Moving beyond administrative support Maria Rajesh’s career has been shaped by a sustained curiosity about people and organisational dynamics. Early…
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From tax professional to CHRO Arti Dua did not set out to build a career in HR. But when the…
When competence met understanding Richa Dubey would have liked her younger self to understand organisations as systems, not just roles.…
From finance to HR “HR chose me,” says Divya Kiran, recalling how she found her way into the function whilst…
Experience and self-discovery Krupa NS’ entry into HR was less a predefined decision and more an evolution shaped by experience…
Bridging human behaviour with organisational purpose “For many, there isn’t always a cinematic ‘Eureka’ moment or a feeling of ‘Aapka…
There are leaders who enter HR through instinct. And then there are those who arrive there through deliberate design. For…
Stumbling upon HR Shiza Ansari admits to stumbling upon HR whilst pursuing a business/commerce degree when she had to opt…
Confidence over readiness When Simantika Mukherjee says, “If I could give my younger self one piece of advice, it would…
Choosing HR with intention For Pooja Madappa, HR was not just a career choice—it was a space she grew up…
Falling for human depth Looking back at her first HR role, Babita Basak was most surprised by how deeply the…
A marathon of compounding decisions Ruhie Pande sees her career as a marathon of compounding decisions. She keeps asking herself…
From project engineer to HR professional Supriya Thankappan did not start off as an HR professional. In fact, she worked…
Journey to the core and heart of the organisation Despite having covered both marketing and HR-related work in her first…
The warrior princess Known to be fearless, Rajita Singh learnt to speak up, stand her ground and take on tough…
From the magic of numbers to the dynamics of people Richa Chatterjee was studying Mathematics when the fascination for human…
Breaking down complexity The world is full of complexity, Padmaja Palekar learnt early in her HR career. Her advice to…
Not just an HR professional Back when she was an undergraduate, Pallavi Bhadkamkar happened to converse with a few senior…
Reality versus academic framework In her very first HR role, Arunima Mohanty realised early on that the real world of…
The pilot officer who embraced HR Having joined the Indian Air Force at a very young age, Nivedita Nanda realised…
The unexpected path Latika Rao once dreamt of joining the Armed Forces. Instead, her career began in operations, moved to…
The power of presence When Mona Cheriyan first entered human resources, she received a detailed rundown of systems, processes and…
The moment that changed everything The pivotal moment came not in a boardroom but in a hallway. Aarti Marwaha Upadhyay…
The heart of the business It has been over two decades since Deepti Dhingra first stepped into the realm of…
How HR came calling Anju Jumde wasn’t always in HR. Her LinkedIn profile tells a different story—one that begins in…
The accidental strategist Bhawna Kirpal Mital did not set out to become a human resources leader. A science graduate with…