Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Date(s): 15.07.2026
Time: 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Venue: Auditorium, 5th Floor, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune
Resource Person: Dr. Aditi Aljapurkar
Participants Newly admitted PGDM 2026-28 students
Faculty Coordinator Mr. Garvit
Organizer Dr. D.Y. Patil B School, Pune
Objectives of the Session
- To introduce students to the vision, mission, and objectives of the Center for Human
Resource Management & Research .
- To create awareness about career opportunities and emerging trends in Human Resource
Management.
- To familiarize students with HR research, people analytics, talent management, and
organizational development.
- To encourage students to participate in HR-focused workshops, live projects, industry
interactions, and research initiatives.
- To develop leadership, communication, interpersonal, and people management
competencies essential for HR professionals.
- To motivate students to pursue professional certifications and experiential learning
opportunities in the field of Human Resource Management.
Report on Session:
The Center for Human Resource Management & Research (CHRMR) organized an
orientation session for the PGDM students to introduce them to the Centre's vision, activities, and
opportunities for academic and professional growth in the field of Human Resource Management.
The session was conducted by Dr. Aditi Aljapurkar, Head of the Human Resource Department,
who possesses extensive academic and industry expertise in Human Resource Management,
Organizational Behaviour, and Talent Development.
During the session, Dr. Aditi Aljapurkar emphasized the strategic role of Human Resource
Management in achieving organizational success. She explained how the HR function has evolved
from being an administrative role to becoming a strategic business partner responsible for talent
acquisition, employee engagement, leadership development, performance management, and
organizational effectiveness.
Dr. Aljapurkar introduced the various initiatives undertaken by the Centre, including HR research
projects, industry interactions, HR conclaves, expert talks, case study competitions, HR analytics
workshops, psychometric assessments, and leadership development programmes. She encouraged
students to actively participate in these activities to gain practical exposure and enhance their
professional competencies.
The session also highlighted emerging trends in Human Resource Management, such as people
analytics, artificial intelligence in recruitment, employee well-being, diversity and inclusion,
learning and development, digital HR transformation, and strategic workforce planning. Through
real-life examples and industry case studies, the speaker demonstrated how HR professionals
contribute to building high-performing organizations and creating a positive workplace culture.
An interactive question-and-answer session enabled students to clarify their queries regarding
career opportunities in Human Resources, required competencies, internships, certifications, and
research opportunities. Dr. Aljapurkar motivated students to continuously develop their
communication, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills while embracing lifelong learning
and ethical professional practices.
The orientation session successfully provided students with a comprehensive understanding of the
Center for Human Resource Management & Research and its role in promoting academic
excellence, research, innovation, and industry engagement. The programme inspired students to
actively participate in the Centre's initiatives and prepare themselves for successful careers as
competent and socially responsible Human Resource professionals.
platform for students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry practices through
research, innovation, and experiential learning.