Background
Future of Work – Redefining the workplace:
Industry 4.0 brought with it a wave that made the modern-day firm relies
heavily on:
1. Interconnectivity,
2. Automation,
3. Machine learning,
4. Real time data.
Data sharing has enhanced decision-making processes. Interconnectivity
has enabled a faster and better company ecosystem. The biggest challenge
firms face today is the need for connectedness and access to real-time
insights across processes, partners, products, and people.
While the data requirements are managed by technical tools like big data
analysis the connectedness part requires a high degree of human
intervention.
That is where HR 4.0 comes into play!
Human resource like other aspects of industry is not untouched from the
effects of industry 4.0. This will make HR focus more on strategic objectives
while automating the routine work. With access to real time data, advanced
prediction models and high connectivity, the key differentiator for company
growth will be deciphering patterns in data to decode changes and align
decisions quickly. This would require the HRs to be more flexible and
responsive, this is the key challenge that HR 4.0 will face!
After the grand success of the 1st HR Conclave IIM Jammu is back with the
second edition!
The 2nd HR Conclave is an amalgamation of Industry and Academia giving
them a common platform to rediscover the paradigms that will define the
future of industry.
IIM Jammu Transit Campus
The conclave aims to discuss and explore the issues identified below as sub-
themes:
1. Future of Work – Redefining the workplace
2. Workforce Readiness – Towards a future-ready workforce
3. Redefining Diversity and Inclusion – building a more inclusive
organization
4. Innovations in HR Processes
5. Future Leadership – Breaking the glass ceiling!
6. HR and Organizational Performance
7. Employee Engagement and Experiences.
The HR Conclave organised by the Indian Institute of Management Jammu,
on 30th and 31st August,2019 at IIM Jammu Campus will provide a platform
for practitioner oriented learning to recognise the future of HR 4.0
Objectives
This conclave aims to:
 Understand the intricacies of Industry 4.0 and its impact on HR
 Elaborate on HR 4.0 concepts as applications for the industry
 Discuss the technological implications of HR 4.0 on HR processes
 Discuss the agronomical implication of HR 4.0 on the workplace
Sub Themes and Panel Topics:
2nd HR Conclave has seven sub- themes related to various dimensions of HR
4.0:
1.
a. Panel 1: Changes in store for workplace -2030
b. Panel 2: Jobs lost equal to Jobs Gained
2. Workforce Readiness – Towards a future-ready workforce:
a. Panel 3: Reskilling Revolution – roadmap for the future
b. Panel 4: Transition to the new world of work: Stabilizing the skill
equation
3. Redefining Diversity and Inclusion – building a more inclusive
organization:
a. Panel 5: Inclusiveness and Diversity: Redefining the paradigm
b. Panel 6: Diversity as a strategy: do we need to learn from the west?
4. Innovations in HR Processes
a. Panel 7: From intuition to evidence: are organizations ready for HR
Analytics?
b. Panel 8: Innovative HR Practices: amplifying success
5. Future Leadership – Breaking the glass ceiling!
a. Panel 9: Diversity In The Board-room: Myth Or Reality?
b. Panel 10: Transactional to transformational leadership: what next?
6. HR and Organizational Performance
a. Panel 11: Business Case for Investing in People
b. Panel 12: Should HR own Organizational effectiveness
7. Employee Engagement and Experiences
a. Panel 13: Engaging millennials: is it only about perks?
b. Panel 14: Employee Experience: the new age differentiator
Sub Themes:
Discussion by corporate veterans and leaders will be on various themes like:
1. Future of Work – Redefining the workplace
The era of traditional working system wherein the option of only full time
employment was available has gone. Now, the alternatives of
freelancing and work from home have changed the ways any
organizations works. This ‘Gig-Economy’ has disrupted the modern
workplace. Thus, a demand to find the right strategy to retain and
engage employees has increased. The different existing work styles are
also needed to be taken into consideration for the same. With the advent
of new concepts in organizational structures, how will the future
workplace look with industry 4.0 driving the firm?
2. Workforce Readiness – Towards a future-ready workforce
According to India Skills :2020 report on the training needs of
organizations: no more than 41% believe workforce programs at any
company level are effective. Workforce readiness for the future starts
with HR and business leaders proactively identifying much-needed
skills. Strategic thinking, influence, change-adaptability, are some of the
critical future workforce skills. But the role of HR does not end with
merely identifying these competencies. HR leaders must frame a
comprehensive blueprint to sustain the future workforce. The blueprint
for future success must not only help identify future leaders but must also
help them achieve greater proficiency. How can we make the workforce
ready for the changes brought with Industry 4.0?
3. Redefining Diversity and Inclusion – building a more
inclusive organization
A more diverse the workforce, the more different ideas will be put on
table. Future organizations relying on a high level of interconnectivity will
be composed of a large number of people belonging to different
backgrounds. This will require a high degree of cross cultural skill in the
employees. Industry 4.0 would demand a setup which is more inclusive.
But what will be this inclusion? That is one key question to ponder upon
before making this an integral value of an organization. Industry 4.0
would demand that we redefine the inclusion paradigm itself. With new
laws enacted everyday inclusion has become a very important factor on
which HR needs to ponder.
Will the 4.0 organization be more diverse or more inclusive?
of the workforce along with the effectiveness, abilities and skillsets,
efficiency. It in turn affects the firm’s overall performance in a positive
way.
7. Employee Engagement and Experience
Employee engagement talks about the emotional bond between the
employee and the firm. This in turn is a factor that contributes to
employee commitment to the company. The more valued an employee
feels the more dedicated he is. Once the employees is fully on board
growth will sky rocket. All this leads to better productivity and low
attrition.
The negatives of a disgruntled employee is not hidden from the world –
indiscipline, politics, absenteeism all are indicators that the employee is
not committed and is not feeling valued. Employee engagement needs
to be part of the ethos that drives a firm and hence should be an integral
part of the company culture.
When employees are engaged, everyone wins.

