Replacing fear with reflection: The best AI strategy according to this HR expert

Saurav Suman, a seasoned talent acquisition leader at EY, believes cynicism, not innovation, drives most of the AI adoption we see in the HR industry and tells us ways to combat it.

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In this episode of ValueMatrix.TV, we sit down with Saurav Suman, a seasoned talent acquisition leader at EY, known for building Global Capability Centres for leading MNCs. He cuts through the noise around AI in HR and makes a bold claim—what’s driving adoption today isn’t always innovation, but FOMO.

Saurav unpacks the uncomfortable truths most leaders avoid. From the illusion of “unbiased AI” to the rising wave of AI-inflated resumes, he exposes the cracks beneath the hype. More importantly, he reframes the future of HR—not as a disappearing function, but as one that’s rapidly shapeshifting. The question is no longer whether AI will replace jobs, but how roles will evolve and which hybrid human-AI models will actually work.

At the heart of the conversation are three critical WHYs every CHRO must answer before adopting any AI technology—questions that separate strategic transformation from reactive implementation.

This episode goes beyond surface-level trends. It offers clarity, direction, and a much-needed reality check for CHROs, HR leaders, founders, recruiters, and people managers navigating AI-led hiring, multigenerational workforce dynamics, and culture-driven growth.

If you’re building for the future of work, this is not optional viewing.

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Puneet Arora

Senior HR leader with 20+ years of experience across Banking, IT, Consulting, and Healthcare. Expert in building HR frameworks, driving AI-led talent strategies, leading M&A transitions, and championing DEI. Recognized for implementing scalable HR tech, enhancing employee engagement, and aligning HR with business goals for transformative growth.

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