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.
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Tech Talent Spree in India: What It Means for Freshers and Professionals
The tech industry is in overdrive fuelled by a storm of digital transformation, surging global…
What Is the Meaning of Employee Poaching & Its Importance?
Introduction Are you an individual with high in-demand skills? If so, then organizations are probably…
Inclusion VS Excellence? Rethinking Meritocracy and Diversity in Corporate India
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand…
Why Is There a Labor Shortage in Japan?
Japan has slipped from being the 3rd largest economy to 6th place globally, and the…
What is a Talent Pool? Types, Importance & How to Build One?
To be able to find and attract the right candidates is the goal and dream.…
Safe Jobs, Stronger Teams: A Culture of Safety Starts with Recruitment
“Fight For Our Lives, Safe Jobs Now”, the war cry for International Labour Day 2025…
What is Candidate Sourcing: Definition, process, and examples
Introduction A major function of the recruitment process is sourcing candidates. It also happens to…
How to Get a Job in Japan from India?
Japan, “the land of the rising sun”, is also a land of opportunities, especially if…
Impact of Social Media and Advocacy in Enhancing Employer Reputation
“Great people. Great culture. Greater impact.” “Built on trust, driven by talent,” are the kind…
What is Flexible Talent? Benefits, Types, Challenges, Trends
The market is unpredictable, and businesses must either adapt or loose. Harnessing the potential of…
7 Talent Acquisition Strategies for HR in 2025
In a competitive job market, waiting for a job post to yield results is not…
What Is an Employee Management System (EMS)? A Complete Guide
The workforce engagement has plummeted to 19% in 2025 which was 24% in 2024 as…