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Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
AI and Upskilling Drive HR Transformation in 2025, Reveals Capterra India Survey
Gurgaon, 3rd July 2025 - Capterra India announced its 2025 HR Software Trends Survey, shedding light on the transformative shifts within India's human resources landscape. The comprehensive survey, which includes insights from 294 Indian HR professionals, highlights how organisations are leveraging technology to navigate rising costs, widening skills gaps, and the pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The survey identifies four critical trends shaping HR in India: 1. Upskilling is Now a Strategic Imperative The urgent need for training and upskilling current employees stands out as a top operational challenge, cited by 49% of Indian HR leaders for the next 12 months. 55% indicate that training new users on HR software is their primary software-related challenge. With 72% of Indian organisations already utilising AI features in their HR software (compared to a global average of 55%), the demand for AI-specific skills is rapidly increasing. 2. AI Success in HR Depends on Risk-Ready Implementation Over half of Indian HR leaders (56%) cite effective HR software implementation as a challenge, and 54% are concerned with assessing AI's value and risks. Security is a critical consideration for 67% of respondents when researching HR software, with 58% reporting that security concerns drove HR purchases last year. Data quality, understanding AI's decision-making processes, and addressing privacy issues are key concerns. 3. AI-Enabled HR Tools Drive Engagement and Retention Improving employee engagement (48%) and retaining employees (34%) are significant HR challenges for Indian firms. The survey reveals a significant positive correlation: 57% of HR software users with AI features report increased employee satisfaction or engagement, compared to 49% of companies without AI features. Similarly, 55% of AI feature users report increased employee retention, versus 38% for non-AI users. 4. AI Powers Scalable, Efficient Hiring Attracting, evaluating, and hiring skilled professionals remains a top HR challenge for 46% of Indian HR leaders, especially as 90% expect their workforce to grow in the next 12 months. AI-driven recruiting is instrumental in addressing this by automating routine tasks and freeing recruiters to build stronger candidate relationships. The survey found that companies using AI features in their HR software reported a 57% improvement in recruitment outcomes, compared to 44% for companies not using AI features. Similarly, AI adoption demonstrably enhances the employee and candidate experience, with 50% of AI-enabled organisations seeing improvements versus 41% of their non-AI counterparts. Even in performance management, AI offers a noticeable edge, with 33% of companies using AI features reporting improvements compared to 29% of those without. Commenting on the survey, Andrew Blair, analyst of the study, said: 'India is leading the way in HR AI adoption compared to other countries in Capterra's global survey. As 90% of Indian companies anticipate workforce growth, scalable AI solutions are becoming essential—not just for efficiency, but for enabling HR teams to meet rising talent demands with agility.' Moreover, details concerning Human Resource Management Software are available within our catalogue. For further information, please visit About Capterra Capterra is the #1 B2B marketplace for organisations to find the right software. Our platform connects buyers to over 2 million verified user reviews about products spanning 1,000 categories and offers actionable, objective insights and recommendations to help them find the best product for their specific business needs. Press Contact Palash Bhattacharjee, Note to readers: This article is part of HT's paid consumer connect initiative and is independently created by the brand. HT assumes no editorial responsibility for the content, including its accuracy, completeness, or any errors or omissions. Readers are advised to verify all information independently. Want to get your story featured as above? click here!
Business Standard
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
AI and Upskilling Drive HR Transformation in 2025, Reveals Capterra India Survey
VMPL Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], July 3: Capterra India announced its 2025 HR Software Trends Survey, shedding light on the transformative shifts within India's human resources landscape. The comprehensive survey, which includes insights from 294 Indian HR professionals, highlights how organisations are leveraging technology to navigate rising costs, widening skills gaps, and the pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The survey identifies four critical trends shaping HR in India: 1. Upskilling is Now a Strategic Imperative The urgent need for training and upskilling current employees stands out as a top operational challenge, cited by 49% of Indian HR leaders for the next 12 months. 55% indicate that training new users on HR software is their primary software-related challenge. With 72% of Indian organisations already utilising AI features in their HR software (compared to a global average of 55%), the demand for AI-specific skills is rapidly increasing. 2. AI Success in HR Depends on Risk-Ready Implementation Over half of Indian HR leaders (56%) cite effective HR software implementation as a challenge, and 54% are concerned with assessing AI's value and risks. Security is a critical consideration for 67% of respondents when researching HR software, with 58% reporting that security concerns drove HR purchases last year. Data quality, understanding AI's decision-making processes, and addressing privacy issues are key concerns. 