In this episode of the Vantage HR Influencers Podcast, we explore how organizations can build a talent strategy that truly aligns with business goals. As companies push for growth, many struggle to connect their people strategy with measurable business outcomes, resulting in gaps in performance, engagement, and retention.
Host Riha sits down with Surobheet Bhowmik, an HR leader with a decade of cross-industry experience, to uncover what it really takes to align talent, performance, and purpose. Holding experiences across MNCs, Indian conglomerates, and high-growth startups, Surobheet shares actionable insights on bridging the gap between business vision and workforce capability, helping leaders turn talent strategy into a true competitive advantage.
About the Speaker
In this episode of the Vantage HR Influencers Podcast, Surobheet Bhowmik, an HR leader with a decade of cross-industry experience, shares his insights on building a talent strategy that aligns with business goals. He discusses how HR leaders can bridge the gap between people, performance, and purpose to drive sustainable growth. Holding experiences across MNCs, Indian conglomerates, and high-growth startups, Surobheet highlights how aligning talent priorities with organizational vision can create a more agile, high-performing workforce.
Timestamps
(2:30) Let’s Why organizations need to view talent strategy as more than just recruitment and retention?
(9:56) How can HR leaders ensure their talent strategy is directly connected to the company’s long-term business vision?
(16:32) Example of a well-aligned talent strategy that significantly accelerated business performance.
(21:07) Most common mistakes organizations make when building their talent strategy.
(28:59) As AI is reshaping jobs, how should companies rethink talent development and upskilling?
(38:37) Role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in creating a business-aligned talent strategy.
(46:05) A piece of advice to organizations starting from scratch with their talent strategy.
