Why do HR digitalisation projects fail, and how can companies improve their chances of success? Jayant Paleti, co-founder of Darwinbox, joins Adrian Tan to discuss HR technology and building a business in a crowded HRMS market.
We cover:
• Salesforce’s investment in Darwinbox as discussed in 2021
• Competing in Singapore’s HRMS market
• Reducing digitalisation failures
• Whether companies should digitalise during uncertain times
Before Darwinbox, Jayant worked in investment banking at Ernst & Young, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity. He is an alumnus of IIT Madras and IIM Lucknow.
Episode 56 of The Adrian Tan Show. Originally published on 29 June 2021. Guest roles, investment discussion and company details refer to the original recording.
Original episode sponsor: Wanted, featuring its RoundUp interview collaboration tool.
Connect with Jayant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayantpaleti/
Darwinbox: https://darwinbox.com/
More from Adrian: https://www.adriantan.com.sg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/
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