Raman Malhotra leads talent acquisition and HR at Leidos, one of the largest technology and defense companies in the United States, but her journey started behind a computer as a programmer.

Now, she’s bringing that same analytical mindset to one of the hardest problems in business: attracting and retaining top talent.

In this conversation, Raman opens up about how she learned to think like a business leader, why empathy and analytics are equally important in HR, and what she tells young recruiters who want to move into leadership.

You’ll learn:

• How to build a compelling business case for new tools and resources
• The mentoring approach that helps recruiters think like executives
• Why HR and TA need to work as one connected ecosystem
• How to use AI to strengthen relationships instead of replacing them
• The listening skill every great interviewer needs

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Connect with Raman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raman-malhotra-phr-shrm-cp

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