#528: Abhijit Gandhi on the Future of Talent Management in Technology

"In times of hiring freezes or downturns, view challenges as opportunities for learning and internal talent development, ensuring future growth by staying agile and focusing on building a strong talent pool."

In this episode, we're joined by Abhijit Gandhi, a seasoned HR professional with expertise in talent acquisition. Formerly at Tatvic and now influencing HR communities like HR Mavericks and The Shape of Work, Abhijit shares insights from his journey across various industries including his time at Tatvic, Conga, and Anblicks amongst others. With a foundation in accounts and banking from Gujarat University, his approach blends analytical skills with HR practices. Dive into our conversation as we discuss the future of work and strategies for organizational success through effective talent management.

This podcast episode explores cutting-edge talent acquisition strategies in the technology and marketing sectors, emphasizing the significance of employer branding, transparent candidate communication, and the strategic application of social media. It delves into the use of artificial intelligence to streamline recruitment processes, while maintaining a human touch. Insights include the importance of behavioral interviews and the role of AI in enhancing HR practices, offering a comprehensive guide for adapting to the rapidly evolving landscape of tech hiring.

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Episode Highlight

• How to stand out in a competitive job market?
• Why are behavioural interviews important?
• Steps to enhance candidate experience
• Strategies to speed up hiring without losing quality
• Use of AI to improve recruitment processes
  
  

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt

Podcast Host: Ipshita Sharma

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.