# “From People First to People Forward” with Girish Ganesan, Chief People Officer, S&P Global

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Podcast: [Future of HR](https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-of-hr-5657632)
Published: 2026-03-17T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How can HR Operations help transform the function and drive business impact? Why should HR shift from People First to People Forward strategy? My guest on this episode is Girish Ganesan, Chief People Officer, S&P Global During our conversation, Girish and I discuss the following: Why HR operations are the foundation of real impact Why credibility requires understanding the work beneath the work How HR teams can shift from "People First" to "People Forward" Why execution is becoming a defining capability for next-generation HR leaders. Why adaptive leadership is critical in the age of AI. Connecting with Girish: Connect with Girish on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career. Succession Planning Playbook : In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

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