Shri. Govindaraju NS. comes with more than two decades of industry experience in Human Resource Management & Labour Law Compliance. He is currently working as GM – HR, IR, Legal & EHS for a German Subsidiary M/s.Kern Liebers (India) Pvt. Ltd. Govind is closely associated with professional bodies and industry associations like CII, FKCCI & KASSIA and is the current President of Tumakuru HR Forum and immediate past President of the Greater Nelamangala Industries Association in the Bengaluru Area. Govind holds a Postgraduate degree in Social Work with a Human Resource Management Specialisation from Bangalore University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Mysore University. He also holds a degree in Bachelor of Law (LLB) from Bangalore University. Govind worked with different Indian and Multinational industries, which include textile, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and engineering. He has been in a top management position and travelled to Asian countries and Europe for Human Resource training and strategy discussions. Govind has been leading industry awareness initiatives on changing situations, especially in regulatory compliances and emerging trends in labour law. He is known for blogs, literary works and also shares knowledge on Labour Law and Labour Relations through his YouTube Channel '3LR Partner' (Labour Law and Labour Relations). Govind has authored two books titled "Managing Labour Relations – A Practical Handbook with Strategies and Techniques" and another book in the Kannada language on Industrial Relations. He has published many articles and quizzes in the area of labour law and labour relations and delivered lectures and training programs on Labour Law and Labour Relations on various platforms. “I strongly believe that anything is possible to achieve provided you have the right mindset and positive attitude. Being in HR gives you more opportunities to connect with people and make an impact on your company, society, and family. If you are in HR, think that you have been gifted with something special.” 1. Why did you choose HR as your Career Option? HONESTLY, I had no choice at that point in time. Being a Social Science student, joining Social Work/HRM, and finding a job in the industry for livelihood was the only option I had. If circumstances were good, I had the aspiration to pursue my career in Economics or the Civil Service. At the time, I had neither the money nor the influence nor time to prepare for civil service. But it is true that everything happens for good, I'm proud to be an HR & IR professional. HR is a great profession, it has shaped my life and given me incredible things to cherish in my personal and professional life with an identity in the society that I did not even imagine when I started my career. 2. What is success according to you and do you feel you are successful today? Success is actually relative terminology and it varies from person to person. Success is a positive desire and therefore I think there is no end to it but yes compared to the early stages of my career and now I feel more secure. 3. What made you feel so or how did you achieve this? Continuous reading, updating skills, and knowledge have complemented my career. The desire to excel, continuous demonstration of high competence and performance have definitely helped. More than this, knowing what my Organization and Managers expect and delivering results accordingly has resulted in continuous growth. Additionally, focusing on value-added activities has helped to channelize energy and time. Forecasting future potential and issues, preparing adequately for future scenarios have minimized the rate of failure. 4. Some HR professionals say that HR people are given last priority when it comes to recognition and compensation, they don't have the authority and power they need, decisions are taken by the CEO/COO/MD. What do you say about this? In my view, these are the reasons for securing safe shelter and of course the outcome of incompetence. When it comes to decisions, the CEO/COO/MD is responsible and accountable for the same to ensure the progress of people and the organization. Here, the question is whether HR is treated as a business partner, consulted before making decisions and the consideration given for the inputs of HR is what matters the most. In addition, it is also important to understand the space available and set the right space for HR in the organization. HR professionals must create their brand by ensuring a great value addition and agile HR systems to manage the uncertainties of the business. HR Professionals can achieve this by obtaining strong business and human-centric competencies, only. 5. I've heard that IR has no place in the HR domain in the future? Do you agree with this? NO. We currently have a shortage of IR professionals in the HR domain as the younger generation does not want to have tough jobs and they don't want to take the risk. The shortage of IR professionals will continue and the demand will further increase. Upcoming Labour Codes will require more IR professionals with a good situational-concrete approach as disputes could increase and if not handled properly can lead to unrest. This definitely requires the IR minds, which we have a shortage of anyhow at the moment. IR specialists will have more attention in terms of importance, recognition, and compensation in the next few years. 