Rajkumar Shanmugam

Head of HR

About

Rajkumar Shanmugam is the Head of HR at ALP Consulting, bringing over 19 years of comprehensive HR leadership experience across India and international markets. His expertise spans talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR transformation. Rajkumar has a proven track record of driving people-centric initiatives, enhancing workplace culture, and aligning HR strategy with business goals. With extensive experience in US staffing operations and global mobility, he continues to lead organizational excellence through innovation and employee engagement.

Articles

What Is Employee Experience? Definition & Strategies

Employee Experience has been and should be a priority in the workplace. Why? How does…

AI and the 2025 Job Market: Sectors and Skills Most Affected

“AI is the automation of automation, where software writes software. This is the single most…

Performance Appraisal Trends

10 Latest Performance Appraisal Trends in 2025

Every employee hopes that their performance appraisal reviews are positive. Because that is one of…

HR Audit Meaning

HR Audit: Meaning, Importance, Types, Process & Benefits

The modern workplace is no longer static. It is metamorphosing to the greatest extent possible.…

Adapting to Japan’s Work Culture

Adapting to Japan’s Work Culture: A Guide for Indian Professionals

Are you fascinated by Japan? Its culture, way of life? Work systems? Well, the appeal…

Employee Engagement Meaning

What is Employee Engagement and How to Boost It in 2025?

“Connect the dots between individual roles and the goals of the organization. When people see…

HR Leave Policy for Employees

HR Leave Policy for Employees: Definition, Benefits, & Best Practices

“Following employee feedback, Starbucks doubled parental leave to up to 18 weeks, aiming for greater…

Qualities of a Good Manager

What Makes a Good Manager? 11 Qualities to Lead Successful Teams

“One of the jobs of a manager is to instill confidence, pump confidence into your…

Rise of Tech Jobs in Japan

The Rise of Tech Jobs in Japan: A Gateway for Indian Engineers

Japan, as we all know, is the land of breathtaking tourist spots, sushi, and a…

Leadership Trends

Top 8 Leadership Trends of 2025

In 2025, the definition of leadership has transformed, and leaders do not follow the old…

Understanding Generation Z Employees

Understanding Generation Z Employees in the Workplace

For Gen Z, career success is measured in growth, learning, and impact, not in years…

HR Metrics

29 Essential HR Metrics for Data-Driven HR Teams in 2025

Today, the human resources landscape is revolutionizing, and it is not just about people management…