In this episode of the Vantage Influencers Podcast, Dr. Frank Gonzalez, Director of Culture, Opportunity, and Belonging at Yum! Brands explore the impact of unconscious bias on DEIB initiatives. We’ll take a deep dive into how unconscious bias shapes everything from organizational culture to decision-making and discuss how training and adopting new tools can raise awareness and address these biases, as progressive organizations work to strengthen their DEIB efforts.

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In this episode of the Vantage Influencers Podcast, Dr. Frank Gonzalez, Director of Culture, Opportunity, and Belonging at Yum! Brands explore the impact of unconscious bias on DEIB initiatives. We’ll take a deep dive into how unconscious bias...

How Unconscious Bias Shapes DEIB efforts

We talk a lot about high-performing teams, but are we measuring performance the right way? With evolving workplaces and shifting employee expectations, do traditional metrics like KPIs and performance reviews still reflect real success?  Maybe it’s time for a fresh approach—one that goes beyond numbers and focuses on culture, collaboration, and individual strengths. So, how do we build teams that don’t just meet targets but truly thrive?  To break it down, I’m joined by Shiva Sharma, People and Culture Advisor at Superbolter. Shiva brings deep expertise in shaping workplace cultures that drive both individual and team excellence. Let’s dive in!   Host of this Episode: Sanjeevani Saikia

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We talk a lot about high-performing teams, but are we measuring performance the right way? With evolving workplaces and shifting employee expectations, do traditional metrics like KPIs and performance reviews still reflect real success?    Maybe...

Rethinking Performance to Build and Lead High Performing Teams

In this episode of the Vantage Influencers Podcast, Vineet Kumar, Regional Manager and Human Resources at AL Rashed Food Company, explores non-monetary motivators for keeping employees engaged. From recognizing achievements in meaningful ways to creating opportunities for growth and leadership, we'll uncover the powerful elements that can inspire greater commitment and passion among teams beyond paychecks.

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In this episode of the Vantage Influencers Podcast, Vineet Kumar, Regional Manager and Human Resources at AL Rashed Food Company, explores non-monetary motivators for keeping employees engaged. From recognizing achievements in meaningful ways to...

Beyond Paychecks: What Truly Keeps Employees Engaged | A deep dive into non-monetary motivators

What makes a CHRO truly exceptional? Is it their ability to manage people and policies, or is it something more like shaping company culture, driving business strategy, and ensuring employees feel heard and valued?  Today’s top HR leaders aren’t just enforcing policies, they’re shaping the future of work. They’re the bridge between business goals and people’s needs. But again, being a great CHRO isn’t easy. It takes vision, resilience, and the ability to lead through constant change.  That’s exactly why we bring you this episode. Our guest, Vinod Bidwaik, knows what it takes to excel in this role. As the CHRO and Group Director of Human Resources, People & Culture at AP Globale & Sakal Media Group, he has led HR transformations that put people at the center while keeping business goals in focus.  Host of this Episode: Sanjeevani Saikia   Timestamps (02:10) Vinod shares his professional journey so far.   (07:54) He goes on to share a defining moment in his career that shaped his leadership in HR.  (14:43) Balancing business goals with people-centric decisions- how Vinod navigates this HR challenge.  (23:37) The key business acumen skills every HR leader needs to stay ahead.  (29:48) The toughest cultural challenge he has faced and how he tackled it.  (38:42) How AI and tech are reshaping the CHRO role.   (42:20) Vinod’s one key piece of advice for aspiring CHROs—what he wishes he had known earlier.

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&lt;strong&gt;Host of this Episode:&lt;/strong&gt; Sanjeevani Saikia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW260091059 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW260091059 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW260091059 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":-720,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; Timestamps&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW158847212 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW158847212 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW158847212 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW158847212 BCX0"&gt;(02:10)&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW158847212 BCX0"&gt;Vinod shares his&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158847212 BCX0"&gt;professional journey so far.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 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&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW158847212 BCX0"&gt;The key business acumen skills every HR leader needs to stay ahead.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "EOP SCXW158847212 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":-630,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW158847212 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW158847212 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW158847212 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW158847212 BCX0"&gt;(29:48)&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW158847212 BCX0"&gt;The toughest cultural challenge&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW158847212 BCX0"&gt;he&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW158847212 BCX0"&gt;has faced and how he tackled it.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW158847212 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":-630,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 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Every year, thousands of young professionals step out of college with degrees in hand, eager to start their careers. But the transition from classroom learning to the fast-paced demands of the corporate world isn’t always smooth, we all know it. Employers often say that fresh graduates lack real-world skills, while graduates feel that companies are expecting way too much, too soon. So where does the disconnect really lie? And more importantly, how do we bridge this gap to ensure that young talent is equipped, confident, and truly workforce-ready?  To help us unpack these questions, we’ve invited a seasoned HR leader for this episode- Nishant Kalra, Group CHRO at JTEKT India, who has seen this challenge from both sides. With extensive experience in talent management and workforce strategies, Nishant has worked closely with young professionals and knows exactly what it takes to transform fresh graduates into high-performing employees. Host of this Episode: Sanjeevani Saikia Timestamps (02:20) Nishant shares his professional journey so far.   (03:40) He discusses the biggest gap between fresh graduates’ expectations and workplace reality.  (06:37) Do fresh grads really lack real-world skills, or are companies expecting too much? Nishant breaks it down.  (09:32) The most common soft skill gaps and how to improve them.  (12:27) Gen Z’s workplace priorities, do they clash with employer needs?  (14:46) Are internships and gig work enough? Nishant shares his perspective on what’s still missing.  (16:50) Key piece of advice for fresh graduates stepping into their first job.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Every year, thousands of young professionals step out of college with degrees in hand, eager to start their careers. But the transition from classroom learning to the fast-paced demands of the corporate world isn’t always smooth, we all know it. Employers often say that fresh graduates lack real-world skills, while graduates feel that companies are expecting way too much, too soon. So where does the disconnect really lie? And more importantly, how do we bridge this gap to ensure that young talent is equipped, confident, and truly workforce-ready? &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To help us unpack these questions, we’ve invited a seasoned HR leader for this episode- &lt;strong&gt;Nishant Kalra,&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;Group CHRO at JTEKT India,&lt;/em&gt; who has seen this challenge from both sides. With extensive experience in talent management and workforce strategies, Nishant has worked closely with young professionals and knows exactly what it takes to transform fresh graduates into high-performing employees.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Host of this Episode:&lt;/strong&gt; Sanjeevani Saikia&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Timestamps&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(02:20)&lt;/strong&gt; Nishant shares his professional journey so far.  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(03:40)&lt;/strong&gt; He discusses the biggest gap between fresh graduates’ expectations and workplace reality. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(06:37)&lt;/strong&gt; Do fresh grads really lack real-world skills, or are companies expecting too much? Nishant breaks it down. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(09:32)&lt;/strong&gt; The most common soft skill gaps and how to improve them. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(12:27)&lt;/strong&gt; Gen Z’s workplace priorities, do they clash with employer needs? &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(14:46)&lt;/strong&gt; Are internships and gig work enough? Nishant shares his perspective on what’s still missing. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(16:50)&lt;/strong&gt; Key piece of advice for fresh graduates stepping into their first job. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Every year, thousands of young professionals step out of college with degrees in hand, eager to start their careers. But the transition from classroom learning to the fast-paced demands of the corporate world isn’t always smooth, we all know it....

Are Fresh Graduates Really Ready for the Workforce?

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