Divya Bhardwaj | Supervisor, International Payroll in Gurgaon

What does your typical work day look like?

The beauty of working in a truly global & diverse environment – different time zones – is that there is no “typical” working day. There is a planned itinerary and then there is an unplanned one which spices up the day with new encounters. This is absolutely stimulating to the brain cells. But amidst all this excitement something that’s never off the radar is keeping a pulse of customer satisfaction through Service Now Dashboard.

What have you enjoyed most about working at Expedia Group?

It’s evolving each day – lightning fast! Working on multiple global & regional projects and initiatives sets a prodigious learning ground: “Fasten your seat-belts, we are in for a bumpy ride” – I JUST LOVE IT!

What makes your team unique?

The People! I love the One Team, Group First culture & the appetite for extraordinary customer service advanced from a diet of customer-centric values.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Happy customers make my day and I strongly believe in “First Time Right Philosophy”. I am proud to have lived by both!

Who has influenced you the most?

The list is long & beautiful – all Women leaders starting from my working mother to business leaders like Indra Nooyi to political leaders like Hillary Clinton to my own Expedia Group leaders like Becky and Preet – keeps me going and motivated!!

How and where do you find inspiration?

Crazy, but I am inspired by risk. An adventurous trip where the destination is yet not confirmed however the journey is bound to be exciting (full of potential failures & experiments)? That’s what gets my heart and imagination pumping

How did you learn to embrace failure?

Albert Einstein rightly said, “If you’ve never failed, you’ve never tried anything new.” I have witnessed failures, but I am still on my journey to gracefully embrace failures. I believe in assessing potential risks and mitigating them to minimize the chance of failure.

What is your favorite piece of career advice?

Avoid being paralyzed by fear – Give wings to your thoughts and you will soar high. It’s a piece of advice I follow, too!

Tell us about your favorite vacation.

One of my most memorable vacation was with my family last year to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. From the multicultural town of Port Blair to picturesque pristine beaches, crystal clear water of Neil and Havelock Islands, Andaman offers a perfect choice for an exciting and peaceful vacation, and the more adventurous deep-sea diving – this place completely bowled me over for the second time.

What is your favorite weekend?

Lazing around in perfect peace in mesmerizing ambiance of my living room with my family (two naughty chirpy girls and a not so naughty husband) with some quick snacking & chit chat is the perfect weekend for me. Sounds cheesy maybe, but this comes as a gift of motherhood to me.