June 16, 2025
Cartoon depicting "The Problem of Too Much Information." Part of the HR for Irrational Humans series focused on solving issues with human behavior insights.

HR for Irrational Humans: Solving Problems with the Science of Human Behavior

This is a new series where I will write about applying well established principles of Behavioral Science to improve employee experiences. What is harder – choosing the glasses or the frame? If you think choosing the eyeglass is hard, then wait till you have to choose a frame that fits […]
May 28, 2025
Collage featuring learning concepts, UpGrad, SHRM Tech logos, Sam Altman bios, and Sovereign AI, highlighting themes like The New Inequality and AI innovation.

The New Inequality, Sovereign AI, SHRM, 2 Bios of Sam Altman

In my WSJ article, I wrote about the invisible forces reshaping careers—not just automation or AI, but access to growth. That idea is no longer abstract. The UpGrad “Skilling Smarter” Report (May 2025) confirms what many of us in the L&D space have long feared: learning inequality is the next […]
May 21, 2025
Cartoon of people using ladders and poles to climb entry level job barriers, humorously depicting how entry level jobs are disappearing.

Entry level jobs are disappearing, what should you do

AI has occupied the first floor of the building Across industries and continents, the first floor of careers is quietly disappearing. For decades, entry-level jobs were the first step on the ladder to success. They offered on-the-job learning, mentoring, and space to make beginner mistakes. But today, that bottom rung […]
May 18, 2025
Digital transformation concept: Human face and AI interface. Explore if every CHRO should become the Chief Digital People Officer in a tech-driven world.

Should Every CHRO Become the Chief Digital People Officer?

Moderna Merge Tech and HR Departments Read the story in Wall Street Journal There are four big factors driving this: AI-Driven Workforce Transformation Moderna’s merger of tech and HR functions is a response to the sweeping influence of AI on workforce planning. The company is optimizing what work gets done […]
May 8, 2025
Cartoon showing low engagement as a social issue, with unhappy employees. Highlights need to redesign work and workplaces for better engagement.

Low engagement is a social issue that can help redesign work and workplaces

Gallup’s 2025 Global Workplace Report reveals a sobering picture: only 21% of employees are engaged at work — a 2-point drop from last year. Meanwhile, 62% remain not engaged and 17% are actively disengaged, up 2 points. The emotional toll is visible, with 40% of workers reporting daily stress, 21% […]
April 27, 2025
Group of people laughing at an event with text asking if your organization is storyworthy. Stories tell you everything about the culture.

Stories Tell You Everything About the Culture – Create a Workplace Which Is Storyworthy

Let me ask you something: When was the last time you heard a great story at work? You know, one of those “you won’t believe what happened” moments that had everyone gathered around the coffee machine laughing or nodding in recognition? I worked in a organization where every week there […]
April 17, 2025
People Powered Startups by Saurabh Nigam

Book Review: People Powered Startups

If a founder believes that HR is for administrative tasks, please gift him/her this book Let me say it upfront—People-Powered Startups by Saurabh Nigam is a must-read for every founder, early-stage leader, and even HR folks building something from the ground up. It’s not often you come across an HR […]