENLIVEN HUMAN RELATIONS
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ith a vision to create harmony into the lives of humans through the power of positivity and encourage change, growth, and ideas, Parimal Shah led the foundation of today’s highly acclaimed Brand & Management Consulting company, Jini Consultancy. Incorporated in 2011 and based in Surat (Gujarat), Jini Consultancy is a prodigious name in Business Consultancy Services like Finance, IPO Set Up, Brand Building, Business Consulting, and HR & Corporate Training & Events. Since its establishment, it lives by its clear vision to make people prosper in
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every aspect; financially, socially, intellectually, and emotionally. The company firmly believes in enhancing the human brain, enlivening human relations, and training management in a world-class manner. It is approached by several National and Multinational companies for their Pan India office training and management solutions.
THE BRAIN BEHIND JINI CONSULTANCY The Founder and CEO of the company, Parimal Shah comes with extensive experience in delivering good content which all can relate to their field easily. And that’s a very rare quality. The expertise to solve queries and suggest the best solutions was recognized very well in Parimal Shah when his family and
friends used to approach him and take advice for their businesses. Many call him a renowned industrialist as he suggests solutions that can be practically implemented. He has a deep understanding of the market situation. He conducts training sessions for labourers, workers and even industrialists as well for their betterment. He has trained several people in leadership skills like entrepreneurs, CEOs, Managers, and Executives. As the Founder and CEO of Jini Consultancy, Shah provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership and also creates, improves, implements, and enforces policies and procedures of the organization to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the company.
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Business Consultancy: Business Screening, Management Solutions, Sales Techniques & Marketing Strategies, New Venture Development, Finance Solution, Branding Solutions, Personality Development, and Continuous Motivation Corporate Events: Conference, Seminars, Training Workshops, and Promotional Events such as Award Ceremony, Product Launching, and Crowd Storming
Jini Consultancy has an excellent team of CA in its collaboration and hence it helps in fundraising through various loan options. Furthermore, Parimal’s strong network of HNI helps Jini Consultancy assist various companies in raising funds for SME IPO.
THE INCEPTION TALE Parimal Shah has had a humble beginning in his career. He completed his Textile Engineering in 2000 and joined his family business, Chetna Group of Textile in the same year. In 2001, he brushed up his skills and learnt a lot as he was given the opportunity to approach clients to get more business for the company. Almost after a decade, he got another opportunity to utilize his vast knowledge and experience in the Manufacturing, Management, and Marketing industry in 2010 when he led JCI, an international organization in Surat. He believed in providing proper visibility to all his sponsors during his Presidential term throughout the year, which gave him an idea of how to help the brands with better branding solutions. And on one fine day in 2011, he sowed the seeds of Jini Consultancy.
THE UNIQUE SERVICE PORTFOLIO “Where there is a will, there are so many ways,” says Parimal while talking about the services provided by Jini Consultancy. Jini Consultancy has designed many Training Programs for the company like Let’s Make Our Company Winner, Let’s Be Crazy For Our Company, Crisis Management, Smart Salesmanship Orientation, Orientation Training For New Joinee and many more. It has also organized many Training workshops
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for Entrepreneurs like Business Bounce Back, Learn & Leadership, Your Image is Your Brand, to name a few. To develop the youth’s interest towards nationbuilding, the company organizes a Personality Development Program by the name of Autograph Personality.
We provide 360-degree solutions for Family Enterprises and Medium level corporates to escalate their business to the next level through all the services like Owner’s Mentoring, Brand & Business Development Strategies, Planning & Execution, System & Management Development and Training for the team.
THE DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS “The key to growing a business is investing time in curating the best business strategies. That’s what we do in Jini Consultancy as well,” says Parimal. Jini Consultancy positions itself unique in the competitive landscape due to the below-mentioned reasons:
Branding: Concept Development, Brand Strategies, Advertisement Development, Brand Equity, Perfect Publicity, and Brand Encashment Finance: Project Finance, Business Loan, Angel Investment, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and SME IPO
Since day 1, Jini Consultancy is stuck with its vision and makes unstoppable efforts to maintain the core values of the company.
The company scrutinizes its strategies thoroughly before guiding clients so that clients don’t suffer a loss.
Mr Shah sits with his employees regularly and exchanges thoughts and discusses how to grow the company, how to perform better, what milestones to set, and how the company will grow followed by other productive discussions.
Other services of the company include:
Parimal makes business strategies with strong objectives and a result-oriented approach which helps the companies to develop brand-building at a reasonable cost with effectiveness.
The company has a very transparent payment policy which makes Jini Consultancy a very respective name not only in the town but in the entire nation.
THE CLIENTELE Every client the company works with holds pivotal importance for Parimal Shah. Some reputed clients of the company are Union Bank of India, Jivraj Industries Ltd., Garnet Papers Ltd., Sparta Cements Ltd., Baaamboos Shirts, Ishree Developers Pvt. Ltd., Prism Coaching, Raag Sutra, Pushpa J. Shah, to name a few. “We believe in giving the right advice to our clients that is implementable, reasonable and sustainable so that clients can get immediate and permanent results,” reiterates Parimal.
THE SOLUTION-ORIENTED APPROACH Employees retention is one of the most intense challenges faced by different organizations, be it small, midsized or large businesses. To solve this challenge, Jini Consultancy has come up with a unique strategy under which every employee in the organization is given a goal to achieve within one year with a promise that the employee would be rewarded with extra appraisal after achieving new milestones set by the company. This will not only ensure a good appraisal in salary but also promotion in the designation as well, thereby motivating the employees to do better and perform consistently. Under this strategy, employees are also given their road map along with the Job Description and the vision for the next 10 years. “I am too proud to say that this practice works amazingly and gives us astonishing results,” says Parimal.
THE TEAMWORK
to get success or to sustain success." He believes in Nurturing his business like a child and firmly believes that all entrepreneurs should set a one-lifetime mission. He says “Work for the mission, the mission will not let you sleep until it’s achieved.”
MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS Mission: To assist the people by exploring opportunities, directions and paths and to enliven them for their inner strength. Vision: To make people prosper in all the ways i.e. financially, socially, emotionally and intellectually.
