How L&T Finance is winning the talent race with innovative HR strategies

In this exclusive #CHROPerspective interview with People Matters, NILESH S DANGE, CHRO at L&T Finance, shares his profound insights on why HR must become a true business enabler by understanding the core business to deliver real impact. He explains how L&T Finance is winning the race for top #engineeringtalent from premier institutions with initiatives like their annual 'RAISE' event and the 'Pearl Challenge.' He also touches upon their unique "different strokes for different folks" approach to #upskilling, ensuring every #employee, from the frontline to leadership, gains essential #AIskills. Read this interview to understand how L&T Finance is using different initiatives to showcase cutting-edge work and attract a new generation of talent that sees a finance company as a hub for innovation. https://lnkd.in/gHg2FdBy

At Aspire Staffing Group, we know that talent strategy is financial strategy. That’s why we’re proud to partner with CFO Alliance and AchieveNEXT on the newly released 2025–2026 Global Mid-Market Talent & Compensation Trends Report — a comprehensive look at how finance leaders are navigating volatility, AI disruption, and the evolving expectations of today’s workforce. This year’s findings reveal: 📊 51% of organizations have yet to adopt AI in finance — creating both risk and opportunity. 💡 33% of leaders are focused on replacing legacy talent with future-fit skills. 📈 Compensation strategies are shifting — equity, performance incentives, and culture are now key levers for retention. As finance organizations prepare for 2026, the insights in this report offer a blueprint for building resilient teams and aligning people with performance.   #AspireStaffingGroup #CFOAlliance #AchieveNEXT #FinanceLeadership #CompensationTrends #AIFinance #TalentStrategy #MidMarketGrowth Katie BirkeloNick Araco JRGreg WoodKristen RoseChristopher Chaput, CCRADiana Vogrin, CPAVincent BrindisiJosh RogersCarleen Skarzynski

More than half of a company’s operating expenses are people-related – so why do HR and Finance often still speak different languages? This panel at #PAWorldNYC in 10 days time brings together Courtney McMahon (Senior Director @ Colgate-Palmolive), Jamie Durling (VP @ DOLCE&GABBANA), and Alan Susi (VP @ S&P Global) to show how HR leaders can “speak finance” – and how Finance can engage with people strategy. David Green 🇺🇦 (Insight222) will host the discussion. Expect to hear how global enterprises and midsized firms are building shared operating models where: • Ownership maps clarify who decides what. • Productivity gains are converted into staffing and budget moves. • Finance-grade metrics (ROI, revenue per employee, turnover cost) replace “soft” indicators. • AI, governance, and monthly rhythms create repeatable joint decisions. The aim? To move from ambition to action – proving the financial impact of people investments and building CFO-level trust in HR’s agenda. Read more about what you'll take away from this hugely important session: pawld.com/zjo #peopleanalytics #finance #humanresouces #PAWorld

Anthropic is ramping up its UK presence by offering competitive compensation packages to attract top AI talent—an innovative move in today’s fiercely competitive market. The firm's strategic hires, including key team members from HumanLoop and industry leaders like former PM Rishi Sunak as an advisor, underscore a dedication to excellence and growth. Follow our page for more HR news stories. #AITalent #HRNews #Innovation 🚀💼 https://lnkd.in/eFdbuQRb

7-Step Workload & Task Difficulty Model ⚖️👷 📌 Challenge: Different roles had very different workloads, yet compensation ignored task complexity. 📌 Approach: Created a 7-step model: from identifying global role standards, through task pairwise comparisons, to assigning weighted values for each role and duty. 📌 Impact: A structured, transparent way to link workload and responsibility with compensation. 🔎 Question for you: What’s the best way, in your opinion, to fairly evaluate “workload difficulty” in an organization? #CompensationDesign #WorkloadModeling #FairPay #HRAnalytics #DecisionSupport

