{"id":49889,"date":"2025-05-14T18:04:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/2025\/05\/14\/srif-hr-summit-2025-from-strategy-to-synergy\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T18:04:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:34:35","slug":"srif-hr-summit-2025-from-strategy-to-synergy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/2025\/05\/14\/srif-hr-summit-2025-from-strategy-to-synergy\/","title":{"rendered":"SRIF HR Summit 2025 \u2013 From Strategy to Synergy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><b>Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 14: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.srif.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>SRF<\/b> <b>Staffing and Recruitment Industry Federation<\/b><\/a><b> (SRIF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in collaboration with <\/span><b>Title partner Apna Jobs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, supporting Partners \u2013<\/span><b> ATS Partner \u2013 Jobitus ATS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> , <\/span><b>Staffing Partne<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r \u2013<\/span><b> Talisman HR Solutions Pvt Ltd<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> successfully hosted the <\/span><b>SRIF HR Summit 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><b>Taj Vivanta, Navi Mumbai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><b>May 10, 2025.\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event brought together over <\/span><b>150+ professionals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from across India including Delhi, Gujarat, Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai for an immersive day of <\/span><b>insights, dialogue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>collaboration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The summit united HR leaders and CXOs from the staffing and recruitment industry, along with professionals from around the country, to explore the latest trends and best practices shaping the industry. Attendees engaged in insightful discussions on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Future Workforce Equation: Strategy \u2013 Skills \u2013 Synergy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the growing power of employer branding in attracting top talent, and the evolving role of workplace culture versus contractual obligations. The event also spotlighted how Apna is revolutionizing high-volume hiring through AI-driven platforms, offering faster, scalable, and recruiter-friendly solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Setting the Stage: Culture, Community &amp; Collaboration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The summit began with a networking breakfast and a lamp-lighting ceremony, setting a positive tone for a day of engaging discussions and valuable insights for staffing and recruitment professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Keynote Speaker Sessions: Power-Packed Insights from Industry Stalwarts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The summit featured influential voices from across the HR and business landscape:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mr. Harjeet Khanduja<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Sr. VP \u2013 HR at Reliance Jio, delivered a thought-provoking keynote on <\/span><b>\u201cThe Future Workforce Equation: Strategy \u2013 Skills \u2013 Synergy.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He emphasized aligning organizational goals with evolving workforce capabilities and fostering synergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Mr. Thomas Lagashu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Sr. Director at Apna, offered insights on <\/span><b>\u201cThe Future of Hiring \u2013 Smarter, Faster, Built for Recruiters.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He discussed how Apna is reshaping high-volume hiring through AI-driven platforms, enabling faster, scalable, and recruiter-friendly solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Mr. Sarang Brahme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Sr. Brand Strategist at GoDaddy, addressed <\/span><b>\u201cThe Power of Employer Branding to Attract Talent.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He highlighted the importance of brand storytelling and authenticity in building a strong employer identity in today\u2019s competitive job market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>High-Impact Panel Discussion: Culture Over Contracts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key highlight of the summit was the panel discussion on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCulture Over Contracts \u2013 Why Culture &amp; Brand Matter More Than Ever.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The conversation was skillfully moderated by <\/span><b>Ms. Nidhi Mer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, HR Director \u2013 APAC, Septodont. The esteemed panelists included:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ms. Gauri Das<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Sr. VP \u2013 HR, India Factoring and Finance Solutions Private Limited<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ms. Ankita Rudra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 HR &amp; L&amp;D Specialist, Tata Tele Business Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dr. Brillian S. K.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Chief People Officer, TimesPro<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They discussed how, while contracts set work terms, culture drives performance, retention, and growth. Trust, purpose, and flexibility were highlighted as key drivers, with the panel echoing: <\/span><b><i>\u201cDil ka rishta culture se banta hai, na ki contract se.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>About SRIF:\u00a0 Empowering Voices, Fostering Growth<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>SRF Staffing and Recruitment Industry Federation (SRIF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a Section 8 non-profit organization founded by <\/span><b>Ms. Sarla Sharma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Ms. Dipanwita Chattopadhyay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. SRIF empowers professionals and businesses in the staffing and recruitment sector by uniting a fragmented industry through advocacy, collaboration, and professional development. As the industry\u2019s collective voice, SRIF promotes progressive policies, drives sustainable growth, elevates standards, and provides vital resources to ensure long-term success.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Spotlight on Event Title Partner \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apna.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Apna<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apna is India\u2019s largest platform for early talent, helping 6 Cr.+ job seekers across 900+ cities discover roles, upskill, and connect with employers. It powers the ambitions of India\u2019s rising workforce, from campus to young graduates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For enterprises, Apna offers AI-driven hiring solutions that scale recruitment \u2013 faster, smarter, and with precision. Whether hiring 50 or 5,000, Apna simplifies high-volume hiring and delivers ready talent from Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Spotlight on Event Staffing Partner \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talismanstaffing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Talisman HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd.<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Talisman HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd.,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> founded by <\/span><b>Mr. Bazyan Mistry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, served as the official Staffing Partner for the summit. With <\/span><b>over 22 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of experience, Talisman provides staffing and payroll solutions to <\/span><b>75+ clients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across <\/span><b>23 states<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, managing over <\/span><b>10,000 employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their services include recruitment, HR outsourcing, payroll processing, labor compliance, vendor payment management, and training. Backed by a <\/span><b>40+ member in-house women-led team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Talisman stands out for its personalized and inclusive approach to HR services. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, with offices in Vasai, Goa, and Hyderabad, underscoring its national footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Spotlight on Event ATS Partner \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/jobitus.com\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Jobitus<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Jobitus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the summit\u2019s <\/span><b>Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Partner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showcased how technology can transform the hiring lifecycle. Jobitus offers <\/span><b>end-to-end recruitment workflow automation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 from job posting and screening to candidate onboarding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its intuitive dashboards, data-driven insights, and automation tools help recruitment firms streamline processes, reduce time-to-hire, and enhance candidate engagement. Jobitus\u2019 participation reinforced the critical role of <\/span><b>tech-driven hiring solutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in today\u2019s dynamic recruitment space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion: A Landmark Event for the Industry<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SRIF HR Summit 2025 was a landmark event that went beyond being just an industry gathering. It provided valuable insights from key leaders, delved into future workforce strategies, and highlighted the importance of culture and innovation, paving the way for transformation within the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To explore SRIF\u2019s work visit:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.srif.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> www.srif.org.in<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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