MUST WATCH for HR Leaders, Talent Professionals, and Future-Ready Thinkers!

In this explosive episode of Rolling Stories, hosts Adrian Tan and Manu Khetan sit down with Anish Lalchandani, Global Head of Talent Management at AP Moller Maersk and author of “The Skills Advantage.” Together, they uncover the brutal truths behind HR’s biggest myths — from the death of degrees to the rise of skills-based hiring and AI’s real role in workforce transformation.

What You’ll Learn:

• Degrees vs. Experience – What really matters in today’s job market?
• The mindset shift from reskilling to lifelong learning
• How AI is changing HR efficiency and human-centered decision-making
• Frameworks for building skills ecosystems and driving retention
• The ethical side of AI in hiring, education, and the future of work

Anish also shares key insights from his book “The Skills Advantage” — revealing how organizations can thrive by focusing on curiosity, adaptability, and practical skills.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:23 – Degrees vs. Experience

02:50 – Writing The Skills Advantage

05:08 – Reskilling vs. Upskilling

08:43 – AI’s Role in HR

12:50 – Skills-Based Hiring

18:44 – Building Ecosystem-Based Strategies

23:34 – Strategic Workforce Planning

32:42 – Evergreen Skills for the Future

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