Welcome to H.I.R.E.D. by iimjobs that stands for Hiring, Inspiring, & Reshaping Employee Development (because we love a good acronym). This is not your average corporate chatter. We indulge in thought-provoking conversations with accomplished CXOs, thoughtful talent leaders, and culture champions who share real insights on executive hiring, leadership evolution, and what it takes to build high-performing teams. It is your insider look into how organisations are evolving in a fast-paced world with a healthy mix of strategy, stories, and a dash of inspiration.
AI, Agility & the New Organisational Playbook in India
Everyone wants to be agile. Everyone wants AI. Everyone wants flatter organisations, faster decisions, and future-ready talent. But are companies truly transforming, or are they simply adding new technology to old ways of working? In this episode of H.I.R.E.D. by iimjobs and ATT, we sit down with Mansee Singhal, Partner & Career Business Leader at Mercer India, to unpack one of the biggest workplace shifts of our time — how AI, changing workforce expectations, and organisational agility a...
5 Jun 2026
The New Rules of Premium Hiring
What actually makes someone "premium talent" today? Is it pedigree? Titles? Brand names on a resume? Or is it something far more difficult to assess — adaptability, judgment, learning agility, and the ability to create impact in fast-changing environments? In this episode of HIRED by iimjobs & All Things Talent, we explore how leadership hiring is evolving and what it takes to attract and evaluate senior talent with Anusha Mallanna, Head of Talent at Zepto. From evaluating senior ta...
3 Jun 2026
From Skills to Impact: What Actually Makes Talent Valuable Today?
Everyone seems to have certifications. Everyone seems to know AI. Everyone seems to be upskilling. So why do some professionals create extraordinary value while others struggle to stand out? In this episode of H.I.R.E.D., by iimjobs and All Things Talent, we sit down with Abhilash George, Business Head – High Value Search at Randstad India, to explore how the definition of talent is changing in an AI-driven world. From the declining importance of pedigree and the rise of outcome-based hiring ...
15 Apr 2026
AI and the New Rules of Talent Acquisition
What if the resume was never really a talent document to begin with? In this episode of HIRED by iimjobs & All Things Talent, we unpack this with a talent leader who doesn’t just talk about AI in hiring; she calls out what the current hiring model has been quietly getting wrong for years. From why resumes sort for familiarity (not capability), to how recruiters must now become career coaches, ethical gatekeepers, and strategic advisors in an AI-powered world, this conversation is honest, ...
26 Feb 2026
Decoding Candidate Intent: From Talent Pulse to Interview Insight
Why do candidates really move? It is not always compensation. It is not always titles. And it is rarely just about the next brand name on a CV. In this episode of H.I.R.E.D. by IIMJobs and All Things Talent (ATT), we sit down with Shafi Ahmad, Head of Recruitment – India and Head of the Application Service Line across Global Delivery Centres, to unpack what truly drives career decisions today. This is not a conversation about filling roles. It is about understanding intent. If you are in tale...
12 Jan 2026
Hiring on WhatsApp: How Conversational AI Is Rewriting Frontline Workforce Management
Frontline hiring today exists in two parallel realities. Businesses plan in weeks. Workers think in days. This widening gap between organisational processes and frontline expectations is costing industries time, talent, and billions in lost productivity. In this episode of the HIRED Podcast, Krishna Khandelwal, Founder & CEO of Hunar.ai, unpacks why traditional hiring models are failing frontline workforces and how conversational AI, powered through familiar platforms like WhatsApp, is ch...
7 Jan 2026
What It Takes to Hire High Impact Talent
Anurag Lakhera, Talent Acquisition Leader at SoftwareOne, discusses the realities of premium hiring, redefining high-impact talent, and debunking myths around niche hiring in an interview.
9 Dec 2025
Hiring with Heart and Strategy
Ruksar Julekha, Regional Leader at ABB, shares her leadership philosophy and discusses reimagining talent strategy for the future workforce in this interview episode.
24 Oct 2025
Future of Campus Recruitment
Sudha Vutukuru discusses the future of campus recruitment, exploring the impact of AI, skills-based hiring, and the importance of human connection in the hiring landscape of 2035 in this interview.
18 Sept 2025
Scaling Culture, Not Just People
Venkataraman KR, Head of People Development at Tiger Analytics, reveals how culture building, leadership development, and skill enhancement drive sustainable company growth, making this an interview episode.
22 Aug 2025
5 Bold Truths About Pay Gaps in Real Estate
Megha Goel, CHRO at Godrej Properties, reveals five truths about real estate pay gaps, offering insights on equity and inclusion in this interview.
31 Jul 2025
Navigating the New Hiring Landscape
Jharna Thammaiah, India Site People & Places Leader & Director HRBP at Intuit, explores the evolving dynamics of talent acquisition, including algorithms and hybrid work, in an interview.
3 Jul 2025
Legacy Hiring Goes Beyond Skills
Abhishek Misra, Head of HR at Rockwell Automation, examines how hiring decisions define leadership and values, emphasizing that people, not projects, are a lasting legacy in this interview.
3 Jun 2025
AI, Ads & Global Hustle: How GCCs Are Making Marketing Smarter
Ramya Parashar, COO at MiQ, examines the transformative role of AI, data, and Global Capability Centres in marketing, highlighting their shift from backend support to leading innovation in an interview.
20 May 2025
Tech on Her Terms: Flexible Careers for Women in Digital Roles
How do women in tech really want to work, and what can companies do to meet them there? On this episode of H.I.R.E.D., we interact with Moumita Kurup, HR leader, people strategist, and all-round hiring maven, about making tech careers work on women’s terms. We break down everything from second-career programmes and upskilling internal talent, to writing better job descriptions and rethinking how flexible work really works. Check out the video episode on https://youtu.be/Cc7T0-5JUYY
22 Apr 2025
Inside the Mind of a Chief People Officer
A Chief People Officer is more than just an HR or talent leader. They are the storytellers of culture, the strategists behind people-first growth, and the bridge between business goals and human needs. In this episode, Rency Mathew, People Leader - India and South Asia, and MD, Sabre Bengaluru, takes us inside the evolving role of a People Officer. From leading with empathy to shaping organisational change, we unpack how modern people leaders are redefining what it means to truly put people a...
9 Apr 2025
Beyond Tech - Strategic Shifts in Talent Acquisition
Talent acquisition isn’t just about filling seats—it is about shaping careers. In this chat with Mohit Sharma, Head-Talent Acquisition, KPMG, we decode how recruiters are evolving from talent scouts to career confidantes. Plus, why flashy employer branding isn’t enough anymore, companies need to put their money where their talent is. Check out the video episode on https://youtu.be/4qrd2Fz9YMk
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