Alexander Bøe is a strategic HR leader with over a decade of experience in human capital management, organisational design, and business operations. As Head of People & Operations at Telenor Asia, he drives workforce transformation, talent strategy, and operational excellence across diverse markets. His career spans key leadership roles at Telenor Infra, Telenor ASA, and Frontica Advantage, where he has led HR transformation, recruitment strategy, and organisational development. Alexander holds a Master’s degree in Organisation, Leadership, and Work from the University of Oslo, where he specialised in labour law and organisational theory.

In this episode of the HR Impact Show, Dorothy, CEO and Co-Founder of EngageRocket, hosts a conversation with Alexander Bøe, Head of People and Operations at Telenor Asia. They discuss a range of topics including the ROI of AI in HR, Alexander's journey in HR and analytics, the differences in working across cultures, and strategies for effective change management. Alexander shares his insights on leveraging AI, engaging employees in analytics, and the future of flexible work environments. This episode provides valuable perspectives for HR leaders and professionals looking to navigate the complexities of modern workplaces.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:15 Guest Introduction: Alexander Bøe

01:33 Alexander's Journey in HR

02:45 Transition from Norway to Singapore

04:47 Challenges and Differences in Leadership

06:08 AI and Data Analytics in HR

09:00 Advice for HR Professionals

12:46 Employee Surveys and Insights

28:19 The Future of Work and Flexibility

34:20 Rapid Fire Questions

36:07 Conclusion

Resources

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Join top global people leaders for honest conversations about how to build and transform high-performing cultures.

Hear from CHROs and HR experts from global and world-renowned organisations as they share their top people analytics tips, leadership journeys, lessons and challenges while navigating the complexities of transformation and the multi-generational and diverse cultures in Asia.

Hosted by Dorothy Yiu, EngageRocket's CEO & Co-founder and Fung Tai, EngageRocket's VP of Customer Success.