NHRDN - Happy HRs

About NHRDN - Happy HRs

The National HRD Network (NHRDN) is a Global Centre for Grooming Leaders and the National Apex body of professionals committed to promoting the People Development movement in the country, as well as enhancing the capability of human resource professionals to compete globally, thereby creating value for society. National HRD Network is committed to the development of human resources through education, training, research, and experience sharing. Established over three decades ago, NHRDN is an autonomous, not-for-profit, professionally managed organization, playing a catalyst role in grooming Leaders for Tomorrow. It serves as a reference point for HR Professionals in professional Industries and has over 21000+ members representing Multinationals, Public, and Private organizations including Government, MSME, and NGOs spread across 60 Chapters in India including Chapter in Dubai, Europe, Nepal and Singapore. As an institution, NHRDN has been immensely enriched by the learning over three decades. Under the leadership of National President Dr. C. Jayakumar and the National Secretariat Team, NHRDN continues its mission to elevate HR from function to philosophy - making competence, commitment, and culture the cornerstone of Indian enterprise. The NHRDN Podcast - Reimagined for a new generation of HR thinkers.

Publisher

The NHRD Podcasts / Timbre Media

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 May 2020

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   S2 Ep6: 006 - Leadership, People and Organization Resilience - Part B

   What should leadership hold on to when almost everything about work is changing? The conversation with Suresh Narayanan, former Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India, continues on The NHRD Podcast, as Seetal Iyer takes the discussion from lessons forged through experience to the questions shaping workplaces today. In Part 2, Suresh explores how expectations of work and leadership are changing across generations, why empathy and high performance can coexist, and why culture can make or break an organisation. He also takes on AI and the future of HR, the importance of human judgement, and reflects on ambition, happiness, ego and life beyond the corner office. Through it all runs a simple piece of wisdom that has stayed with him throughout his career: “Take care of your people.” #TheNHRDPodcast #SureshNarayanan #FutureOfWork #FutureOfHR #EmpathyInLeadership #AIAndHR #PeopleLeadership

2. 

   3 Sept 2026

   S2 Ep5: 005 - Leadership, People and Organization Resilience - Part A

   What does leadership look like when the stakes are high and everyone is looking to you? In this episode of The NHRD Podcast, Suresh Narayanan, former Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India, joins Seetal Iyer to unpack the experiences behind his book Courage Under Fire and more than four decades of leadership. From the Maggi crisis to leading across cultures and generations, Suresh explores why culture matters when the pressure hits, why people rally around purpose rather than numbers, and why trust, humility and dignity remain a leader’s most powerful tools. This is a candid conversation about leadership that works in the real world. #TheNHRDPodcast #SureshNarayanan #Leadership #CourageUnderFire #LeadershipLessons #WorkplaceCulture #PurposeDrivenLeadership

3. 

   17 Jun 2026

   S2 Ep4: 004 - Hiring for what's next

   The NHRD Podcast continues to bring together visionary leaders shaping the future of work, talent, and organizations. In this episode, the spotlight is on the evolving world of hiring with Ankit Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of Unstop, India’s largest early talent engagement and hiring platform connecting millions of users. At the heart of Unstop’s value proposition lies a simple yet powerful mission: connecting the dots between employers and talent by improving access, discoverability, and hiring outcomes in an increasingly complex talent landscape. The conversation explores how hiring has transformed in recent years, revealing a striking paradox: while organizations continue to face hiring challenges, a significant portion of graduates remain unemployable. According to Ankit, the issue is not merely about finding top talent but identifying the right talent. Skill gaps, limited access to opportunities, mismatched salary expectations, and growing AI readiness gaps continue to shape the recruitment ecosystem, particularly for candidates from Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 institutions. The discussion also highlights how traditional interviews often fail to uncover critical capabilities, creating a need for more effective methods of assessing potential. A particularly insightful aspect of the episode is its perspective on the emerging workforce. Contrary to common perceptions, today’s young professionals are not confused; they are more intentional about seeking meaningful work, growth, and long-term career development. Ankit emphasizes the importance of the first 90 days in shaping employee success and retention, offering valuable insights for HR leaders navigating the future of work. As organizations rethink talent strategies in the age of AI and evolving expectations, this episode serves as a timely guide for building future-ready workplaces.

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• Magdalena Nowicka Mook
• Shiv Shivakumar
• Dr Wayne Brockbank
• Marc Effron
• Gangapriya Chakraverti

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