Bengaluru (Bellandur) | December 22: As organisations adapt to changing workforce dynamics, the expectations placed on HR professionals are expanding rapidly. No longer viewed only as a support function, HR is increasingly expected to influence productivity, culture, and long-term business outcomes. This evolving perspective was explored at the “HR to CEO” workshop organised by Ethika Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru.
The workshop focused on helping HR professionals transition from traditional operational roles to strategic business contributors. Instead of discussing leadership in abstract terms, the session examined how HR decisions directly affect organisational performance.
The workshop was led by Susheel Agrawal, who highlighted that HR already plays a decisive role in shaping employee experience—and therefore business outcomes.
“Every policy, process, and people decision impacts how employees perform,” Agrawal said. “When HR understands this impact, it begins to think like a business leader.”
Understanding HR’s Business Influence
Participants discussed how HR often underestimates its influence on organisational results. Decisions around hiring quality, onboarding experience, performance feedback, and engagement initiatives have long-term financial implications.
The workshop encouraged HR professionals to evaluate their work through a business lens—examining how people-related decisions affect productivity, attrition, and organisational stability.
By adopting this approach, HR professionals can move beyond execution and contribute to strategic planning.
Employee Happiness as a Performance Driver
A major theme of the session was employee happiness as a driver of performance rather than a peripheral concern. The workshop introduced the concept of Return on Happiness (ROH), linking employee well-being with measurable organisational outcomes.
Participants explored how disengaged employees contribute to inefficiencies, errors, and turnover. Conversely, workplaces with high engagement levels often demonstrate stronger collaboration and sustained performance.
The workshop emphasised that HR plays a central role in designing systems that support employee happiness and energy.
HR’s Role in Organisational Sustainability
The session also examined HR’s role in long-term organisational sustainability. Participants discussed how stable, engaged workforces are better equipped to handle change and growth.
HR professionals were encouraged to think beyond short-term initiatives and focus on building sustainable people practices that align with business goals.
By acting as custodians of culture and engagement, HR can help organisations remain resilient in uncertain environments.
Redefining HR’s Identity
The workshop concluded with a call for HR professionals to redefine their identity within organisations. Rather than waiting for inclusion in strategic discussions, HR leaders were encouraged to demonstrate value through insight, data, and impact.
The “HR to CEO” workshop highlighted a clear message: when HR adopts a CEO mindset—balancing people needs with business realities—it becomes a powerful driver of organisational success.
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