Indian Institute of Management Raipur on Saturday inaugurated the 10th edition of its Human Resources Summit, bringing together about 35 Chief Human Resources Officers, senior human resources leaders, industry practitioners and thought leaders to deliberate on the changing nature of work and the future of organisations.

Being held on the theme “Future of Work: Designed by People, Driven by Innovation,” the two-day summit seeks to examine how organisations can navigate rapid technological transformation while keeping human judgement, creativity, empathy and responsible leadership at the centre of decision-making.

In his address at the inaugural session, Professor Sanjeev Prashar, Director-in-Charge, Indian Institute of Management Raipur, said the growing use of artificial intelligence, automation and changing workforce expectations was reshaping organisations and making it essential to keep people at the centre of transformation.

“Innovation can accelerate progress, but human creativity, judgement and empathy give that progress direction and meaning,” he said, adding that management education must focus on developing responsible and human-centred leaders while strengthening the interface between academia and industry.

Chief Guest Malvika Singh, Early Careers Recruiting, BNY, said that while artificial intelligence was increasingly influencing workplaces, qualities such as empathy, trust, integrity and sound judgement would remain important differentiators.

She said platforms such as the Human Resources Summit provide an opportunity for industry, academia and students to exchange perspectives and prepare for emerging challenges in the world of work.

The 10th edition of the summit marks a decade of IIM Raipur’s engagement with industry and academia on issues concerning human resources and organisational transformation. The summit provides a platform for senior industry leaders, faculty members and students to discuss emerging workplace trends, leadership requirements and the capabilities needed to respond to technological and organisational change.

The first day featured three panel discussions focusing on employability, careers and leadership in an artificial intelligence-enabled workplace.

The first panel, “What Makes Future Leaders Employable in a Changing World,” moderated by Professor Smriti Pande of IIM Raipur, examined the growing importance of human-centric capabilities as artificial intelligence expands analytical and technological capabilities.

The panel comprised Dharm Rakshit, President, National Human Resource Development Network and Hero MotoCorp; S. N. Dhanabal, General Manager, Corporate Human Resources, DTDC; Amit Anand, Talent Management Leader, Kirloskar Oil Engines; Malvika Singh, Early Careers Recruiting, BNY; Samriti Malhotra, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, UDS Group; Kshitij Mehta, Talent Acquisition Lead, Haleon; and Prabhakar Singh, Area Human Resources Director, Indian Hotels Company Limited.

The panellists identified employability, contextual thinking, critical problem-solving, learnability, resilience, adaptability and human values as key attributes for professionals preparing for an evolving workplace.

The second panel, “Reimagining Career, Leadership and Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” moderated by Professor Damini Saini of IIM Raipur, examined the impact of artificial intelligence on careers, organisational roles and workplace models.

Aruna Gorur, Global Strategic Human Resources Business Partner, Fujitsu GDU; Mayank Kumar, Head of Human Resources, Digital and Head, Organisation Effectiveness Centre of Excellence, Network18 Media and Investments Limited; Alvin David, Global Head, Talent Strategy, Newgen Software; Sumoya Ghosh, Head, Learning and Development, The Hartford India; Ravi Rangaraju, Director, Regional Human Resources, Thomson Reuters; and Nitin Singh, Director, Human Resources, Sagility, participated in the discussion.

The panellists emphasised adaptability, problem-solving, data storytelling, contextual intelligence and human oversight as increasingly important capabilities as artificial intelligence becomes integrated into organisational processes.

The third panel, “Preparing Master of Business Administration Talent for Beyond Boundaries,” focused on the changing nature of careers and the need for professionals to move beyond conventional roles and continuously develop new capabilities.

Girijesh Srivastava, Head, Human Resources Artificial Intelligence Capability, Jio; Isha Agarwal, Senior Human Resources, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation; Dr Nitin Barekere, Vice-President, Human Resources, Omega Healthcare Management Services; Shrey Sankalp, Artificial Intelligence Practice Lead, Propheus; and Yatharth Jhawar, Executive, People and Culture, Grant Thornton Bharat, participated in the discussion.

The panellists highlighted the importance of developing both depth and breadth of expertise, adaptability, openness to reinvention and authenticity in navigating increasingly flexible and boundaryless careers.

The second day of the summit will focus on stakeholder value creation, environmental, social and governance considerations, purpose-driven leadership and human-artificial intelligence collaboration. The discussions will examine how organisations can balance technological innovation with responsible leadership and human considerations while preparing for the future of work.

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