Kolkata: The Globsyn Knowledge Foundation organised today (30 July 2016) the Globsyn Human Resource Symposium on ‘Impact of Technology and Social Media on HR Practices and Future Strategies: Integrating HR Knowledge and HR Practices from a Learner Perspective’, at the Globsyn Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, supported by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCC&I).
The Symposium comprised of three sessions on three different subjects, with discussions by panelists, followed by presentations on topics relevant to both industry and academia. The Senior HR professionals and Talent Managers discussed on how HR Practices are on the verge of transformation due to twin impacts: Technology and Social Media.
Mr. Kaushik Bhattacharya, Location Head-IBM, Mr. Sushanta Sinha, Regional Head, Learning & Development – TCS and Mr. Shivesh Singh, Zonal Head HR – L&T Finance spoke on ‘Talent Engagement & Development’. ‘Data Analytics & HRM’ was the subject of one of the sessions, with the panelists being Ms. Sushmita Bhattacharya, GM, HR-Birla Corporation and Mr. Vishal Verma, Sr. Manager, HR-Techno Electric. Dr. Siddhartha Pandey, Vice President – Group HR, EMC Limited, Ms. Sima Tiwari, Head HR – Emami Realty, and Mr. George Thomas, VP Corporate HR – MSP Group made up the panel which deliberated on ‘Emerging Paradigm’.
The Chief Guest at the Symposium, Dr. M. V. Rao, Principal Secretary, Sundarban Affairs – Government of West Bengal, delivered the keynote address. The Guest of Honour, Mr. R. N. Lahiri, Chairman, Education Committee, BCC&I, delivered the valedictory address.
Mr. Rajib Kumar, CEO – Materialworld & VP – NHRDN, Kolkata Chapter made a presentation on ‘Integrating HR Knowledge and Applications from Management Graduates Perspective – Take Away for a B-School’. ‘How to Transform Management Students as Knowledge Seekers – Take Away for Management Graduates’ was the subject of the presentation made by Mr. Indranil Banerjee, Senior Manager, HR & Administration – WBSEDCL.
Rahul Dasgupta, Joint Managing Director, Globsyn Group said, “We are happy to organize the Globsyn HR Symposium and the 3rd National Skills Convocation in conjunction with a view to connect the industry with the learner community of both traditional academics and vocational training. The Symposium enabled knowledge sharing among students, faculty and corporates with respect to technology, social media, HR standards and industry trends. “
