The summit was themed “Future-Ready HR: Shaping People, Technology and Talent” and witnessed participation from leading industry experts, policymakers, and HR professionals across the automotive sector. The platform facilitated thought-provoking discussions on HR transformation, ESG integration, and the application of Artificial Intelligence in the evolving labour ecosystem.

Expressing his pride on the occasion, Farrokh N. Cooper, Chairman and Managing Director of Cooper Corporation Pvt. Ltd., said, “This recognition at the ACMA Best HR Practices Competition is a proud moment for all of us at Cooper Corporation. ‘e-Ekalavya’ represents our belief that technology-enabled learning is fundamental to building a future-ready organization. Our people are our greatest strength, and initiatives like these ensure that we continuously upgrade skills, enhance capabilities, and remain competitive in a dynamic industry environment. I congratulate our HR and Training teams for their dedication and innovative approach.”

The award highlights the successful implementation of “e-Ekalavya,” an internally developed Digital Learning Management System (LMS). Under the leadership of Chief Human Resources Officer Nitin Deshpande, the system was designed to standardize, streamline, and amplify the effectiveness of training and development across the organization. Developed by Swapnil Sandage and executed by the Training & Development team, “e-Ekalavya” reflects the company’s drive toward digital transformation and a future-ready workforce.

The recognition reflects Cooper Corporation’s sustained focus on digital transformation, operational excellence, and building a future-ready workforce aligned with the rapidly evolving automotive landscape.

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“We are honored to receive the CII HR Excellence Award, which underscores our unwavering commitment to fostering excellence in human resources practices,” said Neena Bahadur, Chief Human Resources Officer, Tata BlueScope Steel. “At Tata BlueScope Steel, we believe that investing in our people is pivotal to success. This recognition reaffirms our belief in the importance of nurturing a workplace culture that values inclusivity, fosters growth, cares for the community, and continuously strives for improvement.“

The assessment process involved a comprehensive review of Tata BlueScope Steel’s HR policies, practices, and performance. The CII HR Excellence Awards serve as a platform to promote and benchmark HR practices across industries, fostering the growth of world-class standards in organizational management. The award also serves as a tool for self-assessment, enabling organizations to identify areas for improvement and chart a path toward greater excellence in HR management.

Tata BlueScope Steel recognizes that employees are the cornerstone of the organization. To foster engagement and empowerment among the workforce, the company tailors policies to enhance the ’employee experience’ while building trust. Initiatives such as the ‘Buddy’ and ‘Sarthi’ mentoring programs have been introduced to cultivate camaraderie among employees, bridging generational and experiential gaps within the workforce.

The company’s #SheAll initiative strives to build empowering workspaces for all, by creating a safe work environment- physically, emotionally & psychologically. They aspire to break down barriers and ensure that every individual, regardless of their background, has equal opportunities for growth, development, and success. #SheAll encompasses not just the employees, but also extends to vendors, channel partners, students, and the community. 

Furthermore, Tata BlueScope Steel is committed to further diversifying its workforce by actively including individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community and persons with disabilities. The company has developed customized onboarding plans to ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience for all new hires.

In addition to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, the company prioritizes initiatives aimed at promoting work-life balance, offering remote work options, wellness leaves, maternity benefits, and providing essential amenities for construction site workers. The company also implements safe travel policies and offers accommodation for women apprentices, among other supportive measures.

Additionally, the company’s reward and recognition initiatives play a vital role in cultivating a culture of excellence.

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Sulajja Firodia Motwani, the Founder and CEO of Kinetic Green, expressed her delight at the awards, stating, “We are truly honored to be recognized as a Dream Company to Work for in the Automotive Sector. This award is a testament to our commitment to investing in our people and building a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and open communication. This recognition is a tremendous honor and a strong confirmation that our leadership and development programs are effectively aligned. It encourages us to formulate further initiatives aimed at creating a profound impact on workforce transformation.”

