More about Bhakti Jhaveri Dhanak
People & Culture Lead @ IIMA Ventures | Helping Startups with their People journey to build better organizations | Subject Matter Expert @ HRCI | Passionate about new places, people & experiences!
I am a People enthusiast and a HRCI certified Human Resource Business Partner with more than fourteen years of extensive experience in business HR, employee relations, talent, and change management roles in large corporations as well as Small & Medium Enterprises. Over the years, right from the beginning of my career, I have had the opportunity to directly work with and connect with some very strong business leaders and HR professionals across different industries, sectors and geographies. This has helped me develop a broader outlook and a deeper understanding into the way Human Resource as a function operates and the nuances it entails.
Currently, I lead Human Resources for IIMA Ventures. While, I am passionate about everything to do with people and culture, I am equally passionate about the startup ecosystem and the people challenges it entails. I spend a substantial number of hours regularly speaking with startup founders and their teams - working with them to help them build their people strategies and solve any challenges that they may be facing.
In addition to this, I have had the opportunity to serve as a panel member for content creation and reviewing for HRCI (The HR Certification Institute, Alexandria, VA, USA) from 2014 - 2019, for two of their global certifications. This is a group of selected HR professionals from different regions from across the globe that come together to ensure that these certification exams are designed fairly for its global audience.
Come, talk to me about People, Culture, Startups! Always happy to connect with folks who are passionate about their work and looking to solve for some tough problems!
I am a People enthusiast and a HRCI certified Human Resource Business Partner with more than fourteen years of extensive experience in business HR, employee relations, talent, and change management roles in large corporations as well as Small & Medium Enterprises. Over the years, right from the beginning of my career, I have had the opportunity to directly work with and connect with some very strong business leaders and HR professionals across different industries, sectors and geographies. This has helped me develop a broader outlook and a deeper understanding into the way Human Resource as a function operates and the nuances it entails.
Currently, I lead Human Resources for IIMA Ventures. While, I am passionate about everything to do with people and culture, I am equally passionate about the startup ecosystem and the people challenges it entails. I spend a substantial number of hours regularly speaking with startup founders and their teams - working with them to help them build their people strategies and solve any challenges that they may be facing.
In addition to this, I have had the opportunity to serve as a panel member for content creation and reviewing for HRCI (The HR Certification Institute, Alexandria, VA, USA) from 2014 - 2019, for two of their global certifications. This is a group of selected HR professionals from different regions from across the globe that come together to ensure that these certification exams are designed fairly for its global audience.
Come, talk to me about People, Culture, Startups! Always happy to connect with folks who are passionate about their work and looking to solve for some tough problems!
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