Why HR Shouldn’t Be Called HR Anymore

What does it take to transform a dusty old HR department into a buzzing hub that powers a company’s success? In this episode of CuHRious Show, I sit down with Tanya, a trailblazer in the People function, who’s turned traditional HR on its head. We’ll dive into her journey from the ground up, discovering how she swapped strict policies for empowering practices that make everyone feel like they truly belong. Join us as Tanya shares her secrets to building a workplace where people aren’t just resources—they’re the heart of innovation!

Discussion Points: Why HR Shouldn’t Be Called HR Anymore

• Why I Dislike ‘HR’—Tanya Explains Her Pet Peeve
• Redefining ‘People’: A New Vision for HR
• Unlocking Potential: More Than Efficiency
• The People Practice Shift: From Policing to Empowering
• Strategic HR: Aligning People with Vision
• The Skills Mix: What Makes a Great People Team?
• Tech in HR: Beyond Automation
• Cultural Transformation: Tanya’s Tactics for Change
• People Analytics: Turning Data into Decisions
• Navigating Challenges: Tanya’s Biggest HR Hurdles
• The Future of Work: Where HR is Headed Next
• Final Thoughts: Tanya’s Key Takeaways for HR Professionals

Our Guest: Tanya Pallavi

Building and nurturing the People Practice at Pixxel. Pixxel is a space data company building a constellation of the world’s highest-resolution hyperspectral earth imaging satellites and the analytical tools to mine insights from the data.