Industry Interface at IILM University HR Roundtable Discussion IILM boasts of a strong Industry-Academia interface. Feedback is regularly taken from the professionals with the aim of offering contemporary and industry-relevant courses to the students so as to equip them better. On September 12, 2019, IILM University hosted an HR Roundtable discussion with the objective of taking inputs on the proposed curriculum for Specialized MBA-HR program from industry experts. The Specialized MBA-HR program has been designed to give a unique opportunity for the learners to develop expertise in different areas of HR while operating in a volatile and uncertain environment. The discussion was deliberated by Mr Anoop Rawat, Head of Human Resources, G4S; Ms Mandeep Kaur, Strategic HR Head,IBM; Ms Ruma
on the contemporary trends in the area of HR. A change in the nomenclature of some of the traditional electives was suggested. The panel suggested that the HRPA should be now changed
In contemplation Dr Devi Singh, Dr Sujata Shahi, Dr AK Malhotra and Dr Sona Vikas
Ms Sakshi Khosla, Associate Director, Human Capital, Max India Ltd; Ms Ruma Batheja, Head, People Strategy and HR Analytics, Knowledgetics Research and Mr Anoop Rawat, Head of Human Resources, G4S
Batheja, Head, People Strategy and HR Analytics, Knowledgetics Research; Ms Sakshi Khosla, Associate Director, Human Capital, Max India Ltd.; and Mr Mussarat Hussain, Head, Leadership & HR Transformation, Maruti Suzuki. IILM University team was ably led by Dr Sujata Shahi, Vice Chancellor, IILM University, in the presence of Dr Devi Singh, Advisor, IILM University, faculty members and MBA HR students. Dr Sona Vikas presented the proposed HR electives to the distinguished experts and opened the forum for deliberations. A very meaningful discussion was facilitated, and outcomes recorded for implementation. The experts gave valuable inputs and insights
to Talent Acquisition; Employee Relations should be changed to Employee Relations and Regulatory framework for HR; Performance Management and Appraisal to be separated from Compensation Management. They instead proposed that the Elective should be Total Rewards Management. Another suggestion was to include electives such as HR Tech, Digital HR and HRIS. The panel also felt that Talent Management and Employee Engagement needs to be brought together and taught as both are extremely relevant from organizational perspective. The experts felt that a course of Diversity and Inclusion was the need of the hour.The internal faculty team made notes of these suggestions to implement the same. Industry Mentoring for HR Students An Industry mentoring programme has been initiated by IILM University for the MBA HR students of Year I to engage with industry mentors in-person and/or online to track their growth and progress. The Industry Mentoring Program is a partnership between the mentee and the mentor that is focussed on developing the career management skills of the students and identifying career options and goals. The mentors will use their skills, experience and knowledge to support the students as they make decisions about their future. It will assist the student in
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