Lately, we are witnessing a significant shift from descriptive HR, which focuses on analyzing historical data to understand past performance, to prescriptive HR, which leverages advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights and inform future decisions.
Now, this transition is more than just a trend. It’s a strategic move that can revolutionize how organizations manage their people, forecast challenges, and create proactive solutions.
To explore this transformation in depth, we're thrilled to have Manisha Kelkar with us for this episode. As the Head of Corporate HR at Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., Manisha brings extensive experience in driving HR strategy.
Host of this Episode: Sanjeevani Saikia
Guest Bio
With over 16 years of experience as an HR generalist, spanning both service and manufacturing industries, Manisha Kelkar has built a distinguished career in driving HR strategies that align with business goals. Over the past seven years, she has held leadership positions as an HR Business Partner and Corporate HR leader, where she has consistently demonstrated her ability to build high-performing cultures and develop leadership talent.
Manisha’s core expertise lies in crafting HR strategies that are tightly aligned with organizational objectives, fostering a culture of performance, and managing talent effectively. She has a proven track record in implementing innovative employee engagement initiatives that boost morale and drive productivity. Additionally, her commitment to process improvements has enhanced HR and operational efficiency across the organizations she has served.
Currently, as the Head Corporate HR at Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., Manisha continues to shape and influence HR practices, leading initiatives that not only support business growth but also create meaningful employee experiences.
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Timestamps
(01:52) Introduction to Manisha Kelkar and her role at Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd.
(02:58) The difference between descriptive HR and prescriptive HR, and it’s significance in today’s workplace.
(07:56) Discussion on how prescriptive HR goes beyond identifying trends to provide actionable advice, with examples.
(10:19) Insights into the crucial role data plays in both descriptive and prescriptive HR practices.
(12:30) Challenges HR teams encounter, according to Manisha when transitioning from descriptive to prescriptive HR.
(19:09) How HR can apply prescriptive HR while maintaining a human-centered approach and avoiding over-reliance on technology.
(21:36) Manisha’s thoughts on the future of HR analytics and whether prescriptive HR will become the new standard.
