twelve Questions
Rapid-Fire
interview
Neha Pareek
Director, Human Resources, IBM ASEAN & Singapore By Neelanjana Mazumdar
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One thing that makes you passionate about HR?
Self-paced learning or guided (organization-lead) learning?
The opportunity to resolve real issues impacting real people
Organization enabled selfpaced learning
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One leader you closely follow and one hallmark of that leader
Working with IBMers across the globe and moving countries broadened my horizon and made me a citizen of the world
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One tech/innovation that will transform HR?
Digitization is transforming HR. One innovation that I hope for is technology to drive simplification. The purpose of innovation should be to simplify and this is very important in HR
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What's your learning mantra?
Humility and courage to accept what I don't know and the energy and enthusiasm to keep learning
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Gig Workers or Permanent Employees? Both
Business leaders who understand HR as a core business role to transform people and culture are the ones who can drive success
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3 key talent priorities for IBM, currently?
Diversity & inclusion, skills and a culture of innovation and growth
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How do you make decisions when you don’t have all the necessary information? Clarity of thought, use past data and insights if available, crowdsource with experts and watch out for biases
Oprah is my role model leader. Her leadership skills in terms of compassion, optimism, inclusion, ethics, and justice are inspiring. Her hallmark is 'to always do the right thing'. We need more Oprahs in business
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What was the turning point of your life as an HR professional?
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Your advice for aspiring HR professionals?
Be authentic and be curious to learn - you'll thrive in HR
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One question you ask in every interview? What are you passionate about?
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What do you think about when you’re alone in your car? How am I feeling and what music should I play? APRIL 2021 |
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