Human-Machine Collaboration: The Future of the HR Operating Model

Is HR truly keeping pace with the breakneck speed of global digital transformation, or are we still trapped in the tyranny of the transactional? The digital revolution has fundamentally reshaped every business function, from automated logistics in supply chains to predictive analytics in finance. Yet, in many organizations, Human Resources remains viewed as a cost […]

Will Artificial Intelligence replace Recruiters

On 22nd August 2025, BHIVE in partnership with GHRC hosted an engaging CHRO Event at BHIVE Platinum Address Maker, Indiranagar. The theme—“Redefining Recruitment: How AI is Reshaping Talent Acquisition”—sparked some of the most thought-provoking discussions on the future of HR. The distinguished panel included: Highlights from the Discussion Can HR trust AI in hiring? The […]

Leading Without Losing Yourself

Lessons on Coping with Stress and Finding Balance Recently, I had a mentoring conversation with a young Vice President from a leading multinational bank in Europe. An engineer by background and an AI specialist by profession, he had just been promoted to the role of CTO — a remarkable achievement, especially considering he’s not yet […]

Why India Has Not Yet Produced Breakthrough Global Tech Innovations

A Deep Dive Into Culture, Education, Mindset, and Entrepreneurial Risk Setting the Context India today stands at a remarkable inflection point. We are the world’s fastest-growing major economy, the world’s largest talent pool in STEM, and a global hub for IT delivery, outsourcing, and digital infrastructure. Yet, despite this enormous potential, India has still not […]

War for Talent or Auction ?

A recent hiring case reported by a leading HR consultancy run by my friend Rucchi Awasthi has sparked conversations across the industry—and for the right reasons. A candidate accepted an offer at 8:00 AM. By 11:00 AM, he rejected it. Not because the role changed. Not because the organisation didn’t align with his goals. But […]

The HR Value Chain in a Digital World: Why HR Must Move Up the Value Curve

We are living through one of the most profound shifts in modern history. Every aspect of our lives—from how we shop and commute to how we learn, work, and interact—is becoming digital, intelligent, and interconnected. What started as simple digitisation has evolved into smart automation, where systems not only process data but understand, predict, and […]

People Prefer Bots Over Managers

Is your boss the problem? A stunning 64% of employees now say they would trust a robot over their human manager. We often assume AI is coming for administrative roles, but the latest data from Oracle shows the trust crisis is hitting middle management hardest. It’s not about competence; it’s about bias and availability. Our […]