The Hupo Podcast

How Unilever International Innovates to Stay Ahead of the HR Game

We welcome Larissa Murmann, Digital Chief HR Officer at Unilever International, to the Hupo podcast this week! Larissa gives us an insider's perspective on some of Unilever International's most innovative HR practices: from 4-day work weeks to supporting top performers in starting their own companies, her team is truly leading the way! We dive into how to navigate digital transformations and build high-performing teams based on trust. If you want to learn about the future of work from a leader charting the path, this episode is one you should not miss!

How AirAsia's CPO Navigated the Covid Crisis with Culture

In this week's episode of the Hupo Podcast, we speak with AirAsia's CPO, Intan Shahira, on how she built an engaged, resilient, and evolving post-Covid culture. Intan takes us through her career milestones, from consulting to HR, and dives into why it is essential for HR leaders to have a seat at the business table. This is a conversation you won't want to miss!

13. How to Build Scalable People Strategies That Drive Transformation with Victoria Bethlehem

This week on the Hupo Podcast, we sit down with Victoria Bethlehem [https://www.linkedin.com/company/14431554/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#], Group Human Resource Director at Education in Motion [https://www.linkedin.com/company/14431554/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#], to unpack what it takes to build people strategies that scale and drive transformation. Victoria has led HR in both multinationals and high-growth startups, tackling everything from strategy misalignment to culture breakdowns. She shares how to turn HR from reactive to strategic, cut through the noise with the Look, Listen, and Learn approach, and redefine real employee well-being. We also get into lessons from Jitjatjo [https://www.linkedin.com/company/14431554/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#] and Adventus.io [https://www.linkedin.com/company/14431554/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#] on scaling HR without breaking culture.

12. How SIM Transformed into a Skills-Based Organisation with Sara Yik

In this week's episode of Hupo's Podcast, we speak with Sara Yik, CHRO at the Singapore Institute of Management, on how aligning roles with business strategy transformed the organization. Sara shares how SIM redesigned its organisational structure from a clean slate, ensuring every role was purposefully mapped to business goals—not as a headcount-cutting exercise, but as a shift towards a skills-based approach and continuous learning, including the launch of a corporate learning academy. The result? A more strategic workforce and a 100+ spot jump in Singapore’s Best Employer rankings.

11. How to Become a Business-First HR Leader: Lessons from Dharma Chandran, CPO at Toll Group

In this episode of the Hupo Podcast, we’re joined by Dharma Chandran, Chief People Officer at Toll Group, as he shares why being commercially savvy is a game-changer for HR leaders. Taking us through his fascinating career journey, from making a pivot into HR to driving transformative change at top organizations, Dharma offers powerful insights on how HR leaders can elevate their influence by aligning HR strategies with broader business objectives and thinking like true business partners.