6. The Labour Codes are coming with some changes. What are the key positive takeaways or benefits for employers and employees from the codes? The consolidation of labour laws was very much required to fuel the growth and sustainability of the Indian Economy and we now see the codification which is a good trend. For Employers: The changes are expected to ease out the compliance for employers because of the digitization of licensing process, single registration, combined and single return, decriminalization of offenses, web-based inspection system, self-assessment, and self-certification. Express provision on fixed-term employment will provide more flexibility to the employer to align the manpower based on the volatility of business. The law of limitation is now introduced to industrial disputes which is a key development in employment law. For Employees: The wage disparity is expected to reduce because of the national floor wage. The safety and health of employees will have high focus. The contract labour system will come with more restrictions and this means less exploitation. The benefits and Government schemes will have the possibility to reach the beneficiaries directly. The Codes cover all kinds of employment including unorganized labour, platform, and gig workers. The recognition of trade unions as an agent of collective bargaining which is a long-standing demand of the workers is now met. 7. What is your advice to young professionals? Continuously update knowledge, acquire additional skills, pursue additional relevant certifications/qualifications that complement the profession, follow successful senior professionals' footprints, never compromise with accountability and integrity. These steps take them on the path to success. 8. Despite the positive aspects, we see employers and employees agitating against Labour Codes. What is your opinion on this? It is true that there are few provisions that may not favour positively for employers and a few for employees. But this should not hinder the implementation of the Labour Codes because 'a right of a person is an obligation of another.' Moreover, the expectations of parties are opposite of each other most of the time. As long as two opposite parties are involved, one party 6 is another party 9 and both are right & both are wrong in different perspectives. As time progress, the law will fit its own and gets matured by the interpretations of Courts and also amendments to the provisions. Therefore, we have to appreciate the objective behind the codification and accept the change. 9. You are known for sharing knowledge through YouTube, articles, and books. Meanwhile, you have a regular job that demands attention and as well as the family too. Managing all these competently is a tough task. How do you handle it? Good that you have asked this question. Many of my followers have been asking this question. I am able to manage all these things with the support of the following:
10. How do you see the younger generation coming to HR today? You get two categories, the first is that they are very good in terms of their skills, more ambitious and hard-working. The second category is they lack basics, want a quick buck and quick fix, have no reading habits, extremely lack communication. I have seen more and more in the second category. 11. Have you ever been under pressure? If so how did you handle it? Oh yes, in spite of good circumstances, many times I get stressed out, my anxiety levels go up, and have spent a few sleepless nights in the past. I had to learn new skills, yoga, pranayama, and get help from spirituality. However, through pressure, I am able to realize and understand my true character and work on them to become better and better. 12. Do you agree that HR is an easy job and everybody can do it? This is a big and dangerous misconception among people. People who have felt this way and who have been entrusted HR to less qualified /& lack of experience people have got into serious problems in their businesses. In my opinion, it is the hardest and most sensitive job one can have in all professions. This is because we deal with people and everyone is unique in nature. HRs must be Multi-Experts to perform and deliver progressive results. Many times a single solution may not suit all and the solutions should be articulated or reformed based on the persons whom we are dealing with. Remember, people are with emotions, feelings, and reactions. Managing them is a science and art and competent HR professionals can only make this a reality. ![]()
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66 Comments
Animesh Manna
4/4/2022 04:34:39 am
Well said. Found good conception many more ideas that I will really follow.
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Dineshkumar M
4/4/2022 07:10:12 pm
Well said, Yes,”Leaders are not born they were moulded with knowledge and learning experience, smartness in situations” ~Dinesh(QUESS CORP)
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KONDAPALLI BRAHMAREDDY
4/5/2022 09:02:29 am
Sir
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Kusuma
5/26/2022 09:05:21 am
Thanks for your advice and nice talk.
Nazema
4/6/2022 01:26:35 am
Good day sir..
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Sujaya Bhat
4/6/2022 01:27:21 am
We are proud to have such a HR professional with us in this group.