FEATHERS TO THE CAP Jini Consultancy has added many feathers to its cap by winning many prestigious awards. Some of them are:
Parimal Shah has been awarded the
“Kamalpatra Award” for Business Excellence in 2011 by Junior Chamber International Surat.
He serves as a Director in Udhna Udhyognagar Sahkari Sangh Ltd., Surat since 2014.
He has been awarded for nurturing program on resolving divorce issues by the Rotary Club of Surat in 2015.
Parimal Shah is an empanelled trainer by KCG (Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat), Govt. of Gujarat, Education Department since 2017.
He was also awarded the ‘Outstanding Presentation Award’ in 2018 by BNI India, Elite Chapter.
He has been felicitated by The Southern Gujarat Chambers of Commerce & Industry for his knowledgeable Program on Recruitment & Screening in 2020.
Teamwork is the salient philosophy of Parimal Shah. He encourages the employees at his company to set new goals and build effective strategies to implement them, thereby leading to the growth of the company. Parimal firmly believes that “When the company grows, each and every person in the organization grows. This is not just restricted to the growth of employees. The Executives, Directors, CEOs or any decision-making authority also get high growth opportunities.”
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FUSION OF VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY Metaverse is the amalgamation of virtual and augmented reality. For your understanding, let us explain to you what is virtual reality and augmented reality.
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etaverse is that world where you can shop, work, study and enjoy all those things that you do in the real world but virtually. A Metaverse is a virtual world experience of an individual by huge gatherings of concurrent users who share a feeling of common presence.
The term is first introduced in 1992 by Neal Stephenson. He introduced this term in his novel ‘Snow Crash’. In the novel, he presented a dystopian world. The other reference to the metaverse is said to be taken from the online video game ‘Second Life’, which was launched in 2003. This game creates a virtual space for its users, where digital commodities can be sold and bought.
Virtual Reality is an online environment that artificially creates objects, images or places that are fully immersive in its nature. It is generally used nowadays in online video games. The other aspect is Augmented Reality which is a version of real-world with enhanced auditory, visual and sensory information with the help of technology. Pokemon Go is one example of augmented reality. It is a cross-over of real-world with technology, where you are able to see your real surrounding but with virtual objects such as pokemon. Now, imagine the metaverse with the fusion of both virtual and augmented reality. In simple language, Metaverse is a social space that allows its users to socialize in 3D Avatars. People have the liberty to create avatars and make them personalized. Matthew Ball suggested that Metaverse is the “successor state to the mobile internet” and a “platform for human leisure, labor, and existence at large.” On the one hand, people are sceptical about it claiming that metaverse is not something that we can rely on. On the other hand, the big giants of the tech industry like Facebook, Microsoft and Intel are claiming it to be the next pioneer in the world of Internet. Recently, we can see that Facebook’s Founder Mark Zuckerberg is putting so much emphasis on making the Metaverse work. To support his claim that the company is serious about the Metaverse, he changed his company name to Meta in October 2021. In the words of Mark Zuckerberg, the Metaverse is going to be the future of the internet, "it is going to be beyond anything we can imagine."
of that concert. But with the arrival of Metaverse, you can experience the concert by the virtual presence. With the help of headsets and glasses, you are able to enjoy the concert. In September 2021, American singer Ariana Grande did a virtual concert on Fortnite.
DIGITAL ASPECTS OF METAVERSE The need for 5G Internet, Web 3.0, Blockchains and Cryptocurrency arrive with the emergence of the Metaverse. 5G internet is required in order to smoothly function in the virtual space. Since Metaverse provides the opportunity to do all those activities that we do in the real world, it also requires the currency for the same. Digital space needs the digital currency and also a medium that makes transactions safe and secure. This is done with the help of blockchain technology and Cryptocurrency. Blockchain technology makes digital transactions more secure. The other aspect that Metaverse will need is NFTs (Non-fungible tokens). NFTs are tokens that are used in digital space to represent the ownership of art, collectables or domains and even real estate. NFTs allow people to own goods, services or any other thing virtually.
BOOM IN THE TECH INDUSTRY AND THE ECONOMY Metaverse with the help of Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrency and NFT is jumping into a whole new industry and economy. Currently, Metaverse provides
the platform for the online gaming industry. But the experts from the tech industry believe that it will become a norm in upcoming years and will help lots of businesses. It will bring revolutionary change to the Tech industry and give an important contribution to the economy. According to Eric Sheridan (Sachs’ analyst), the Metaverse is an ‘$8 trillion market opportunity.’ With time, this industry will see significant growth and prosperity and will then be estimated at a much higher number. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks about the Metaverse: “When we think about our vision for what a metaverse can be, we believe there won’t be a single, centralized metaverse and there shouldn’t be. We need to support many metaverse platforms … in gaming, we see the metaverse as a collection of communities and individual identities anchored in strong content franchises, accessible on every device.”
IN CONCLUSION Metaverse is surely the next thing that the Tech industry awaits but we are still at a very nascent stage. Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg claims that it will take 5-10 years, while the other experts say it will take over a decade for the Metaverse to flourish. Metaverse provides businesses with the space to think creatively and engage their customers. With the prospect of buying and selling virtually, it may provide businesses with the chance to engage with more customers.
WHY METAVERSE IS THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET? Metaverse can bring a revolutionary change in the world of the Internet. It means that instead of just reading, writing and watching on the internet, you can actually have real-world experience. For example, suppose you are watching some concert of a celebrity. With the current technology, you can watch the video or the live streaming
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AscentHR: POWERING PEOPLE PRACTICE THROUGH COMPLETE HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS We deliver value across industries by engaging in the areas of Business Support, Automation, Consulting, Staffing, and Corporate compliance
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eing India’s one of the leading Comprehensive HRO Services Provider, AscentHR has made a name in the market, delivering over 1 million transactions
per month, for over 550 customers, with a substantial gross processing value, and capabilities across 74 countries. The inspiring force is the intent to facilitate client organisations in nurturing their respective human capital via seamless workflows and processes.
