Reimagining HR as Business Driver with Purpose and People: Li Lian Tan (CHRO at Mediacorp)

About this episode

Li Lian Tan discusses the evolution of HR into a strategic business driver and the importance of a people-first culture.

Lilian Tan is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Mediacorp, where she leads the organisation’s people strategy, culture transformation, and workforce development across Singapore’s largest national media network.She is a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience across industries including real estate, aviation, technology, telecommunications, and professional services. Lilian began her career at Singapore Telecommunications and went on to hold senior leadership roles at KPMG Consulting, BearingPoint, SATS Ltd., and City Developments Limited. Prior to joining Mediacorp, she founded Mustard Seed Consulting Group, advising organisations on human capital transformation. She is also a Tripartite Mediation Advisor and sits on The Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board. Li Lian Tan, CHRO of Mediacorp, shares her journey on how HR can transition from a cost centre to a strategic business driver, the significance of a people-first and purpose-driven culture, and the nuances of building connection and trust within diverse teams. The conversation delves into how Mediacorp approaches flexibility as a strategic enabler, transforming workplace dynamics post-pandemic. Key trends…

People in this episode

Guest: Li Lian Tan

Topics covered

• HR transformation
• people-first culture
• workforce development
• flexibility in the workplace
• digital convergence
• AI integration
• team dynamics

Keywords

• HR
• business driver
• culture transformation
• workforce adaptability
• post-pandemic
• trust
• diverse teams

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mediacorp, Singapore Telecommunications, KPMG Consulting, BearingPoint, SATS Ltd., City Developments Limited, Mustard Seed Consulting Group, The Salvation Army