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Yashu
4/6/2022 01:27:44 am
Matured views 👍
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Devendra VK
4/6/2022 01:28:13 am
I have gone through your interview, nice perspectives. I would like to talk two points here: I like the way you defined your success (nicely put it) and for Q10, we are able to observe as well when we deal with consultant and company HR that most of them fit in second category. Having said that people like you and others will groom them for sure. I wish you a great success in years to come 👏🏽👍
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Sankar
4/6/2022 01:28:38 am
Dev I echo your words .Govind is also an author wrote books on labour laws in a simplified manner with examples. 👍👍
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Abdul Kalam Azath
4/6/2022 01:29:11 am
Congratulations Sir.
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Satheesh Raja
4/6/2022 01:30:43 am
Such a wonderful interested interview you had sir. Thanks for sharing really I inspired sir. Good motivation to young HR professional sir, Keep rocking sir
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SohailSawani
4/6/2022 01:31:05 am
Excellent Interview Govind Ji, Proud to be associated with you.
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SK Gupta
4/6/2022 01:31:25 am
Excellent , All members of this group have proud for this achievement.
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R K Saravanan
4/6/2022 09:43:50 am
Hi Govind, this is R K Saravanan, your interview has been reached the maximum hights. I know you personally and have been watching all your legal updates, all of them are very informative and useful...pl continue to deliver more insights on labor laws and new labor code updates, congratulations and all the very best for your excellent job.
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Girish Hunagund
4/6/2022 01:32:07 am
Good afternoon Dr.Govindraju Sir,
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Rajendrakumar
4/6/2022 01:32:48 am
Hi Sir,
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Lakkanna
4/6/2022 05:25:59 am
Sir, nice interview and you have covered all the hr life cycles here
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Thammaiah D
4/6/2022 05:26:19 am
Found this very meaningful and your responses are so crystal and precise. Your passion and excellency is so admirable to all of us
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Dr. Ummer Beejadakatte
4/6/2022 05:35:19 am
Anything is possible…👌
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Santhosh Rao
4/6/2022 05:35:42 am
Nice thoughts Govind. Really appreciate very good insights into various issues . 👏👏
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Sreenath
4/6/2022 05:35:59 am
Great info & motivational to young HR fraternity . 👍👍
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Prem Thakur
4/6/2022 05:36:15 am
Congrats Govind..your efforts and knowledge always make us proud..💐
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Shruthi Rao
4/6/2022 05:36:34 am
Congrats Govind!! Yes, certainly you are known for knowledge sharing and contributing to the entire HR fraternity.All the best👍👍
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Chandan TG
4/6/2022 05:38:27 am
Govind ji,
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Kumaraswamy, Mgt Advocate
4/6/2022 05:38:45 am
Keep going strong. I appreciate your efforts in developing all facets of HR, IR, LW and LLC. Thanks
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Vijay
4/6/2022 05:39:02 am
Very proud to have a one as our connect....Many Congrats💐💐💐
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Srinivasa KV
4/6/2022 05:40:31 am
Great thoughts Sir, which speaks of your rich experience and commendable passion 🙏🙏
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Manju
4/6/2022 05:41:01 am
Superb sir & congratulations. Ur a role model for young & upcoming generation. 💐
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Nagaraju
4/6/2022 05:41:20 am
Reward assured Always for the sincere efforts
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Nehal Choksi, Arihant Consultants
4/6/2022 05:41:39 am
Dear Sir,
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Nagarathna
4/6/2022 05:41:53 am
I have gone through each and every word of your interview. It was well interviwed by Shekhar sir. Your answers were so motivated for all of us. Really a nice interview it is. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Parthasarathy
4/6/2022 05:42:56 am
👍👍👍 Great Govindraju, You deserve it. Proud of you
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Raghunath Gowda
4/6/2022 05:43:16 am
We proud to have a mentor like you in our Tumkur HR Forum..