Subramanyam S and Geeta L Co-Founders, AscentHR
THE LEADERS BEHIND THE COMPANY’S SUCCESS The company was founded in 2002 by Subramanyam S and Geeta L. Subramanyam is the Founder and CEO of the company who brings over 30 years of professional experience. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a corporate lawyer. Geeta L is the Co-Founder and COO of AscentHR. Her 19 years of expertise in HR outsourced services bring great value to the company. She is also a recognized Chartered Accountant. Both the leaders through their visionary thoughts and excellent leadership skills, are taking the company to greater heights.
THE JOURNEY TO SUCCESS Presently, AscentHR has ventured into its 20th year with a larger team and has an effective presence in India and South East Asia catering to clients across industries. Pioneering in the Payroll, Human Resources Management System (HRMS), and Compliance domains, AscentHR has a passionate desire to provide worldclass HR Operations services. Subramanyam S says “The focus was on creating an organisation known for its quality deliverables and services, and it indeed paid off.” Geeta L says, “Today, we not only enable our customers to comply with a web of national, state, and local statutory requirements but also work around-the-clock to tailor our services to meet clients’ needs.”
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AscentHR’s SERVICE OFFERINGS AscentHR is a comprehensive HR Operation services provider that offers HCM on cloud, Payroll & related compliance as managed services, and Corporate Compliance Management solutions & services as a single-stop shop. They excel in providing tailor-made solutions that fit in seamlessly, enabled by a robust compliance frame-work that meets a plethora of country-specific regulatory requirements. They deliver value across industry sectors and particularly address the medium and large enterprises across multiple geographies, including entities that have multiple country operations. When the clients engage AscentHR, they access not only AscentHR’s products and services but also years of domain expertise that arms them to solve multi-faceted and multi-variable challenges. They get a partner for all seasons, who will resolve their issues, no matter what the complexities are. The company’s goal is to deliver products and services to help its customers craft an effective HR strategy that ticks all the boxes; that creates an unsurpassed employee experience, while seamlessly managing the complexities of multi-location, multi-country payroll and labour policies that comply with all extant regulations.
THE CLIENTELE AscentHR’s conviction for service excellence and meticulous delivery ensures that it carves a niche reputation for AscentHR as an entity that businesses can rely on, even during unprecedented crises. The trust AscentHR has built over the years can be seen through the clientele of the company. The company has a list of reputed clients across industry sectors, segments, and verticals. AscentHR stays true to the requirements of the Integrated Management System that combines the Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001 and the Information Technology Management based on ISO/IEC 27001.
“These proactive layers of precaution make us a reliable partner to cater for HRO requirements across the globe,” mentions Subramanyam S.
3A’s TO SUCCESS AscentHR’s culture has woven three attributes, namely Accountability, Accuracy, and Adaptability, which are the driving forces required for uninterrupted functioning for delivering effectively in any circumstances.
Working unrelentingly to interpret laws, decode compliances, and tailoring our services to the needs of our clients, we guide them towards envisioned goalposts in any climate. Our “6-Stage Service Delivery Framework” enables us at every stage to excel in payroll service delivery. MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS
broader HCM requirements,” says Subramanyam S.
FEATHERS IN THE CAP Recognition for the distance the company has covered so far is doubly encouraging when it comes from focused community analysts and forums. AscentHR has been the recipient of many awards. Some of them are:
‘Human Resources Online’s Vendor of the Year’ in which the company was recognized with the Silver Award for the year 2020.
‘Best HR Outsourcing Partner’ in Singapore and Malaysia.
‘Best Service Provider for Multi-Country Payroll Outsourcing (HR)’ by the World HRD Congress.
Showcased in Forbes India, January 2021 Edition prominently through an article titled “The Unstoppable Amidst A Pandemic”
The Co-Founder and COO, Geeta L was awarded with the honour of ‘Women at Work: Leadership’ in 2021.
‘Excellence in Compliance Audit,’ 2nd Edition of Audit World Summit & Awards 2022.
Recognition under ‘Consultant of the Year 2021’ by The CEO Story.
Payroll Services 2021, Leaders – APAC Presence & Capability, Innovators – Multi-Country Capability, Digital Payroll Capability, NelsonHall.
Winner, ‘Future of Work’ – Automation, Human Excellence Awards 2021.
SR Entrepreneur Award, 30 fastest-growing companies in Asia – SR 2016 30 Entrepreneurs of the Year.
AscentHR’s vision is to deliver an unprecedented user experience. With technology and innovation, the goal is to enhance the efficacy of services. AscentHR’s mission is to enter new geographies while adding more value to the customers. “It is our constant endeavour to focus on expanding our overall offering to provide buyers a wide range of integrated HR and payroll solutions that not only cater to core HR functions but also address The Global Hues | Vol. 2 | Issue 5 | May 2022
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IT FUTURISTA BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN TALENT AND THE OPPORTUNITIES We’re making it easier than ever for companies to hire whoever they want, wherever they live, making remote permanent roles a reality.
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ecruiting the right candidate for the right profile can sometimes feel like being stuck on the hamster wheel. Incepted in 2012, IT Futurista is a global IT and Human Resource Management firm that helps in hiring talented and skilled candidates for the required profile. The company doesn’t just source the right candidates but also helps its clients plan their projects and smoothly transition an employee into the team.
THE INSPIRATIONAL LEADER BEHIND IT FUTURISTA IT Futurista is founded by Sreedevi Gopalakrishnan who is an inspiration to many budding women entrepreneurs. Being a victim of dowry harassment and an abusive marriage, Sreedevi fought the situation like a true warrior. The life of Sreedevi changed after her daughter was born. Sreedevi asserts, “I think my daughter came into my life as a ray of hope to channel my inner strength.” Starting her corporate career at HSBC with a zeal to learn and grow professionally, she has proven that everything is possible if a person has true determination to achieve something. She upgraded her skills by learning Project Management while she was associated with AT & T and EMC. Sreedevi Gopalakrishnan is an embodiment of self-confidence, women empowerment, and hard work. Her passion and ability to connect with people socially and emotionally,
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drive her spirit for the inception of IT Futurista. With a corporate experience of 5 years, Sreedevi Gopalakrishnan established IT Futurista in 2012 initially working by providing project management services
Sreedevi Gopalakrishnan Founder, IT Futurista
to clients in the USA. Now, IT Futurista is a reputed name in the entire HR industry. The company earns its recognition in the US, UK, and Europe. IT Futurista makes its reputation in the global market with consistent and vigorous growth within 10 years.
