First HRM-Conclave
September8, 2007

PGPM participants organized an HRM Conclave SaHveeRyam, a first in SPJIMR. The PGPM programme is focused on the needs of the industry for middle-level managerial positions. The participants of this programme with an average of 5 years of work experience represent a spectrum of industries.

The conclave was attended by dignitaries such as Mr. T.V. Mohandas
Pai (Global HR Head Infosys), Mr.G. Ravindran (Sr. VP & Global HR Head Covansys), Mr. Sanjay Singh (VP-HR, Whirlpool Asia), Mr. Abhay Valsangkar (Sr. Director-HR, Symantec), Ms. Madhavi Lall (HR Head Standard Chartered India) and Mr. Debiprasad Das (Sr. GM-HR, Atos Origin).

The programme started with ‘Margdarshan’ where Mr. Singh highlighted the role of HR in today's organizations and added, “Primary role of HR is to serve the needs of the business with employee as a stakeholder.” Mr. Ravindran presented some shocking facts, “A percent reduction in the attrition adds a couple of millions to bottom-line straight away.” He showcased initiatives like 'Team Oxygen', 'Samskruthi' and 'Binergy'. Mr. Pai who followed next gave an altogether different perspective by saying that attrition is healthy and it is promoted by many organizations as their policy.

In ‘Manthan’ that followed next shortlisted candidates from all over India presented innovative approaches to reduce attrition in their respective organizations. The finalists were from L & T and Lucid Infotech.

The next event ‘Mantrana’ was a panel discussion on attrition. Prof. Prem Chandrani of SPJIMR moderated the panel, which comprised of Mr. Valsangkar, Ms. Lall and Mr. Das. The panel discussed various means to reduce attrition such as differential compensation based on performance reviews, etc.

This maiden HRM conclave received an overwhelming response from the Indian Corporate.