Trust is the foundation of a thriving workplace, and few leaders bring this to life more profoundly than Kathakali Majumdar. With over 14 years of experience in HR, Kathakali has worked across diverse industries, including manufacturing, fintech, and IT, balancing the complexities of business needs with her passion for empowering people.
Currently leading Employee Listening at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Kathakali is responsible for championing the voices of 25,000+ employees in 65 countries. Her role involves creating initiatives that allow teams to feel seen, heard, and valued. Whether driving strategy for tens of thousands of employees at Capgemini or working on bespoke projects at LSEG, Kathakali’s focus has always been on building trust through listening and meaningful action.
In the upcoming episode of Trust Builders, we’ll delve into Kathakali’s fascinating career journey, exploring the experiences that have shaped her unique approach to employee engagement and sharing insights on:
– Building effective listening mechanisms across a global, multicultural workforce
– Transforming employee feedback into actionable insights that drive organizational change
– Creating frameworks that balance business objectives with employee well-being
– The role of trust in developing successful employee experience programs
About Kathakali Majumdar
Kathakali’s HR career spans a variety of roles, from generalist and operational HR to leading global Centres of Excellence (CoE). Her work has taken her through startups and multinational corporations, giving her profound insight into what it takes to create a workplace that works for everyone.
Since October 2021, Kathakali has been focusing on employee experience and engagement as part of Capgemini’s People Experience & Analytics (PX&A) team, supporting 350,000+ employees worldwide. In May 2023, she turned her attention to LSEG, where she now leads Employee Listening.
A natural innovator, Kathakali thrives on building frameworks and initiatives from the ground up, finding joy in bringing bold ideas to life. Her work is a testament to balancing operational excellence with a deep care for employee wellbeing.
Outside of work, Kathakali’s interests are as varied as her career. She’s an avid reader, enjoys swimming, yoga, and pilates, and has a keen interest in entrepreneurship. Based in Bengaluru, she brings her whole self to everything she does, including her steadfast love for animals.
Why You Should Tune In
In this episode, Kathakali will reflect on her journey through HR leadership, exploring the lessons she’s learned from working with global teams and driving organisational change. Whether you’re looking for inspiration on designing large-scale engagement programs, or simply curious about what it’s like to lead employee listening on a global stage, Kathakali’s experiences are sure to provide thought-provoking insights.
📅 Thursday 13th March @ 4pm UK time
👉 Linkedin Live (view the event)
Join us on Trust Builders to hear how Kathakali is shaping the future of work by combining the art of listening with the science of trust.
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