Center of Excellence
Shaping the Future of Employee Recognition and Rewards
Center of Excellence (CoE) - People and Culture is the research and development wing of Vantage Circle, working tirelessly to provide the employees, HR practitioners, top management, and other stakeholders in the community with best practices around the employee engagement space.
Let's ConnectLeading the way in Employee Engagement
Goal
To eliminate inefficiency and help move the organization to the next level of the employee engagement ladder.
Result
A systematic approach and knowledge to implement HR initiatives that can facilitate the best employee experience.
Objective
Build HR expertise through global collaboration on recognition and reward with stakeholders and experts.
Meet the CoE team
John Land
Chief Advocacy Officer | Former Mercer | Former CHRO & HR Strategy Expert | Global Speaker on Employee Engagement
Saurabh Deshpande
Director, CoE-People & Culture | HR Strategist | Startup & Growth-Stage Advisor | Former Aon & Mercer | HR Tech Expert
Radhika Khattar
Advisor, CoE-People & Culture | Employee Engagement & Talent Management Expert | Former PepsiCo & Wipro | Builder of High-Impact Workplaces
Joseph Eugene Iesue
President & Chief Innovation Officer, Tru Enterprises (Tru Group Inc) | Researcher & Educator | Advocate for Equal Learning Opportunities
Fuel your R&R success with our services
R&R Certification Courses
Level up your R&R skills with AIRe training. Build impactful programs, master best practices, and unlock the power of recognition, drive engagement, and productivity.
ExploreResearch Reports
Vantage Circle’s R&R reports offer global insights and industry trends, with geo-specific breakdowns (UAE, India, UK, USA). Benchmark your strategy and tailor programs for diverse workforces with these data-driven reports.
ExploreWhat the leaders say
Capt.(Dr.) Pranav Prasoon Thakur
Chief People Officer, Trukker
When evaluating the Return on Investment (ROI) for our recognition programme, our main focus was Authenticity and Impact, which are again key elements of the AIRe Framework. We recognise the need to tailor our approach to the diverse regions in which Trukker operates, ensuring that our programmes resonate authentically with employees across different cultural contexts.
Soha Chahine
Founder, Corporate Trainer & Coach, HR Consultant, Forward Training and Consulting
HR leaders must adapt R&R programmes to align with evolving talent and workforce trends by emphasising personalisation, inclusivity, and technology integration. These elements ensure that recognition is both meaningful and relevant to a diverse workforce.
️Lokendra Sethi
VP-HR, DXC
We’ve developed a multifaceted approach to R&R, encompassing everything from global recognition tools facilitating real-time acknowledgements to structured quarterly and annual awards and informal team-level recognitions. This diversity ensures recognition is woven into the fabric of our daily operations, celebrating achievements across the board and reinforcing a culture of appreciation.
Amit Pandey
Director-Rewards, PayU Global
We focus on several key metrics to gauge the effectiveness of our R&R initiatives, including participation rates, accessibility, employee satisfaction (as measured by NPS), feedback on the aspirational nature of the programmes, employee retention, and the alignment with PayU behaviours.”
Explore our blogs
Explore the latest insights on recognition, engagement strategies, AI advancements, and behavioral science in our curated blog section. Stay informed and inspired with articles crafted to enrich your understanding and approach to these vital subjects.
