People Matters

People Matters is an HR-focused media platform that started in 2009. Its goal is to encourage the exchange of ideas among professionals in the human resources field. People Matters produces a magazine of the same name, publishes content online, conducts research, and organizes events centered around HR topics. Notable contributors to People Matters include Abhijit Bhaduri, Anil Khandelwal, and several others.

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Article: The GCC at an inflection point: Why India’s role in global strategy is changing

1 week ago | peoplematters.in | Samriddhi Srivastava

Talent AcquisitionWayfair India’s Country HR Leader discusses the levers redefining global capability centres — from AI-first hiring to cross-functional squads — and how organisations can empower Indian teams to lead, not just execute, on global charters. In the world of global business, few trends have been as transformative as the emergence of India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as strategic talent hubs.
News: After eight-month dip, India’s job market rises 8.9%: Indeed

1 week ago | peoplematters.in | Samriddhi Srivastava

RecruitmentJob postings in India rose 8.9% in May 2025 after eight months of decline—surpassing the UK, New Zealand, and Switzerland—but only 1.5% of listings mention generative AI, highlighting a growing tech skills gap.
News: 12,000 applied, 450 interviewed, 0 hired: India’s tech hiring crisis, where AI can’t help

1 week ago | peoplematters.in | Samriddhi Srivastava

RecruitmentAn anonymous tech company in India has sparked widespread debate after revealing it failed to hire a single developer from 12,000 applicants. The reason? A troubling reliance on AI tools without true understanding.
News: TCS gives employees 35 days to get on a project, ends remote work

1 week ago | peoplematters.in | Samriddhi Srivastava

SkillingTata Consultancy Services has introduced a new policy capping the bench period at 35 business days per year. The move, effective from June 2025, is aimed at improving workforce utilisation and aligning employees more closely with performance targets. In a move that signals a stricter stance on internal workforce management, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has rolled out a new deployment policy that limits the bench period to a maximum of 35 business days per year.
News: Aerospace industry giant announces new layoffs across key sites

1 week ago | peoplematters.in | Samriddhi Srivastava

Talent ManagementLayoff notices were issued on 12 June, with jobs set to end by 18 July. This brings total job cuts in Iowa to nearly 250 since 2020. Collins Aerospace, a major global player in aerospace and defence manufacturing, has confirmed a new round of layoffs impacting 131 employees across two key locations in Iowa—Cedar Rapids and Decorah. This follows an earlier round of cuts just three months ago, during which 160 workers were let go from the Cedar Rapids site.
News: Docusign cuts jobs following €127.5m loss in latest accounts

1 week ago | peoplematters.in | Samriddhi Srivastava

Talent ManagementJob cuts and increased operating costs drove Docusign’s annual losses to €127.5m. The company has confirmed further restructuring is underway. The Irish subsidiary of global e-signature software company Docusign has reported pre-tax losses of €127.5 million for the financial year ending January 2023—almost three times the €44.65 million recorded the previous year.
Article: Proving inclusion pays: 15 metrics to track DEI ROI

1 week ago | peoplematters.in | Samriddhi Srivastava

DiversityDEI isn’t a pursuit of perfection—it’s a commitment to continuous progress. These 15 metrics go beyond building a business case; they lay the foundation for a stronger, more inclusive workplace. One where equity moves from ambition to everyday practice. When it comes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), most organisations have moved past the point of debating why it matters. The conversation now centres on what’s working—and how to measure it.
News: Hero Cycles appoints Arpit Jain as Head of HR & Admin

1 week ago | peoplematters.in | Samriddhi Srivastava

AppointmentsArpit Jain brings over a decade of experience in strategic HR leadership across renowned organisations like Aditya Birla Group, Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, and AkzoNobel. Arpit Jain has taken over as the Head of Human Resources & Admin at Hero Cycles Ltd, one of India’s oldest and most iconic bicycle manufacturers.
News: Meta names Arun Srinivas as India Head, effective July 1

1 week ago | peoplematters.in | Samriddhi Srivastava

AppointmentsArun Srinivas will lead the company’s business and innovation priorities across the region, reporting to Sandhya Devanathan, who now oversees both India and South East Asia. Meta has appointed Arun Srinivas as the new Managing Director and Head for its India operations, the company announced. The leadership change comes as Meta strengthens its strategic vision for one of its most dynamic markets globally.
News: After slashing 27,000 jobs, Amazon shifts to budget-based hiring

1 week ago | peoplematters.in | Samriddhi Srivastava

RecruitmentFollowing two years of large-scale layoffs, Amazon will pause corporate recruitment across its retail businesses in 2025, focusing instead on leaner teams and financial efficiency. In a strategic pivot that underscores its intensified focus on financial discipline, Amazon has announced a hiring freeze for its retail division in 2025, following the elimination of 27,000 roles over the past 24 months.