#253: Sagar Manju on challenges faced while taking that "first step", the changing workplace dynamics, and some latest surprises in the Legal services industry

Our guest on this episode of The Shape of Work podcast puts forward a different perspective on the future of work.

Sagar Manju, Partner at Saraf and Partners Law offices, disagrees that the future of work is hybrid. He believes in empowering employees. If they have an ownership factor, deliver at the right time, and can connect with the organisation's goals, then WFH or working from Office doesn't matter.

Sagar, a graduate of Gujarat National Law University, starts his career as a LAMP (Legislative Assistants to Member of Parliament) fellowship. He gained rich knowledge on how laws are made, how the groundwork is laid before even the laws are brought into action and more.

Prior to Saraf and Partners Law offices, Sagar worked as a Principal Associate at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, Associate at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas & Associate at SNG & Partners.

He has 10-plus years of experience in Banking & Finance, Insolvency, and Fintech. With a background that extensive, it’s no surprise this episode covers a lot of ground.

Episode Highlights:

• Challenges faced during the first step of your journey to success?
• What do you wish your younger self knew about your current role?
• What’s something about your industry that has surprised you lately?
• Take on the future of work considering the pandemic & how workplace dynamics have changed
• Advice to the younger generation just starting their careers in your field?

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Hashmita Tarasinghani

About Springworks:

Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:

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SpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, and

SpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.

Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.