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This is an exclusive interview series conducted by Santosh Vaswani, Journalist & Editor at CIO News with Sonali Chowdhry, CEO of Officenet.
Share your journey with Officenet and the inspiration behind creating the platform.
My journey with Officenet began 15 years ago, at a time when HR automation was still in its infancy and few solutions existed in the market. Back then, businesses often relied on internal IT teams to build HR portals, which frequently turned into never-ending projects. As the HR landscape evolved, it became clear that empowering employees through Employee Self-Service (ESS) was critical, especially in large organizations. Early collaborations with clients like Dabur and Indorama highlighted the importance of providing employees with tools to manage routine tasks and more, such as viewing pay stubs and submitting leave applications, thereby improving efficiency and employee satisfaction.

In the dynamic business landscape, Small and Medium Enterprises play a pivotal role. They are considered the backbone of the Indian economy, accounting for a major contribution to GDP and employment. However, MSMEs face numerous challenges, particularly in managing payroll and HR processes, which can be both time-consuming and complex. With the advent of HR technology, commonly referred to as HR Tech, these businesses now have tools at their disposal that can streamline these processes, saving time and resources while improving accuracy and compliance.

This automation ensures that tasks are assigned efficiently, minimising idle time and optimising resource utilisation. For instance, delivery companies can use route optimisation algorithms to plan the most efficient delivery routes, reducing fuel consumption and delivery times, which boosts productivity and contributes to cost savings and environmental sustainability. Another crucial aspect of technology integration is the improvement of training and skill development for field workers. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies offer immersive training experiences that allow field workers to practice complex tasks in a safe and controlled environment.

The Budget 2024-25 is set to provide a significant impetus to mid-sized MSME manufacturers through various schemes and benefits, fostering growth and innovation, Officenet CEO Sonali Chowdhry said. "The creation of new employment opportunities and the introduction of easy education loans are expected to elevate the calibre of the emerging workforce," Chowdhry said.

India is poised to become a global manufacturing hub with the potential to drive significant economic growth and job creation. As the government and private sector push forward with initiatives like “Make in India,” it is crucial to address the future human resource demands that will arise. Central to this objective is the need for substantial budgetary allocations to develop talent, ensuring a skilled workforce that can sustain and enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities.

As we approach the Pre-Budget discussions, our expectations center around transforming India into a global manufacturing powerhouse. This ambition hinges on the government’s focus on boosting automation and digitalization within the sector. We anticipate policies and interventions that will encourage the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, including advanced Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS). HRMS is vital for enhancing workforce management, streamlining operations, and driving innovation. Government support in facilitating the adoption of these technologies is crucial, as it will not only improve productivity but also ensure the sector’s global competitiveness. We look forward to initiatives that propel the manufacturing industry towards a new era of growth and sustainability, making India a formidable player on the world stage-Ms. Sonali Chowdhry, CEO – Officenet

Budget 2024 Expectations Live: CEO at Officenet, Sonali Chowdhry listed expectations of the manufacturing sector from the Union Budget and said, "We anticipate policies and interventions that will encourage the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, including advanced Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS).

Sonali Chowdhry, CEO Officenet says, "Our expectations center around transforming India into a global manufacturing powerhouse. This ambition hinges on the government’s focus on boosting automation and digitalization within the sector.

Sonali Chowdhry, CEO of Officenet, called for policies to boost automation and digitalisation in the manufacturing sector. “We anticipate initiatives that encourage the adoption of advanced human resource management systems (HRMS) to enhance workforce management and drive innovation.”

Leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider, to enhance operational efficiency across its 650+ stores in India. This strategic collaboration aims to boost efficiency by 30 per centby using advanced AI and ML technologies.

In a move poised to redefine retail HR efficiency, leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart with over 650+ stores across India, has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider. By leveraging the capabilities of AI and ML, this strategic collaboration goes beyond mere automation, offering advanced customization and tailored solutions. It aims to unlock a 30% increase in operational efficiency and streamline employee experiences through data-driven insights, ensuring Vishal Mega-Mart stays at the forefront of retail innovation.

