11/05/2026

HR : The Happiness Resource

HR : The Happiness Resource
By addressing financial security, mental and physical wellbeing, growth opportunities, and cultivating a positive work culture, HR becomes the Happiness Resource within an organisation.

Human Resources (HR) has long been recognized as a crucial function within organisations, tasked with managing the most valuable asset – its people. However, the role of HR goes beyond mere personnel management; it extends to ensuring the happiness and overall wellbeing of employees. In today’s rapidly changing and volatile business landscape, HR plays a critical role in shaping organisational success.

The Evolving Role of HR :

Traditionally, HR focused on tasks such as recruitment, training, and terminations. However, in the face of increasing competition and evolving employee expectations, these functions alone are no longer sufficient. HR must transform into a proactive force that assumes responsibility for employee happiness. This involves creating an environment where employees feel secure, cared for, and supported in their personal and professional lives.

The importance of HR’s role in promoting employee happiness cannot be overstated. As a recent study conducted by the University of Warwick found, happy employees are...

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Purna Sadashiv

is currently serving as General Manager - HR and Cluster Head for North and East at Ashirvad by Aliaxis. He is a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience across manufacturing, automotive, electronics and packaging industries. His professional strengths include strategic HR leadership, industrial relations and union negotiations, talent management, organisational development, employee engagement and HR transformation, with a strong focus on aligning people strategy with
business performance.

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Purna Sadashiv

is currently serving as General Manager - HR and Cluster Head for North and East at Ashirvad by Aliaxis. He is a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience across manufacturing, automotive, electronics and packaging industries. His professional strengths include strategic HR leadership, industrial relations and union negotiations, talent management, organisational development, employee engagement and HR transformation, with a strong focus on aligning people strategy with
business performance.

November 2026

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