Ravi Shekhar, Corporate Head – Talent Management at INOXGFL Group, brings over 29 years of extensive HR experience across industries in India and globally, including the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia. With a career spanning leadership roles as VP, CHRO, and P&L responsibility in domestic sales, Ravi has developed a profound understanding of talent management, organizational transformation, and strategic workforce planning. In his current role, he oversees talent management practices across diverse business sectors such as wind, EV, specialty chemicals, and fluorochemicals. Ravi’s Reflections on 2024 and Resolutions for 2025 focus on leveraging technology, understanding generational shifts, and driving transformation to meet the demands of an evolving workforce landscape.
Reflections on 2024:
1. Rise of Technology and Accelerated Decision-Making
“In 2024, we saw a significant increase in the use of technology and AI to shape HR strategy. From enhancing employee engagement to optimizing compensation and benefits, technology has become central to resourcing and talent fitment. Tools like AI, chatbots, and data analytics are now integral to alumni engagement, employee inquiries, and workforce best practices.”
2. Understanding and Supporting Gen Z
“Gen Z’s ambitions are reshaping HR strategies. Aligning training programs with their desire for growth, cross-functional exposure, and clear career paths is key. Organizations must adapt to their expectations and create environments that support their development.”
3. Retention and Succession Planning for Critical Resources
“Retention of critical talent remains a top priority. Beyond career development, mechanisms like ESOPs and CSAR are being used to make employees stakeholders in the organization’s long-term success.”
4. Employee Wellness
“Post-pandemic, employees are emphasizing work-life balance. Organizations have responded with flexible work cultures, updated leave policies, and increased mental health and wellness support, creating holistic initiatives for employees and their families.”
“In 2024, technology became central to HR strategy, reshaping employee engagement and talent management through AI, chatbots, and data analytics.”
Ravi Shekhar, Corporate Head – Talent Management at INOXGFL Group
Resolutions for 2025:
1. Organizational Transformation
“In 2025, cultural and diversity-driven organizational transformation will be critical. Creating inclusive work environments that empower and adapt will ensure competitiveness in addressing talent shortages.”
2. Succession Planning and Talent Pipeline Development
“Building a robust talent pipeline will require a tiered approach: foundational capabilities for early-career talent, cross-functional responsibilities for mid-level employees, and developing senior leaders as mentors and coaches.”
3. Listening to Employees
“Establishing a ‘Listening Officer’ role will connect organizations with employee voices, fostering trust and transparency while identifying concerns for targeted engagement and retention strategies.”
4. Data-Driven Decision-Making
“Leveraging AI and HRIS for data-driven HR practices will streamline decisions in hiring, compensation, and growth, while automation enhances efficiency in high-volume HR tasks.”
“Building a robust talent pipeline requires mentoring leaders at all levels and fostering inclusive, adaptive work cultures.”
Ravi Shekhar, Corporate Head – Talent Management at INOXGFL Group
Ravi Shekhar’s Reflections on 2024 highlight the rise of technology, the evolving needs of Gen Z, and the critical importance of wellness and retention strategies in shaping HR success. His 2025 resolutions focus on driving transformation through inclusive cultures, robust talent pipelines, proactive employee listening, and data-driven decision-making. Ravi’s insights offer a comprehensive roadmap for HR professionals navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving workforce landscape.
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