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Autonomous agents aren’t just automating tasks — they’re owning them. They can schedule meetings, screen resumes, track compliance, personalise onboarding, and even coach employees in real time. HR’s bandwidth just exploded — and with it, the opportunity to focus on what only humans can do: build culture, shape strategy, lead change. Ahead of the People Matters TechHR India Conference 2025, we explore the opportunities of Agentic AI in a LinkedIn Live with industry pioneers. David Green 🇺🇦, Author | Consultant | Managing Partner, Insight222 Dr. Shakti Goel, Chief Architect & Data Scientist, Yatra Online Ltd. Sheenu Sekhri, Chief of staff & Strategy Head, Microsoft India & South Asia Pushkaraj Bidwai Bidwai, CEO, People Matters Click the 'Attend' button to get notified when we go live!

Exploring the Future of Work at the GCC Leadership Circle – Chennai Edition Co-hosted by People Matters & LinkedIn | 8th April | ITC Grand Chola We had the privilege of bringing together 30+ senior leaders—including CHROs, GCC Site Heads, and IT Directors—for an insightful evening of dialogue and collaboration. Key themes that emerged from the conversation: 🔹 AI is reshaping skill priorities – with growing emphasis on AI/ML, data governance, and ethical frameworks. 🔹 HR is evolving from transactional to strategic – automation is enabling greater focus on culture, capability building, and employee experience. 🔹 India is emerging as a global leadership hub – with leadership hiring here growing at nearly double the global average. 🔹 Chennai is strengthening its position as a GCC destination – driven by a thriving SaaS ecosystem and a mature talent landscape. 🔹 Scaling without expanding headcount – agile models and cross-functional leadership are proving critical. 🔹 Automation in talent acquisition must be humanised – candidate experience surveys are playing a key role in course correction. 🔹 Career development is a key differentiator – platforms like LinkedIn Learning Hub are enabling personalised, scalable upskilling. A special thank you to our moderators Santosh D’souza and Guna Grace from LinkedIn India, and to Ravi Nalwaya, Vice President & Head – Ashley Global Capability Center, for a compelling keynote that set the tone for the evening. To add a moment of creativity, every attendee participated in a Ghibli-inspired doodle activity—capturing their unique leadership journey—and took home a personalised framed memento from the session. We are grateful for the active participation and thoughtful insights shared, and look forward to continuing this meaningful dialogue in future editions of the Leadership Circle. #LeadershipCircle #PeopleMatters #LinkedInIndia #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDialogue #GCCLeadership #ChennaiGCC

What can HR finally stop doing, thanks to agentic AI? Join us for a LinkedIn Live on April 16th, 4–5 PM IST as we dive into what agentic AI means for HR—what tasks it can take off your plate, how it's transforming decision-making, and where leaders should focus their energy next. 🎙️ Hear from an incredible panel: David Green 🇺🇦, Author, Consultant & Managing Partner, Insight222 Dr. Shakti Goel, Chief Architect and Data Scientist, Yatra Online Ltd. Sheenu Sekhri, Chief of Staff & Strategy Head, Microsoft India & South Asia Pushkaraj Bidwai, CEO, People Matters This conversation is your exclusive look into what’s coming at People Matters TechHR India 2025. 👉 Save the date and tune in! https://lnkd.in/ghs9Zex9 #TechHRIndia #PeopleMatters #LinkedInLive #AgenticAI #HRTech #HRTransformation #FutureOfWork

Sitaram Kandi, CHRO at Tata Motors, shares how the company is redefining rewards to not just retain talent—but inspire them. It's not just about compensation anymore—it's about creating a meaningful employee experience. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gDFr46yd #EmployeeExperience #TotalRewards #TataMotors #HRStrategy Jagriti Kumari

