Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 15: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu’s International HR Conference and HR Conclave 6.0 concluded today with an impressive valedictory function.
In his valedictory address, Prof B S Sahay, Director IIM Jammu, reiterated that the Idea of clubbing the International HR Conference and HR Conclave was to bring together academic experts and industry professionals.
Prof Jabir Ali, Dean Academics and Chairperson, Placements; Dr Baljeet Singh Sani, Co-Chairperson, Placements, IIM Jammu; Dr Guangpuanang Kahmei, Chairperson, Conference- Co-Chair, IIM Jammu; Dr Anuja Akhouri, Conference Co-Chair and Chairperson Corporate Communications also spoke on the occasion.
The second day of the International Conference and HR Conclave 6.0 at IIM Jammu brought together leading HR professionals, scholars, and industry experts for a day of rich discourse, learning, and networking.
The second day of the HR Conclave commenced with session chair and keynote speakers Ashissh Kaul, Director – Knowledge and Advisory & Business, Head, SHRM India, and Rohith Kumar, CHRO, McDonalds India.
Ashissh Kaul highlighted the swift pace of change in the world. He emphasized that even in challenging economic times, there’s a continued demand for skills. “The key message is that academic achievements alone do not guarantee success in the business world. Instead, the emphasis should be on aligning with organizations that value adaptability, agility, and a forward-looking mindset,” he said.
Rohith Kumar emphasizes the need for HR professionals to go beyond surface-level understanding and understand the organization, especially in unique or challenging situations, in the ever-changing corporate landscape. “HR goes beyond recruiting to represent workers and preserve balance in difficult situations. Adding value to the firm demands intellect and the proper mentality,” he said.
The second day of the International Conference on HR brought an enriching and informative conclusion to the event, with an additional ten tracks, each chaired by Dr Amit Gupta, IIM Amritsar; Dr Yusuf Hassan, University of South Florida; Dr Mantasha Firoz, Goa Institute of Management, Dr Shubhi Gupta, FORE School of Management, Dr Kailash B Srivastava, IIT Kharagpur; Dr Preshita Neha Tudu, IBS Hyderabad; Dr Sumant Kumar Bishwas, IIT Guwahati; Dr Rambabu Lavuri, IIM Jammu; Dr Guangpuanang Kahmei, IIM Jammu; Dr Mamta Tripathi, IIM Jammu; Dr Nishant Singh, Benett University; Dr Romana Gulshani, Guest Faculty, IIM Bangalore. These tracks provided valuable insights and discussions, further cementing the success of the conference.
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