In this episode of the Vantage Influencers Podcast, we delve into the journey of cultivating a high-performance culture. From making bold, unexpected decisions to elevate team performance to balancing results with values, let’s uncover strategies for reigniting passion, preventing burnout, and ensuring continuous growth.
Joining host Susmita is Ritika Bhandari. Together, they will engage in conversations offering key insights and real-world lessons, helping you build a culture thriving on excellence.
About the Speaker
Ritika Bhandari is an accomplished HR leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic transformation across the GCC and Asia. She has led impactful initiatives in sectors like BFSI, Real Estate, IT, Telecom, and Healthcare, with expertise in leadership development, talent acquisition, retention, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Her achievements include improving recruitment efficiency by 30%, reducing staff costs by 20% through shared services, and enhancing hire quality by 15%. Ritika’s retention strategies have achieved a Trust Index Score of 90%+ and reduced annual turnover to 22%. She has also streamlined mergers and acquisitions, aligning policies and processes within three months, and led organizations to be recognized as Great Places to Work six times in a year.
A recipient of multiple accolades, including CHRO of the Year, UAE Woman Leader of the Year, and ET HR Icon 2024, Ritika is a sought-after keynote speaker at premier HR events such as People Matters HR Summit, SHRM Tech HR, and ET Next Tech HR Summit.
With a mission to align HR strategies with business goals, enhance employer reputation, and drive cultural development, Ritika empowers organizations to become Employers of Choice in today’s competitive landscape.
Timestamps
(02:58) Counterintuitive Moves for Performance
(06:33) Disrupting the Status Quo
(08:00) Beyond Results: Aligning Values
(11:35) Reigniting Performance Plateaus
(13:29) Balancing High Expectations and Burnout
(16:13) Preventing Complacency After Success
(18:43) Mistakes in Pursuit of Excellence