Anand Sankaran

Critic
DISC Type : C

HR Transformation Manager at Freshworks

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Anand Sankaran is an HR Transformation Manager at Freshworks, specializing in streamlining HR processes through digital solutions, process automation, and HRIS implementation. With a B. Sc from the University of Madras and a certification in Workday HCM, he is described by colleagues as a supportive, approachable, and effective solution provider with excellent project management skills.

Outside of his professional focus, Anand is passionate about personal well-being. He has a keen interest in health and fitness, which he demonstrated by actively participating in and winning a rigorous, 12-week company-wide health challenge that tracked exercise, diet, and sleep.

Anand was named the Cognizant Health & Fitness Champion in 2018, winning a competition against over 40, 000 participants.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

ROI Driven

Critic

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Topics They Care About

HR Transformation
His career is centered on streamlining and adding value to HR processes through digital solutions, process automation, and HRIS global system transformation at Freshworks and prior firms.
HRIS Implementation
He has hands-on experience leading global integrations and implementations for systems like Workday and Oracle Cloud, serving as a solution architect.
Leadership & Empowerment
He believes in empowering teams to become independent leaders, stating that "Leadership is raising others around while you grow. "

Media Appearances

Anand has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2023
HR Transformation Manager at Freshworks
9-2021 - 3-2023
HR Transformation Lead at Freshworks
5-2019 - 9-2021
Implementation Manager - HRIS, HRSS & Analytics at Pierian Services
2-2008 - 5-2019
Senior Executive HR at Cognizant

Education

2004 - 2007
B.Sc from University of Madras

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Exp : 18 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Middle Designation : HR Transformation Manager at Freshworks
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Insights For Selling To Anand

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anand is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anand

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anand move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Anand take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Anand

Personality Compatibility


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