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗚𝗖𝗖𝘀? We unpacked this critical question at the 𝗚𝗖𝗖 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 – 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗶 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, co-hosted by 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 and LinkedIn on 8th April at ITC Grand Chola. Moderated by Santosh D’souza and Guna Grace from LinkedIn India and a special keynote by Ravi Nalwaya, Vice President & Head, Ashley Global Capability Center, the evening brought together 30+ senior leaders—CHROs, GCC Site Heads, IT Directors—for rich conversations and powerful insights: 🔹 AI is reshaping what skills matter—niche roles in AI/ML, data governance, and ethical AI are seeing a sharp rise. 🔹 Automation in transactional HR is no longer a vision—it's the present. 🔹 India is emerging as a leadership hub for global operations. 🔹 Chennai is rising as a strategic GCC destination with talent innovation at its core. 🔹 The big question: How do we scale impact without scaling headcount? 🔹 Automation in TA is powerful—but human connection still matters. 🔹 Career development is now a key differentiator for talent attraction. A huge thank you to all the leaders who joined us and made this gathering one of insight, community, and intent. ✨ Let’s continue to shape what’s next for GCCs in India—together. Kogulan Ariyanayagam Nirmala Devi Selvaraju Bhargavi Gopalakrishna Anamika Sinha Arati Mohanram Archana Rajamanickam Balakumar Govindasamy Kannian (Dhoti HR) Calvin Joel Chandralekha Julian David Netto Dwaipayan Chakraborty Harish Jayachandran Pillai Jancy Rani Jarene Georgina Jenifer John Kasiraja Thangapandian Manoj Kiyean H Lakshmi Narasimhan M Manoj Kiyean H Manthan Dharamshi Monika Rajaa S R Mukesh G Nirmal Kumar Nandhini Nagarajan Priya Dinakaran Pugazhenthi Rajapoosanam Radha Raman Rekha krishnamurthy Sahaya Gerard Santhosh Selvam Sharen Philip Subramaniyan muthu Vinod Sivadas Sathish Menon   #GCCLeadershipCircle #PeopleMatters #LinkedInIndia #FutureOfWork #Leadership #TalentStrategy #ChennaiGCC #AIinHR #GCCIndia #HRLeadership

We’re excited to have Anupama Kaul at People Matters TechHR India ‘25, Asia’s largest HR & Work Tech conference! As the India ABO Human Resources Leader at Cummins India, Anupama is shaping the future of HR with her expertise in leadership, workplace culture, and organisational growth. She knows what it takes to build resilient teams and drive meaningful change in today’s evolving world of work. She’s bringing the spark that fuels chain reactions, and we can’t wait to hear her insights on HR transformation, leadership, and the role of technology in shaping the future of work. Join the conversation and be part of the movement! 🔗 Register now and don’t miss out. https://lnkd.in/gdt5K98F #LeadershipUpdate #PayPalIndia #HRLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #WomenInLeadership #PeopleMattersUpdates

After leading people strategy at PayPal India for nearly two decades, VP and Head of HR Jayanthi Vaidyanathan has officially stepped down. Joining the company in 2008, she played a pivotal role in building PayPal’s India operations from the ground up, shaping its culture and workforce over the years. In a LinkedIn post, Vaidyanathan reflected on her 17-year journey and shared her plans to explore “the next phase” of her professional life. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g-dYTXju #LeadershipUpdate #PayPalIndia #HRLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #WomenInLeadership #PeopleMattersUpdates

🍲 Ever wondered who brought the rich legacy of dum-cooked biryani into the modern food-tech revolution? Meet Kaushik Roy, Founder & CEO of Biryani By Kilo — the man who turned India’s favorite comfort food into a tech-enabled, homegrown success story. 💡 This is the flavour of innovation you’ll experience LIVE at Asia’s largest HR & Work Tech conference — People Matters TechHR India 2025. From redefining traditions to crafting scalable food-tech solutions, hear how India’s entrepreneurs are building bold, breakthrough brands — and shaping the country’s growth story one idea at a time. 📍 Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi 🗓️ 31st July & 1st August 2025 👉 Seats are filling up fast. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gdt5K98F #IndiaGrowthStory #TechHRIN #PeopleMatters #HRTech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FoodTech #BiryaniByKilo #Leadership #StartupIndia

Tata Consultancy Services has decided to defer salary hikes for FY25, citing a volatile market environment. CHRO Milind Lakkad confirmed the move during the Q4 earnings briefing, noting that compensation revisions will be considered later in the year based on business performance. Despite the cautious approach to wage hikes, the company continued its hiring momentum—adding 625 employees in Q4 and closing the year with a net addition of 6,433, taking the total workforce to 6,07,979. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g3fFutdc #TCS #SalaryUpdate #WageHikes #HiringTrends #WorkforceUpdate #CorporateNews #ITJobsIndia

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) appointed Aarthi Subramanian as Executive Director – President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 1, 2025. Currently serving as the Group Chief Digital Officer at Tata Sons, Subramanian brings a wealth of experience in digital transformation and operations across the Tata Group. Her appointment, which is subject to shareholder approval, marks a significant leadership development as TCS continues to navigate its next phase of growth and innovation. Subramanian’s five-year term will span from May 2025 to April 2030. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gw7EaEA6 #TCS #LeadershipUpdate #AarthiSubramanian #COOAppointment #WomenInLeadership #CorporateGovernance #ExecutiveAppointments