What Connecting HeaRts does

Connecting HeaRts Pvt. Ltd. (CHR Group) is a Chennai-based, founder-owned HR services firm established in 2017, operating as both a professional services provider and an HR professional networking forum. The company delivers a broad portfolio of HR services spanning executive search and recruitment, customized training and development (including outbound training programs), psychometric assessments (using instruments such as Thomas Personal Profile Analysis), employee engagement surveys and 360 Degree Feedback, HR strategic consulting, employee assistance and wellbeing programs, and adjacent offerings including independent reference checks, outplacement, OKR/KPI design, coaching and mentoring, and corporate event management. Its stated technology layer is a digital platform for administering employee surveys and feedback mechanisms; no proprietary AI/ML systems or public API surface are disclosed.

CHR serves three primary customer segments — startups, Indian enterprises, and multinational corporations operating in India — across 29+ industry verticals. Revenue is generated exclusively through quote-based professional services engagements; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct (enterprise consulting) plus a membership program for individual HR professionals, supported by content marketing (HeaRtBeat newsletter, blog), LinkedIn and Facebook presence, training workshops, and HR industry events. The company holds no institutional funding, has no disclosed parent company or subsidiaries, and operates entirely within India. Recognition includes Best HR Startup of the Year 2022 (GTF Startup Summit, Bangalore) and Best Enterprise of the Year (Services) 2022 (MSME India Business Awards).

Name

Connecting HeaRts

Legal name

Connecting HeaRts Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://chrgroup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Connecting HeaRts (CHR Group) is a Chennai-based HR services firm and professional networking forum offering executive search, training, psychometric assessments, employee engagement, and HR consulting to startups, Indian enterprises, and multinational corporations across 29+ industry verticals in India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Consulting and Talent Management Services

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Agent of Record (AOR) / Contractor Engagement Services (BPACAGAB)

Keywords

• Talent management services
• Executive search recruitment
• HR consulting services
• Psychometric assessment services
• Employee engagement solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Executive Search & Recruitment: Headhunting and placement of senior-level, executive leadership, and specialized candidates for clients
2. Training & Development: Corporate training programs, personality development, leadership and management training delivered through classroom or outbound training formats
3. Psychometric Assessments: Intelligence, personality, and interest assessments for recruitment and employee development purposes
4. Employee Engagement & Surveys: Engagement surveys, 360 Degree Feedback, and leadership surveys delivered on digital platform
5. HR Strategic Consulting: External HR management services as strategic HR partner
6. Outbound Training Programs (OBT): Customized team-building and leadership training conducted outside classroom settings
7. Employee Wellbeing & EAP: Employee Assistance Programs providing confidential mental health support services
8. Independent Reference Checks (BGV): Background verification through deeper qualitative insights about candidate's past performance
9. Outplacement Services: Career transition services for terminated employees
10. Coaching & Mentoring: Network of experienced coaches and mentors offering flexible coaching support
11. Corporate Events Management: End-to-end corporate event design and organization including stage ideas, backdrops, emcee, awards ceremony

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Connecting HeaRts (CHR Group) is a People Management firm providing executive search and recruitment, customized outbound training programs, psychometric assessments, employee engagement surveys and 360-degree feedback, HR strategic consulting, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). It operates an HR professional networking forum of 630+ members and delivers these services to startups, Indian enterprises, and multinational corporations across 29+ industry verticals in India.

