The COVID-19 crisis has led to some drastic changes at the workplace and in these unprecedented times, the way people work, connect, and balance their lives, have all transformed. As organizations across the world transition to virtual work, it means a deep change in working patterns for their employees, taking into consideration many aspects. Organizations that will adapt to this new normal and reset their workplace at the earliest will be the ones who will survive these times and come out successful.
In an exclusive interaction with People Matters, Ira Gupta, HR Head, Microsoft India shares some insights on how the world of work has gone through a major reset due to the pandemic, what this new normal looks like, and how Microsoft is relying on its inclusive culture and using technology to connect, collaborate and respond to the current reality.
Gupta leads HR for Microsoft across India. In this role, her priorities include aligning the organization's people strategy with business objectives, building a transformational and diverse organization, talent development and implementing effective HR systems and polices across multiple Microsoft entities in the country. She has led large scale change projects across countries and business units. She has worked across functions, including in Sales and Marketing leadership team roles. She serves as an Independent Director on company boards.
Here are the excerpts from the interview:
How has the COVID-19 outbreak changed the way we work? What will the new world of work or post-COVID-19 workplace look like?
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