Sreedevi affirms that learning is an endless process, though most of her skills were on-the-job practice, any new learning can bring a different dimension to personal and business growth. IIM Bangalore in 2021 awarded Sreedevi with a fully sponsored scholarship for a holistic management program for Women Entrepreneurs. The program provides business and management education to established women entrepreneurs. This course has enabled Sreedevi to engage in growth groups to build valuable networks with entrepreneurs from all over the world as well as upskill through shared challenges and experiences in course of peer learning.
SERVICES OFFERED IT Futurista provides exceptional services to both candidates and customers. For the company, it is equally important to provide the company with the best candidates. And also, to provide candidates with the job that suit them the best. The company offers HR benefits primarily to countries like the USA, UK, and Europe in a blended method. Here is the list of top 3 services of IT Futurista: Outsourcing Done Right Often companies find it difficult to hire an IT professional. IT Futurista helps start-up companies with finding the right tech talent for them. IT Futurista, by understanding the needs and requirements of a job role, outsources the right candidate from the talent pool. Recruitment Made Easier Intending to integrate the right talent into the team, IT Futurista offers its services in recruitment. It helps save the cost and the effort that goes into finding the appropriate candidate. With proper identification and testing, IT Futurista ensures to provide best-in-class recruitment services. A Quick Fix For All Projects IT Futurista helps its clients with projects and software development so that they can focus on their core business. It helps out by assessing the internal team of its clients and the work environment to present them with the best options.
We believe in work without borders, whether my team wants to work at home with their family or travel the world and work along the way, we’re here to support their choices. THE GLOBAL CLIENTELE IT Futurista has clients that are based in UK, USA, Netherlands, and Turkey. The company maintains its customer relations by satisfying the needs of the customer. Sreedevi asserts, “I strongly believe that I do not need to go in search of new clients every day, if I keep the existing clients happy, they are going to bring in more business directly or by referring us to their business connections.” Understanding the basic needs, IT Futurista makes it easier for the companies to hire, by making remote jobs a reality. IT Futurista provides the ideal candidate for its client and saves lots of time and effort.
MAKING WORK A BETTER PLACE FOR TEAM MEMBERS At IT Futurista, every member of the team is equally important. Hence, each member of the team is included in the decision-making process. The company emphasizes team building and ensures that the working environment is livelier and more fun. Working from home is not a new concept for IT Futurista, since the inception of the company, the team has been working remotely. During the pandemic, while other companies struggled with the hybrid or remote working environment, IT Futurista worked efficiently.
Sreedevi says proudly, “We believe in work without borders, whether my team wants to work at home with their family or travel the world and work along the way, we’re here to support their choices.”
UNIQUE STRATEGY FOR EMPLOYEES’ RETENTION Retaining employees is one of the biggest challenges that is faced by the companies. IT Futurista helps in reducing the attrition rates so that the companies do not have to keep recruiting the employees and training them for the job role. IT Futurista retains its employees by making them feel special on memorable occasions. The company connects with them by sending gifts, cards, and cakes on all special occasions. It believes that the company is successful when it keeps its employees happy. In the words of Sreedevi, “If you share the happiness with your team members, you all grow together. We want our employees to know that we care no matter the distance.”
GIVING BACK TO SOCIETY IT Futurista believes that “As social beings, it is always important that we give a portion back to the society because when we uplift the others, we see growth as a byproduct.” The company is driving a voluntary initiative of Wish-a-cycle for the past 3 years. The CSR drive, Wish-acycle is an opportunity to provide bicycles to those children in rural Bangalore who wish for it. The company picks up the preloved cycles, gets them serviced, and delivers them to the indigent child.
MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS The mission of IT Futurista is to improve and fast-track career progress for every job seeker and serve companies by connecting them with top talent. The company envisions helping candidates identify job opportunities in varied industries and helping as many people as possible to find their dream job. IT Futurista finds its success when it helps a candidate to get their dream job. “We treat candidates who approach us for jobs as clients too, as we want them to be in a job that best suits them,” reiterates Sreedevi.
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have a clear vision of what to do next. To get a better understanding of your target market, take adequate time to research, get the relevant data and then proceed on to outline your plan.
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c) IMPLEMENT Once you are clear about your goals and done preparing a strategic plan, start implementing your idea. Make sure the information about products or services provided by your company reaches your customers. Without brand awareness, no matter how good the plan is, it will not give you the requisite results. Make good advertisements on TV, in newspapers and on social media. Nowadays, Social media is extremely popular and can be remarkably beneficial if used effectively.
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unning a business can be tough, especially in today’s times when there are so many options available. Businesses are often seen to struggle with the dilemma of increasing their sales, reaching the target market and growing their business. Let’s ask a simple question… What do you need to start a business? The first and foremost would be ‘Knowing your product better than anyone’ followed by ‘knowing the customer’ and finally, having a burning desire to succeed. The customer is the king of every business, so ensure that your business ideas and plans focus on the customers. 83% of the customers stay loyal to the brand that provides great customer service and resolves issues quickly. After a customer buys any product or service, the company must provide them with good customer service. So, if a customer finds any problem with the product, he/
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she gets customer care services to find the solution to the problem.
