I would like to start this article with an extremely personal anecdote that happened very recently courtesy my writings for HR Vista. This incident left me with varied emotions and occupies a very special place in my heart. I have this habit of sharing my HR Vista writings on various social media handles to reach a wider audience and many times appreciations, feedbacks and acknowledgements follow.
Mr. Rajeev Dubey is a decorated leader with a profile and career graph that has been built over a solid foundation of academic brilliance and expertise of over 40 illustrious years in the industry. He currently serves as the Chairman of Mahindra Insurance Brokers Ltd, Mahindra Steel Service Centre Ltd and Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd, and is a Director on the Board of Fifth Gear Ventures Ltd. He has also headed as Group President (HR & Corporate Services), Mahindra & Mahindra. An enabler and a hallmark of his distinct ability to empower stakeholders, Rajeev, during an interview for HR Vista webzine, discussed the transition of HR as a facilitator and co-creator of crafting an organization’s culture, shaping its beliefs, and enriching the behavior of the employees by aligning them with the organizational values.
Let me start with a special thanks to all HR Vista Readers for their amazing words of encouragement. The purpose behind sharing these special anecdotes is just to bring a new perspective towards the usual normal things that are happening around us.
Tracking a tiger in the wild is a tantalising task and to spy big cats in the jungles, recently, I set out for another adventure to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve (RTR) in Rajasthan. The scorching Indian summer heat was sizzling over 42-degree centigrade, but it was no deterrent for me.
Life is a fascinating journey for each one of us, having its own customized twists and turns, embracing some surprises and life lessons every now and then. As I mentioned in my last article, how the wait for that incredible Masala Tea* is still being cherished by me. So here am I with another adventure covering an interesting episode of my Official life.
There is something compelling about the nature that attracts humans to it. Whether this magnetism comes from nature’s beauty, it’s restorative properties, or the pure and fresh air from trees, something within nature makes us healthier when we are in it. Just a walk in the woods or a stroll by the beach on a sunny morning can awaken the innermost feelings of happiness and peace. On this environment day, ‘Into the heart of the Himalayas’ reminds us of the beautiful bond that exists between human spirit and nature.