In this episode of ValueMatrix.TV, we sit down with Nikkhiel Thankappan, Business Planning Director at Oracle, to discuss the changing tides in HR with the advent of AI.
Nikhhile Tankappan gives his opinion on why AI can’t replace the human experience, the importance of training not just AI models but humans as well, and explains why he strongly believes that culture of a workplace needs to be felt, spoken and understood by the workforce.
Even though Nikkhiel forecasts that a recruiter’s role will be elevated to that of a talent advisor who works in synchronicity with the machines, he still insists that face to face interviews are pivotal for gauging a candidate’s softer skills.
Nikkhiel further explains his mantra of “no hire is better than wrong hire,” and lastly, gives his take on the gradual shift towards skill-based hiring.
Nikkhiel Thankappan draws from his 24 years of experience in people strategy and talent optimization and helps us contextualize, and make sense of, the rapidly evolving world of HR.
This episode is a must-watch for CHROs, Talent heads, People leaders, and anyone looking for an insider’s POV on AI’s role in building inclusive, future-ready cultures without sacrificing empathy and judgment.
