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What happens when employees remain productive on the surface, but become disconnected from purpose, growth and belonging...
10/09/2026

What happens when employees remain productive on the surface, but become disconnected from purpose, growth and belonging?

Join Anamika Singh, Head – Capability & Talent Acceleration at Mahindra Susten & Mahindra Teqo, the renewables business of Mahindra, as she moderates a powerful conversation with Aditi Surana, Prof. Ernesto Noronha and Kavi Arasu on: The Disengaged Employee: Building Systems for Reconnecting Purpose and Performance

Anamika leads initiatives across leadership development, employee experience, DEI and talent transformation, with a strong focus on building engaged, high-performing and purpose-driven cultures.

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We are pleased to welcome Kavi Arasu, Principal at Flyntrok and Director of Learning & Change at Founding Fuel, to our u...
10/09/2026

We are pleased to welcome Kavi Arasu, Principal at Flyntrok and Director of Learning & Change at Founding Fuel, to our upcoming conversation on “The Disengaged Employee: Building Systems for Reconnecting Purpose and Performance.”

With close to three decades of experience at the intersection of people, systems and organisational change, Kavi works with CEOs and senior leadership teams through leadership transitions, culture change, technology-led shifts and the changing nature of work.

Join us as we explore what it takes to build workplaces where purpose, clarity and performance stay connected even as the nature of work continues to change.

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When employees disengage, the problem may not be the employee. It may be the system. As organisations navigate AI-led tr...
09/09/2026

When employees disengage, the problem may not be the employee. It may be the system. As organisations navigate AI-led transformation, restructuring and growing uncertainty, how do we ensure that people remain connected to purpose, growth and performance?

Join Prof. Ernesto Noronha, Professor of Organizational Behaviour at IIM Ahmedabad, for an important conversation on The Disengaged Employee: Building Systems for Reconnecting Purpose and Performance.

With extensive research on workplace behaviour, technology and work, labour and globalization, employee experiences and workplace relations, Prof. Noronha brings a critical organisational lens to understanding why disengagement is becoming increasingly prevalent in modern workplaces.

His perspective will help examine how changing work structures, organisational control, technology and employee experiences influence engagement—and what organisations can do to build workplaces where people remain connected to purpose and performance.

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When employees disengage, the problem may not be the employee. It may be the system.As organisations navigate AI-led tra...
09/09/2026

When employees disengage, the problem may not be the employee. It may be the system.

As organisations navigate AI-led transformation, restructuring and growing uncertainty, how do we ensure that people remain connected to purpose, growth and performance?

Join Aditi Surana for an important conversation on The Disengaged Employee: Building Systems for Reconnecting Purpose and Performance. Aditi brings a people and organisational lens to the discussion, exploring how workplace systems, leadership practices and employee experiences shape engagement, growth and performance.

Her perspective will help unpack what organisations can do to create environments where people feel supported, valued and connected to purpose. Together, the conversation will examine how organisations can move beyond blaming individuals and build systems that enable meaningful connection at work.

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What if disengagement isn’t an employee problem — but a workplace design problem?As organisations navigate AI disruption...
09/09/2026

What if disengagement isn’t an employee problem — but a workplace design problem?

As organisations navigate AI disruption, restructuring and rising performance expectations, a quieter challenge is taking shape: employees who remain productive on the surface, but are increasingly disconnected from purpose, growth and belonging.

“The Disengaged Employee: Building Systems for Reconnecting Purpose and Performance” examines what sits beneath that disconnect — unmanageable workloads, skills anxiety and a growing lack of clarity around purpose.
Because reconnecting people to their work isn’t just an HR priority. It is a business imperative for sustaining performance, agility and long-term competitiveness.

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For decades, corporate careers have been shaped around the idea of the ‘unbroken’ career a linear path defined by stabi...
10/08/2026

For decades, corporate careers have been shaped around the idea of the ‘unbroken’ career a linear path defined by stability, continuity and predictable progression. This model offered organisations a structured way to assess talent, but the realities of modern careers are increasingly challenging these assumptions.
Today, career journeys can include lateral moves, cross-functional transitions, periods of caregiving, unexpected layoffs, entrepreneurial ventures and sabbaticals focused on reinvention. The career ladder vs. career quilt reflects this shift careers are increasingly becoming a composite of diverse, accumulated experiences that build different dimensions of capability over time.
Yet while careers and job markets have evolved, many talent systems continue to rely on linear proxies to assess potential. This creates a structural disconnect between how people actually develop and how organisations evaluate their capability.
The challenge is to build evaluation frameworks that can recognise portfolio-based careers without compromising rigour. This means examining the biases embedded in hiring, promotion and succession, while understanding how career interruptions can strengthen adaptability, resilience and leadership depth.
Join us for an engaging discussion on “Breaking the Norm of the ‘Unbroken’ Career”, where leaders and experts will explore how organisations can move beyond the traditional career ladder and recognise the career quilt as a credible reflection of capability in a complex, rapidly changing world.

