Why Skills Matter More Than Job Titles with Neha Gupta

Future of work lies in skills based approach and moving beyond job titles, said Neha Gupta in conversation with ThePeoplesBoard.
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Tuesday February 17, 2026
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In a conversation with ThePeoplesBoard, Neha Gupta, Vice President & Head of APAC – People at Material, explained why skill-based talent management is gaining momentum across workplaces.

With over 23 years of experience, Neha is an experienced HR leader known for driving talent management and workforce transformation in fast-changing business environments. Her work focuses on building people strategies that align skills, performance, and business outcomes, while keeping employee experience at the centre.

Neha advocates for a skills-based approach to talent management, moving beyond traditional job titles. She shares why this shift matters, how organisations can make it practical, and what it means for careers and future-ready teams.

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Tripti Diundi
Founder of ThePeoplesBoard  • Expertise: HR Strategy, Workplace Culture, Employee Experience, Leadership, HR Content and Community Building With nearly 17 years in HR, including 7 years of running my own business, my journey has shaped how I see organizations, not just through policies, but through people, culture, and everyday realities at work. ThePeoplesBoard is especially close to my heart. It is an attempt to create a space for honest conversations and relatable perspectives that make HR more real, human, and impactful for those who practice it every day.
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