Leaders don’t need more data – they need decisions. At People Analytics World NYC next week, Alan Susi, VP and Global Head of Organizational Analytics and People Insights at S&P Global, shares how a small SWP service became the go-to partner for HR, Finance and Technology. The focus: clarity, not complexity – one-page scenarios that show capacity, cost and risk in A/B/C options executives can actually use. You’ll see how his team measures AI productivity, scales impact through a deputised network, and builds shared ownership that moves decisions faster. The framework turns planning from an annual exercise into a living service that supports productivity and organisation health every week. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 for anyone in a small team working to embed SWP into decisions across the business, and scale through a deputised network. Read more about this powerful case study: pawld.com/ed5 #PAWorldNYC Richard Rosenow Rupert Bader David Green 🇺🇦 #strategicworkforceplanning #workforceplanning #peopleanalytics #PAWorld

Just recorded a quick POV from last week’s MAD World Summit 2025, and this one’s for the wellbeing leads and the finance teams. One of the most powerful takeaways came from Karla Smith, CFO at @Ogilvy: Strategic wellbeing starts with a strategic partnership, between the CPO and the CFO. ✅ Aligned KPIs ✅ Shared data sources ✅ Deep collaboration between HR and finance This isn’t about proving value after the fact. It’s about building it together from day one. Watch the video for the full take, and let me know: Who’s your finance counterpart in wellbeing? #WorkplaceWellbeing #StrategicPartnership #CPOCFO #HRandFinance #VOI #ROI #LeadershipInAction #MADWorldSummit #WellbeingStrategy #LinkedInVideo

The finance function is being pulled in two directions. On one hand, many finance leaders are investing in technology and AI across their finance function. On the other hand, despite the technology push, many teams remain stuck in manual processes that consume time and hurt the perception of finance work. The gap between strategy and execution is widening for CFOs, and closing it has become an urgent, strategic priority. For CFOs, closing this divide requires much more than approving technology spend and making smart labor decisions. We have some different ideas and insights that could be meaningful to help close that gap. #TheSiegfriedGroup #LeadershipAdvisory #FinancialAdvisory #TalentDelivery #CFOLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #Transformation #Growth

I’ve learned that some of the most important things at work can’t be measured. And maybe that’s what makes them valuable. Whether it’s HR, risk, or compliance, the hardest part of data-driven work is measuring what truly matters. The more I work with data-driven decisions, the clearer it becomes that numbers show patterns, but people provide meaning. Real impact shows up in quiet ways: • The collaboration that builds trust • The consistency that keeps momentum • The insights that help others grow Some say if it cannot be measured, it does not matter. I think the opposite. What we struggle to measure often defines what matters most. #DataAnalytics #HRAnalytics #PeopleAnalytics #LeadershipDevelopment #ImpactAtWork

Business Acumen for HR: Finally Figuring Out What the CFO Is Talking About 😅   Yesterday, I stepped back into the classroom for HKIHRM’s full-day course “Finance for HR Professionals.” - somewhere between EBITDA and ROI, a lightbulb went off. 💡 It was not just about decoding financial jargon or finally understanding what the CFO meant by “margin pressure.” It was about rediscovering the magic of learning together. The room was filled with insightful discussions and practical takeaways that bridge the gap between people strategy and business impact. Huge thanks to the ever-inspiring #TeddyLiu and all my learning friends – you made the day genuinely energizing. 🙏💫 Here are a few reflections stuck with me: 👥 Human “Capital” is Our Greatest “Asset” - When we invest in people, we’re not just building teams—we’re building long-term success. 👑 Leadership isn’t a title - It’s about setting clear expectations, giving meaningful feedback, staying aligned on values, and leading with fairness and example. 📊 Data is King - Data tells the "what," but people tell the "why." Understanding the numbers helps us tell a more compelling story about our people's impact. 💬 “You don't build a business, you build people—and they build the business" – by Zig Ziglar. This quote resonated with me deeply, especially in the context of HR's evolving role. What’s the most impactful leadership lesson you’ve learned lately? I’d love to hear it. #FinanceForHR #HKIHRM #PeopleFirst #DataAnalysis #BusinessAcumen #LeadershipGrowth