Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The Training and Placement Cell of the Central University of Jammu (CUJ), under the patronage of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain, successfully organized an HR Meet titled “Engage, Evolve and Exchange.” The event brought together distinguished HR professionals, industry practitioners and representatives of reputed organizations from across North India to deliberate on emerging industry trends, evolving workforce expectations and opportunities for strengthening industry–academia collaboration.
The HR Meet witnessed participation from several prominent organizations, including Bout Group, Sarveshwar, Faveo, Fitelo, Synthimed labs, Prevest Denpro, OATI and Viaens Bajaj Life. HR professionals from Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu and other parts of North India participated in the event, making it a valuable platform for professional interaction, knowledge sharing and the exchange of industry perspectives.
The event featured two panel discussions that explored the changing landscape of human resource management, contemporary recruitment practices and the competencies required to thrive in an increasingly dynamic professional environment. The discussions focused on evolving talent acquisition strategies, emerging skill requirements, employee development and the challenges confronting organizations in a rapidly transforming workplace.
The panelists highlighted the growing importance of empathy, adaptability, emotional intelligence and professional ethics in building effective and resilient workforces. They also underscored the need for continuous upskilling and reskilling in response to advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. While acknowledging the transformative role of technology, the experts emphasized that human values, interpersonal skills and ethical decision-making remain fundamental to professional excellence.
The HR Meet provided an important platform for exploring avenues of collaboration between the University and participating organisations. Discussions centred on facilitating student internships, expanding campus recruitment opportunities, introducing industry-oriented training programmes and strengthening skill development initiatives. The possibility of establishing long-term institutional partnerships was also explored.
The participating HR professionals shared valuable insights into industry expectations, recruitment processes and workplace readiness, offering perspectives that can help the University further align its training and placement initiatives with the changing requirements of the corporate sector. Such interactions are instrumental in bridging the gap between academic learning and professional practice, while preparing students to navigate the challenges of an evolving employment landscape.
The event was attended by Prof. Neelika Arora, Dean, School of Business Studies; Prof. Naresh Kumar, Principal, Community College; and Prof. Bhawna Arora, Department of Computer Science, along with other faculty members of the University. Their participation reflected the institution’s collective commitment to fostering meaningful industry engagement and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration for students’ academic, professional and career development.
The HR Meet, “Engage, Evolve and Exchange,” reflects the continued commitment of the Central University of Jammu, under the patronage of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain, to building strong industry linkages and creating meaningful opportunities for student development and career advancement. Through initiatives of this nature, the University continues to foster a collaborative ecosystem in which academic expertise and industry experience complement each other. The initiative reinforces CUJ’s commitment to enhancing students’ employability, strengthening institutional partnerships and preparing graduates to meet the evolving expectations of the professional world.
