#467: Lakshmi Priya on emotional intelligence and the evolution and transformation of the workplace

“Virtual team building activities and shared experiences can create a sense of camaraderie and connection among team members. HR plays a pivotal role in building trust and emotional bonds within the team.”

This episode of The Shape of Work brings you insights from the brilliant mind of Lakshmi Priya, Global Talent Partner at Thoughtworks. We uncover her captivating journey that involves a degree in Human Resources Management, international student exchange experiences, and a profound knowledge of talent management. She started her career in 2011 and went on to work for organisations such as Quess Corp, Payoda Technologies, and Kovai. co. She did her BSc from SB College, her PGDM from Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, and her MBA from the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt.

In this episode, we debate the inevitable evolution of the workplace and the urgent need for businesses to prioritise upskilling and reskilling their workforce. We delve into the necessity for a culture of constant learning and the provision of opportunities for professional growth.

Episode Highlights

• How is the workplace going to evolve in the future?
• The importance of a culture of continuous learning and flexible work
• How important is emotional intelligence in leadership?
• Encouraging cross-functional collaboration

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Archit Sethi

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.