The Business of HR

| Written by Aruna Saravanakumar There was a time when HR was seen as the “support function,” the department you called when someone resigned or when policies needed updating. Fast forward to 2025, and that perception is obsolete. The CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer) has officially claimed a seat not just at the leadership table, but at the strategy  table. And rightly so. Because here’s the truth that the most successful organizations have already realized: people strate

Anand Wong, Founder & CEO of Heron Resource Technologies, explains why HR transformation fails when treated as a technology deployment instead of an operating model and capability shift. | Written by Anand Wong Over the years, I have seen a consistent pattern when organisations talk about HR transformation. More often than not, it translates into a single initiative: implementing a new HR system and calling it transformation. The early stages are always energising. Product de

Maher Sabbagh explores why HR leaders lose credibility when they ignore commercial realities, and how business acumen, financial fluency, and strategic thinking redefine HR’s leadership impact. | Written by Maher Sabbagh If you have spent your career in HR focusing on people, culture, and engagement, you may believe that is enough to earn your seat at the table. I used to think proximity to people strategy naturally translated into business influence. After more than two dec