DESIGNING THE STRATEGIC MAP The experience of the customer with your company should be smooth. Keeping your customers happy will need a strategic approach; without a thorough knowledge of the market, you cannot make business decisions. Here are a few things that you can do to design the strategic map to reach your audience. a) DETERMINE YOUR GOALS The first thing you have to be very clear about is what is the goal of the company. The goal of the company defines the target audience and the market on which the company needs to focus. Let’s say the goal of the company is to boost online sales, so the focus would be more on those customers who often do online
shopping. The other factors that should be in consideration are the market trends, customer preferences and taste. b) OUTLINE THE STRATEGIES After defining the goal of the company, you should develop a strategic plan to achieve the goals. By outlining the basic idea of the strategy, the company will
After creating the strategic outline of your goals and objectives of the company, you are clear of the path ahead. But your job is not done yet, to ensure the smooth running of your business, here are a few things you can implement in the strategies that can help you in every possible way:
b) TECHNOLOGY UPDATE The modern time is all about technology, it is being used in everything, so staying connected with the technology is very important. If your company keeps updating its technological methods with time, it can augment and amplify the business activity. Updated technology can assist with business exercises prompting a comprehensive turn of events and a significant market stand. c) YOUNGER WORKFORCE It’s a proven fact that hiring young talent is beneficial for businesses. Young people tend to learn faster and cope with the constant change in technology. As the presence of the younger generation on social media platforms is more frequent, they have a better knowledge of market trends or what is getting popular nowadays. Boarding the younger generation in the decision-making process helps the company in innovative and creative ways to reach out to the target market. d) CHANGE IN ACTIVITIES If your business is dealing in offline
markets only, consider bringing your business activities to the online market. The combination of both the online and offline market can provide the chance to enhance your business sales with significant numbers. Also marking an online presence can increase the visibility of your business and brand. Try to change the methods of working, testing and idea generation. These changes can be done within some interval of a particular time period. After gaining momentum, the business will find it easier to bring changes in the strategies and planning. e) KEEP EVERYONE TOGETHER The most important thing about any business is that it can never be built by a single person, it is always the team effort that takes business to new heights every day. An American businessman Michael Jordan says “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” Recruiting the right people in the team and including them in the decision-making process can benefit you in the growth of the company.
a) SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE As stated above, Social Media can do wonders for your company. Social media is a perfect place to advertise your business. 55% of the consumers get awareness about the brand through social media platforms. Social media can be used to make a positive brand image. Using correct social media tools and constant presence makes your brand more visible. It also saves time and money that is generally used in the traditional way of advertising. Make sure you use social media at its best, use various platforms and see which platform can bring more value to the company and attracts most of the attention. After knowing this, you can focus more on that platform along with the other platforms. Use email marketing, blogs, ads, podcasts and video marketing to reach out to the maximum number of customers.
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10 MOST PROMISING
HR CONSULTANTS TO WATCH OUT IN 2022
MAXPRO A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATION WELLBEING We, at MaxPro, help our partners define the best strategy to deploy an efficient and unique operation based on their cultural diversity and fitment.
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he HR industry in India has seen significant growth in the past few years. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the working environments completely. With the adaptation of remote and hybrid working, there is also a shift in the holistic approach toward employee well-being. The need for the HR industry is now even more important to ensure the smooth functioning of an organization. With profound customized services and proven results in multiple industries, MaxPro is a reputed name in the HR Consulting industry. MaxPro is leading its path to success by providing worldclass HR support services, staffing solutions, payroll services and many more. Having an expert team in each domain, the company provides excellent services in its field. Founded in 2013, MaxPro is not just any company, it is an organization having industry experts who have experience of over two decades, and decide to build a platform that provides the best HR consultation services. MaxPro is successfully associated with over 60+ brands and small size organizations.
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF HR VERTICAL IN MAXPRO & THE BRAIN BEHIND IT They say experience matters a lot in the HR industry. Bearing testimony to this is Jyoti Mittal, who with her 28 years
of experience, is ushering MaxPro to the path of success. She is the driving force behind MaxPro. Currently holding the position of Director & HR Business Partner of the company, the journey of Jyoti Mittal has been inspirational.
Jyoti Mittal Director & HR Business Partner, MaxPro
Starting her career as a Contractual Employee, she now heads the HR Business of a reputed firm. Her experience and expertise in the industry have proven to be beneficial for MaxPro. Jyoti Mittal was earlier associated with reputed companies such as Thomson Prometric, Teleperformance, ISON BPO and Tecnova. For her tremendous work, she was honoured with the ‘Best Talent Award’ for creating an employee grievance forum that is based on a ticketing system and managed on the lines of a customer care helpline. With her years of expertise and experience, Jyoti partnered with Nitish Mittal (Co-Founder of MaxPro Consulting) and joined MaxPro to develop the HR vertical for the company. Her vision and skills in the industry lead MaxPro to the path of success.
Realizing my passion and ability to connect with people, I transitioned into the People Management Role applying all people practices for engagement and development. THE SERVICE PORTFOLIO MaxPro, with the aim of providing each brand and customer with the best solutions, offers its expertise in
HR and Compliance services. Following the Standard Operating Procedure while providing the customer with a customized experience is the company’s forte. MaxPro believes that “every client is unique, so the same glove cannot fit everyone.” MaxPro Group is a One-Stop Shop for all HR related requirements (talent acquisition, management and development) Accounting/Finance and Insurance-related services. The company offers its services in Hire to Retire Lifecycle Management, Payroll Outsourcing, setting up operations and Incubation Services. The objective of MaxPro is to provide each client with customized service according to their requirements. The company is known for its personalised approach, punctuality and value creation in the services that it offers. “Our Staffing Solutions not only provides the client with best talent in the industry but also are cost-efficient. MaxPro, with its years of expertise, finds talent best suited for the requirement including cultural fitment, the right attitude and learning capabilities,” says Jyoti with affirmation. This helps organisations focus on their core business and develop unexplored horizons. MaxPro offers a tailor-made approach and caters to both domestic and multi-national companies. With the global experience in the US, UK and MEA Markets, MaxPro gives the confidence in providing HR expertise to its clients.
THE CLIENTELE MaxPro takes pride in working with global clients pioneering in their respective fields. The company maintains its healthy client relations with highly reputed companies that deal in credit ratings, financial advisory, Pharma, internal audits, manufacturing sectors
and management consulting services. The clientele of the company includes Acuity Knowledge Partners, Daikin, XperstiseHub, PKC Advisory, O2 Power, Coinmen, Unique Integrated HVAC Solutions and many more to list. The expertise and professionalism of MaxPro are its valuable assets.
