Ep 058 - The Evolving Role of Managers: How Managers and HR Can Thrive Together in a Changing Workplace

In this greytFM episode, Vandana Tilwani, CHRO, Havas India and Chief Inclusion Officer, Havas APAC, discusses how the role of managers has evolved from driving execution to becoming coaches, culture-builders, and change leaders.

As hybrid work, AI, and rising employee expectations reshape organisations, managers are expected to do more than ever—often without enough support. Vandana shares where the biggest gaps exist, how HR can better enable managers, and what strong HR-manager alignment looks like in practice.

The episode also explores the manager’s role in leading AI adoption, reducing overload, and building more sustainable, people-centric workplaces.

Tune in for practical insights on how managers and HR can thrive together in a changing world of work.