Vantage Influencers Podcast

The Evolving Role of HRBP in a Tech-Driven Workplace

The more we look at how work is evolving, the more obvious it becomes that tech isn't just something HR uses anymore. It's basically shaping decisions, workflows, and even culture in real time. And HRBPs are kind of right at the crossroads of all of this. Their role has shifted from being mostly people-focused to this really interesting mix of strategy, data fluency, and emotional intelligence.  For this episode, I'm joined by Jessie Lloyd Roberts, Head of Talent Development at Nextdoor. She's someone who is living that evolution up close and has a front-row view of how the HRBP role is being redefined from the inside. Host of this Episode: Sanjeevani Saikia

Fair Pay or Just Fair Talk?

We talk a lot about fairness at work, equal opportunities, unbiased pay, all the right things. But somehow, even with all the progress and policies, the numbers still tell a different story. The pay gap lingers quietly, but persistently.  And it really makes us wonder, if we already have audits, data, and so many conversations around pay equity, what's still holding organizations back from closing the gap for good?  To dive into that and a lot more, I'm joined by Arshiya Singh, Director of Global Compensation at Boston Consulting Group. 

How Are Total Rewards Strategies Evolving to Meet the Demands of Hybrid and Remote Work?

In this episode of the Vantage HR Influencers Podcast, Kriti Mehrotra, Senior Lead – Total Rewards at Synamedia, shares practical insights on how Total Rewards strategies are evolving to meet the demands of hybrid and remote work. The conversation explores how organizations are rethinking compensation, benefits, well-being, recognition, and flexibility to remain relevant in a distributed workforce. The speaker explains how modern Total Rewards programs can balance personalization with fairness, align with changing employee expectations, and support long-term engagement and retention.  

HR's Role in Making Acquisitions Work

Acquisitions look great on paper. But most of them fail where it actually matters-people, culture, and execution. And that's where HR is usually brought in too late. More as a support function, not a strategic one.   Today's conversation is about flipping that narrative.  We're talking about why HR should lead integration and performance after an acquisition.  Joining us for this conversation is Maher Sabbagh, Head of Human Resources and People & Culture Advisor at AmicaVerse. With deep experience across acquisitions, integration, and culture-led transformations, Maher has worked closely with leadership teams to turn complex people challenges into performance outcomes 

HR Can Enable Business Growth, Not Just Handle Policies and Paperwork

For a long time, HR has been seen as the function that manages policies and paperwork. But what if HR could actually influence how fast a business grows, how well teams perform, and how sustainable that growth really is? As expectations from HR continue to rise, the real question is: what needs to change for HR to move from a support role to a business growth driver? To unpack this shift, I'm joined by Kareem Galal, a senior HR and Organizational Development leader with over 17 years of experience across the Middle East.