3. AI-Enabled HR Tools Drive Engagement and Retention Improving employee engagement (48%) and retaining employees (34%) are significant HR challenges for Indian firms. The survey reveals a significant positive correlation: 57% of HR software users with AI features report increased employee satisfaction or engagement, compared to 49% of companies without AI features. Similarly, 55% of AI feature users report increased employee retention, versus 38% for non-AI users. 4. AI Powers Scalable, Efficient Hiring Attracting, evaluating, and hiring skilled professionals remains a top HR challenge for 46% of Indian HR leaders, especially as 90% expect their workforce to grow in the next 12 months. AI-driven recruiting is instrumental in addressing this by automating routine tasks and freeing recruiters to build stronger candidate relationships. The survey found that companies using AI features in their HR software reported a 57% improvement in recruitment outcomes, compared to 44% for companies not using AI features. Similarly, AI adoption demonstrably enhances the employee and candidate experience, with 50% of AI-enabled organisations seeing improvements versus 41% of their non-AI counterparts. Even in performance management, AI offers a noticeable edge, with 33% of companies using AI features reporting improvements compared to 29% of those without. Commenting on the survey, Andrew Blair, analyst of the study, said: "India is leading the way in HR AI adoption compared to other countries in Capterra's global survey. As 90% of Indian companies anticipate workforce growth, scalable AI solutions are becoming essential--not just for efficiency, but for enabling HR teams to meet rising talent demands with agility." Moreover, details concerning Human Resource Management Software are available within our catalogue. For further information, please visit About Capterra Capterra is the #1 B2B marketplace for organisations to find the right software. Our platform connects buyers to over 2 million verified user reviews about products spanning 1,000 categories and offers actionable, objective insights and recommendations to help them find the best product for their specific business needs.
Business Upturn
02-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
AI and Upskilling Drive HR Transformation in 2025, Reveals Capterra India Survey
Gurgaon, 2nd July 2025 – Capterra India announced its 2025 HR Software Trends Survey, shedding light on the transformative shifts within India's human resources landscape. The comprehensive survey, which includes insights from 294 Indian HR professionals, highlights how organisations are leveraging technology to navigate rising costs, widening skills gaps, and the pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The survey identifies four critical trends shaping HR in India: Upskilling is Now a Strategic Imperative The urgent need for training and upskilling current employees stands out as a top operational challenge, cited by 49% of Indian HR leaders for the next 12 months. 55% indicate that training new users on HR software is their primary software-related challenge. With 72% of Indian organisations already utilising AI features in their HR software (compared to a global average of 55%), the demand for AI-specific skills is rapidly increasing. AI Success in HR Depends on Risk-Ready Implementation Over half of Indian HR leaders (56%) cite effective HR software implementation as a challenge, and 54% are concerned with assessing AI's value and risks. Security is a critical consideration for 67% of respondents when researching HR software, with 58% reporting that security concerns drove HR purchases last year. Data quality, understanding AI's decision-making processes, and addressing privacy issues are key concerns. AI-Enabled HR Tools Drive Engagement and Retention Improving employee engagement (48%) and retaining employees (34%) are significant HR challenges for Indian firms. The survey reveals a significant positive correlation: 57% of HR software users with AI features report increased employee satisfaction or engagement, compared to 49% of companies without AI features. Similarly, 55% of AI feature users report increased employee retention, versus 38% for non-AI users. AI Powers Scalable, Efficient Hiring Attracting, evaluating, and hiring skilled professionals remains a top HR challenge for 46% of Indian HR leaders, especially as 90% expect their workforce to grow in the next 12 months. AI-driven recruiting is instrumental in addressing this by automating routine tasks and freeing recruiters to build stronger candidate relationships. The survey found that companies using AI features in their HR software reported a 57% improvement in recruitment outcomes, compared to 44% for companies not using AI features. Similarly, AI adoption demonstrably enhances the employee and candidate experience, with 50% of AI-enabled organisations seeing improvements versus 41% of their non-AI counterparts. Even in performance management, AI offers a noticeable edge, with 33% of companies using AI features reporting improvements compared to 29% of those without. Commenting on the survey, Andrew Blair, analyst of the study, said: 'India is leading the way in HR AI adoption compared to other countries in Capterra's global survey. As 90% of Indian companies anticipate workforce growth, scalable AI solutions are becoming essential—not just for efficiency, but for enabling HR teams to meet rising talent demands with agility.' Moreover, details concerning Human Resource Management Software are available within our catalogue. For further information, please visit About Capterra Capterra is the #1 B2B marketplace for organisations to find the right software. Our platform connects buyers to over 2 million verified user reviews about products spanning 1,000 categories and offers actionable, objective insights and recommendations to help them find the best product for their specific business needs. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Agriland
