| Written by Aruna Saravanakumar Can a machine truly understand what makes us human? It’s a question many in HR across the Middle East and Southeast Asia are quietly asking as algorithms start making hiring decisions, predicting attrition, and even shaping engagement strategies. Some see this as progress. Others, as a paradox. As organizations accelerate digital transformation across regions where relationships, trust, and collective growth are deeply valued, leaders are witn

| 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 Fast forward to 2025, and that perception is obsolete.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