The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) offers internship opportunities for students and recent graduates who want to gain practical experience in international development and work in a global organisation. The internships are open to eligible candidates from different countries, including India. However, these are not part of one single India-wide internship programme. UNDP advertises individual […]
Airbus has appointed Netra Gowda as Vice President, HR Transformation, Digital & AI, bringing her back to the aerospace company after senior roles at Stellantis recently. In her new role, Netra will focus on HR transformation, digital initiatives and AI, helping connect people processes with the company’s wider technology agenda and changing workforce needs across […]
Deloitte has acquired substantially all of the assets of Wavicle Data Solutions, a data and AI engineering company with a strong Databricks practice. The acquisition will expand Deloitte’s capabilities in data engineering and help clients build the data foundations required for enterprise AI. Wavicle Brings Data Engineering Expertise Wavicle has experience managing Databricks across major […]
Microsoft has acknowledged internally that the rapid expansion of AI data centres is making it harder to meet some earlier emissions commitments, as employees raise concerns about energy use, water consumption, emissions and the impact on local communities. Employees Question Impact of Data Centre Growth Noelle Walsh, head of Cloud Operations and Innovation at Microsoft, […]
Atain has appointed Dharampal Dhillon as Vice President – Global Head of Training, bringing over two decades of experience in training, learning and development, and service delivery. In his new role, Dharampal, popularly known as Dharam, will lead the company’s global training function. His experience across training and service delivery roles will support the organisation’s […]
Bank of Baroda has announced a major recruitment drive to appoint 2,482 Local Bank Officers (JMG/S-I) on a regular basis across 20 States and Union Territories. The initiative aims to create career opportunities for banking professionals while strengthening the bank’s local talent pool and presence across regional markets. A key feature of the recruitment is […]
AI is not killing employee engagement. Bad leadership is. There, I said it. Everywhere I look, organizations are asking the same question: “How do we keep our people engaged when AI is changing jobs faster than our HR policies can be updated?” Fair question. But perhaps we are solving the wrong problem. Because employees were […]
Is the Traditional Employee Engagement Model Still Relevant? I once complimented my Uber driver. “Your specs are really nice.” He smiled and said, “Thank you. I am a fashion designer.” “Then why are you driving an Uber? With your skills, you could easily get a job.” “I will,” he replied. “But I prefer driving Uber.” […]
The Odisha government has ordered direct salary deductions for state government employees who fail to pay court-ordered maintenance or alimony to their wives or children. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued the directive on August 30, 2026, following repeated complaints about government employees not complying with court directions. The measure applies only to state government […]
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Shiprocket has elevated Saumya K as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Business Head – 10XPeople.Ai. She has been with Shiprocket since 2021, most recently serving as Group CHRO. In her new role, Saumya will lead the group’s human resources function and head 10XPeople.Ai. Her responsibilities will include people strategy, talent, learning, organisation development […]
3i Infotech, an information technology company, has appointed Shavee Sehajpal as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Shavee will be responsible for the company’s people agenda, including talent management, leadership development, workforce planning, employee engagement, HR processes and organisational culture. She will be based in Navi Mumbai. Extensive Experience Shavee has more than 24 […]
RateGain Travel Technologies has appointed Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 25, 2026. She will be based in Noida. Shobana succeeds Sahil Sharma, who stepped down as CHRO effective August 24, 2026. He will continue with RateGain until October 8, 2026, to support the transition. Shobana Kailash to Lead Global HR […]
Trianz, a leading technology services company, has appointed Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), strengthening its senior leadership team. In his new role, Sanjeev will be responsible for people strategy, talent development, organisational design and culture across Trianz’s global operations. He will report to Sri Manchala, CEO of Trianz. Extensive Experience Sanjeev brings […]
SAP has elevated Shweta Mohanty as Senior Vice-President and Global Head of Business Partnering – Corporate Functions, expanding her HR leadership responsibilities at the company globally. In the new role, Shweta will lead business partnering for SAP’s corporate functions, working with leaders on people matters, organisation, talent, leadership and workforce priorities across the global business. […]
MetLife Global Capability Centers (MGCC) has appointed Dimple Kaloya as its Chief Human Resources Officer. As CHRO, Dimple will be responsible for the entire people & culture function at MGCC, supporting its workforce, talent, organisational development and HR priorities across the global capability centre. Extensive Experience Dimple brings around 24 years of experience across HR, […]
