4 MAY2024VOL 4 · ISSUE 4 - 1 ·MAY, 2024Office Editorial Queries editor@womenentrepreneursreview.comAdvertising QueriesPriyanka sales@womenentrepreneursreview.comBangaloreTel 080 46441103 To subscribeVisit www.womenentrepreneursreview.com/subscribe or send email to: subscription@womenentrepreneursreview.comMagazine Price is Rs 150 per issue GM Sales & MarketingShashi RanjanMagendran PerumalCirculation ManagerEditorial TeamAssistant EditorRoshan Akthar ABramhanapalli Nalini Viswanathan A.Hima P. M.Siliconmedia Technologies Pvt. Ltd.No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugheshpalya, Bangalore-560017Antony Arnold FMadushmita SahooGirisha MSenior DesignerDesigners PublisherManaging EditorAlok ChaturvediRachita SharmaPrinted and published by Alok Chaturvedi on Behalf of Silicon Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Printed at Executive Prints - 113/7, Ground floor, Old madras road, Halasuru, Bangalore 560008 and Published at No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore-560017.Copyright © 2024 Silicon Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher.Editor's NoteHR Leaders Building Resilient Workforces to Withstand Today's Complex Business Landscape "Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don't have to."This prudent advice was given by Sir Richard Branson, the Founder of the Virgin Group. Branson's keen understanding of statement encapsulates the essence of the HR function; skilling & upskilling the workforce and building employee-first policies where people do not feel the need to leave. The HR leader's role in today's business scenario is no simple feat. HR leaders have their hands full with a plethora of critical responsibilities, right from recruiting, training, upskilling, work policy and setting the general work environment. What was once considered an administrative function has today transcended into a key business function. CEOs and other key leaders have realised that the key to success is building an employee-first organization. Having employees at the centre of decisions aids in creating a workforce that is motivated, efficient and positively impacts business. Innovation using tech is another crucial ingredient of building an engaged workforce. These mighty tasks are assigned to HR leaders. Leveraging their experience, understanding and expertise, they can device strategies and policies that can help companies succeed in today's high-competition business landscape. Evey HR leader brings their own unique strength to the table. in a bid to celebrate these leaders and their work, the current edition of WER magazine introduces you to some of the most prolific women HR leaders. In this edition read about Chaitra Rao, Managing Partner, People Impact. Chaitra is a seasoned professional and a certified behavioral interviewer, with over 20 years of expertise in Executive Search & Selection Services. Currently serving as the Managing Partner at People Impact, she specializes in both IT & Non-IT mandates, excelling in network building, career advisory, and client-candidate engagement. Her impactful journey includes a significant tenure as Practice Head - Strategic IT & Leadership Hiring at IMPACT Management Services/Impact HR. Also read about the professional journey of Bena Marshal, Head of HR, Perfetto. She is an HR leader with an MBA in HR, boasts 14 years of work experience across the Retail, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Education, and Hospitality sectors. Demonstrating unwavering professional standards, a proven track record of reliability, and expertise in various HR functional areas, Bena is dedicated to achieving results. She excels in formulating and implementing business solutions to address diverse needs, specialising in defining HR strategies. Bena is particularly adept at navigating UAE Labor Law, DIFC Law, Free Zone regulations, Trakhees, and Immigration Laws.Read on and let us know your thoughts.Rachita SharmaManaging Editor rachita@womenentrepreneursreview.com
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