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Agriland
Winter wheat: The drive to prevent septoria is on
The coming days will see winter wheat growers throughout Ireland push to keep septoria out of their fast-growing crops. And it is all about getting an effective fungicide application on to wheat at the all-import leaf three emergence stage. Teagasc tillage specialist, Shay Phelan, addressed the issue at a farm walk hosted by Limavady cereal grower, Andrew Blair. As part of his presentation, he dissected a wheat tiller in order to fully identify the emerging leaves and the fast-developing ear within the plant. Andrew Blair is growing Graham winter wheat this year, drilled last October at a sowing rate of 200kg/ha. But according to Shay Phelan, septoria is not the only disease threat confronting winter wheat crops at the present time. Septoria and other disease threats The Teagasc agronomist explained: 'Whatever gene is involved in the resistance against yellow rust has broken. This was recently been confirmed by the National Institute of Botany in the UK.' The varieties involved are Champion, Spearhead, Fitzroy, and Bamford. 'Graham is susceptible to yellow rust at younger growth stages. But resistance against the disease grows as the plants mature,' Phelan said. 'We don't think that Graham has been impacted by the yellow rust breakdown that has impacted other varieties. 'On the upside, the recent dry weather has helped to keep yellow rust at bay in most areas.' Where wheat yields are concerned, the Teagasc agronomist indicated that the top leaves within the crop are the most important. Attending the Limavady farm walk (l-r): Andrew Blair (host) and John Purcell, Ballyquin, Limavady 'The flag leaf accounts for 40% of overall yield, In the case of leaf 2, the figure is 25% with leaf 3 delivering 10% of total grain yield,' he added. 'This is why fungicide strategies are more important in wheat than is the case in barley. Phelan also stressed that these products must be used in a strategic manner. 'Their overuse will lead to a reduction in overall activity,' he said. 'This is why their use must coincide with those periods when they will deliver the greatest impact. 'Using the same chemical on a number of occasions during the same growing season will quickly lead to a reduction in fungicide efficiency and impact within crops. 'Making sure that all of leaf 3 receives a fungicide application is extremely relevant in this context.' An important theme of the 2024/25 growing season for winter wheat is the wide variations in growth achieved by different crops. 'This trend is noticeable within fields in the same area,' Phelan further explained. 'And this is why growers should walk individual fields and manage them on that basis.'
Agriland
02-05-2025
- Health
- Agriland
Tillage: Priorities for May Bank Holiday
Getting magnesium and manganese on to spring barley crops has been highlighted as a May Bank Holiday tillage priority by tillage specialists. Specifically, where magnesium is concerned, barley crops are seeking to push through their growth stages at an enhanced rate. However, the cool night-time temperatures that still characterise this time of the year mean that individual plants cannot source the soil's magnesium reserves quickly enough. Teagasc tillage specialist, Shay Phelan, said: 'Magnesium is a critical component of chlorophyll. Signs of deficiency show up as yellow edging on leaves. 'However, an application of Epsom salts will quickly address the issue.' Phelan attended a recent crops walk, hosted by Limavady cereal grower, Andrew Blair. The event had been hosted by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) as a forerunner to the establishment of new farm Business Sustainability Groups (BSGs). Attending the recent crops' walk hosted by Andrew Blair, (l-r) Christian Melly, agronomist with Fane Valley, and Mark McCollum, cereal grower, Limavady Phelan also confirmed the necessity of getting a fungicide treatment on to winter barley crops at the 'awns peeping' stage. 'Many crops will be reaching this stage on their development over the coming days,' he said. Phelan said the aim is to control ramularia, which is the disease that can cause most damage to winter barley crops from now though until harvest. 'One spray application will suffice at this stage. But it has got to be timed properly,' he said. 'Repeated Teagasc trials have confirmed the rationale of a two spray fungicide programme on winter barley crops. 'The first spray will target the likes of net blotch and Rhynchosporium. After that the focus switches to ramularia control.' The Teagasc representative further explained why treating winter crops at this stage is so important. 'Unlike wheat, where yield develops in the crop canopy as the crop progresses, winter barley have crops amassed all their output potential in the tillers that have developed over recent weeks. 'The priority over the coming days is to protect the yield potential that now exists within the barley plants. 'This is why getting an effective application on to barley at the awns peeping stage is so important,' Phelan said. Significantly, the weather is set fair for the coming days. Ground conditions are already good. So there is every opportunity for tillage farmers to get on with field work in an unhindered manner. Winter barley growing on the Limavady farm of Andrew Blair Andrew Blair farms close to Limavady in Co. Derry. This year he is growing both six-row hybrid and conventional two-row winter barley varieties. His hybrid crop has received three plant growth regulator applications over recent weeks. September drilled, all his winter barleys are looking tremendously well at the present time. Andrew makes optimal use of animal manures and composts on all his cropping land.
