EP.17 | Compassion, Change & the Future of Work ft. Sanjay Bhattacharya

In this episode of The Learning Curve, Manu Nanda, Chief Business Officer at KNOLSKAPE, is joined by Sanjay Bhattacharya — Managing Director and Head of People and Organizational Change, Middle East at Protiviti. With over 25 years of experience across HR strategy, rewards, and transformation, Sanjay shares deep insights on building future-ready, human-centered organizations in the age of AI and automation. From adapting HR strategies across sectors to the evolution of total rewards, leadership readiness, and the underestimated power of change management—this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom for today’s HR professionals and organizational leaders. Sanjay also explores how the Middle East’s unique business culture—spanning family-owned enterprises, nationalized leadership, and rapidly evolving private sectors—shapes its distinct approach to workforce transformation.