Research report on ‘State of HR Technology in India’ launched at People Matters TechHR 2019

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 07: People Matters TechHR 2019 unveiled an exclusive research report based on the digital agendas of India Inc organizations titled “State of HR Technology India 2019-20”. The 3-day TechHR conference witnessed leaders and influencers from across the globe deliberating upon innovative ways of progressing in a world of work that is transforming rapidly due to technological disruption.

As Asia’s largest HR and work tech conference, it hosted over 3,000 HR & business leaders, 125 HR & work tech solution providers, 153 global speakers, 34 HR & work tech startups, 20 mentors and investors, and over 53 mn media impressions, bringing the best of content covering “Performance and productivity” on Day 1 and “Innovation and growth” on Day 2.

The power-packed conference offered a complete package for talent leaders by enabling them with exclusive keynote sessions, panel discussions, masterclasses, Ideas for the Future zone, a confluence of HR tech start-ups followed by the TechHR Night Fest and a day of exclusive workshops. The interactive sessions were focused on various facets of technology and how digital disruption has transformed the landscape of human resource globally.

“The future is uncertain and business leaders are struggling to visualize and foresee how their business and work is going to change. Complexity is the new reality!" expressed Ester Martinez, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, People Matters as she kick-started the People Matters TechHR India conference. She further added, “If complexity is inevitable & we know it, then the question is how do we become masters at navigating it? The only way to do that is to build capacity, in ourselves, our people, and our organization to adapt continuously and learn speedily, in order to maximize the chances of seizing fleeting opportunities.”

Anil Kumble, Former Cricketer and Padma Shri Recipient spoke about secrets about leadership, believing in one’s strengths and the progressing impact of technology on various fields. He stated, “Sachin & I had the same challenge, he had to prove everyone right and I had to prove everyone wrong.” He further said “It is important for every individual to take up responsibility and act like a captain in their own department.”

Speaking at one of the insightful sessions, Leena Nair, CHRO, Unilever said, “We have to digitize while making our companies, and institutions more human. The more digital you become, the more human you need to be.” Speaking about the enabling role of technology with examples in learning and well-being she said, "For every dollar spent on employee wellness, an organization saves 2.5 dollars. If you are not investing in 100 hours a year in learning, you are falling behind.” Nair also spoke about her experience at the conference, “So much spirit, energy, and enthusiasm At People Matters TechHR. Loved the conversation with Anil Kumble and Piyush Pandey!”