The alliance combines workforce advisory, HR operating model design and AI-enabled HCM technology to help enterprises modernise HR and prepare for evolving workforce needs.
KPMG in India and PeopleStrong have entered into an alliance to help organisations integrate workforce strategy, HR transformation and AI-enabled human capital management (HCM) technology. The collaboration aims to connect advisory expertise with technology implementation and change management as businesses respond to evolving employee expectations and advances in AI.
The alliance brings together KPMG in India’s capabilities in human capital advisory, workforce transformation, HR operating model design and digital transformation with PeopleStrong’s AI-powered HCM platform. The partners intend to support organisations in modernising HR processes, strengthening workforce operations and aligning technology investments with business priorities.
Planned initiatives include joint go-to-market activities, collaborative client engagements, industry events, leadership forums and thought leadership programmes. The companies will also explore market-facing solutions addressing emerging workforce and HR requirements.
“There is a strong need for a coherent approach that connects talent strategy and technology.” — Arun Sharma, Partner, Human Capital Advisory Solutions, KPMG in India
“As organisations continue to navigate evolving workforce expectations whilst effectively leveraging technological advancements, there is a strong need for a coherent approach that binds talent strategy and technology,” said Arun Sharma, Partner, Human Capital Advisory Solutions at KPMG in India. He said the alliance reflects a shared focus on combining complementary capabilities to advance workforce and HR transformation priorities.
Mrigank Tripathi, President, Growth at PeopleStrong, said organisations need more than technology to improve workforce effectiveness and respond to changing employee needs.
“Our alliance with KPMG in India pairs their workforce expertise with our AI-enabled HCM capabilities. Together, we can help organisations connect strategy to technology, build a more agile workforce and be ready for the future of work,” Tripathi said.
The collaboration is expected to cover workforce strategy, HR operating model design, change management and HR technology enablement, helping enterprises connect strategic planning with execution and technology adoption.
PeopleStrong serves more than 650 enterprises across India, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. KPMG in India brings its human capital advisory and digital transformation expertise to the partnership as organisations increasingly seek integrated approaches to people, processes and technology.