In a move poised to redefine retail HR efficiency, leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart with over 650+ stores across India, has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider. By leveraging the capabilities of AI and ML, this strategic collaboration goes beyond mere automation, offering advanced customization and tailored solutions. It aims to unlock a 30% increase in operational efficiency and streamline employee experiences through data-driven insights, ensuring Vishal Mega-Mart stays at the forefront of retail innovation.

In a move poised to redefine retail HR efficiency, leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart with over 650+ stores across India, has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider. By leveraging the capabilities of AI and ML, this strategic collaboration goes beyond mere automation, offering advanced customization and tailored solutions. It aims to unlock a 30% increase in operational efficiency and streamline employee experiences through data-driven insights, ensuring Vishal Mega-Mart stays at the forefront of retail innovation.

Leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart has teamed up with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider, to enhance operational efficiency across its 650+ stores in India. This strategic partnership aims to increase efficiency by 30 per cent using advanced AI and ML technologies.

In a move poised to redefine retail HR efficiency, leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart with over 650+ stores across India, has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider. By leveraging the capabilities of AI and ML, this strategic collaboration goes beyond mere automation, offering advanced customisation and tailored solutions. It aims to unlock a 30% increase in operational efficiency and streamline employee experiences through data-driven insights, ensuring Vishal Mega-Mart stays at the forefront of retail innovation.

In a move poised to redefine retail HR efficiency, leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart with over 650+ stores across India, has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider. By leveraging the capabilities of AI and ML, this strategic collaboration goes beyond mere automation, offering advanced customization and tailored solutions. It aims to unlock a 30% increase in operational efficiency and streamline employee experiences through data-driven insights, ensuring Vishal Mega-Mart stays at the forefront of retail innovation.

In a move poised to redefine retail HR efficiency, leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart with over 650+ stores across India, has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider. By leveraging the capabilities of AI and ML, this strategic collaboration goes beyond mere automation, offering advanced customization and tailored solutions. It aims to unlock a 30% increase in operational efficiency and streamline employee experiences through data-driven insights, ensuring Vishal Mega-Mart stays at the forefront of retail innovation.

In a move poised to redefine retail HR efficiency, leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart with over 650+ stores across India, has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider. By leveraging the capabilities of AI and ML, this strategic collaboration goes beyond mere automation, offering advanced customization and tailored solutions. It aims to unlock a 30% increase in operational efficiency and streamline employee experiences through data-driven insights, ensuring Vishal Mega-Mart stays at the forefront of retail innovation.

In a move poised to redefine retail HR efficiency, leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart with over 650+ stores across India, has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider. By leveraging the capabilities of AI and ML, this strategic collaboration goes beyond mere automation, offering advanced customization and tailored solutions. It aims to unlock a 30% increase in operational efficiency and streamline employee experiences through data-driven insights, ensuring Vishal Mega-Mart stays at the forefront of retail innovation.

Officenet says its platform addresses complex scenarios such as real-time floor headcount management across multiple locations and managing between 650 to 18,000 employees. The platform further enhances security with geofencing technology, creating a virtual perimeter around designated floors and restricting functionality to authorized personnel within the area. The company says that the system prioritizes data integrity, adhering to the highest standards for facial recognition and data privacy.

In the context of retail design and experience, it’s not just the aesthetic and functional elements that make an impact, but also the element of human efficiency. And it is often technology that enhances human productivity and efficiency. In a move poised to redefine retail HR efficiency, leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart with over 650+ stores across India, has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider.

In a move poised to redefine retail HR efficiency, leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart with over 650+ stores across India, has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider. By leveraging the capabilities of AI and ML, this strategic collaboration goes beyond mere automation, offering advanced customization and tailored solutions. It aims to unlock a 30% increase in operational efficiency and streamline employee experiences through data-driven insights, ensuring Vishal Mega-Mart stays at the forefront of retail innovation.

ashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart has partnered with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solution provider. By leveraging the capabilities of AI and ML, this strategic collaboration goes beyond mere automation, offering advanced customisation and tailored solutions. It aims to unlock a 30 per cent increase in operational efficiency and streamline employee experiences through data-driven insights, ensuring Vishal Mega-Mart stays at the forefront of retail innovation.

