The Xavier School of Human Resource Management (XAHR), Xavier University, Bhubaneswar (XUB), conducted its annual HR symposium on July 13 which was attended by students from the HRM Department.
Graced by industry veterans and faculty members alike, it was inaugurated by Registrar, XUB, Fr EA Augustine SJ. He spoke about the two-fold metamorphosis in terms of technology and social and legislative changes, and introduced the gathering to the idea of super jobs in future.
Dr Andrew Dutta (Dean, XAHR) shared insights on the theme, “Innovations in HR.” The first panel comprised Antaryami Patra (Associate VP HR, CEO and HR Analytics, HCL Technologies), Harish Sharma (Group VP and Head HR, IT and Admin, Toyota Financial Services India), and Magesh Sambasivan (Head HR, Société GénéraleGlobal Solution Centre Pvt Ltd) and was moderated by Prof Jose-Maria Aulotte(Director of Studies, Magellan Institute, France).
Patra spoke about how all core HR functions. Sharma reflected on how AI and SMAC are transforming the way we interact, having an impact on organisations, businesses, and HR professionals, alike. Sambasivan highlighted the disruptions caused by technology, such as hiring, which has witnessed an increased dependence on social media.
The second panel, moderated by Prof Girish Balasubramanian (Assistant Professor, XAHR), comprised Prof Narayan
Chandra Sarangi (Dean, Xavier Law School), Dr Santanu Rath (Director HR, OMC) and Kirtyanand (Regional HR Manager, Sales HR, GSK) and deliberated on the theme “Redefining social contract between employees and employers.”
Prof Sarangi emphasized on the responsibility of those in power not to indulge in slavery and exploitation and discussed the relevance of social contract. Dr Rath advocated the role of organisations in addressing environmental concerns. Kirtyanand shared his experiences in the FMCG sector. It was followed by a question-answer session.