Patron
 Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu

2nd HR Conclave Conveners

 Prof. Happy, IIM Jammu
 Prof. Nakul Parameswar, IIM Jammu

4. Innovations in HR Processes 2nd HR Conclave Team

Technological innovation has become a constant vertical for progressive  Prachi Mathur
firms since the beginning of 21st century. What differentiates a firm is  Iqra Khan
maximum utilization of human-wealth through innovation. In the modern  Ariit Sengupta
forward-looking markets it is a prerequisite for the workforce to be  Sahitya Saxena
versatile. The HRM has to devise innovative processes to make sure  Tanya Mongia
that the organization meets the desired requirements of manpower in  Subin Sudhakar
various divisions given the limited workforce. In most of the leading
 Aashi Tayal
organizations, HR managers are regularly involved in harnessing
unparalleled organizational capabilities depending upon the strengths of  Hafis Javed
the organization. The HR leaders of today believe in building  Abdul Baji
multifaceted and resourceful human capital for their organization. HR  Ashutosh Gupta
processes are designed to ensure that innovation manifests in hiring,  Soumya Jain
cultivating a culture, training, developing and rewarding its workforce.

5. Future Leadership – Breaking the glass ceiling!

HR leaders today have to be strategic growth drivers. For any
organization, leadership is an essential component involving the crucial
roles of individual HR managers in their day-to-day operations. One of
the pivotal objectives of the HR management in recent times is to
enhance the capabilities of its people. HR plays an important role in
developing leaders of the future who are well-informed and well-suited
to propel the organisation to meet its desired goals. Building the futuristic
leaders within an organisation requires the HR management to integrate
policies and systems which involve enhancing the employee experience.
HR managers today also need to develop generations after generations
of resourceful managers who fulfil company objectives amidst volatile
markets.

6. HR and Organizational Performance

As per a thesis report, by Cathrine Byremo - the presence of a strong
HRM in any organisation is directly linked to its progressive
organisational performance. HRM has a robust influence in driving the
employee attitude in any organization. Organizational behaviour is
primarily driven by factors like motivation to work, having faith in the
management to name a few. HR managers should ensure that all these
attributes affect positively in favour of the organisation and translate
organizational strengths.
HRM evolution has come a long way ,it is evident that HR management
is contributing towards value-added methodologies which ensure
excellence in organisational performance. HR managers in
organisations should strive for achieving a sort of effective ‘fit’ among
job, workforce, technological advancements and dynamic disruptions.
Once, these are aligned together it enhances the loyalty and motivation
Who Should Attend?
 HR professionals, in-house recruiters and executives from different
industries, who are decisions makers and are engaged in managing
human resources.
 Researchers and academicians who have worked in the areas of
Human Resource Management.
 HR Directors, corporate HR, management team and
Government/Public service HR who take care of the issues pertaining
to Public sector units and other Government departments.
 Management consultants who looks into the areas to implement the
changes to increase the effectiveness of the organisations.
Event Venue
Bengaluru
Indian Institute of Management Jammu  By Air
Old University Campus, Canal Road, Jammu 180016. You can travel from Bengaluru to Jammu by booking a flight. The total
flight time between Bengaluru & Jammu is around 07 h 25 m with 1 stop
in between. For more details visit the link below:
https://flights.makemytrip.com/makemytrip/search/O/O/E/1/0/0/S/V0/BL
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 By Rail
You can reach Jammu from Bengaluru by travelling in a train. Bengaluru
to Jammu train takes approximately 47h 30m. For details visit the link
below:
https://www.irctc.co.in

