Hyderabad: Labour, Employment, Mines and Geology Minister Dr. G. Vivek Venkatswamy said employees are the true brand ambassadors of every organisation while addressing the 3rd HR Summit organised by ASSOCHAM at HICC Novotel on Thursday.
Speaking at the HR Summit, the Minister said employee satisfaction directly improves productivity. He added that Human Resources departments play a decisive role in implementing progressive policies within companies.
HR Summit focuses on evolving HR practices
Recalling his earlier association with industry bodies, Dr. Vivek said attending the HR Summit felt like reconnecting with corporate leaders. He referred to his tenure as President of CII and also mentioned that his father, Kaka Venkatswamy, had served as Labour Minister in united Andhra Pradesh and later in the Union Government.
The Minister noted that earlier organisations faced several HR-related challenges, including wage disputes and labour concerns. However, he said, the sector has undergone significant transformation over the years.
According to him, HR departments were once seen as routine administrative units. Now, however, they have emerged as one of the most critical wings of any organisation. Retaining talent and ensuring higher productivity remain major challenges for HR professionals, he observed.
Dr. Vivek expressed hope that the HR Summit would generate constructive ideas to strengthen HR practices further.
Referring to State initiatives, he said Telangana is prioritising skill development in the coming years. The government is upgrading old ITIs into Advanced Training Centres with CSR support from Tata. Several such centres are coming up in rural areas and are expected to become operational within a year.
He invited HR leaders to recruit skilled manpower trained at these centres. In addition, he urged industry representatives to suggest new courses aligned with future needs. Departmental officials, he said, have been instructed to coordinate closely with industries to ensure synchronised employment generation.
Senior industry representatives and government officials attended the HR Summit.