HR Conclave
HR Symposium 2024
The HR Symposium 2024, themed "Shaping Your Future: Trends & Insights," was successfully held on 14th December 2024 by the Faculty of Business Administration. The inaugural session was held at the GLS University Auditorium. The event served as a dynamic platform, uniting HR professionals and students to discuss emerging trends and ideas shaping the future of human resources.
The inaugural address by Dr. Anil Khandelwal, former CMD of Bank of Baroda and author, captivated the audience with his inspiring anecdotes. Dr. Khandelwal emphasized the importance of continuous learning and adaptability, stating, “Your degree is merely a passport to enter an organization. To remain eligible, you need to earn a daily visa through your qualities.” He also urged the participants to become integrated human beings; better persons. His mantras for success included developing strengths, accepting challenges, and being open to role transitions.
The keynote speaker, Mr. Amit Karandikar, General Manager and Head – Human Resources for Netafilm India, provided valuable advice to students, urging them to pursue their passions, avoid societal pressures, and invest in personal branding. He highlighted the importance of balancing theory with practice, cultivating patience, and exploring diverse career opportunities such as entrepreneurship and further studies.
A lively panel discussion featured industry leaders like Ms. Nidhi Sharma (HR Expert), Mr. Mayur Patel (CEO, Proflex), Mr. Hemang Desai (CHRO, Ishan Technologies), Mr. Pawan Alamchandani (CHRO, Prompt Group), and Mr. Sushil Tripathi (VP HR, PSP Projects). The panel deliberated upon the trends that are likely to shape the future. The panel concluded that Domain Knowledge, IT knowledge, Leadership Skills, Teamwork, Adaptability and Resilience, and possessing the right Attitude are what the youngsters need to work on. The rapid-fire Q&A session with students added an interactive and exciting dimension to the discussion.
The event also featured competitions titled Recruitment Battle, Talent Scout, and Anubhooti, attracting enthusiastic participation from across the state.
HR Conclave - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
HR Conclave organized by FOBA, GLS University on the theme of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are three closely linked values held by many organizations that are working to be supportive of different groups of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicity, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.
Employers that remain workplaces “for some” will risk losing money, earning less and falling behind their competitors in this disruptive climate. However, employers that are “for all”, ensure that people are treated as equals, that people get the?dignity and respect?they deserve and that their differences are celebrated. Such employers will cultivate tremendous value from their people’s differences and will thrive.
The One-day National conclave titled ‘Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion’ presents the same humane thought in the most collective and cognitive manner.
The HR Conclave been an enriching experience through key note speech and panel discussion that will be followed by theme based competitions for our target audience of under-graduate and post-graduate Commerce and Management students
One day HR Conclave was divided in two segments
The event started with keynote speech of Mr. Anand Pillai a successful name in transforming leaders. The session was so interactive and insightful. Than the next segment was panel discussion and intellectuals from NHRD shared their experience specifically in terms of implementing DEI Mr. Urjit Kavi, Mr. Sundeep Singh , Ms. Maria Jessica Sharma, Mr. Nishith patel presented not only their views but also explained the students the process of implementation of DEI. In the second half of the event three competitions were conducted Talent scout, Anubhooti and Recruitment Battle. Students participated with full spirit and won cash prizes. More than 80 participants from different institutions took part in the event.
Competitions were as follows:
- Talent Scout
- Anubhooti
- Recruitment Battle

