Media Release
Mangaluru, Apr 12: The department of Hospital Administration at Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences (FMCOAHS) hosted a one-day national symposium titled Trends 2K25 – Human resource management of tomorrow, bringing together students, academicians, and HR professionals for an immersive exchange of ideas on the future of human resource management.
The symposium was inaugurated by Steevan Pinto, chairman of the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), who also served as the chief guest and a distinguished resource person for the day.
In his thought-provoking inaugural address, Pinto compared HR management to a “motherly figure”—stressing that the well-being of personnel must remain a central priority. He also highlighted how his leadership at NIPM had recently enabled a global conclave on HR management in Mangaluru, with a futuristic focus on “Personnel Management of Workforce in 2047.”
The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Fr Ajith B Menezes, director of FMCOAHS, who, in his address, warmly welcomed students from various hospital administration institutions and practicing HR professionals. Drawing from his book "Soul Stories", he narrated the compelling tale of Ismail Siddique, a man who cracked a job interview on his third attempt—an inspiring anecdote illustrating the importance of learning from feedback and being resilient. “Empathy, courage, and knowledge,” Fr Menezes emphasised, “are essential tools for navigating the complexities of today’s online, knowledge-based workforce.”
Other dignitaries present at the inaugural included Fr George Jeevan Sequeira, administrator of Father Muller Medical College Hospital (FMMCH); Jyothi Pinto, HR manager of Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI); Prof Dr Hilda D’Souza, principal of FMCOAHS; and Nirmala Kumari, head of the department of hospital administration.
The day featured a range of engaging sessions:
• Sandeep D’Silva, senior principal – Employee experience at Infosys Ltd, delivered a compelling talk on employee relations and handling the new-age workforce, shedding light on generational shifts and engagement strategies.
• Ivy Saldanha, managing director of Noble Manhattan Coaching Ltd, delved into employee retention strategies, emphasizing coaching and personalised development plans.
• Jyothi Pinto led a practical session on employee attrition and retention in the forenoon session, drawing from her real-time experiences at FMCI.
In addition to these insightful presentations, the symposium also hosted a stress interview competition and a media reporting segment, giving students a chance to showcase their HR acumen and communication skills in high-pressure scenarios.
The sessions collectively explored the evolving role of HR in today’s dynamic landscape, underscoring the need for adaptability, emotional intelligence, and lifelong learning among future HR leaders.
Dr Sonia D’Souza, associate professor, dept of Hospital Administration, FMCOAHS delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the resource persons, dignitaries, faculty, and student participants for making the event a success.
Trends 2K25 left participants with not only key takeaways on HR innovation but also a renewed sense of purpose to build empathetic, tech-savvy, and people-centred workplaces of tomorrow.