Join host Rahul on Voice of Youth for an engaging conversation with Sonia Kutty, Senior Vice President of People & Culture at Quest Global—a global leader in engineering services. With over 21 years at the company, Sonia has been instrumental in shaping Quest Global’s culture of inclusivity, innovation, and employee empowerment. In this episode, she shares her journey of leading multi-country teams, driving HR strategies that prioritize flexibility, and fostering environments where "humble geniuses" thrive. Learn more about Quest Global’s mission at www.quest-global.com.
Sonia delves into the secrets behind building workplaces that balance hybrid flexibility with accountability, including Quest Global’s unique approach to empowering managers to implement tailored work arrangements. She discusses initiatives like childcare support, parental leave policies, and programs to elevate women in STEM, emphasizing how trust and empathy drive organizational success. From navigating mergers to nurturing cross-cultural collaboration, Sonia’s insights reveal how HR can be a catalyst for both personal growth and global impact.
Whether you’re a leader, an HR professional, or a young engineer aspiring to make your mark, this episode offers actionable advice on leadership, work-life balance, and creating cultures where everyone belongs. Tune in for Sonia’s philosophy on inspiring teams to "yearn for the vast and endless seas," and discover how Quest Global turns its core values into everyday practices. Don’t forget to follow Voice of Youth for more conversations with visionaries reshaping the future of work!