Hyderabad
 By Air
You can travel from Hyderabad to Jammu by booking a flight. The total
flight time between Hyderabad & Jammu is around 6 h 10 m with 1 stop
in between. For more details visit the link below:
https://www.makemytrip.com/routeplanner/hyderabad-jammu.html
 By Rail
How to Reach Jammu You can reach Jammu from Hyderabad by travelling in a train. It takes
 By Air approximately 37 h 45 m. For details visit the link below:
IIM Jammu Campus is just 20mins away (5 kms) from Jammu city airport. https://www.irctc.co.in
It has daily direct flights from Srinagar, Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh,
Mumbai and Bengaluru. Indian Institute of Management Jammu
 By Railway
Jammu is a very well connected city. Jammu Tawi is the nearest railway The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) brand has now become
station. It is just 15 mins away from the IIM Jammu campus. synonymous to innovation, talent and zeal for success and contribution in
management. Government of India has established IIM Jammu in Jammu
The connectivity to Jammu is quite good and here’s the details on how to and Kashmir in 2016. IIM Jammu is setting up Off-Campus at Srinagar soon.
reach the venue by various means from various different cities: From very beginning, IIM Jammu has set high standards for outstanding
value based quality education, high quality research, executive education,
Mumbai
consultancy and strong corporate as well as international linkages. IIM
 By Air
Jammu encourages contemporary research concentrating on regional,
You can travel from Mumbai to Jammu by booking a flight. The total flight
national and global issues.
time between Mumbai & Jammu is around 2 h 50 m. For more details
visit the link below: IIM Jammu offers following programmes:
https://flights.makemytrip.com/makemytrip/search/O/O/E/1/0/0/S/V0/BO
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 By Rail
PhD Programme in Management
You can reach Jammu from Mumbai by travelling in a train. Mumbai to
Jammu train takes approximately 30 h 45 m. For details visit the link
Post-Graduate Programme
below:
https://www.irctc.co.in Master of Business Administration
Executive Education
New Delhi
Open Programmes
 By Air
In-company Programmes
You can travel from New Delhi to Jammu by booking a flight. The total
Advance Management Programmes
flight time between New Delhi & Jammu is around 1 h 20 m. For more
details visit the link below: On-line Certificate Programmes
https://flights.makemytrip.com/makemytrip/search/O/O/E/1/0/0/S/V0/DE
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Academic Leadership Programme
 By Rail
Faculty Development Programme
You can reach Jammu from New Delhi by travelling in a train. It takes
Quality Improvement Programme
approximately 09 h 05 m. For details visit the link:
https://www.irctc.co.in Presently, IIM Jammu operates from the Old University Campus, Canal
 By Road Road, Jammu. The proposed 200 acres of state-of-the-art campus is coming
You can reach Jammu from New Delhi by travelling in a bus. It takes up at Jagati, 14 Kms. from Jammu City, about 16 Kms. from Jammu Railway
approximately 12 h 00 m. For details visit the link below: Station and 18 Kms. from Jammu Airport. The proposed Campus will be a
https://www.redbus.in blissful mix of modern architecture, culture and heritage of Jammu and
Kashmir.
Kolkata
 By Air For details, please contact:
You can travel from Kolkata to Jammu by booking a flight. The total flight
time between Kolkata & Jammu is around 09 h 20 m with 1 stop in Indian Institute of Management Jammu
between. For more details visit the link below: Old University Campus, Canal Road
https://flights.makemytrip.com/makemytrip/search/O/O/E/1/0/0/S/V0/CC Jammu 180 016
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 By Rail E-mail: HRConclave@iimj.ac.in
You can reach Jammu from Kolkata by travelling in a train. Kolkata to
Jammu train takes approximately 45 h 40 m. For details visit the link  Prof. Happy +91 99974 85150
below:  Prof. Nakul Parameswar +91 75039 95903
https://www.irctc.co.in