In this issue

What will the future of work look like?
How are you helping to build the future of work? That future starts with the initiatives we create and the processes we set in motion. From skilling our leaders to redesigning our workplaces, the future begins now.

An icon of resilience - Serena Williams

NEWSMAKER OF THE MONTH

1 min

HR AS THE ACCELERATOR: TRANSFORMING BUSINESS FOR THE FUTURE

HR AND TRANSFORMATION GO HAND IN HAND UNDER THE RIGHT LEADERSHIP. IN AN EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION WITH PEOPLE MATTERS, BRANDI MORANDI, THE CHIEF LEGAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER OF EQUINIX, TELLS US HOW SHE AND HER TEAM HAVE BUILT AN INCREDIBLY STRONG AND UNIQUE POSITION IN THE EXECUTION OF THE BUSINESS STRATEGY

8 mins

Daniel Kahneman's five pragmatic mantras to improve workplace judgement

A key determinant of success in business is making the right decision at the right time. At People Matters TechHR Singapore this year, we proudly presented a conversation with Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman on how to avoid errors of judgement. Here, we bring you key takeaways from the event

4 mins

The story of Jaipur Rugs, a business "built by love", in the words of Nand Kishore Chaudhary

At TechHR India this year, we were honoured to have the 'Gandhi of the carpet industry, Nand Kishore Chaudhary, to share the story of Jaipur Rugs with us: "a business that sells blessings, stories and experiences; carpets are just a bonus." We bring you his tale, from the event

5 mins

Executive Presence and how HR leaders can master it

How can HR leaders increase their personal influence to help them get noticed and bring about positive change? One solution is to mindfully work on developing their executive presence.

4 mins

What Will The Future Of Work Look Like?

As work and the workplace continues to evolve, we must constantly look ahead for the challenges and opportunities of the future

2 mins

Why leadership needs upskilling for climate change

Sustainability cannot be separated from the future of work, and boards are acutely aware of this. ESG factors now rank as 'very important' to the enterprise value of a company - in addition to being a force for good in the world. Stephen Bovis, Managing Director South Pacific at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, explains why

3 mins

'Role Revision': HR leaders need to be stewards of company culture

The role of HR has undergone a paradigm shift to integrate with core business. HR leaders now have a major part to play in shaping the future of work, and they must partner with CEOs or business leaders to do that. We hear from Kristin Trecker, CHRO of Visteon Corporation

5 mins

Technology, automation, and the metaverse will build new careers

The future of work will be shaped by disruptive automation. In conversation with People Matters, Sharad Mehra, CEO (APAC) of Global University Systems, describes how this blends technological and human expertise with a variety of next-generation skills and an innovative mindset

3 mins

'We are all living in the age of chaos'

How will the disruption of today affect the future of work? To answer that question, we have to first accept that we are being disrupted and there is no alternative but to live and work with that disruption. Indraneel Kumar Das, Head of L&D at Byjus Tuition Centre, talks about how he came to this conclusion

5 mins

Winning the war for talent by building serious digital muscle

The future of work is one where organisations need to become more digitally ready, in order to keep up with trends and meet the expectations of a global workforce that is already advancing ahead of where many businesses are prepared to go

3 mins

What's next for talent mobility?

The practice of moving talent across borders is back, now that the world is reopening. But things have changed, and a fresh set of challenges to talent mobility loom in the future of work

4 mins

The war for talent and the future of work

The future of work continues to change as we build it, but one thing seems very likely to remain the same for years to come the war for talent. Here are some principles from the past that will serve well in the ambiguity of the future

5 mins

Planning to take a career risk? Smart lessons from a CEO's career

The Great Resignation makes job and career movements look so easy. But what about our own fears, which are so often the greatest obstacle? Here, we draw some lessons from the career of Sharon Price John, President and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc

4 mins

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People Matters is India’s leading magazine in the Human Resources space for the HR community that aims to foster the amalgamation of new ideas between HR Leaders, HR Service Providers and CXOs, leading to growth and development of their most important asset – PEOPLE.