There is enough scientific research and evidence to prove that happy employees lead to profits. Employee engagement is key to happy employees. What are some of the key elements that we , as an organization can do to help our employees interested in their work, enjoy working and succeeding with their colleagues, collaborate and achieve the organizational goals? HR has moved from an administrative role to being a Business Partner and although the responsibilities of achieving all of the above rests with every leader in the organization, HR plays a very strategic role in this initiative.
The topic is going to explore all of this in a short talk by the speaker, which will be followed by question and answer session.
Ms. Lakshmi Kruti Vasan’s career spans over 30 years of work experience in varied fields and capacities. Her initial experience was in manufacturing before she moved into sales and marketing. She started her illustrious sales career with ITC Hotels before branching off into the Realty sector.
She has pioneered many concepts and successfully handled multi crore Project portfolio as well as a large sales team. Her thirst to be an entrepreneur took shape when she, along with Naresh Purushotham, co-founded Crestcom franchise “Crestpoint Consultants ” in India. She has been singularly responsible for building a 300 plus strong client base for Crestpoint Consultants with an enviable track record of repeat and referral sales in excess of 60% year on year. Across the training landscape in India, Lakshmi Vasan is respected as a Sales leader par excellence.
She is a member of the TNCA Women’s Cricket selection committee and is actively involved in promoting women’s cricket. Apart from sport, Lakshmi Krutiasan is interested in social causes particularly related to women empowerment. She is a Rotarian a she is deeply involved in CSR of a few corporates to create employable youth. She is also an consultant with another NGO to help empower women through education called Pudumai Penn.

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Registration Fee of Rs. 400/- will apply to Non-Members attending the program.
Networking over tea begins at 6.30 pm.

Be there to hear Dr. Saloom All speak to us on the various corrupt practices in corporates and its impact on the economy and its growth. He will also cover the overall Background check scenario in the country and the various practices and processes followed to curb fraudulent employment and mitigate hiring risks.
Dr. Kassim Saleem All (Retd. IPS) is the Chairman and Managing Director of Fourth Force – a unit of Agni Group of Companies. Prior to this he was in the Indian Police Service for more than 30 years donning various roles including Inspector General of Police, Indo Tibetan Border; Joint Director, Administration and Special Crime, CBI; Director General of Police; Special Director, CBI. He was instrumental in introducing the concept of Forensic Psychology in suicide cases, improving the e-procurement software of the Government of India, part of the investigation team of the Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case. He was also the Member of the National Disaster Management Authority of India supervising the disaster management related issues concerning cyclone, floods, landslides and avalanches all over the country.
He was commended by the Director CBI for the conviction of accused responsible for the assassination of the former Prime Minister of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi, has received the President’s Police Medal for Distinguish service in 2001, received the OP Parakaram Medal in 2003, received DGP’s Commendation better and Insignia (Gold Plated) from DG ITBP for the modernization, restructuring and expansion of the Force, strengthening the living and road infrastructure of BOPs, framing of RR, improving service conditions and welfare of Jawans in 2006.

P.S.
Registration Fee of Rs. 400/- will apply to Non-Members attending the program.
Networking over tea begins at 6.30 pm.
Please click on the below links to download the presentation files

• Corporate world Corruption
• Importance of Back Ground Verification

As the global business and economic landscape continues to evolve, business leaders are facing a talent crisis that threatens growth and economic prosperity Manufacturing organizations are waking up to the reality that they must rethink their approach to talent acquisition and management. HR professionals need to equip their operations, and themselves, to function in a rapidly changing global environment. This month, our speaker will share his insights on the direction in which the HR organization needs to head to suit the ever dynamic business environment.

Speaker’s Profile

MR MUTHU KUMAR THANU A post-graduate from MSSW batch with a career graph moving from public sector BHEL, Whirlpool, Bharti, Murugappa Group and presently as Group Chief HR Officer for the merged entity of TAFE & Eicher. Has varied HR & TQ experience in Engineering, FMCG, Telecom and presently in Farm/Auto industry. Certified assessor in Malcolm Baldrige Award, CII Business Excellence Model and both Hays and Mercer models of Job Evaluation. Has attended the Advanced Human Resource Executive Program from Ross School of Business, Michigan. Has received recognition for best HR practices in Air-Tel and in Tube Investments of India and has been part of “Best Employer India Award” from Aon-Hewitt. Held the positions of Southern Regional Chairman for HR with CII & Vice President of HRD Network and presently with CII Tamilnadu as HR Panel Chairman His pastimes include travelling, heritage site visits and related history.
This month’s meeting will be followed by the Annual General Meeting of the Chapter, which is open only to Members.

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Registration Fee of Rs. 400/- will apply to Non-Members attending the program.
Networking over tea begins at 6.30 pm.

Mr. Ramkumar Executive Director – ICICI Bank and National President NHRDN
The monthly meeting of NHRD Chennai Chapter that was held on 5th November, 2015 at Hotel Savera, Mylapore was an action packed evening with Mr. Ramkumar Executive Director – ICICI Bank and National President NHRDN having the audience blown away with his straight from the heart, inspirational address on expanding the thinking horizons of HR professionals beyond HR and focus on business as a whole, believing in oneself and being true to self with focus on continuous learning.This was one of the largely attended meeting with many of the past EC members including the first NHRD Chennai Chapter President also making his presence for the meeting.
This was followed by the induction of Youth Council and Student Council members of the Chennai chapter who will be driving various initiatives of the Chennai Chapter along with the EC members. The Youth Council members are a group of young dynamic HR professionals from various companies across the city who have been nominated by their respective organizations to be part of this Council.
Awards for the chapter patrons were also given out by Mr. Ramkumar.
Regards,
Punitha Anthony