Don’t Build Careers. Rent People”: Tata Play CEO’s Unusual Advice Sparks Debate

Harit Nagpal, the MD and CEO at Tata Play Ltd, has stirred a debate on social media after using the word “rent” to refer to hiring people. In his LinkedIn post, Mr Nagpal wrote about accepting the unique beliefs and attitudes of people who are hired and giving them the freedom to thrive. In return, as they gain knowledge and confidence, they’ll help elevate your company, he explained. However, the first line of his post, asking companies to “rent people”, left many users confused. 

“Don’t build careers. Rent people. This isn’t their first job. They won’t retire here. Allow them to bring their beliefs and attitudes with them. Let them be and do what they couldn’t where they were before. As their knowledge and confidence grows, they will learn to fly and make you soar too. And when they leave, they’ll encourage others like them to join you,” Mr Nagpal wrote.