Product overview

Connecting HeaRts (CHR Group) is a People Management Firm offering comprehensive HR services with EQ & IQ approach. The company provides a unified portfolio of talent management solutions including Executive Search & Recruitment as the core offering, complemented by Training & Development with customized Outbound Training Programs (OBT), Psychometric Assessments, Employee Engagement Activities, Employee Surveys (including 360 Degree Feedback and Inspirational Leadership Survey), HR Strategic Consulting, and Employee Wellbeing & EAP. Additional services include Independent Reference Checks (BGV), Outplacement Services, OKR/KPI Design, Coaching & Mentoring, Sales Incentive Plan Design, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), Annual Training Calendar planning, and Corporate Events management. The company serves as a premier HR networking forum with 630+ members from multinational companies, Indian organizations, and academic institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search & Recruitment Executive search service for senior-level, executive leadership, and highly specialized positions; includes identifying, headhunting, sourcing, attracting, interviewing, and facilitating successful onboarding of emotionally matched candidates for clients.
• Training & Development Training and development services for organizational employees focusing on better performance, increased morale, and process improvement through classroom or outbound training formats.
• Customized Outbound Training Programs (OBT) Customized outbound training classes educating candidates on planning, delegation, change management, problem-solving, teamwork motivation, and communication skills enhancement, tailored 100% to the client's objectives.
• Psychometric Assessments Psychometric assessments measuring intelligence, personality, or interests used during recruitment screening and for evaluating existing employees' abilities and behavior for career development and future leadership matching.
• Employee Engagement Activities Strategies, activities, and unique games designed to improve employee engagement, happiness, and workplace productivity, helping organizations measure what matters most for employee performance.
• Employee Surveys Digital survey services including employee engagement surveys, 360 Degree Feedback, and a first-in-class Inspirational Leadership Survey that helps clients map and plan succession planning, delivered with results, analysis, and actionable insights.
• HR Strategic Consulting External HR consulting delivering all aspects of Human Resource Management as a trusted HR partner for client organizations.
• Employee Wellbeing & EAP (Employee Assistance Programs) Confidential mental health support services that help employees manage emotions, stress, depression, or anxiety and provide solutions to employees requiring special attention and care.
• Independent Reference Checks (BGV) Background verification through deeper qualitative insights about a candidate's past performance and reputation from independent sources beyond credential verification.
• Outplacement Services Career transition services facilitating former and terminated employees in their transition to new employment.
• OKR & KPI Design / Performance Management Goal-setting framework and performance tracking system design using OKR and KPI methodologies to align organizational objectives with performance measurement.
• Coaching & Mentoring Network of experienced coaches and mentors providing balanced coaching and mentoring support for professionals and leaders.
• Sales Incentive Plan & Compensation Design Sales incentive program design that aligns sales strategy with business objectives through compensation and benefits structuring.
• Individual Development Plans (IDPs) & Annual Training Calendar Employee career and personal development planning tools along with annual training calendar design and implementation.
• Corporate Events Management End-to-end corporate event design and organization including stage ideas, backdrops, emcee, entertainment, awards ceremony, and media coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% customized training programs aligned to client objectives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ABC Consultants: Leading Indian executive search and HR services firm providing recruitment, leadership hiring, and HR consulting. Directly comparable to CHR on executive search and HR consulting, with similar India focus and multi-vertical coverage.
• Catenon India: Global executive search and talent management firm with India operations, focused on mid-to-senior leadership hiring. Comparable to CHR's executive search and leadership assessment offerings for Indian and multinational clients.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm spanning executive search, talent assessment, leadership development, and HR advisory. Overlaps directly with CHR's executive search, psychometric assessment, and HR consulting offerings at enterprise scale.
• Adecco India: Global HR solutions leader with Indian staffing, recruitment, and career transition services (outplacement). Overlaps with CHR's executive search, outplacement, and training services across the India market.
• Stanton Chase International: Top 10 global executive search firm where CHR's founder previously worked. Comparable around executive search methodology and senior leadership hiring, though operating at global scale versus CHR's India footprint.
• TeamLease Services: India's largest staffing and workforce solutions company offering temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, payroll and HR services. Overlaps with CHR on recruitment, training, and HR advisory, but at significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio across India.
• Randstad India: Major multinational staffing and HR services provider in India, covering permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and talent development. Directly comparable to CHR's recruitment and HR services portfolio across Indian enterprises.
• Hays India: Global specialist recruiting group with India operations covering professional recruitment, workforce solutions, and HR advisory. Comparable to CHR on recruitment, training, and HR consulting focus.
• ManpowerGroup India: Global workforce solutions leader with established India presence in staffing, recruitment, training, and career development. Comparable to CHR's training and recruitment services with significantly greater scale and brand.

Emerging players

• MAQ Software / Talentio (India): India-focused HR tech and people management platforms. Adjacent peer serving mid-market Indian enterprises with structured HR tooling, offering a partly overlapping value proposition to CHR's HR advisory and assessment services via a technology-led model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chrgroup.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connectinghearts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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