#459: Najeeb Sheikh on empathy and leadership in the age of hybrid workplaces and redefining the future of work

“As organisations strategize to bring employees back to the office, the seamless integration of AI into the employee experience paves the way for a transformative journey that combines technology-driven efficiency with human connection and collaboration.”

In this episode of The Shape of Work, get ready to navigate this new era with our guest, Najeeb Sheikh, Assistant Vice President of HR at a US Multinational Firm, as he shares his candid insights about organisational redesign, work culture, and more. Born in the world of steel production engineering, Najeeb has since shifted gears, becoming an HR business partner. He has worked at various organisations such as Tata Projects, Cyient, Tata Teleservices, and Wipro. He did his B.Tech from the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, and his MBA from IBS, Hyderabad.

In this episode, Najeeb gives insights that stretch beyond just the logistics of a hybrid work setup. Najeeb delves into the intriguing role of AI in our workplaces, echoing the sentiment that AI is not here to replace us but to enhance our efficiency and create a more enjoyable work experience.

Episode Highlights

• How is the future of work going to evolve?
• How will AI impact the work culture at HR?
• Leveraging AI for team members coming back to the office
• The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Archit Sethi

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:

SpringVerify— B2B verification platform

EngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company culture

Trivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-building

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.