HR's Role: From Cost Center to Commercial Function

In this episode of the Vantage HR Influencers Podcast, we explore how HR is evolving from a traditional cost center into a more strategic and commercially driven function that contributes directly to business growth. Host Riha is joined by Shivali Anand, Country HR Head at Geidea, to discuss how HR leaders can build stronger business acumen, connect people decisions with organizational priorities, and demonstrate the commercial impact of HR initiatives. Together, they examine how HR can influence business strategy, use workforce insights to support better decisions, and become a more integral partner in driving performance, growth, and long-term business value. #vantagecircle #commercialfunction #hrtransformation #businessstrategy #hrrole ______________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 03:36 – What It Means for HR to Be a Commercial Function 09:13 – Why Business Acumen Matters for HR Leaders 15:31 – Turning Workforce Data Into Business Decisions 21:52 – What Really Makes a Strong and Effective Team? 29:40 – What Will Define the Future of Commercial HR? ______________________________________________________________________ ► Vantage Circle is a Global Employee Recognition & Wellness Platform to create great workplaces using solutions for Employee Recognition & Rewards, Corporate Wellness, Employee Feedback, and Corporate Discounts. ► If you need help building winning work cultures through innovative AI-powered employee recognition & wellness platform in your company, feel free to schedule a demo at https://www.vantagecircle.com/request-demo/ Our Products: 1. Vantage Recognition for Rewards and Recognition: https://www.vantagecircle.com/products/rew... 2. Vantage Fit for Corporate Wellness and Fitness: https://www.vantagefit.io/ 3. Vantage Pulse for Employee Feedback and Analysis: https://www.vantagecircle.com/products/emp... 4. Vantage Perks for Exclusive Corporate Discounts: https://www.vantagecircle.com/products/emp... _____________________________________________________________________ ► If you need help to develop employee engagement in your company, feel free to visit our website @ Vantage Circle: https://www.vantagecircle.com/ ► Subscribe to    / @connect2vantagecircle   to learn more about Employee Engagement practices. ► Follow us on social media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vantage-c... Twitter - https://x.com/VantageCircle Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vantagecircle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vantagecircle/ ____________________________________________________________________