Shaping young HR leaders
Retail has always been a channel where experience matters the most and one that plays a critical role in building brand loyalty.
Most of the leadership team in our organization, Excelsoft, has been with the company for well over fifteen years, and a large share of them joined early in their careers.
The role of HR is becoming simpler in its purpose, even as it becomes wider in responsibility. We must help the business grow while ensuring that people are heard, respected and enabled to contribute.
As businesses expand globally and compete for highly skilled talent, hiring across borders has become a strategic necessity rather than a niche requirement.
The modern workplace has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade. Globalization, digital technologies, hybrid work models, and changing workforce expectations have reshaped how organizations attract, engage, and retain talent.
Most companies are lying in their job postings, and they don’t even realize it. They write “entry-level,” then list requirements that would disqualify half their own leadership team from applying twenty years ago.
Lines of code gave way to story points. Story points evolved into velocity metrics. Velocity expanded into DORA metrics, developer experience surveys, and business outcomes. Each step brought organisations closer to understanding how software is built and delivered.
For more than a decade, organizations have invested heavily in employee wellbeing. From wellness platforms and mental health support programs to flexible work policies and employee engagement initiatives, companies have made significant efforts to create healthier and more supportive workplaces.
At ideaForge, our values journey – Prepare & Take-off, Fly Together, Stay the Distance, Create Impact, and Safe Landing & Reflection, represents the way we work and grow together.
Employee recognition has often been treated as a formal workplace ritual. A certificate at an annual event, a gift voucher after a strong quarter, or a congratulatory email after a major project still has value. But today’s workforce expects recognition to feel more personal, timely and connected to the real experience of work.
The conversation around employee retention is often framed as a talent challenge. It is increasingly becoming a business continuity challenge.
India’s industrial growth is accelerating, supported by increased investments, infrastructure development, and a strong push toward manufacturing-led expansion. However, this momentum is increasingly constrained by a critical talent challenge.
