We welcome Larissa Murmann, Digital Chief HR Officer at Unilever International, to the Hupo podcast this week!

Larissa gives us an insider's perspective on some of Unilever International's most innovative HR practices: from 4-day work weeks to supporting top performers in starting their own companies, her team is truly leading the way! We dive into how to navigate digital transformations and build high-performing teams based on trust.

If you want to learn about the future of work from a leader charting the path, this episode is one you should not miss!

In this week's episode of the Hupo Podcast, we speak with AirAsia's CPO, Intan Shahira, on how she built an engaged, resilient, and evolving post-Covid culture.

Intan takes us through her career milestones, from consulting to HR, and dives into why it is essential for HR leaders to have a seat at the business table. This is a conversation you won't want to miss!

This week on the Hupo Podcast, we sit down with Victoria Bethlehem, Group Human Resource Director at Education in Motion, to unpack what it takes to build people strategies that scale and drive transformation.

Victoria has led HR in both multinationals and high-growth startups, tackling everything from strategy misalignment to culture breakdowns.

She shares how to turn HR from reactive to strategic, cut through the noise with the Look, Listen, and Learn approach, and redefine real employee well-being.

We also get into lessons from Jitjatjo and Adventus.io on scaling HR without breaking culture.

In this week's episode of Hupo's Podcast, we speak with Sara Yik, CHRO at the Singapore Institute of Management, on how aligning roles with business strategy transformed the organization.

Sara shares how SIM redesigned its organisational structure from a clean slate, ensuring every role was purposefully mapped to business goals—not as a headcount-cutting exercise, but as a shift towards a skills-based approach and continuous learning, including the launch of a corporate learning academy.

The result? A more strategic workforce and a 100+ spot jump in Singapore’s Best Employer rankings.

In this episode of the Hupo Podcast, we’re joined by Dharma Chandran, Chief People Officer at Toll Group, as he shares why being commercially savvy is a game-changer for HR leaders.

Taking us through his fascinating career journey, from making a pivot into HR to driving transformative change at top organizations, Dharma offers powerful insights on how HR leaders can elevate their influence by aligning HR strategies with broader business objectives and thinking like true business partners.

How can HR leaders drive a skill-based transformation that delivers real business impact?

In this episode of the Hupo Podcast, Urvi Jobalia, Global Head of Talent Deployment and Resourcing at Standard Chartered, shares how her team piloted skill-based initiatives to boost internal mobility, enhance engagement, and align HR strategies with measurable ROI.

Urvi's data-driven approach highlights the importance of starting small, focusing on business priorities, and building a strong case for change.

Multigenerational workforces are now the norm, but the dynamics between a GenZ'er and a GenX'er aren't always easy to navigate. On the latest episode of the Hupo Podcast, Natalia Navin, former CHRO at Maxis and now Group Chief People Officer at Pos Malaysia Berhad, discusses managing multi-generational workforce dynamics and how HR leaders can use generational differences to create high-performing, hyper-creative, and collaborative working cultures.

What’s the secret to building a culture employees love?

At Central Pattana, it starts with treating employees like customers.In the latest episode of the Hupo Podcast, we spoke with Akarin Phureesitr, Chief People Officer at Central Pattana, about how this mindset has driven the company’s recognition as Thailand’s Best Employer for four years in a row.

In the latest episode of the Hupo Podcast, Sahil Arora chats with Ivan Zenović (Former Director of Talent Acquisition and Development, North Asia at Louis Vuitton) about how Rugby (yes, rugby!) helped shape his HR leadership game. From tackling challenges with resilience to passing on the importance of teamwork, Ivan shares how the field prepared him for the boardroom.

At Unilever, purpose isn’t just a guiding principle—it’s the engine driving growth. By integrating purpose into every HR process, from performance reviews to career development, Unilever is creating a workplace where employees are not only engaged but empowered to drive business success.

In this episode of The Hupo Podcast episode, Sahil Arora speaks with Anser Aly, Head of Unilever's Global Learning and Leadership Centre about how HR leaders can leverage purpose to drive performance and ultimately organisational success.

Business is moving faster than ever—can your people processes keep up? With GenAI accelerating change, HR’s challenge isn’t just supporting today’s work but anticipating tomorrow’s skills gap. In the latest episode of the Hupo Podcast, Sunil Setlur, SVP Global People Success at Mindtickle (Former Chief People Officer at Gojek) shares his insights on: - The evolution of HR from admin expert to strategic partner - How AI is reshaping workforce planning & future skills - Skill development & forecasting as the next great HR challenge They discuss the evolution of HR, the agility required in leadership, the challenges of remote work, and the importance of upskilling internal talent. Sunil emphasizes the need for HR to adapt to rapid changes in the workforce and the significance of storytelling in connecting actions to a larger narrative.

In the latest episode of the Hupo Podcast, we sat down with PropertyGuru’s Chief People Officer, Helen Snowball, to discuss how employee experience drives business growth. With over 1000+ “Gurus” thriving in a culture defined by trust, flexibility, and high performance, Helen shares how aligning purpose with work leads to exceptional results.

In this episode, Hupo’s Growth Director Sahil Arora sits down with Jennifer Ong, a former VP at BlackRock turned career coach, to explore the role of purpose in retaining top talent. They discuss how HR professionals can align organizational goals with individual values to create a more engaged workforce. Jennifer shares her insights on the challenges employees face when seeking fulfilment in their careers, the importance of structured coaching, and how aligning purpose can lead to improved retention rates.

In this episode, Hupo’s Growth Director Sahil Arora interviews Eric Lim, from SBS Transit (the largest public transport operator in Singapore) about his unique career journey and philosophies on leadership and talent development. They discuss the importance of systems in coaching, the role of social learning in the future of work, and how AI is reshaping people development strategies.

Hupo’s Growth Director Sahil Arora interviews Bhavana Chauhan from LinkedIn, about the evolving role of HR with AI & technology. They discuss the importance of upskilling with LinkedIn Learning, the balance between AI & human interaction, & how HR leaders can adapt to rapid changes while staying connected to business operations to drive success.

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