Second Act | Aakash Sikka
What was your role when you first joined the firm?
I joined the firm in April 2011 and was associated for more than 7.5 years as the human resource business partner for a line of business.
What were your initial impressions and experiences?
My experience back then was great. I still remember one of the senior partners' address, where he mentioned that the abbreviation for PwC should be People who Care. That still stands true.
What experiences or roles did you undertake after leaving?
I have specialised as a human resource business partner, and I continued in the same line in one of the Big Five where I led the advisory human capital practice.
What motivated you to rejoin PwC?
I think the culture and people who I worked with as a team brought me back. When I left PwC in November 2018, I was practically in touch with almost everyone I knew so I never felt that I had moved on. It was great to come back and be part of the onboarding process, as it was one of the initiatives where I used to take a specific session. So, it was good that for a change I got to sit on the other side of the table and listen in since the firm had grown by leaps and bounds. Right from the office boys to the partners, all were gracious and offered me a warm welcome back which really makes a huge difference.
How have you grown personally and professionally since rejoining?
Wherever you go or whichever direction you are headed, growth should never stop. The firm has changed positively since I last rejoined. Headcount, technology, and even the way we work has seen a positive and a different outcome all together. The way we are seen in the market as a people-centric firm is unbelievable.
What is your current role?
I currently lead the digital enterprise for One Consulting role as the human resource business partner. Besides this role, I’m also involved with advisory level and firm level projects with the human capital leadership.
What advice would you give to alumni considering rejoining?
It’s a great place to be. So, if you get the opportunity to join, do come back because the firm is clear about its future and where it is headed. I have no doubt that we are and will continue to be ‘THE’ employer of choice.
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