Managing People

HR plays a vital handholding role—not just as a department, but as a strategic partner to both employees and management

Bandana Sharma Shiwakoti serves as the Head of Human Resources at Nepal Life Insurance, where she spearheads the development and execution of HR strategies designed to fuel business growth. Her leadership focuses on talent and leadership development, alongside organisational and performance management. As a staunch advocate for human capital, she empowers employees to continuously refine …

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HR holds a meaningful seat at the planning table, actively contributing to long-term organisational priorities, including crucial key decisions

Kriti Pradhan is the HR Manager at Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., bringing over a decade of experience to her role. Her career began specialising in one of the core HR functions: recruitment and selection. She joined Quest in February 2021 as an Associate Manager, spearheading Strategic Human Resource Planning and HR Development responsibilities, and was …

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By consistently demonstrating its strategic impact on talent, culture, and operational efficiency, HR can solidify its indispensable role in organisations

Pravash Rai is the Chief HR and Brand Strategy Officer at Shine Resunga Development Bank Ltd. In this expansive executive role, he holds a broad mandate, overseeing Corporate Strategy, Bank-wide Transformation, and a suite of corporate functions including Human Resources (HR), Brand & Marketing, the CEO’s Office, Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate Affairs, and …

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Unconscious bias, lack of mentorship, and societal expectations hinder women from achieving their C-suite aspirations

Nita Karanjit is a senior HR professional who currently serves as Business Partner Manager at CG-PBN (in partnership with JTI). She launched her HR career with a strong focus on people-centric roles, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in performance management, talent acquisition, learning and development, and employee experience. Karanjit previously worked with well-known …

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Leadership & communication training for line leaders reduced conflicts and improved coordination

Binod Shah is HR Manager of Britannia Nepal Pvt. Ltd. He began his career as a teacher in 2005 prior to joining a manufacturing company as an Administrative Officer. Despite his techno-management background, he recognised early on that people are the heart of any effective system. That sparked his interest in human resource management. In …

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Managing merger and acquisition transitions in banks taught me how to ensure smooth integration & maintain employee trust

Niraj Sharma, Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) at NMB Bank, began his HR career in 2007 at NCC Bank. He then held roles at NIC Asia and Nabil before joining NMB Bank. Throughout his career, he has guided HR through major changes, including Nepal’s historic first merger of two commercial banks (NIC and Bank of …

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Hilton’s global policies are rooted in the belief that a strong people-first culture is key to long-term sustainability

Pramod Thakur is Director of Human Resources at Hilton Hotels and Resorts. After completing his MBA in the UK, Thakur returned to Nepal and started his HR career with Growth Sellers, a company focused on HR solutions. This experience allowed him to understand Nepal’s corporate culture, HR practices, and organisational dynamics. He believes that it …

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The most effective HR strategies focus on building the right capabilities to support business growth

Diana Bocaneala, Vice President of Global Talent at CloudFactory, recently concluded a business trip to Kathmandu marked by several engagements. On March 26, she delivered a keynote address at the HR Meet 2025, organised by Growthsellers Pvt. Ltd., focusing on how intelligence, innovation and business impact are shaping the future of human resource management. With …

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‘We work closely with leadership to demonstrate how HR could contribute directly to business outcomes’

Samikshya Rana is the Human Resource Head at IME Pay. She has been in the HR profession for over a decade. She began her career in recruitment and gradually transitioned into broader HR functions, gaining invaluable experience and a deep understanding of workplace culture, employee engagement and talent development. In a conversation with the HRM …

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Transparency & Fairness : Building a Trustworthy HR Culture

“Transparency and fairness in HR practices and decision-making are the key to building trust among employees,” says Lekhnath Paudel, Head of the Human Resource Department at Shangri-la Bank and Secretary of the Human Resources Society of Nepal. As an enthusiastic and aspiring HR professional, Paudel has cultivated a stellar career in both day-to-day HR functions …

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