Hireside Chats

In this very special episode of Hireside chats, SatJ, CEO of Diamondpick, hosts a meaningful discussion about the 2023 IWD theme - Embracing Equity and what it means for today’s organizations, and what we must do to create a more equitable workplace.  He is joined by two powerful women in their fields Kamali Rajesh, Global Head of People and Organisation Development, Syngenta, a leading sustainable and innovative agriculture company, and Manju Bharadwaj, Chief People Officer at Straive, a market-leading content technology enterprise. A recent study by IBM and Oxford Economics has revealed some troubling news about gender equity in the workplace, which we discuss. We also chat about this year’s IWD theme embracing equity and what it means for today’s organizations, the power of allies and mentors in elevating a sense of belongingness, and gender-neutral leadership. Tune in to hear about our guests’ personal journeys, the challenges they faced along the way, and their perspectives on the workplace of the future. They also talk about what we need to be doing to create future-ready workplaces. Read our 2023 Talent Playbook for Enterprises for insights like these to help attract a diverse workforce. Download your exclusive copy here. (00:00) : Hireside Chats Intro (02:45) : Part 1: Intro to Guest, IWD, and women at the workplace (03:25) : Kamali, can you tell our listeners a little bit about your career journey;  and how and where DEI has played a role in shaping your experiences? (07:00) :  Manju, You've held a leadership role for over 24 years now.  We'd love to hear about your career journey and what DEI means for you and for women in tech today. (09:48) : Part 2: Promoting Diversity and Fostering Equity & Belongingness at the workplace (11:10) : Kamali, in your experience today, there's a lot of awareness and effort in the DEI space. Are these efforts enough to foster equity in the workplace? Or do we need to do more or maybe even something different to create truly an impact? (14:02) : Manju, from your own experience in building and implementing DEI programs, what do you think are some of the main reasons for the program's success? And why do some of them fail to make an impact? (16:34) : Part 3: The difference between equity and equality (16:55) : Manju, in your own words, what exactly is equity, and from your experience, what are some tools and strategies for embedding equity in our work culture today? (20:00) : Kamali, Workplaces have witnessed an evolution from the gender gap to gender equality and now to gender equity. So Kamali, is leadership truly gender neutral, and if you believe yes, then why aren't there an equal number of women leading all aspects of work and society? If not, why do you think that is? (23:25) : Part 4: Closing Thoughts - Personal Experiences and Sentiments (23:26) : Looking back on your career, what aspects of your career journey would you share as an inspiration to aspiring women to keep going? (30:42) : Rapid fire Questions (34:32) : Closing remarks If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review, or share it on your socials to help us reach as many ears as possible. So, until next week, stay tuned

In today’s episode, our host SatJ, CEO of Diamondpick, caught up with Mr. Rajesh Balaji Sathyanarayanan, the CHRO of Matrimony.com, to chat about how platforms and analytics work in successful matchmaking and how it translates to attracting and hiring today's talent.  Rajesh shares some interesting insights drawn from his experience leading a matchmaking business that is a market leader and a trusted brand in every Indian household. He talks about how an all-encompassing platform-based business has the power to create such a huge impact, the importance of data and analytics in making interesting people matches, and also how matchmaking platforms inspire talent acquisition apps to attract today’s talent with a simple and digitally focused experience. The 2023 Talent Playbook for Enterprises draws on expert insights from seasoned talent acquisition stakeholders to help you navigate the current talent landscape and help future-proof your talent strategy. Download your exclusive copy here 02:03 Part 1: Introduction to guest and the platform 4:48 Matrimony.com has created a big impact and today, evolved to become the market leader in the match-making space. What’s the secret sauce behind this unrivalled success? 7:07 In a high-touch industry like this, how does technology integrate into the product to create an enhanced user experience? We know that analytics and data play a critical role in matchmaking success, tell us a little about how you leverage data and knowledge to deliver an enhanced product. 11:46 What are some interesting and unique people matches that you’ve come across? Please share with us some examples. 13:04 Part 2: From Swipe Right to Hire Right: Matchmaking in the Modern World 16:03 Can we capitalize on the best practices of matchmaking to enhance our recruiting efforts and create the perfect marriage between talent and employers? 19:57 With regards to the recent market trends in platform-based hiring and talent solutions, what are your thoughts about it? 21:49 Part 3: Closing thoughts 22:55: What do you think is a secret to successful relationships be it at business or in our personal lives? 24:38 Closing remarks

Hello and welcome to Hireside Chats, an exclusive show brought to you by Diamondpick, that brings together insights, news, and views from industry leaders as they chat with us about how smart and effective hiring decisions are made. In our inaugural episode, our host SatJ caught up with IT industry veteran Mr. Ramkumar Ramamoorthy, founder and partner of Catalincs LLP, on what it takes to be successful in the current recruiting landscape and Talent Intelligence Driven Recruiting. In this episode, Ramkumar launches the 2023 Talent Playbook For Enterprises that draws on expert insights from seasoned talent acquisition stakeholders to help you navigate the current talent landscape and help future-proof your talent strategy.  Download your exclusive copy here (0:42) Intro (02:11) 2023 Talent Playbook Launch, Guest, and Catalincs (04: 32) Part 1: Can you tell us a little bit about Catalincs  – how it came into being, how is your advisory model different, and what’s the early success you have had in scaling and growing your portfolio of companies? (07:31) Part 2: Current Talent Market (07:41) What are you seeing in the recruiting landscape at the moment and what is it that organizations are doing to be successful with the challenges out there? (09:09) In your opinion, what’s the secret sauce to winning the war for talent? (11:13) Part 3: Talent Intelligence (11:52) Why developing a data-driven recruiting process should be a high priority in this current state talent landscape? (15:11) What are you seeing in terms of Talent Data-Led Hiring, and how can people effectively leverage it to make smart hiring decisions? (17:50) What are some talent intelligence-led interventions that will help diagnose talent needs? (20:05) How does one best identify what data/talent intelligence they require to track to effectively drive hiring actions? (22:33) Can you share a couple of examples of a recruitment/talent strategy that was elevated with the use of metrics and Talent Intelligence? (28:50) Part 4: Closing Thoughts (29:18) What’s on your radar in 2023 that wasn’t in 2022?

Hireside Chats is an exclusive Podcast for Talent Acquisition enthusiasts that brings you everything that’s latest and new from the hiring world. Featuring thought leaders, industry veterans, and experts in their fields to share with us their views on trending topics in the recruitment world. Tune in to learn how smart hiring decisions are made now and in the future. Produced by Diamondpick