Best companies to work for 2012: In the name of technology and evolution, we have lost people touch, says Ravishankar B

Great Place to Work is one where employees trust the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the company of the people they work with.

The study conducted in India is based on the same model and methodology that is followed in carrying out similar studies elsewhere, including the US and the Europe where the results are published in the Fortune Magazine and The Financial Times, respectively.

Full Coverage: Best companies to work for

The list of top 50 and the list of best companies in various industry verticals, emerge as a result of the most extensive workplace study in India - " India's Best Companies to Work for" Study which is conducted by The Economic Times and Great Place to Work Institute, India (greatplacetowork. in).

The Economic Times spoke to Ravishankar B, Executive Vice President, Chief People Function Officer, MindTree on the biggest HR challenges faced currently, HR initiatives taken and qualities that the company looks for while hiring.

Duration at present job:

45 Days +

Past organisations you've worked with:

HCL Technologies, Deutsche Bank and Crompton Greaves. Also co-founded a company, Lister Technologies.

One HR initiative you are really proud of:

1) Employee Experience survey.

2) Created a Corporate Social Networking Platform.

3) 3D-360-degree feedback.

Qualities you look for while hiring:

Suitability to the organisation culture, agility, result focus and expertise in chosen area.

According to you, the biggest HR issue at present:

Redefining the current process and polices to fit for the current and future generations (Gen Y and Z), diversity and inclusivity and individual social responsibility.

Your people mantras:

1) Drive high performance.

2) Empower to perform.

3) Work for team member success.

One message you'd like to give functional managers:

In the name of technology, evolution and automation, we have lost the people touch. Face time of leaders is more important than mail time.