BALANCED STRATEGY MaxPro notices an evident change in the HR Sector. Now, people are more practical and driven by technology & automation. Staying updated with the technology, the company does not intend to lose the power of the human and personalized approach. MaxPro’s years of experience in the industry give them the edge to create a balance between the old and the new ways of work life. With time, MaxPro brings the technological change with a hybrid working environment, AI-driven tools, CRM and data-based management driven by SLAs.
THE MISSION STATEMENT MaxPro aims to be seen as an organisation whose work speaks for itself. MaxPro does not weigh its clients with size and cost, it takes every opportunity as a challenge that helps the company to its growth trajectory. Every client is important and MaxPro pays equal attention to them. Jyoti’s stint in HR started with employee relations, so her conviction and faith lie in the ‘Employee First Concept’. She leads the company with the thought that, “it is your employee /team member who will help you make or break the organization.” Excelling in the HR industry, MaxPro is scaling new heights in its respective domain. In the next five years, it wishes to establish its offices in multiple international locations starting from the Middle East.
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TECHNOLOGY
HR TRENDS 2022 AND BEYOND
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ince the Covid 19 pandemic has hit the world, there has been a paradigm shift in where we work. The years 2021 and 2022 have changed the way we follow rules. Human Resources Industry has also witnessed several changes. 2021 reinvented HR and solidified its new role while 2022 is going to push the boundaries of how HR can add value. Let’s take a look at the emerging HR trends that aim to help different businesses manage their workforce more productively and with greater efficiency in 2022 and beyond.
Trend No. 1: The Hybrid Work Model Hybrid Work Model is a location flexible arrangement, in which employees are
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allowed to combine onsite and offsite work as they and their employees see fit. The pandemic has forced companies to adopt a hybrid work model where employees can continue to work remotely as well as from the office. A survey conducted by WeWork and Workplace Intelligence found that “64% of the employees would pay for access to an office space and 75% would give up at least one benefit or perk for the freedom to choose their work environment.” The report also mentions that 79% of the C-Suite plans to encourage employees to split their time between corporate offices and remote working if their job permits it. The hybrid work model, instead of focusing on the place of work, encourages the delivery of better business results while also ensuring employees'
wellness. Companies are massively thinking about this transformation in the coming years.
Trend No. 2: Employee Upskilling and Reskilling Businesses are now focusing on upskilling and reskilling their existing workforces. In the long run, upskilling and reskilling programs can improve employee engagement and retention, increase collaboration & mutual understanding between different departments, attract new talent, and speed up the adoption of new trends within the company. To approach the upskilling of employees, companies are implementing performance enablement technologies that allow companies to build a resilient workforce by connecting performance data to the personalized learning experience.
Trend No. 3: Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
c) At least 35% of the workforce in each industry
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) play a pivotal role in creating and maintaining a successful workplace; one founded on the principle that all employees can thrive personally and professionally. Companies with a diverse and inclusive workforce perform better, generate higher revenue, and understand the demands of newer markets.
Employers in 2022 and beyond will be more proactive than ever to make employee wellness and health a priority. Employers’ investment in employee wellness programs can lower healthcare costs and insurance claims.
Various studies show that work-related stress affects minorities in particular due to different levels of education attained, and poor treatment by management. A good DE&I program helps sensitize both employees and the management. It would also lead to a boost in employee productivity as it would encourage the minority communities to feel more comfortable in their environment and more accepted and included.
Trend No. 4: Focus on Employee Wellness As per the Gartner Survey of more than 20,000 employees between January 2020 and March 2021, Covid has negatively impacted the health of 55% of the global workforce. The report revealed that all segments of the workforce experienced significant damage, specifically: a) At least 50% of the workforce at each level b) At least 44% of the workforce in each function
Trend No. 5: Data-Driven HR and People Analytics People analytics is a deeply data-driven and goal-focused method of studying all people processes, challenges, opportunities, and functions at work to evaluate the effectiveness of human resources initiatives. The key drivers to people analytics are: a) The use of technologies like AI-powered chatbots, recruitment automation tools, and screening tools to make a candidate’s experience more engaging. b) The rise of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) in the organization’s processes. HR executives need to adopt a data-driven mindset to analyze the current and future workforce demand, and skill gaps, among others.
Trend No. 6: Generational Differences
retiring, Gen Xers are the smallest group and are often ignored. Therefore, the ones enjoying the power are Millennials and Gen Zers. In Deloitte’s 2020 Global Human Capital Trends report, more than half of the respondents revealed that they consider generational differences when designing and delivering workforce programs. But only 6% believed that their managers are equipped to lead a multigenerational workforce efficiently. Despite everything, HR leaders are going to work hard to unite all these groups because these generational gaps will continue in 2022 and beyond.
Trend No. 7: Online Communication Communication is used in human resources to relay information from directors to employees. This information can be related to company policies, goals, or other important aspects. Remote work is not going anywhere, it is here to stay. Companies will have to invest in top-notch HR technology that would allow video interviews, meetings, and continuous virtual communications. To conclude, we can say that the last couple of years has brought diverse changes in the Human Resouces industry. Going forward, HR can play a crucial role in building the organizations of the future.
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BUSINESS
NEED TO REBRAND If you are wondering why is it important to rebrand even if a company already has its existing brand, the answer to this question is to connect and keep up with the market's trends and audience. REPOSITIONING OF MARKET If your company is looking for a new product launch or making changes that might bring changes in the target audience then you can consider rebranding your identity. It should make the new audience connect while still holding the existing customers. The fresh look of the brand creates curiosity towards the company and it may attract the customers.
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he brand is the predominant aspect of the company that gives an identity to your business. The customer identifies the product by its logo, designs and packaging, so it is crucial to make it unique and creative which makes your brand stand out from the crowd. The first impression is the last impression, so the first thing customers notice about your brand is the logo and the name. It makes 0.05 milliseconds to form an opinion about the brand. Hence, it is necessary to rebrand your business according to the change in times, audience's tastes and preferences. Experts say that every brand requires rebranding every 7-10 years either partially or totally. If you are considering rebranding
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your business, always keep in mind that your new logo, name or any other thing which you are thinking to change stands for the company values. 89% of customers stay faithful to brands that share values.
