A first-of-its-kind AI navigator, Octopus offers 1,000+ HR solutions
directly from service providers, empowering the community of HR and talent
leaders to access the latest innovations and make faster, more informed
decisions.
Gurugram, 13th November 2024 : In a
landmark move, People Matters, the
largest community for HR and Talent leaders in India and APAC, has made its
debut into the SaaS space with the launch of People Matters Octopus. This innovative, smart AI-enabled platform is
designed to serve as a unique solution navigator, simplifying the discovery and
selection process of HR products from a range of service providers across
India. Octopus enhances the accuracy and speed with which HR professionals can
discover, evaluate, and connect with HR solutions, simplifying the complex task
of finding the right HR tools. Leveraging AI for precision and efficiency,
Octopus stands out as an essential companion for today’s HR & talent
professionals. With this launch, People Matters strengthens its leadership in HR tech innovation, equipping leaders to make more informed decisions faster.
Navigating the
fragmented marketplace of HR solutions has traditionally been a long,
time-consuming process. Typically, it can take
30 to 45 days to research, compare, and select the right tools, often
compounded by a scarcity of unbiased information and challenges in finding
customised, scalable solutions. According to the latest People Matters SHRPA report, 84% of organisations face
challenges in identifying and selecting suitable digital platforms—a
barrier that has a moderate to high
impact on critical talent outcomes. With Octopus, People Matters addresses
these challenges directly by offering a central platform with intuitive access
to over 1,000 verified, high-quality HR
solutions across 50+ categories. As an evolving ecosystem, Octopus enables
the HR community to discover the latest innovations, significantly reducing
search times while directly connecting users with solution providers and
empowering them to meet their organisation’s unique needs more efficiently.
Commenting on the launch, Pushkaraj Bidwai, CEO of People Matters,
said, “At
People Matters, we understand the challenges HR leaders face in navigating a
fragmented landscape of tools and solutions. Over the past 15 years, we have
empowered the HR community with valuable insights and resources through our
publication, digital content, research, and conferences. With the launch of
Octopus, we are taking the next step in this journey to address a critical gap
in the ecosystem: the need for a unified, AI-enabled navigator that simplifies
access to high-quality HR solutions in one place, bringing unparalleled speed,
accuracy, and precision to decision-making. This launch marks a significant
milestone in our People Matters 3.0 journey, one that will accelerate our
vision to bring technological innovation and AI at the forefront of HR for
smarter, quicker decision-making to drive real impact.”
The name “Octopus”
reflects the platform's mission and capabilities in line with the fascinating
sea creature’s intelligence, adaptability, and agility in complex environments.
People Matter’s Octopus symbolises the AI platform’s ability to navigate HR’s
intricate solution landscape with precision. It adapts to the specific needs of
each user, providing an intuitive, efficient search experience that cuts
through complexity in HR’s expansive
“blue ocean” of solutions.
Key Features at a glance:
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Unbiased Solution Access: High-quality
demo videos eliminate promotional bias, providing HR professionals with a
clear, consistent view across 50+ categories
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Smart, HR-Centric AI: Trained specifically
for HR industry needs, Octopus’ AI engine offers unmatched precision and speed,
enabling laser-focused searches
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Conversational Search for Personalised Solutions: Users can converse with Octopus to find the most relevant solutions
through AI-driven dialogue, not just using problem statement filters and
category-specific options. This personalised approach simplifies and
accelerates the search, tailoring recommendations to their unique challenges
Currently, in beta,
Octopus will continue to learn and grow even smarter as more users engage with
it, continuously refining its search relevance and precision. As the platform
evolves, it aims to expand to include 500+ brand-verified solution pages by
next month, transforming into an extensive ecosystem of HR solutions. This
advancement underscores People Matters’ commitment to empowering HR leaders
with tools for faster, smarter, and more strategic decision-making, positioning
People Matters Octopus at the forefront of HR tech innovation.
About People Matters:
People Matters is APAC’s largest People & Work media and community
platform. Over the last 15 years, the brand has built knowledge and learning
experience-led initiatives that enable over 500K HR & Talent leaders to
become the answer daily. People Matters helps leaders connect the dots through
its Content media websites, Social channels, Conferences, Research initiatives
& Insight tools. Its flagship TechHR conference is Asia’s largest HR and
Work Tech initiative.