Navigating HR Across Group Companies | The People Puzzle ft. Vivek Sapre

This episode features Vivek Sapre, Chief Human Resources Officer at Veranda Learning, a publicly listed education and edtech group with 15+ subsidiaries and over 4000 employees across 200+ centres nationwide. With 18+ years of experience spanning engineering, analytics, strategy, and HR leadership, Vivek offers a unique and strategic perspective on balancing centralised people strategies with the individual culture of each business.

Guest - Vivek Sapre

Host - Reet Rathore

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:05 Vivek Sapre’s Unique Journey to HR

05:13 The Role of Analytics in HR

08:15 Challenges in Managing Diverse Subsidiaries

11:29 Centralisation vs. Localisation in HR

14:42 Balancing Standardisation and Local Needs

19:38 Creating a Fair Total Rewards Framework

23:31 Integrating HR Technology Across Companies

28:28 Fostering a Cohesive Leadership Culture

28:45 Acquisition Strategy and Founder Empowerment

31:25 Succession Planning and Talent Mobility

34:33 Cultural Integration in Diverse Organisations

38:27 Building a Great Place to Work

42:24 The Future of HR: Embracing AI