HR function has the potential to enable a profound transformation

In a rapidly transforming world of work, organisations need to continuously evolve and adapt to the changing market dynamics for them to grow, transform and thrive. A key differentiator in driving exceptional business performance is to continuously re-shape and transform the workforce of the future.

Today’s HR function also has the potential to enable a profound transformation, challenged as never before to convert the potential of an organization’s people into financial performance and market value.

KPMG in India’s People & Change team can help you unlock this potential and navigate transformational change across functions to drive superior levels of performance. The team can help you to develop strategies, structures, systems, processes as well as building capabilities to attract, develop, motivate and retain people to deliver on the strategic goals of your organisation.

Our solutions

As the world ushers in the digital world, it is imperative for organisations to think critically about how to evolve their workforce for the future. We can support you with redefining your purpose, culture, workplace strategy and with reshaping your workforce for better alignment with business goals.

Reshaped workforce (RWF)
Redesigned workplace (RWP)
Digitally enabled learning (DEL)
Digitally enabled HR (DEHR)
Agile organisation and culture (AOC).

Creating an efficient workforce structure is critical to execute the organisation’s strategic intent. We can support you with the design and implementation of structure, processes and supporting infrastructure, including governance, capabilities, systems, and values to enable you to achieve and sustain your organisational strategy and vision.

Organisation structure diagnostics and design
Zero-based workforce and workplace transformation (includes employee cost optimisation, future of work)
Strategic workforce shaping
Workforce segmentation
Role definitions and KPI design
Organisational effectiveness and future readiness.

Developing the right talent strategy for an organisation depends on a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges. We can support you with developing talent strategy to enable you to identify, develop, engage, and retain talent which aligns to the current and future needs of your business.

Talent strategy
Talent risk assessment
Competency modelling and mapping
Assessment centers
Succession planning and career management
Capability development
Leadership development
Employee experience.

Intelligent analytics provides critical workforce insights you need to understand your workforce better. We can support you with the intelligence and insights to enable you to make enhancements to your human capital capacity at cost structures which aligns your organisation’s strategic needs.

Workforce Analytics

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Compensation structuring
Compensation and benefits benchmarking
Job evaluation and job grade structure design
Short term and long-term incentive plan design

To navigate an ever-changing world of work, it is imperative for organisations to build a future-ready HR function which can drive exceptional people performance. We can help you transform your HR function to one which is data-driven and emboldened by technology enabling you to be centric and enhance overall organisation productivity.

HR operating model
HR strategy and performance assessment
HR audit
HR service delivery model design
HR capability building
HR policies and process design
HR technology implementation support.

For any transformation programme, issues including inconsistent messaging, conflicting ideas and an unwillingness to change can act as an impediment to success. We can help you to realise the benefits of the transformation programme through a holistic, data-driven, proactive and structured change management approach that addresses talent risks and enables people to be ready, willing and able to accept the change.

Business case and visioning for change
Change readiness assessment
Change communication strategy and execution
Culture transformation

In an age when business models are marked by expansion and disruption, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become central to the strategies of most global companies. We can support with harmonisation and integration support covering people, process, policy, and structure imperatives.

HR due diligence
Integration management
Culture integration

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Divestiture support
HR harmonisation in acquisitions.

Our Differentiators

Zero Based workforce and workplace transformation
Virtual talent Lab
Culture analytics
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The KPMG Learning Academy brings together our depth of subject matter expertise with our learning design and technology skills and capabilities

Learning Services prepares organizations to move towards excellence in quality, agility, innovation and learning

Offering HR and talent acquisition services for data-driven decisions and automation.

Our awards and recognition

Steadfast dedication to delivering lasting value to our clients

Our accolades are a testament to our commitment to pioneering new technological horizons, applying insightful business strategies, and cultivating vibrant networks. Our recognition reflects our dedication to making a positive impact on our clients, our people, and our communities.

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Driving growth with Human Capital Solutions trends

ETHRWorld CHRO Annual Conclave 2025
NASSCOM People Summit 2025
Skill Intelligence Summit 2025

Speed round on compound your CHRO power
Happiness perspectives on mindful leadership

Arun Sharma

Partner, Human Capital Advisory Solutions

KPMG in India

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Speed round on compound your CHRO power: Become a true partner to the CEO

To be a true strategic partner, CHRO must cultivate deep business acumen to anticipate future workforce needs, embrace technology to deliver on promise of superior employee experience, and envision an employee-first culture that drives sustainable growth. CHRO must foster psychological safety so leaders can make thoughtful, people-centric decisions

Vijay Gogoi

Partner and Lead, Learning Services

KPMG in India

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Happiness perspectives on mindful leadership: Balancing high performance with inner balance

Mindful leadership is a continuous practice rooted in presence, empathy, and resilience - prioritising holistic well-being, fostering a people-first culture, and inspiring performance through compassion and trust to create sustainable growth and shared happiness.

Akhilesh Tuteja

Partner & National Leader, Clients and Markets

KPMG in India

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In a world of algorithmic nudges, productivity dashboards, and hyper-personalized nudges, the role of people leaders is more critical than ever. Leaders aren't just managing talent - they're defending humanity’s right to choose, to err, and to be gloriously unpredictable.

We must design for autonomy, creativity, and consciousness in an AI-shaped world. The future of work won’t be written in code alone.

Sunit Sinha

Partner and Head – Human Capital Advisory Solutions

KPMG in India

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The workplace is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The future of work is defined by skills - driven by technological advancements, changing workforce dynamics, and shifting business priorities. To stay competitive, organisations must understand and invest in the capabilities that matter most. Artificial Intelligence is already transforming how we work, and as it becomes more embedded in our daily workflows, the demand for human judgment, creativity, and adaptability will only grow. AI is not here to replace people-it’s here to enhance them. The real challenge isn’t the rise of AI, but falling behind those who know how to use it more effectively.

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In current times of innumerable possibilities and rapid technological advancements, human resource leaders have to anchor delivery of employee experience to ensure promise of company's values and EVPs stay on course

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Sunit Sinha shares his three key takeaways, firstly the study that was done on the future of the role of a CHRO, secondly how leaders need to be ready for the new world, and lastly AI, how AI is shaping work and culture

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In today's fast-paced environment, performance without wellbeing doesn't last. Mindful leadership means being present, having purpose, and caring for people. When leaders lead with attention and empathy, they build cultures where people don’t just work, they grow

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The skills landscape is undergoing an evolution - three crucial insights likely to shape the future of work:

Skills are becoming the currency for careers
We're moving to a dynamic job skill architecture
Organisations can start anywhere on the skills journey

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