| |9 DECEMBER 2025HIGHERReviewonline footprint, combined with their real-world actions, paints a fuller picture of who they are and whether they'll thrive in our culture of trust and purpose.How do you align recruitment strategies with the company's long-term goals?Our approach to recruitment is strategic and future-focused. We believe that hiring isn't just about filling current vacancies; it's about shaping our future. We engage in long-term HR planning, constantly anticipating the skills our company will need as we grow and evolve. We look at our existing talent pool, current skills we have , identify skills gaps, and decide whether to build capabilities internally or bring in fresh perspectives from outside (build vs buy strategy). It's about aligning every hire with our vision--hiring for potential, adaptability, and a shared purpose. This mindset helps us create a resilient, innovative workforce ready to face tomorrow's challenges.What steps do you take to reduce bias and ensure fair hiring decisions?Fairness and objectivity are at the heart of our hiring process. We invest in behavioral training for managers and raise awareness about unconscious bias. Our culture promotes fairness, transparency, and meritocracy. Multiple interviewers in panels help us see beyond biases and get a balanced view. For us, experience is key, but it's equally important that the candidate's values and potential align with our organization's ethos. We want to create opportunities for everyone based on their true merit.How do you identify leadership potential during interviews or assessments?Leadership isn't just about titles; it's about how individuals handle situations, influence others, and embody our values. During interviews, we focus on real-life scenarios - how candidates think, react, and communicate. We look for alignment in their behavior, their ability to inspire trust, and their willingness to learn. Sometimes, we involve future peers in the process, because leadership is also about cultural fit and the ability to collaborate.We believe that true leaders are those who can adapt, influence, and grow with us. We seek "Humbitious" leaders - those who are humble yet ambitious. They are team-oriented, dedicated to helping their teams thrive, and committed to building a high-performance culture that puts people at the center. At the same time, they are growth-driven, have a strong appetite for profitability, and are bold enough to lead transformation initiatives and embrace the ever-changing, "never normal" landscape.What changes have you noticed in hiring trends post-pandemic or with remote work culture?Post-pandemic and with the rise of remote work culture, I have observed significant shifts in hiring trends. Skills have moved to the forefront, especially adaptability, digital literacy, emotional intelligence and future readiness. We now prioritize candidates who demonstrate a growth mindset and the ability to thrive in a flexible, virtual environment. The focus has shifted from traditional credentials to qualities like resilience, self-motivation, and the ability to collaborate across distances. Additionally, diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety are now fundamental criteria in our hiring process, reflecting the evolving workplace where trust, continuous learning, and purpose-driven work are key to success. Overall, hiring has become more holistic, emphasizing potential and cultural fit alongside technical expertise.
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