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Jagadish K Bhat
4/6/2022 05:43:51 am
It's proud moment for entire Tumkur district
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Girish Gowda
4/6/2022 05:44:18 am
Good Morning Sir,
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Mohana
4/6/2022 05:44:47 am
An excellent, Motivational speech sir, especially for upcoming generation...like me...thanks a lot for sharing sir...🙏
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Murthy, Taj Groups
4/6/2022 05:45:04 am
Good Morning Sir, Read your interview article on NIPM group. Very inspiring Sir 👍👍👍
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Hemanth
4/6/2022 05:45:21 am
Congratulations, it's all about your hard work and vast experience. You are role model to many HR fraternities . I can see lot of messages from the group members which is motivating you to much more such initiatives.💐💐💐
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Devarajan
4/6/2022 05:45:37 am
Great, very open and inspiring people.thanks ji
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Divakar
4/6/2022 08:56:01 am
Congratulations Sir,
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Varkiachan Pettah
4/6/2022 10:02:45 pm
Congratulations you deserve it please continue your efforts to enlighten HR fraternity 👌
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K.Balaji Chennai
4/6/2022 10:04:55 pm
Good morning sir 🙏
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Madan Pandey
4/6/2022 10:07:48 pm
Congratulations sir. A great news. Rise in your life to the maximum.
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Vishwanath DS
4/6/2022 10:10:51 pm
Read your interview sir, congratulations,💐 covered that anything is possible, provided people should have right mindset. nice article sir and I have gained some knowledge from this article thanks for sharing sir. thanks Vishwanath
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Sridhar Murthy
4/6/2022 10:14:58 pm
Hearty congratulations Sir. You truly deserve this distinction 😊💐💐🎉🎉🎉
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Manoj Kumar
4/6/2022 10:20:13 pm
Great to see Govind bhai. Many many congratulations. It inspires
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Sandesh K
4/6/2022 10:22:15 pm
Very inspiring sir.. ✌🏻.. your contribution and acheiviement in HR Field is remarkable..
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Mathews
4/6/2022 10:25:35 pm
Great insights and inspiring 👍👍👍
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Meenesh kumar
4/6/2022 11:08:57 pm
i am proud about Govind that educating entrprenuers employees and Associations regard to time to time enhancing the Labour Laws and industrial laws to their finger tips.
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Shridhar Vyawahare
4/6/2022 11:32:44 pm
👍🌹👍🌹🙏🏻
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Savitha Rathod
4/6/2022 11:42:22 pm
Sir,
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Nandish
4/6/2022 11:44:28 pm
Hi Sir, I have already read about this completely in linked in posted by Shekar sir, your worlds are really mesmerising and inspiring for lot of budding HR professionals, please contribute more and more for greater good for our generations 😊
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Anitha
4/6/2022 11:50:05 pm
Congratulations. It's always interesting to listen to you.
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Zeeshan Zaheer
4/7/2022 02:29:02 am
A true & motivating leader in this industry I have ever found.
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Raja
4/8/2022 06:37:16 am
Congratulations and many more wishes for your accomplishments 💐💐💐💐💐👏👏👏
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Laxman
4/8/2022 06:37:38 am
Good Sir, I have gone through it...it's message originated for Young and dynamic Future HR leaders.👌
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Praveen
4/8/2022 06:38:07 am
Sir, I have gone through your leaders talk interview in linkedin as well. Your interview is an inspiration to many young aspiration HR's. You are my role model Sir.
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SAGAYA CLEMENT PRABU
4/8/2022 06:38:28 am
Sir, I read the interview. It was really inspiring and informative. Thanks for sharing.
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Girish Hunagund
4/11/2022 04:57:08 am
Considering as my senior HRD professional I do refer the articles, books and videos of Dr. Govindraju Sir consistently as and when I require references to understand certain aspects and their implementations of my profession of HRD.
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Manjunatha G
4/14/2022 06:41:10 am
Very insightful and factual information has been shared throughout the interview.
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Ashraf Parpunja (EMC)
4/17/2022 09:37:15 pm
Excellent Sir, Very Inspiring
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Surendranath A
4/19/2022 02:54:48 am
Dear Govindaraj,
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