THE MISCONCEPTION ABOUT REBRANDING Earlier companies used to hesitate to do the rebranding of their brand, but nowadays, companies rebrand their logo or product designs with thorough market research. Generally, there is a misconception that the need for rebranding arises when the company is going through some kind of crisis, for example, if the company is facing any losses be it financial or controversial. Let’s understand the situation with examples of some of the famous brands
CHANGE IN MARKET LOCATION When a company expands its business in other states or countries, there will be changes in the culture, values and ethnicity of the target market. In order to gain the market's confidence, the need to show respect through your brand arises. Rebranding, in that case, can be the perfect opportunity to emotionally connect with the target audience. ACQUIRING AND MERGING When two companies merge or are acquired by the other, there is a shift in target audience and market. Hence, to maintain the current customers and market of both the companies, rebranding helps. The new identity of the acquired or merged company should be such that fulfils the value, aims and
ethics of the customers of both the companies.
STRATEGIES FOR REBRANDING Rebranding strategy is a critical step and if done carefully it can help you to get the desired results. The aspects which should be kept in mind are market research, the latest trends and if there's any shift in the taste of customers or target audience. After you have done extensive research and got a fair idea, you can go ahead with the process of rebranding. Let’s now take a look at some things you should consider while rebranding: STAY TRUE TO YOUR BRAND While rebranding, it is important to stay committed to your root values and strategies. Do not pretend to make your brand what it is not. In the words of Simon Mainwaring (CEO of We First, Inc.) “Define what your brand stands for, its core values and tone of voice, and then communicate consistently in those terms.” False promises or statements can prove a major drawback for the brand. RESTYLING THE LOGO For rebranding, many companies prefer to make changes in the logo. It gives the logo a more modern look and keeps the company connected to modern customers. The logo is not just an amalgamation of image and colour but it should represent the company’s ideas,
and ethics and specifically visualise the product or services. So, while creating a logo, it should be kept in mind that the logo itself talks about the brand. The logo should be unique, creative and stand out, which instantly connects to the customers. The logo should be attractive enough to catch the customer’s attention. The study shows that image fascinates the customers and helps them remember the brand by 80%. CHANGE THE SLOGAN If you are rebranding your business, make sure the tone of the brand also aligns with the thought of the new branding. Consider changing the slogan either completely or making it such that it should keep the mixture of both the new and old identity. Just remember to keep the root values in the brand. Once you are done with the rebranding, make sure the new and revised Brand reaches out to the audience and adds more value to it. Advertisements are a perfect way to reach out to the audience. With so many options available nowadays, like social media, TV advertisements and newspapers, companies can convey the message behind the rebranding. Creating awareness on social media platforms is considered to be the most crucial step, it can improve the sales revenue by big numbers. These ads should be expressive in nature so that they can be the voice of the brand.
that have gone through rebranding in an attempt to give their identity a fresh look. In 2018, Dunkin Donuts officially changed its name to Dunkin’. The strategy behind rebranding was to focus more on beverages and add a wider range to its menu. Another reason for the name change was to keep the brand name simple which goes in tune with the company’s increased focus on simplifying the business further. The company kept its original orange and pink colour in the logo. It gives Dunkin' a refreshing and modern look while still maintaining its original identity. The few other top brands that went through the rebrandings are Domino’s, Tinder and Zomato. Earlier Zomato was known as Foodiebay. These big companies prove that rebranding can be the right tool if done strategically and after doing thorough research. The Global Hues | Vol. 2 | Issue 5 | May 2022
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10 MOST PROMISING
INTELLECT QUOTES ON
HR CONSULTANTS
IMA GINATION “The man who has no imagination has no wings.” - Muhammad Ali
TO WATCH OUT IN 2022
Brand
Name
Adne Group
Neha Talwar
Founder
AscentHR
Subramanyam S and Geeta L
Co-Founders
India’s one of the leading Comprehensive HRO Services Provider
Careernet
Anshuman Das
Co-Founder & CEO
India's leading talent solutions provider shaping teams with holistic solutions at scale
Flexi Ventures
Shailesh A. Kantak
Founder & CEO
A highly renowned Strategic Staffing Solutions provider for businesses looking to augment their workforce
IT Futurista
Sreedevi Gopalakrishnan
Founder
A global IT & Human Resource Management firm helping in hiring talented candidates
Jini Consultancy
Parimal Shah
CEO
A prodigious name in Business Consultancy Services like Finance, IPO Set Up, Brand Building and others
MaxPro
Jyoti Mittal
Director & HR Business Partner
A leading HR company providing world-class HR support services, staffing solutions, payroll services and many more.
Talent Corner
Rashesh Doshi
Managing Director
A highly acclaimed recruitment company aiming to match the right person to the right job
“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.” – William Arthur Word
TeamLease
Ashok Reddy
MD & CEO
One of the largest organized staffing companies, Putting India To Work
“Imagination is the spark that ignites the fire of creativity.” – Richard L. Peterson
Unison International
Udit Mittal
Founder & MD
A prolific human resources consulting organization specializing in Executive Search and Selection
“The imagination is the golden pathway to everywhere.” - Terence Mckenna
-George Bernard Shaw
Description Commenced by a set of young professionals with an aim to provide wide-ranging staffing, manpower and recruitment solutions
“Imagination is everything. It is the purview of life’s coming attractions.” - Albert Einstein
“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will.”
Designation
“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.” - Gloria Steinem “The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for them everything is possible.” – Alexander Chase “There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress, and we would be forever repeating the same patterns.” – Edward de Bono “The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” – Jean Jacques Rousseau
All the names have been arranged in an alphabetical order, and it is not a ranking
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TEAMWORK INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY
WHY DOES
TEAMWORK
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“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishment toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results,” said Oliver Wendell Holmes. In a team, the workload is shared among different team members depending upon their skillsets. Team members, when work together, complete a task in a shorter time frame than a single person ever could. Furthermore, different team members can have different approaches to problem-solving. As new ideas are welcome on the table, brainstorming sessions help them find solutions, that for sure would not have been possible by one single individual.
