People Matters Unplugged

People Matters Unplugged

People Matters

Episodes 58
Avg. Duration 30m
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Since Nov 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Cheshta Dora, Head of Research & Community at People Matters, invites you to get a candid, insider look at what it takes to be a CHRO in Asia Pacific and the Middle East today. The voices and perspectives shared in this podcast bring together different aspects of strategy and execution – with each leader representing a unique facet of business.

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EP 6 – Rethinking Bias-Free Talent Systems

May 14, 2026 28m

If conversations around fairness, inclusion, and workplace equity often feel limited to policies and promises, this episode takes the discussion several layers deeper. From unconscious bias and…

EP 5 – Building the Core Levers of AI-Ready HR

Apr 17, 2026 34m

Today, AI is emerging as one of the most defining forces shaping the future of work. As it reshapes roles, redefines skills, and raises complex ethical questions—from bias and surveillance to data…

EP 4 – Building Lifelong Learning at Scale

Feb 25, 2026 40m

Today, organisations are confronting a reality where skills expire faster than they are acquired, and traditional education systems alone can no longer prepare the workforce for constant disruption.…

S4E3 EP 3 – The Wellbeing Imperative: From Policy to Culture

Feb 13, 2026 41m

Today, organisations are grappling with intertwined challenges across talent, business and societal wellbeing. For Priyank Parakh, Director–HR at Haleon India, health, safety and wellbeing are no…

S4E2 EP 2 – Talent & Education: A Commitment To Build Careers

Nov 12, 2025 32m

Hiring and retaining talent today goes far beyond merely paying them a salary to do work. For Dr. Guruvayurappan PV, CHRO of Omega Healthcare, it is a commitment employers make: to ensure that people…

S4E1 EP 1 – Talent & AI: The Catalyst For Potential

Oct 13, 2025 41m

What do you do if AI can perform parts of your job better and more consistently than you yourself can? For Larissa Murmann, Digital CHRO of Unilever International, the answer was clear: use it to…

S3E20 EP 20: The Power Of Communication

Aug 11, 2025 32m

A leader’s most powerful tool is their ability to communicate with the organisation. For Seema Nair, CHRO of Flipkart, this means ensuring that people know the culture, the ethos, the successes, the…

S3E19 EP 19: Own Your Culture

Jul 28, 2025 32m

Only you can truly build and shape your organisation’s culture. To Sitaram Kandi, CHRO of Tata Motors, every leader must take ownership of the shared values that make a company special. With that…

S3E18 EP 18: Building Unity Through Culture

Jul 14, 2025 24m

What is a company’s culture really about? For Anna Ho, CHRO of Vena Group, it is the one overarching thing that connects all the important aspects of the organisation: values and purpose, business…

EP 17: Inspiring Leaders as Talent Magnets

Jun 30, 2025 29m

What does it take to become an inspiring leader? For Niren Srivastava, CHRO at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, it’s less about titles and more about traits. In fact, being inspirational is…

S3E16 Exponential Talent Growth

Jun 16, 2025 29m

How can companies grow exponentially without losing sight of their core values and people? In this episode of People Matters Unplugged, Purvesh Kapadia, CHRO of Refex Group, sits down with Cheshta…

S3E15 Transforming HR leadership

Jun 02, 2025 29m

What if HR wasn’t just a support function – but the architect of future-ready business success? In the latest episode of People Matters Unplugged, AIA Singapore’s CHRO, Aileen Tan, takes us behind…

S3E14 Leading with Culture

Apr 15, 2025 48m

In this episode of People Matters Unplugged, Soumitra Das, Global CHRO at Redington Limited, shares how the company is building a self-perpetuating culture rooted in trust, ownership, and empathy.…

S3E13 Unlocking Culture

Apr 02, 2025 50m

Workplace culture is no longer just a buzzword—it’s the heart of any successful organization. But how do you create a culture that isn’t just talked about but truly lived? In this episode, we’re…

S3E12 Breaking Barriers

Mar 05, 2025 39m

In this inspiring Women's Day special of People Matters Unplugged, we’re joined by Megha Goyal, Chief Human Resources Officer at Godrej Properties, to explore how she’s breaking barriers and driving…

S3E11 Culture at the Core

Feb 18, 2025 30m

In an era of constant change, how can leaders build resilient cultures, embrace agility, and integrate AI responsibly?In the latest episode of People Matters Unplugged, Ruth Gellert-Neale, Chief…

S3E10 Future-Proofing HR

Jan 21, 2025 34m

AI is revolutionizing HR, enabling talent management leaders to make smarter decisions, optimize planning, and maintain a human-centric approach. From ethical considerations to fostering a culture of…

S3E9 Psychological safety builds resilience.

Jan 07, 2025 39m

Resilience is an essential mandate for HR. It is also the foundation for employees' recovery, adaptation, and thrive. In the latest episode of People Matters Unplugged, Megan Reed, a global HR leader…

S3E8 HR as a Strategic Partner

Dec 23, 2024 45m

With competition for top talent intensifying, Asian organisations must develop value propositions that align with workforce aspirations, while redefining business culture and engagement…

S7E3 HR leaders drive organizational success .

Dec 10, 2024 40m

HR function has evolved beyond administrative or facilitative processes to become a key rol in the success of organisations. Helen Snowball, HR Director at PropertyGuru Group, joins People Matters…

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