Leading fashion hypermarket chain Vishal Mega-Mart, with over 650 stores across India, has announced a strategic partnership with Officenet, a cloud-based HR solutions provider. This collaboration aims to unlock a 30 per cent increase in operational efficiency and streamline employee experiences through data-driven insights, ensuring Vishal Mega-Mart stays at the forefront of retail innovation.

As a woman leader in the Indian business landscape, I firmly advocate for inclusion as a cornerstone of organizational success. Embracing diversity is not merely a moral stance but a strategic imperative. Inclusive workplaces harness a multitude of perspectives, fostering innovation and bolstering problem-solving capabilities. By tapping into the entire talent pool, businesses gain a competitive edge, ensuring adaptability in a globalized market. Moreover, inclusive environments elevate employee engagement, and productivity, and contribute to a positive corporate reputation.

As a woman leader in the Indian business landscape, I firmly advocate for inclusion as a cornerstone of organizational success. Embracing diversity is not merely a moral stance but a strategic imperative. Inclusive workplaces harness a multitude of perspectives, fostering innovation and bolstering problem-solving capabilities. By tapping into the entire talent pool, businesses gain a competitive edge, ensuring adaptability in a globalized market. Moreover, inclusive environments elevate employee engagement, and productivity, and contribute to a positive corporate reputation.

Dr. Maninder Singh Khalsa, Mr Deepak Bharara and Ms Sonali Chowdhry CEO Officenet presented the Certificate of Achievement to the following outstanding recipients:

In today's corporate landscape, workplace wellness programs serve as crucial tools for enhancing employee health, productivity and overall well-being. Despite their importance, many organizations struggle to accurately gauge the return on investment (ROI) of such initiatives. While tangible benefits like reduced healthcare costs and absenteeism are measurable, a plethora of intangible benefits often remain overlooked. This article delves into the multifaceted ROI of workplace wellness initiatives, shining a light on the invaluable yet frequently disregarded outcomes that contribute to organizational success.

Meet Sonali Chowdhry, the CEO of Officenet which is a leading HRTech firm delivering HR and payroll solutions to leading organizations in India. Developed by Netcomm Labs, Chowdhry has been a founding promoter of Officenet since its inception in 2010 and has seen all the ups and downs in its decade-long journey of growth.

New ITR forms for Assessment Year 2024-25: Expert's take on new tax regime becoming default Sonali Chowdhry, CEO of Officenet, explains the changes in detail for the taxpayer in the context of the new tax regime becoming the default tax regime while filing returns —

Officenet, a leading HR tech firm renowned for its cutting-edge HR & Payroll Solutions for Indian enterprises, proudly introduces the ‘Cascading Organizational Goals’ feature within its Performance Management System module. This strategic upgrade promises a seamless alignment of individual employee objectives with the overarching organizational goals, heralding a new era in work delegation methodologies. It synchronizes individual employee objectives with the overarching goals of organizations. With a robust client base of over 250+ mid and large-cap manufacturing companies across India, including names like Havells, LG Electronics, KRBL Rice, Toyo Ink, Plasser India, JBM Group, Officenet has consistently led in addressing intricate HR and workforce management challenges unique to the manufacturing sector.

Officenet, a leading HR tech firm renowned for its cutting-edge HR & Payroll Solutions for Indian enterprises, proudly introduces the ‘Cascading Organizational Goals’ feature within its Performance Management System module. This strategic upgrade promises a seamless alignment of individual employee objectives with the overarching organizational goals, heralding a new era in work delegation methodologies. It synchronizes individual employee objectives with the overarching goals of organizations.