Kinetic Green proudly stands out as an exemplary workplace, driven by its unwavering commitment to “doing good by being good”: as a purpose-driven organization deeply committed to social impact, passion and innovation are at the heart of Kinetic Green’s vibrant culture. investing in its workforce and fostering a culture characterized by inclusivity, innovation, and open communication. The company has been a trailblazer in Diversity & Inclusion, nurturing an environment where prominent women leaders serve as inspirations, challenging stereotypes, and actively contributing to the organization’s overall success. Kinetic Green’s noteworthy pledge to maintain a 25% women workforce in the 2-wheeler assembly at its manufacturing facility near Pune underscores its steadfast dedication to gender diversity. Prioritizing Work-Life Balance & Fun at Work, the company has implemented progressive policies, including an initiative for an all-Saturday-off and encouragement of regular breaks, thereby creating a positive and supportive work atmosphere. The company’s proactive adaptation of leave policies to align with changing times demonstrates a commitment to fostering a progressive work environment. Additionally, the purpose of existence was redesigned to position Kinetic Green as an “Employer at Heart,” emphasizing the value and support provided to employees.

With a focus on fostering a Collaborative Environment, Kinetic Green places its trust in Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs) such as “Project GO” and “KG Warriors,” showcasing effective problem-solving and teamwork. The foundation of their healthy workplace culture lies in Continuous Feedback & Open Communication, evident through their Open Door Policy, Town Hall Meetings, digitization for peer feedback via HRMS, and innovative talent management initiatives. Together, these efforts contribute to an environment characterized by transparency, trust, and collaboration, ultimately ensuring enhanced performance and satisfaction among employees.

Ranjit Kondeshan, CHRO, Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Ltd., shared his thoughts on receiving the Most Iconic HR Leaders Award, “I am humbled to receive the prestigious ‘Most Iconic HR Leaders Award.’ This recognition reflects the entire team’s hard work and dedication to creating a positive, supportive, and diverse workplace. We strive to implement innovative HR practices that contribute to the overall success of our organization. This award motivates us to continue enhancing HR technology and best practices for the benefit of our employees and the industry.”

The World HRD Congress is renowned for celebrating excellence in human resources development, bringing together the best minds and practices in the industry. The “Dream Companies to Work for – Automotive Sector” award recognizes organizations that go above and beyond to create an exceptional workplace culture.

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PUNE: iMocha, the leading skills intelligence and skills assessment platform recently collaborated with HRInteract, a community of human resource professionals for an experiential conference called “UnMask – Meet the real person”.This unique HR event brought together 150 HR professionals to ideate and have a dialogue on “unmasking” the real talent of prospective candidates. From over 600 ideas that emerged during the deliberations, about 30 top ones were selected for implementation at the workplace.

The co-creation engagement focused on the experiences of 150+ HR professionals to “UnMask” and reveal the ‘real’ person who can be a prospective talent for hire. Held after a gap of 2 years due to COVID-19 restrictions, the HRInteract event proved to be a fantastic platform for learning, sharing critical insights, and having fun.

The world of recruitment and skills assessment has undergone several changes in the recent past, and while some were voluntary, others were reactive measures taken to ensure ‘work as usual during the pandemic. As a result of this, the previous parameters of ‘unmasking’ a candidate needs a thorough evaluation. It was to deliberate on this question, this community event was organized.

Speaking about this, Amit Mishra, CEO, iMocha, said, “There are times when companies look externally to fill a role even when there are talented and experienced people present within the company to take up the challenge. This happens due to poor visibility of talent and a lack of tech-driven tools that ensure continuous assessments and identification of skills in the workforce. Once the right skill-role match is identified, HR leaders can move the right talent to perform the right task which gives greater growth and job satisfaction to the employee and better output to the company. iMocha’s goal is to empower talent professionals with skills and intelligence, so data-driven, bias-free decisions can be taken to unmask the real talent.”

During the event, every attendee was asked to wear ‘Money Heist’ masks and introduce themselves to others. The activity underscored how difficult it is to meet each other while wearing masks. Subsequently, an activity called ‘Boast as much as you can, was held. The participants were asked to praise themselves as much as they could. It was a light-hearted activity that generated profound psychological experiences rooted in the concept of ‘Appreciative Inquiry.’

HR professionals were also introduced to the idea of Multiple Points of View (MPOV) which enabled the community present at the event to create its own tool for building MPOV. The volunteers captured the tool in real-time and a mind map of UnMasking was designed and printed right there. It is this Mind Map that is the group’s offering to each member and to the larger HRInteract community and even the HR ecosystem beyond the community.

By UnMasking the talent, the HR community can extract several benefits for their organizations including identifying the right resources internally and creating a path of career growth. While undertaking external hiring, they can better assess the talent and hire people with an aim to develop and promote them for stepping into leadership roles in due course. Through this collaborative approach, the event amply proved that by using the right technology and teamwork, ‘together everyone achieves more.’

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