Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) has launched the RISE HR-Global Forum, a platform aimed at bringing HR and business leaders together to share workplace practices, strengthen people development and build a culture that supports employee growth and organisational performance.
The forum was launched at a Leadership & Workplace Culture Dialogue held at the World Trade Center, AMTZ. The event brought together HR professionals and business leaders to discuss ways of creating workplaces where employees can contribute, develop their skills and find greater purpose in their work.
RISE stands for Recruitment, Innovation, Skills and Excellence. The new platform is intended to provide HR professionals with opportunities to connect across sectors, exchange ideas and develop practical approaches to workplace culture and talent management.
The programme also marked the launch of the Great Place to Work certification initiative for AMTZ Group of Institutions. The event included addresses by Dr. Vishwanath Joshi, Executive Vice President & Head – People & Culture, Great Place to Work India; E Geetha Varalakshmi, Chief People Officer, AMTZ Group of Institutions; and Nitin Bharadwaj, Partner & Head – Oracle Human Capital Management, KPMG India. Dr Jitendra Sharma, MD & Founder CEO, AMTZ, delivered the keynote address.
Dr Sharma said the Great Place to Work certification reflects AMTZ’s focus on building an organisation where people remain central to its growth. He emphasised that as the AMTZ ecosystem expands, its strength will depend on developing people who work with a sense of purpose, contribute to the organisation and find opportunities for professional growth.
Dr Vishwanath Joshi highlighted the importance of people as a key differentiator for organisations. He said strong workplaces are created when leaders listen to employees, build trust and ensure that people understand the value and purpose of their work. E Geetha Varalakshmi said workplace culture influences people, performance and ultimately business outcomes. She called for HR functions to move beyond traditional administrative responsibilities towards coaching, engagement and initiatives that help employees realise their potential.
Nitin Bharadwaj said HR at AMTZ has evolved into a function that connects people, manufacturers and institutions across the ecosystem, while supporting resilience, responsibility and a shared sense of purpose. The event also featured an MoU exchange between RISE HR-Global Forum and CTC Training Resources Pvt Ltd to strengthen skill development and capacity-building initiatives. The RISE logo was unveiled during the programme, which also included an AMTZ culture showcase, an interactive workshop and a campus tour. The event further marked the unveiling of The Atrium, bringing together ISAT, the BRICS Biodesign Centre and Medi Mold’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility to support innovation, manufacturing and technology translation.