HR tech player Officenet unveiled a ‘cascading organisational goals’ feature in its performance management system. This strategic upgrade empowers companies to seamlessly align individual employee objectives with overarching organisational goals, revolutionising work delegation methodologies. This innovative feature empowers heads of departments to effortlessly transfer goals to subordinates, fostering a collaborative, goal-driven environment. Managers enjoy autonomy, tailoring goals for individual roles and responsibilities within the organisational structure.

The Union Budget brought forth some heartening developments and notable statistics. I applaud the recognition and support extended to women entrepreneurs. The allocation of Mudra loans & Stand-up India (SUPI) initiative further exemplifies the government's dedication to fostering women's economic empowerment. Evidently, the Budget showcased the government's commitment to the country's economic development by empowering women. Additionally, the emphasis on skilling and upskilling through the Skill India Mission, aligns seamlessly with the evolving workforce needs. This Budget lays a positive foundation for fostering women's entrepreneurship and enhancing skill development, essential elements for cultivating a more inclusive and dynamic economy.

Sonali Chowdhry, CEO, Officenet said, "the Union Budget brought forth some heartening developments and notable statistics. I applaud the recognition and support extended to women entrepreneurs. The allocation of Mudra loans & Stand-up India (SUPI) initiative further exemplifies the government's dedication to fostering women's economic empowerment. Evidently, the Budget showcased the government's commitment to the country's economic development by empowering women. Additionally, the emphasis on skilling and upskilling through the Skill India Mission, aligns seamlessly with the evolving workforce needs. This Budget lays a positive foundation for fostering women's entrepreneurship and enhancing skill development, essential elements for cultivating a more inclusive and dynamic economy."

Officenet has evolved into a prominent provider of payroll solutions, marking a revolutionary journey in HR technology. Initially focused on payroll management, Officenet has expanded into a dynamic platform encompassing modules for ESS, HRMS, recruitment, and more. Setting itself apart as a comprehensive solution, Officenet serves as a single window for seamless HR solutions, promoting employee engagement and improving communication. The company’s standing as an industry leader in complete payroll and HR management is reinforced by its reputation for effective, user-friendly technologies cultivated through innovation and adaptability.

Mrs. Sonali Chowdhry – CEO, Officenet “The Union Budget brought forth some heartening developments and notable statistics. I applaud the recognition and support extended to women entrepreneurs. The allocation of Mudra loans & Stand-up India (SUPI) initiative further exemplifies the government’s dedication to fostering women’s economic empowerment. Evidently, the Budget showcased the government’s commitment to the country’s economic development by empowering women. Additionally, the emphasis on skilling and upskilling through the Skill India Mission, aligns seamlessly with the evolving workforce needs. This Budget lays a positive foundation for fostering women’s entrepreneurship and enhancing skill development, essential elements for cultivating a more inclusive and dynamic economy.

In alignment with the futuristic vision, the budget should underscore the significance of emerging technologies. Sectors like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum computing are poised to redefine industries.

With a keen eye on tax incentives, skill development initiatives, and streamlined regulations, industry captains underscore the critical need for fostering digital transformation and workforce empowerment.

"As we approach the Union Budget 2024, we acknowledge the government's recent efforts to streamline PF processes and the noteworthy change in last year's IT regime. In the upcoming budget, we advocate for policies that aim to reduce compliance complexity and foster talent development, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping our collective future. In the realm of the manufacturing industry, we anticipate the necessary change in the Employee State Insurance (ESI) schemes. The current structures pose administrative challenges, leading to delayed contributions and settlements. A comprehensive reform to simplify these processes could significantly enhance operational efficiency in HR management,” shares Sonali Chowdhry, CEO at Officenet.

As we approach the Union Budget 2024, we acknowledge the government's recent efforts to streamline PF processes and the noteworthy change in last year's IT regime. In the upcoming budget, we advocate for policies that aim to reduce compliance complexity and foster talent development, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping our collective future. As we navigate the path towards AI dominance, a key expectation is robust support for Reskilling/Upskilling initiatives to empower our workforce for the challenges of tomorrow.