HR Leaders

How to Balance Empathy and Strategy in HR


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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Anisha Thomas, Head of People at Inscribe AI, about balancing empathy and strategic leadership in fast-growing startups.

Anisha shares the emotional challenge of executing a reduction in force (RIF), leveraging AI agents for workforce efficiency and innovation, and discusses how transparent communication builds stronger trust within leadership teams. She also explores the evolving landscape of HR amid rapid technological advancements.


🎓 In this episode, Anisha discusses:

  1. Building trust and rapport in leadership teams
  2. Leveraging AI agents for enhanced organizational efficiency
  3. Balancing empathy and strategic decisions in HR leadership
  4. Lessons learned from conducting a Reduction in Force (RIF)
  5. The evolving role of HR amidst rapid technological advancement

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