Uniparts India, a global manufacturer of engineered systems and solutions, has appointed Manish Singh as Chief Human Resource Officer, effective August 17, 2026. In his new role, Manish will lead the human resources function, support people strategy, workforce planning and talent development, and work with business leaders on organisational priorities, culture and HR initiatives across […]
Subhashini (Subha) Panyam has been appointed Chief People Officer at 66degrees, a Google Cloud-focused technology services company. In her new role, Subha will lead people and HR initiatives at 66degrees, supporting talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning, leadership development and the company’s growing global workforce. Extensive Experience Subha brings more than 23 years of experience […]
“Compensation may attract talent. Recognition inspires commitment. The difference often determines the culture an organization creates.” In boardrooms across the world, leaders are debating the future of work. Artificial Intelligence is transforming business models. Automation is redefining jobs. Organizations are investing heavily in technology, workforce analytics, and productivity enhancement. Yet amidst all these conversations, one […]
Over the years, working across renewables and banking, I have witnessed how workplaces evolve, sometimes gradually and at times almost overnight. One constant, however, has been the evolution of employee recognition, which has grown from occasional appreciation into a vital part of workplace culture. I recall a moment during a solar asset management review in […]
In today’s fast-paced, sometimes hybrid, highly competitive, and mostly high-stress organizational environments, Employee recognition has become more important than ever. I remember the highly elaborate Quarterly Reward and Recognition events in one of my earliest assignments in the corporate world – Meticulous planning, certificates with details of accomplishments impeccably penned, the entire organization gathering for […]
The way organizations approach employee recognition has changed dramatically over the last decade and a half. What was once largely centered around annual bonuses, service awards, and promotions has evolved into a more dynamic, personalized, and purpose-driven approach to employee recognition. This transformation has been shaped by technological advancement, changing workforce expectations, and, most importantly, […]
ServiceNow has opened applications for its ServiceNow University Virtual Internship Program – FY26 Batch 8, offering 10,000 internships to students across India. The programme is listed on the AICTE Internship Portal and is available in virtual mode. According to the AICTE listing, the internship will run for eight weeks and can be started immediately. Students […]
Capgemini has appointed Sayan Guha as Director – Global AI & Data Science Practice, bringing over two decades of experience in AI, data and analytics. In his new role, Sayan will contribute to Capgemini’s global AI and data science practice, supporting AI initiatives, advanced analytics, enterprise technology programmes, data and AI capabilities, and solutions for […]
Apollo Tyres has appointed Omar Bali as Group Head – HR, adding an experienced human resources leader to its senior people leadership team in India. Sharing the update, Omar Bali said on LinkedIn, “I recently joined Apollo Tyres Ltd as Group Head – HR leading Talent, Learning & HR Business Leadership — driving the Talent, […]
Deloitte India report finds campus hiring budgets up 19%, PPO conversions improving and AI and data skills attracting 20–25% pay premiums India’s campus hiring landscape is shifting towards skills-based recruitment as employers increase investments in early-career talent and expand the use of artificial intelligence in hiring. Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends 2026 finds that campus […]
Concerns over Tata Steel wage revision agreement have intensified, with employees raising objections through the Tata Workers’ Union. A joint Anomalies Committee formed by the company and the union is now examining the issues, as employees have been given time until August 31 to submit their concerns. HR Officials Visit Tata Workers’ Union Office Tata […]
A manufacturing perspective on evolving workplace priorities across generations The manufacturing sector has long been shaped by discipline, time commitment, and collective responsibility. This article reflects my experience in manufacturing and examines how employee expectations are changing, particularly among frontline and shop floor employees. The observations may vary across industries and work cultures, but they […]
Accenture has agreed to acquire Tokyo-based technology services company COMWARE Co., Ltd. to expand its services for mid-market companies in Japan. The deal will add more than 180 professionals to Accenture and support the growth of its Accenture Edge business. Deal to Expand Technology Services Financial terms of the proposed acquisition have not been disclosed. […]
The Trump administration has tightened scrutiny of internships undertaken by international students in the US, warning universities that non-compliance with federal rules governing Curricular Practical Training (CPT) could put their certification to enrol international students at risk. A memo issued on August 24 by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of U.S. Immigration […]
