Human at Work - by Richard Lobo (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The world of work, the way we work and we, who work, will continue to evolve. From commuting to large industrial units, to operating from structured cabins and now from homes--every change has brought its set of challenges. It has become imperative for humans to be at the forefront of it.

Human at Work delves into these challenges, the rapid technological advances, digital transformation and economic uncertainties that serve as opportunities and threats for the future of work. These developments call for agile leadership, ethical decision-making and commitment to continuous innovation in an ever-shifting landscape.

Each chapter of this book guides business leader into developing a human-centric approach to the changing dynamics of the workplace. It also highlights the need for companies to ensure team collaboration and foster employee well-being while being inclusive and sustainable.

Filled with useful cases and practical exercises by seasoned HR veteran Richard Lobo, this book is an excellent resource for anyone on how to better the future of the human at work.

About the Author

Richard Lobo, chief people officer at Tech Mahindra, is a global management expert with over two decades of experience in transforming organizational people functions. He excels at aligning talent strategically to drive business success.
Beyond his corporate role, Richard advises India's start-up ecosystem, focusing on organizational change, scalable people processes and leadership development. His contributions earned him the HR Leader of 2023 award from the Economic Times. Passionate about nurturing future leaders, Richard mentors young professionals and teaches at top management institutes. He also champions industry-government partnerships on human resources initiatives.
Previously, Richard was executive vice president and HR head at Infosys Ltd, and served on the boards of Infosys Consulting and Infosys China. He began his career with the Godrej Group in 1996. Richard holds an engineering degree from Manipal Institute of Technology and a management degree from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar.