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The CHRO’s job has changed faster than its title. In CHRO Journeys, India’s people leaders write about the road that got them here, the influence they had to earn, and what boards and businesses now expect from the person in charge of talent. Written in their own names, from the inside.

How India’s people leaders earned their seat at the table, and what they do with it.

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The CHRO at the Strategy Table: The Seat Is Earned, Not Assigned
CHRO JOURNEYS

The CHRO at the Strategy Table: The Seat Is Earned, Not Assigned

The article explores the evolving role of the CHRO from an HR executor to a strategic business leader who drives organizational growth and business outcomes. It highlights the importance of AI adoption, workforce analytics, CEO-CHRO collaboration, and future-ready talent capabilities.

Chandrakala Kawle | 23 Oct 2026 | 183 views

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Diversity Tied to Outcomes: When Inclusion Becomes a Business Advantage
CHRO JOURNEYS

Diversity Tied to Outcomes: When Inclusion Becomes a Business Advantage

For years, organizations have become increasingly sophisticated at measuring diversity. We measure representation. We measure hiring. We measure gender ratios. We measure leadership pipelines. All of ...

Sweta Singh Sweta Singh • 19 Oct 2026 | 184 views
Beyond the Seat at the Table: The CHRO’s Real Influence
CHRO JOURNEYS

Beyond the Seat at the Table: The CHRO’s Real Influence

“Getting a seat at the​ strategy table is no longer the real conversationn for CHROs. What matters is what you do with it.” Being present when business decisions are made is not the same as influencin...

Divya Mohan Divya Mohan • 16 Oct 2026 | 184 views
How HR Leaders Earn, Hold, and Influence at the Highest Level
CHRO JOURNEYS

How HR Leaders Earn, Hold, and Influence at the Highest Level

The HR fraternity in India rejoiced when Dr. Santrupt Misra was named CEO of Birla Carbon, and celebrated again at his elevation to CEO of the group's chemical business. A few years on, Chanel appoint...

Sanjeeb Lahiri Sanjeeb Lahiri • 12 Oct 2026 | 253 views
What Separates a Strategic CHRO From an Administrative One
CHRO JOURNEYS

What Separates a Strategic CHRO From an Administrative One

At the scale where HR decisions carry real P&L weight (roughly 1,000+ employees, by my experience) human capital constitutes the largest operating expense and the most volatile execution risk. Yet, th...

Sunny Verma Sunny Verma • 17 Jul 2026 | 643 views
People, Performance, Purpose: The CHRO at the Strategy Table
CHRO JOURNEYS

People, Performance, Purpose: The CHRO at the Strategy Table

The Beginning… My HR journey began in 2009, in the aftermath of the global financial crisis, when opportunities were limited and survival often took precedence over ambition. I started my career with ...

Pratiti Vasani Pratiti Vasani • 15 Jul 2026 | 662 views
Why the CHRO Still Has to Earn a Seat That Should Already Be Theirs
CHRO JOURNEYS

Why the CHRO Still Has to Earn a Seat That Should Already Be Theirs

"Ask yourself -- or ask the room -- how many CHROs you know who became CEO. The answer tells you everything about how the function has been positioned." “The CHRO at the Strategy Table”, a CHRO needs ...

Sudhir Aggarwal Sudhir Aggarwal • 15 Jun 2026 | 693 views
What Boards Actually Need from Their CHRO Right Now
CHRO JOURNEYS

What Boards Actually Need from Their CHRO Right Now

Over the years, there have been countless articles, conference panels, and leadership forums declaring, with fanfare that HR has finally arrived at the strategy table. Business gurus have written abou...

Ankit Thakur Ankit Thakur • 26 May 2026 | 591 views
A Journey of Curiosity, Courage, and Conviction
CHRO JOURNEYS

A Journey of Curiosity, Courage, and Conviction

There’s a saying I hold close to my heart: “Curiosity fuels innovation; it’s the spark behind every startup story.” Entrepreneurs aren’t born with superpowers. They’re simply people who never stop ask...

Monika Parashar • 18 Jan 2026 | 849 views
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