#524: Rajan Gupta's Guide to Building a Resilient Workforce

"In a competitive market, talent acquisition faces challenges of scarcity and skill gaps. Beyond recruitment, success hinges on cultivating a positive work culture and prioritizing employee satisfaction."

Meet Rajan Gupta, Head of Talent Acquisition at Lakshya Digital and Keywords Studios India. With a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Operations and a Certificate in HR Management, Rajan is a seasoned professional in technical and non-technical recruitment, gaming recruitment, stakeholder management, and talent retention strategies. Demonstrating leadership in HR, change management, and internal job postings, he brings extensive experience in performance appraisal, leadership skills, program planning, and applicant tracking systems. Join us for a brief insight into Rajan's rich educational journey and professional background

In this episode, Rajan Gupta delves into the intricate art of navigating talent acquisition. From conquering talent scarcity and skill gaps to embracing the transformative shifts in the digital realm, Rajan provides actionable strategies. The discussion covers the evolving importance of work culture, candidate experience, and the crossroads of HR and marketing. Job seekers also gain valuable insights, making this episode a treasure trove for HR professionals seeking career growth and mastery in talent acquisition.

Episode Highlight

• Managing global teams in a competitive market poses unique challenges.
• Proven strategies for attracting and retaining top talent across diverse companies.
• Identifying key skills and competencies desired by employers for various roles.
• Notable changes observed in recruitment practices, with insights into future trends.

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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.