Imagine your workforce as a vast, untapped oil field. While there's potential there, but without the right tools and insights, you might be missing the most valuable resources. This episode of Zinnov Podcast's Business Resilience Series features Sam Fletcher, Head of Talent Intelligence at PayPal, who shares his expertise on adapting talent strategies for remote/hybrid work models, identifying critical skill gaps within a workforce, and leveraging global talent pools for innovation and competitiveness.

The insightful conversation hosted by Nilesh Thakker, President, Zinnov dives into:

• How to correctly evaluate productivity impacts of remote work
• Developing targeted upskilling/reskilling programs based on skills data
• The evolving role of chief talent officers in strategic workforce planning
• Proven methods for fostering collaboration in distributed teams

Offering invaluable perspectives for HR professionals and business leaders alike, the podcast delivers an in-depth exploration of leveraging talent intelligence to drive organizational growth and achievement.

In this episode of the Business Resilience Series, Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov talks to Gilles Mabire, Chief Technology Officer, and Lata Chembrakalam, Vice President and Head of India Technology Center at Continental who provide insights into how the automotive technology company is adapting to industry disruptions like electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and new mobility services.

The leaders discuss:

1. Leveraging AI for product innovation and development processes, fostering a culture of innovation within their teams, and the integration of hardware and software for future mobility solutions.
2. Exciting technological advancements on the horizon at Continental, including software-defined vehicles, advanced radar systems, e-corner technology, and immersive display innovations.
3. The barriers and progress toward achieving Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities, the leaders share their journey of running in Automotive tech center in today’s age.

Gilles reflects on the collaborative efforts between automakers and technology companies, sustainability initiatives, and the role companies play in enabling safe, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the cutting-edge innovations driving the future of automotive technology and mobility.

How does a 170-year-old derivatives marketplace keep pace with changing customer needs and rapidly evolving technologies? Join host Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov, as he talks to Sunil Cutinho, CIO, CME Group and Prabhuram Duraiswami (PD), India Center Head, CME Group - the leaders spearheading the company's cutting-edge engineering efforts.

Hear first-hand how CME Group has built a 700+ member strong global technology workforce, with India playing a crucial role. PD and Sunil pull back the curtain on attracting top talent, promoting a culture of continuous learning, and fostering grassroots innovation through hackathons and ideation challenges. They also discuss how they are leveraging strategic partnerships to harness the power of Generative AI, Cloud, and advanced data analytics.

Whether you're in Fintech, an established firm undergoing disruption, or simply fascinated by the future of finance - get invaluable insights on building globally distributed teams, upskilling talent, and driving digital transformation in a regulated, high-stakes industry. TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro 01:29 Upcoming tech trends in the finance sector 03:14 AI's role in CME's digital transformation strategy 06:38 How CME's India GCC enables 24/7 operations 11:56 How the India center helped turn CME Group into a global firm 14:14 What is CME Group's data and analytics strategy? 15:41 Retaining talent in India, and building a culture of collaboration 20:33 How CME Group is managing high customer demands, with talent strategy