Leading HR Through an IPO | The People Puzzle ft. Latha Iyer

This episode features Latha Iyer, Chief Human Resources Officer at Zaggle. With over 18 years of HR leadership experience across fintech, FMCG, life sciences, and digital health, Latha has led people strategies at top organisations like Reliance, Nielsen, Epigamia, Herbalife, and more.

At Zaggle, she has been instrumental in steering the company’s transition to a publicly listed entity, driving talent strategy, governance, and fostering a high-performance culture in a competitive fintech landscape.

Guest - Latha Iyer

Host - Reet Rathore

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

05:13 The Role of HR in IPO Preparation

10:54 Cultural Shifts Post-IPO

16:15 Employee Mindset and Communication During Transition

19:41 Attracting Talent as a Public Company

23:11 Navigating Post-IPO Hiring Strategies

27:45 Engaging Employees in a Post-IPO Environment

32:02 Managing Attrition and Retention Challenges

33:49 Evolving HR Policies Post-IPO

39:21 Leadership Lessons from HR Experience