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Designing leave policies today is no longer just about time away from work. It is about designing workplaces where peopl...
09/07/2026

Designing leave policies today is no longer just about time away from work. It is about designing workplaces where people can contribute, grow, and navigate different stages of life without compromising their careers.
As organisations respond to evolving workforce expectations, conversations around leave have expanded beyond traditional policies. Caregiving responsibilities, flexible parental leave, menstrual leave, sabbaticals, and other life-stage transitions are prompting leaders to rethink what meaningful support at work truly looks like.

Yet progressive policies alone are not enough. Their effectiveness depends on how they are implemented, experienced, and embedded into organisational culture. The real challenge lies in creating systems where employees feel equally empowered to use these policies without fear of stigma or career consequences.
Join us for an engaging discussion on "Designing Leave Policies for the Modern Workplace", where experts will explore how organisations can build leave frameworks that are equitable, inclusive, and aligned with the realities of today's workforce.

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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sonalde Desai, Professor and Centre Director, NCAER–National Data Innovation Centre (NDIC)...
09/07/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sonalde Desai, Professor and Centre Director, NCAER–National Data Innovation Centre (NDIC), and Distinguished University Professor Emerita, University of Maryland, as a speaker for our upcoming session, Designing Leave Policies for the Modern Workplace.

As workplaces evolve, conversations around leave policies increasingly require an understanding of the broader social and economic realities that shape people's lives. Questions around caregiving, workforce participation, gender equity, and organisational inclusion are deeply connected to the evidence that informs public policy and institutional decision-making.

Dr. Desai's work has been at the forefront of these conversations. Her research examines India's social and economic transformation, with a particular focus on education, employment, gender, maternal and child health, and survey methodology. As the lead of the India Human Development Survey (IHDS), one of the country's most comprehensive longitudinal household studies, she has contributed significantly to understanding how changing social realities influence individuals, families, and institutions.

A Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and former President of the Population Association of America, Dr. Desai brings decades of research and policy expertise to discussions on inclusive growth and evidence-based decision-making.

In this session, she will offer insights into how organisations can design leave policies that respond to changing workforce needs while supporting equity, participation, and long-term organisational resilience.

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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sona Mitra, Senior Adviser, IWWAGE – an initiative of LEAD at Krea University, as a speake...
09/07/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sona Mitra, Senior Adviser, IWWAGE – an initiative of LEAD at Krea University, as a speaker for our upcoming session, Designing Leave Policies for the Modern Workplace.

As organisations rethink the future of work, conversations around leave are moving beyond compliance and employee benefits. They are increasingly becoming conversations about workforce participation, the care economy, gender equity, and how workplaces can better support people through different stages of life.

Dr. Mitra's work has consistently examined these intersections. An economist and development professional, she specialises in women's labour force participation, care work, and the measurement of unpaid and paid work. Her research and policy engagement have contributed to advancing conversations on care-centred development, gender-responsive policymaking, and inclusive labour systems.
Recognised as one of the 'Care Champions' by UNESCAP and UN Women, Dr. Mitra brings a perspective grounded in both academic research and practical policy engagement. Her work continues to shape discussions on how organisations and institutions can build more equitable and sustainable workplaces.

In this session, she will explore how thoughtfully designed leave policies can strengthen organisational resilience, support employee wellbeing, and create workplaces where inclusion is embedded not only in culture, but also in policy.

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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kannan Srikanth, Professor of Strategy at the Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State U...
09/07/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kannan Srikanth, Professor of Strategy at the Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, as a speaker for our upcoming session, Designing Leave Policies for the Modern Workplace.
As organisations evolve, workplace policies must evolve with them. Designing effective leave frameworks requires more than good intent—it calls for thoughtful organisational design that balances employee wellbeing with long-term business performance.

Kannan Srikanth's research focuses on how organisations can be structured to become more effective, innovative, and resilient. His work spans organisation design, global strategy, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, and technology commercialisation, helping leaders understand how systems and policies influence organisational outcomes.

Having worked with organisations across Asia, Europe, and North America, he brings a global perspective on designing workplaces that adapt to changing workforce needs while strengthening organisational capability.

In this session, Kannan will explore how leave policies can move beyond compliance to become a strategic lever for building resilient organisations, enabling workforce participation, and creating workplaces designed for the future.

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