HR Roundtable

Driving India’s employability transformation requires a visionary approach that identifies emerging trends, crafts strategic pathways, and inspires innovation to align with global standards. As industries evolve in a technology-driven world, India’s workforce must be equipped with future-ready skills to ensure its competitive edge in the global economy. This requires bridging gaps between academia and industry, fostering adaptability, resilience, and technical expertise. By empowering institutions and industries to embrace change, India can accelerate its global impact, nurturing talent that excels in technological and market-driven domains.

HR Round Table 2025

To explore how India can strengthen its role in the global landscape, the School of Leadership and Management (SLM), Manav Rachna Educational Institutions is organizing the annual flagship event HR Round Table 2025 with the theme The Skills Oracle: Enhancing Indian Employability for Accelerating Global Impact on February 15, 2025.

Keynote Address

Dr. Pankaj Bansal, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Caret Capital; Board Member, Karmayogi Bharat

Panel Discussions

The CXO Panel: “Myths and Realities of the Employability Crisis in India’’While many perceive the crisis as simply a result of skill gap, deeper issues such as a disconnect between educational outcomes and industry requirements, rapid technological advancements and shifting market dynamics are also determining factors.

The Gen Z Panel: “Entitlement vs Enhancement - Discretionary Efforts for Future Readiness”While Gen Z deserves commendation for its creativity and tech-savvy mindset, how frequently does this lead to a voluntary effort that exceeds the minimum requirement? How does Gen Z reconcile the push for self-directed upward mobility with their aspirations for an ecosystem that offers them opportunity?

The Leadership Debate: “Leveraging the Power of AI to drive Upskilling”With intelligent tutoring systems and adaptive learning platforms, AI has the potential to identify skill gaps, tailor learning pathways, offer real-time feedback and enhance learner engagement and retention. What does it mean to be a leader in the age of AI?

Valedictory Address

Mr. Deepak Jain, MD & CEO, LUMAX

A Recap of the Previous Editions

In the earlier three editions of the HR Round Table, industry practitioners, academics, and students came together in exciting and interactive sessions.

First Edition 2021: Emerging Paradigms of Leadership

Second Edition 2022: Antidote to the Great Resignation

Third Edition 2023: Future Ready: Decoding the Way Forward