People Matters Unplugged

A positive work environment, centered on safety, learning, and holistic well-being, is key to attracting top talent and ensuring that employees feel valued. By offering growth opportunities and promoting core values, organizations can foster agility and address new contextual challenges. In a new episode of People Matters Unplugged, we have the privilege of speaking with Ashwani Prashara, Chief Hu...

Radical self-inquiry - a courageous inward journey - must be a leader's first priority. Only with this clarity can they lead teams where everyone shares purpose and a sense of commitment. This principle inspires Jerry Colonna, founder and CEO of @Reboot.io, in his work to help hundreds of leaders find their deepest mission.  In a new episode of People Matters Unplugged , we have the privilege...

When business and talent leaders are aligned in their mission, employees are able to understand the impact of their work more clearly. This alignment is what fosters a sense of purpose and motivation. In this episode of People Matters Unplugged, we speak to a leader who believes in translating vision into impact: Rizwan Khan, Vice President of People & Culture, at Porter.

Stewardship is all about having a holistic approach to leadership and organisational success. Individual contributions have a direct impact on the organisation. When we aim high as a team, we do it for our collective good. That's a lesson we learned from our guest, Saurabh Govil, President and CHRO at Wipro.

In times of crisis, compassion and empathy set apart great leaders from ordinary ones. It's a test of character for those placed in charge of others. This is one of the many lessons we learned from Elisa Abalajon, CHRO and Agile Transformation Lead at Universal Robina Corporation.

HR leaders aren't just business partners but business leaders in their own right. That's the message of Arun Dinakar Rao, Chief People Officer at Birlasoft. Arun believes maintaining strong employee connections is at the heart of thriving organisations. Listen to his views 

Where does a great work culture start? In this episode of People Matters Unplugged, we revisit real-world examples from Ewan Clarkson, Piyush Mehta and Susie Gleeson-Byrne about how they build a culture of excellence in their respective organisations.

Susie Gleeson-Byrne takes us through the concept of cultural dexterity and how it applies to leadership in global organisations. In this conversation on People Matters Unplugged, she provides practical tips for uniting teams with diverse cultures.

Revisit the words of wisdom of three inspiring women who graced People Matters Unplugged with their presence: Jaclyn Lee, Mukta Arya and Priyanka Anand. Each of them offers insights into how they lead with courage and conviction at a time when women are taking on more prominent roles as business leaders and culture curators.

Innovate. Experiment. Execute. This continuous cycle of improvement is at the heart of Genpact's culture. With its proprietary tools – from Genome to Amber – the company has been on the leading edge of innovation, using technology to empower its people. Piyush Mehta, CHRO of Genpact, tells us all about it in this episode of People Matters Unplugged.

From London to New York, to all across Asia, Ewan Clarkson has found a lot more unites global work cultures than divides them. The best experiences at work have been around creating a meaningful environment where people can be the best version of themselves. As Chief People Officer of PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong, Ewan recommends an "outside-in" approach to understanding a company&#3...

India, along with Brazil and Japan, are among the countries where it is most difficult for employers to retain talent. Competition is fierce and winning over the right people in an emerging market is not easy. Our guest Kevin Freitas, CHRO of fantasy sports platform Dream11, shares with us how HR teams are working to enhance the candidate experience.

The narrative of talent development isn't a monolith. Instead, it's a constantly evolving story of individuals who embrace continuous learning as a vocation. They welcome change and strive to stay ahead in their chosen fields. In this episode of People Matters Unplugged, we speak to a leader who has become one of the most highly regarded speakers and thinkers in the realm of People & W...

Mukta Arya, CHRO for APAC at Societe Generale, knows very well the intricacies of turning an organisation into an employer of choice, while cultivating a high-performance culture. Mukta embodies the idea of a modern talent leader. She is both creative and adaptable, and ready to take on challenges innovating in the space of people & work. Today, she shares the secrets of unleashing the potenti...

In this week's episode of People Matters Unplugged, we're steering our focus towards a topic that has become increasingly crucial in the wake of the digital revolution and the pandemic's transformative impact on the business landscape – organisational culture change. Before the pandemic, the world was already navigating the challenges of Industry 4.0, prompting businesses to reevaluate...

Animesh Kumar,  President – HR and Transformation at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited , is our guest for episode two of the second season of People Matters Unplugged. An expert in orchestrating and leading transformation processes in global businesses, Animesh believes that the key to success is to understand change as a whole and not as the sum of its parts.

Our first guest of Season 2 has more than two decades of experience delivering HR programs that transform business: Priyanka Anand, vice president and head of HR at Ericsson, for South East Asia, Oceania, and India. On People Matters Unplugged, she talks about how Ericsson invests in a learning culture where employees are the architects of their career trajectory.

HR transformation involves many moving parts. A critical aspect of transformation is realising the potential of people and raising them to be courageous in the face of challenges. In this episode of People Matters Unplugged, our CEO Ester Martinez speaks to Archana Bhaskar, CHRO at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, on the art of courage in business.

When People Matters launched TechHR 10 years ago, the team envisioned a space that would bring together business, people and technology leaders under one roof. With the evolution of work technology and practices, the path once foreseen at the beginning of the journey has definitely changed. What makes 2023 different? In this episode of People Matters Unplugged, our CEO and Editor in Chief Ester Ma...

Let's rewind to some of the best moments of Season 1 so far in our interviews with Peck Kem Low, Sunil Setlur and Krating Poonpol. HR leaders are often seen as leading from the front, but in this candid snapshot of what it takes for leaders to bring their A-Game, we learn that it takes a great deal of self-care, commitment to growth and impact, and team spirit for leaders to set a positive exa...

In a diverse continent like Asia, the evolution of HR is happening parallel to another trend: the rise of a diverse and highly skilled talent pool. How can HR leaders ride the momentum? To answer this question and more, we ask a highly experienced leader who has a front-row seat to the talent trends in the region – Rajeshwar Tripathi, CHRO of the Automotive & Farm Sectors of Mahindra & Mah...

Thinking to blaze your own trail in HR? Meet Olivia Chua, CHRO at Jebsen & Jessen, whose own career path doesn't follow the conventional route. Olivia embraced work at an early age, was classically trained in statistics, learnt from HR and non-HR roles, and gained insights from her time working in major cities across the world. How does this tenacious global citizen bring flair into her wo...

In the most innovative and collaborative work cultures, great leaders know that 'ideas come from everywhere'. Engaging with team members from all walks of life – and allowing them to turn ideas into action – is what results in an enriching experience at work. This episode of People Matters Unplugged features a champion of the concept of 'deep listening': Krating Poonpol, Group Chai...

Krish Shankar is a pillar of talent development in India, providing the community with foresight into the future of talent and business in the region. With three decades of experience in human capital management, the author of 'Catalyse' has built stellar teams in some of the most talent-intensive industries, such as telecommunications and IT. In this episode, he uncovers ways to empower P...

In our milestone episode, People Matters Unplugged celebrates International Women's Month by looking back at the lessons shared by three remarkable women: Monica Watt, Chin Yin Ong and Renu Bohra. The episode provides a recap of their own experiences of transforming the very spaces they inhabit as business leaders.