IMI Kolkata Hosts “Confluence 3.0” — Reimagining Talent Acquisition in the Era of Agility, Purpose, and Innovation

Here’s a refined third-person promotional blog draft for the IMI Insight – Talent Acquisition Conclave 2025 (Confluence 3.0) event:

IMI Kolkata Hosts “Confluence 3.0” — Reimagining Talent Acquisition in the Era of Agility, Purpose, and Innovation

August 30, 2025 Kolkata:
The International Management Institute (IMI) Kolkata successfully hosted IMI Insight – The Talent Acquisition Conclave 2025, themed “Future of Work: Reimagining Talent Acquisition in the Era of Agility, Purpose and Innovation.” The event, titled “Confluence 3.0,” served as a vibrant platform connecting industry leaders and management students, fostering meaningful dialogue on the evolving dynamics of work, purpose, and performance in a rapidly transforming world.

A Welcome That Set the Tone

The conclave began with an inspiring welcome address by Prof. Dr. Mohua Banerjee, who emphasized that growth in the modern world must be seen not only through numbers but through transformation and quantum change.
She urged leaders and organizations to rethink the very purpose of work, ensuring that business strategies are deeply aligned with meaning and human aspirations. When people find purpose in what they do, she noted, performance becomes a natural outcome.

Rethinking the Purpose of Work

The core session, “Rethinking the Purpose of Work: Aligning Strategy with Meaning,” explored how purpose-driven leadership and meaningful work are becoming central to the future of talent acquisition and retention.

Mr. Kunal Choudhury, Director & Head – HR and Talent at Alvarez & Marsal Global Capability Center, Gurgaon, predicted that by 2030, the youth workforce will be driven more by purpose and performance than by job titles or paychecks. He underscored that organizations failing to integrate purpose into their culture risk losing top talent. Mr. Choudhury also highlighted the increasing influence of brand reputation and AI-driven automation, calling for the evolution of traditional job descriptions into competency- and purpose-driven roles that foster belonging and meaning.

Adding to the conversation, Mr. Franklin Frank [LION], Global Director – HCM at Zycus, emphasized that HR today goes beyond processes — it is fundamentally about people and culture. He explained that performance and purpose must go hand in hand, encouraging professionals to reflect daily on how their actions create impact. Aligning passion with purpose, he noted, not only drives better outcomes but also reduces burnout and strengthens engagement.

The insightful session was moderated by Dr. Roma Puri, Area Chair and Associate Professor – OB & HR, IMI Kolkata, who guided the discussion through thought-provoking perspectives on human-centric leadership, organizational alignment, and the evolving expectations of the modern workforce.

A Platform for Meaningful Industry-Academia Collaboration

The event reflected IMI Kolkata’s ongoing commitment to fostering industry-academia collaboration and preparing future leaders to navigate the complexities of a purpose-driven world. By bridging corporate insights with academic learning, Confluence 3.0 empowered students to reimagine how talent acquisition can evolve in alignment with agility, innovation, and human values.

The success of IMI Insight – Talent Acquisition Conclave 2025 was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Dr. Sweta Sinha, Debasree Dutta, and Soumitra Ghosh, along with the Corporate Relations team at IMI Kolkata.

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