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THE SEAT OF
KNOWLEDGE
THE HEART OF
TRANSFORMATION

Top Row Left to Right: Lavish Sachdeva, Rajat Srivastava, Wilfred Aman Marki
Bottom Row Left to Right: Anushka Bhargava, Dhariya Handa, Ria Zachariah, Vaishnavi Nayak

The mission of usHR, the HR club at IIM Shillong, is to cultivate a dynamic interface between academia and the corporate realm within the domain of Human Resources. We aim to establish IIM Shillong as a leading entity in Human Resource Management by providing a vibrant platform for HR enthusiasts. Our endeavors are dedicated to honing the essential skills necessary for success in the corporate landscape while promoting collaboration and innovation in the field.

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About the Club

usHR, the HR club of IIM Shillong, serves as a dynamic hub for HR enthusiasts to collaborate and curate a diverse array of events and initiatives aimed at fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the realm of Human Resources. Throughout its journey, the club has marked significant milestones, notably the inception of the HR Conclave in 2016. At its core, usHR is driven by a profound mission: to empower aspiring HR leaders with the acumen to adeptly navigate both the intricacies of managing people and the complexities of organizational dynamics. Through a series of meticulously planned activities held at regular intervals, the club endeavors to cultivate and refine the skills essential for thriving in the corporate landscape.  The events organized by the club are:

  • usHR Week: usHR week is a 5-days long series of events designed to assess the knowledge, skills, creativity, and critical thinking abilities of B-school students in HR. It includes the following five competitions:
    • entHRal: A competitive case-solving event where participants tackle real-world HR challenges, focusing on emerging trends like digital transformation and sustainable HR practices, encouraging innovative and strategic thinking.
    • Best Manager: An offline event for IIM Shillong students, testing business acumen, decision-making skills, and innovation under pressure through complex business scenarios to identify the most versatile manager.
    • quizHRia: An engaging online quiz that tests participants’ knowledge of contemporary HR practices and trends, offering a fun and competitive way to deepen understanding of the evolving HR landscape.
    • Speaker Session: A session featuring industry leaders and HR experts who share insights on the latest HR innovations, challenges, and opportunities, inspiring participants to think beyond traditional HR roles.
    • Speed Networking: A formal networking event for IIM Shillong students to connect, share experiences, and discuss the importance of innovation in HR, fostering relationships and preparing for future HR roles.
  • Who Will You Hire?: “Who Will You Hire?” is an engaging and interactive competition designed to test the real-world skills, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities of HR professionals. This simulation is structured in four rounds, each progressively challenging participants to demonstrate their expertise in key HR functions.
  • Seminars and Guest Lectures:
  • Recruiter’s Lens: Cracking the Code

This seminar series will invite recruiters and talent acquisition professionals to share their expertise. We will host recruitment experts from leading companies who will guide students on

  • Creating impactful CVs and optimising them for increased shortlisting
  • Prepare candidates for HR-related interview questions and improve their performance.
  • Unveiling HR’s Hidden Horizons

A seminar showcasing diverse roles within the HR domain beyond traditional administrative functions.

  • HRquest / Khlurthma: Done in multiple rounds, this competition provides a log jam situation and tests the contestants’ thinking abilities. With registrations from the best B-schools, this triathlon demands the survival of the fittest.
  • Humans of IIM Shillong: Bi-weekly posts featuring inspiring stories about fellow students.
  • HR Interest Group: Sharing articles, videos, and informational content to foster interest and knowledge in the HR domain.
  • The club also participates in the Business Leadership Summit, the annual flagship event of IIM Shillong, wherein we invite industry leaders to share their perspectives and expertise in domain panels.

Contact Us

Official Email ID: ushr@iimshillong.ac.in

Lavish Sachdeva
+91 90416 63315
Dhariya Handa
+91 82880 66313
Vaishnavi Nayak
+91 98270 26218