And that can happen with different creative minds put together into one task. People with different skill sets, abilities, and experiences do not only produce better results but also share their knowledge with each other. They grow together and improve their abilities and skillsets. They learn from each other’s experiences and keep discovering new ways of doing things from each other. Furthermore, while teams can be creative, team creativity doesn’t just happen with a snap of a finger. Effective collaboration between different employees leads to more creative ideas and therefore, a more productive team.
TEAMWORK LEADS TO INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY “A culture of accountability makes a good organization great and a great organization unstoppable,” said Henry Evans.
TEAMWORK FOSTERS COOPERATION
“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” -Steve Jobs
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he business world has always been profit-driven and that’s quite obvious because the high-profit margin is what makes a business successful. However, teamwork and collaboration are equally important and form the fundamentals of any successful business. When all the employees together share a common goal, combine their strength & zeal, and help and encourage each other when needed, an organization is bound to strive and succeed.
Therefore, the significance of developing a good culture of collaboration in an organization should never be underestimated as it’s a key component. Here’s why teamwork matters more than money:
“We cannot accomplish all that we need to do without working together,” said Bill Richardson. Imagine a situation where employees are unaware of each other's tasks. They would end up unwittingly duplicating their efforts to no great advantage. Now imagine a situation where each team member focuses on accomplishing certain aspects of a project. This would encourage the making of a cooperative team that would be achieving goals using far less time and energy. Cooperation also facilitates communication by fostering an environment of mutual support in which each team member feels supported by the other team members.
TEAMWORK BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS “Good teams incorporate teamwork into their culture, creating the building blocks for success,” said Ted Sundquist. As human beings, we tend to do things for people we like. However, we also tend to like the people for whom we do good things. This is called the Benjamin Franklin effect. Teamwork improves relationships as it allows everyone involved to help each other. The more you help each other, the stronger the bond becomes. When each team member supports the other, it builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect. Positive team relationships make employees more comfortable, hence increasing their productivity. A good team that works together fosters a spirit of loyalty, synergy, and camaraderie.
TEAMWORK IS THE GATEWAY TO CREATIVITY
Employees who work alone are most likely to experience low morale while those working with teams feel accountable for their work, especially if they are working with experienced, and respected employees in the organization. As they work with experienced employees, they complete their projects ahead of the deadline due to increased productivity and efficiency, which benefits the organization.
TEAMWORK CREATES AN ENJOYABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself,” said Henry Ford. When employees work close to each other, they get to know more about each other and develop a liking for each other. The more they work together, the more they learn to live with each other’s dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. They also help each other cope with weaknesses and capitalize on strengths. When they learn to work together, the team becomes more collaborative and efficient, thus leading to a more enjoyable work environment for everyone in the organization. And it would be quite obvious to say that a pleasant work environment always encourages more productivity.
No organization is perfect. Every business faces hurdles and challenges but real testing begins when a collaborative team stands with each other, relies on each other and seeks guidance and support from each other. This enables them to focus on the company’s vision and carry out their duties in the most responsible manner and achieve heights in their careers. Remember what Pat Riley once said, “Great Teamwork is the only way we create the breakthroughs that define our careers.”
“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships,” said Michael Jordan.
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n Indian archipelago, Andman and Nicobar Islands is one of the famous tourist spots in India. Located at the Southeastern edge of Bay of Bengal, Andman and Nicobar Island is a Union territory of India. Having the tropical climate, the island enjoys the tourists attention almost throughout the year. The best time to visit the place is between October to May, as the winds coming through the seas make the breeze cooler and more refreshing. Known for its beautiful beaches and the water that is as clear as crystal is what makes it a tourist hub. Andaman is a genuine illustration of what you call a 'Tropical Paradise'. To elevate one’s holiday experience, Andaman & Nicobar has a lot to offer to tourists. Here are some places that you can visit on the Islands:
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PORT BLAIR
BARATANG ISLAND
NEIL ISLAND
ROSS ISLAND
Port Blair is the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The major attraction of the capital is Cellular Jail. Built in 1906 by Britishers, it is a three-storeyed prison. The light and sound show is a must watch for you if you plan to visit Cellular jail. The exhibition gallery at this historical place reminds of the freedom fighters of India. Apart from this, Corbyn's Cove Beach, Wandopor Beach and Aberdeen Bazaar are among the most visited places in Port Blair.
Known for its natural beauty, mangroves and volcanoes, this small island is in the North of Andaman Island. You can experience the paradise of nature here. If you are looking for nature in its purest form, you must visit Baratang Island. Most of the people do not know about this gem island but this place is getting its due popularity now. Parrot Island, Mud Volcanoes, Lime Stone Caves are also some famous tourist spots. For all nature lovers, this place can be a best suited holiday destination.
A tiny but beautiful island, Neil Island is located 37 km south of Port Blair. Also known as the vegetable bowl of Andaman, this place cultivates a variety of fruits and vegetables. Trekking, spending time on the beach, glass bottom boat rides and sports activities are famous activities to do in this island. Furthermore, with its unparalleled biodiversity and unexplored span of dense tropical forests, it is a great tourist destination. The best place to see Neil Island is from November to May.
Located 3km east from Port Blair, Ross Island is among the must visit holiday destinations. Formerly known as Ross Island, now it is renamed as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Old Ruins, Man Caves and sanctuaries are the places which are generally visited by tourists. For a comfort holiday this is a perfect destination. People can walk around the island and enjoy the beauty of nature. Various kinds of birds like peacocks and parrots can be seen around.
HAVELOCK ISLANDS Havelock Island is acclaimed for its unblemished sea shores, laidback retreats and plunging locales. Radhanagar Beach is a tourist attraction and known for its crystal clear and turquoise water. The best time to visit this place is between October to May when the weather is pleasant and appropriate for water sports. The must try activities are sea walking, banana boat ride and jet skiing.
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The mind-blowing beaches, secluded islands, caves and the corals–you will surely fall in love with Andaman and Nicobar Islands if you visit this place. The calm and serene white sand beaches are one of the best places to relax. The Island is calling you to make great memories that stay forever.
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