From SOIL to Nestle | Isha Thatai's Success Story | PGPM HR

SOIL Institute of Management
21 Oct 202406:51

Summary

TLDRISA T, an alumnus of SOIL Institute of Management (PGPM HR batch 2017-2018), shares insights into their career journey, which currently includes a role in People Experience at Nestlé India. They highlight the importance of holistic development and values-based education at SOIL, which shaped their approach to HR. Their career spans roles in Learning & Development, Talent Management, and Employer Branding, with a focus on understanding employee needs and fostering a diverse, compassionate work culture. ISA emphasizes the significance of HR skills beyond just people management, including negotiation, business alignment, and finance understanding.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Emphasis on holistic development: The speaker highlights how their experience at SOIL (School of Inspired Leadership) was focused on building inspired leaders, with a curriculum that supported both personal and professional growth.
  • 😀 Social Innovation Program (SIP): The SIP gave the speaker the opportunity to work at the grassroots level, providing them with practical experience and a deep understanding of social impact.
  • 😀 Importance of values-based education: The speaker appreciated SOIL’s approach to integrating values, particularly compassion and diversity, into the leadership development process.
  • 😀 Diverse career journey: The speaker's career path includes roles in talent management, HR business partnering, and employee engagement across various organizations like Growers (now Blinkit), Loconav, and Times Internet before joining Nestlé.
  • 😀 Transition to Nestlé: The speaker's move to Nestlé, an FMCG company, involved understanding new areas like demand supply, manufacturing, and R&D, which was different from their prior experiences in e-commerce and startups.
  • 😀 Experiencing compassion: The speaker reflects on their time in Sardar, where they experienced compassion firsthand through grassroots work, which continues to influence their approach in HR today.
  • 😀 Learning from diversity: Interacting with diverse cultures and people helped the speaker develop a broader perspective, which they apply in their current role at Nestlé.
  • 😀 Key HR skills for success: The speaker advises HR professionals to focus on negotiation, stakeholder management, business case development, and understanding finance, as these are crucial skills that go beyond the traditional people function.
  • 😀 The value of the PGPM HR program: The speaker praises the one-year program at SOIL for preparing them for success, through case studies, industry visits, leadership programs, and experiential learning that bridge the gap between campus and corporate life.
  • 😀 The role of a People Experience Manager: A typical day involves listening to employee feedback through surveys and focus groups, then designing tailored programs and processes to meet their needs, aligning these efforts with business goals.
  • 😀 Work-life balance in HR: The speaker highlights the importance of understanding employees' specific well-being needs, recognizing that solutions must be tailored to different personas and preferences, rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach.

Q & A

  • What is ISA T's current role and where does they work?

    -ISA T is currently working as a People Experience Manager within HR at Nestlé India.

  • What was the key factor that attracted ISA T to SOIL, Institute of Management?

    -ISA T was attracted to SOIL by its holistic, value-based curriculum and the Social Innovation Program (SIP), which allowed them to work at the grassroots level and align with their personal values.

  • What specific experiences did ISA T gain during their time at SOIL?

    -At SOIL, ISA T gained a deep understanding of leadership, holistic development, and social innovation. They worked in rural areas through SIP, which greatly shaped their values and career aspirations.

  • How did ISA T's career evolve after graduating from SOIL?

    -After SOIL, ISA T worked in various roles, including Learning and Development, Talent Management, HR Business Partnering, and Employer Branding at organizations like Growers (Blinkit), Loconav, and Times Internet.

  • What role did ISA T hold at Nestlé and what have they learned there?

    -ISA T works as a People Experience Manager at Nestlé India, where they are learning about diverse functions within a multinational FMCG company, including product design, supply chain, and research and development.

  • What values did ISA T find impactful during their career and at Nestlé?

    -ISA T was deeply impacted by the values of compassion and diversity, which they experienced both at SOIL and during their professional career, particularly during fieldwork at grassroots levels.

  • What practical HR skills does ISA T believe are important for success?

    -ISA T emphasizes the importance of skills such as negotiation, stakeholder management, understanding business cases, and gaining knowledge in finance, budgeting, and total rewards to be effective as an HR professional.

  • How does ISA T describe a typical day in their role as a People Experience Manager?

    -A typical day involves employee listening activities, such as surveys and focus group discussions, followed by designing and redesigning HR processes and programs that center around employee needs and business impact.

  • What advice does ISA T give to aspiring HR professionals?

    -ISA T advises aspiring HR professionals to not only focus on people management but also develop skills in negotiation, business acumen, and finance to contribute more effectively to the organization.

  • How does ISA T approach work-life balance and employee well-being?

    -ISA T approaches work-life balance by recognizing that employee needs vary and tailoring solutions based on different personas, such as offering flexibility or specific well-being programs to meet individual requirements.

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