Workforce analytics plays a pivotal role in ESDS in shaping the people strategy and aligning it with business goals. Komal Somani, CHRO, and Whole-Time Director, ESDS explains exclusively to Bhavya Bagga, Business Reporter (Corporate & Leadership), CXO Media & APAC Media, on how they are focusing on workforce productivity, optimizing resource allocation to improve output per employee.
As the CHRO and Whole Time Director at ESDS, how do you integrate HR strategy with the company’s broader digital transformation goals, particularly in a rapidly evolving tech landscape?
We think it is the people that make up ESDS’s digital renaissance. I have confidence in Growth Mindset, and I think it is part of what my job should bring, which is making sure our HR strategy does support not only make possible this growth mindset. It’s beyond taking onboard tools. At the same time, were working to create an agile, innovative culture through engagement and empowerment of our people.
What innovative steps have you taken to foster gender diversity and inclusion in tech roles, and how has technology helped scale these efforts?
it is essential for the progress and success of organizations and societies as a whole. It is with immense pride we want to envision a more inclusive and equitable future, it brings benefits to individuals, organizations, and society, supported by intriguing data points. Listed as below.
- Fostering Inclusive Cultures- the absence of women in key decision-making roles has always triggered discussion about the need for having more inclusive leadership teams for Harnessing Diverse Perspectives.
- Leveraging Untapped Talent- We want to tap into full potential of the talent pool. Diverse teams bring together a wider range of skills, perspectives, and experiences, driving innovation, and maximizing organizational performance.
- Closing the Gender Pay Gap- equal representation and opportunities for career advancement and contribute to economic empowerment and financial stability for women.
- Role Modeling for Future Generations- Research from Catalyst reveals that young women are more likely to aspire to leadership positions when they see women in influential roles strengthening Decision-Making.
How do you use workforce analytics to drive strategic decision-making and forecast talent needs in a cloud and data center-driven organization like ESDS?
At ESDS, workforce analytics plays a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy and aligning it with business goals. It provides insights a strategic advantage, enabling data-driven decision-making that aligns with organizational goals where talent agility and foresight are crucial. It is done by leveraging advanced analytics to identify emerging skill trends, predict future workforce requirements, and proactively bridge potential talent gaps. This is our way of staying ahead in a fast-evolving landscape where the demand changes promptly.
Now this framework gives insights into patterns of productivity, the need for learning which is safe to make evidence-based decisions that drive success. These predictive workforce insights help us understand ensure the right people, with the right skills, are in the right roles at the right time which is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and achieving long-term organizational success.
In the age of AI and automation, how are you preparing your workforce—both technically and culturally for future disruptions in the IT services and cloud solutions space?
We are focused on workforce productivity, optimising resource allocation to improve output per employee. We believe these tools are enablers that amplify human potential. Our aim is to focus on both technical readiness and cultural adaptability. We are nurturing a culture that encourages growth, embraces change and accepts challenges with curiosity and continuous learning.
