L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has secured a deal worth more than US$75 million from an international technology enterprise for Engineering Intelligence (EI) services. The company has not disclosed the name of the client. Large Deal Adds to LTTS Momentum The contract is among LTTS’s major international deals and adds to its growing order pipeline in […]
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. […]
India’s top 10 private banks reduced their combined workforce by 10,000 employees in FY26, taking their total headcount to 739,452 as of March 31, 2026. The decline followed a reduction of 9,637 employees in FY25 and came after strong hiring in FY24. Workforce Falls After Two Years of Strong Hiring The figures are based on […]
Cognizant has launched its Talent Accelerator programme for 489 newly hired graduates from 58 business schools across 37 cities in India. The two-week programme combines onboarding, functional training, sales and marketing sessions, and interaction with the company’s business and leadership teams. Two-Week Onboarding Programme The programme is being conducted simultaneously at Cognizant facilities in Chennai, […]
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, […]
Amazon has opened applications for an eight-week Software Development Internship in India under its Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) programme. The internship is designed for college students pursuing computer science and provides hands-on exposure to software development, technical mentoring and Amazon’s technology environment. The opportunity is listed on Amazon’s official careers website. The current listing shows […]
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has simplified its PF withdrawal rules, allowing members to withdraw up to 75% of their eligible provident fund balance for specified needs while retaining 25% in the account. The revised framework was notified under the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026. The changes replace the earlier system of multiple withdrawal […]
Rapid AI infrastructure expansion at Microsoft is facing questions over how much of its planned computing capacity is actually operational. A Guardian investigation published on August 17 reported that internal Microsoft documents showed the company had about 2.2 million AI chips installed. Microsoft had reportedly targeted 1.8 million chips by the end of 2024. The […]
Mahindra Insurance Brokers Limited has appointed Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya as Head-HR, moving him internally from Mahindra Finance, effective from Aug 2026. In his new role, Jyotirmoy will be responsible for HR development and people-related initiatives at the insurance broking company. He will work with business teams on HR practices, employee engagement and organisational requirements. Extensive Experience […]
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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 […]
BNY has appointed Ankur Berry as Director – People Team, effective July 2026, adding an experienced HR leader to its people function in India. In his new role, Ankur will serve as People Business Partner for the COO organisation in India and F&IS organisation globally, leading People, Engagement & Impact initiatives across these businesses. Extensive […]
Alkem Laboratories Limited, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, has appointed Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – Human Resources. In his new role, Abhijeet will provide strategic HR leadership, aligning people strategy with business priorities while strengthening organisational capabilities, leadership effectiveness and workforce performance across Alkem’s operations. Extensive Experience Abhijeet joins Alkem with nearly three […]
Jetking Infotrain Limited has appointed Anand Dhruv as President – People & Workforce Transformation, effective July 2026. In his new role, Anand will lead the company’s people, culture and organisational transformation agenda and work closely with the Chairman and executive leadership team. He will also work with the Board and leadership team on building an […]
Raychem RPG, a leading engineering solutions company, has appointed Abhishikta Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Abhishikta will lead the company’s people strategy, with responsibility for leadership development, organisational capability and people practices, while supporting business growth and building a healthy workplace culture across the organisation effectively. Extensive Experience Abhishikta […]
“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, […]
Oracle may be preparing for another round of job cuts, with managers reportedly asked to identify employees who could be affected before September 1. The reported plans come as Oracle continues to spend heavily on data centres and cloud infrastructure to meet growing demand for AI-related computing. Managers Asked to Identify Employees Business Insider reported […]
Artificial intelligence is changing the way work is done at Infosys, both by improving existing technology services and by opening up new business opportunities. Infosys CHRO Shaji Mathew said in an interaction with BusinessLine that the company is focusing on transforming its business and workforce as demand for AI-led services grows. According to the CHRO, […]
The Tata Sons board is divided over how to respond to Chairman N Chandrasekaran’s decision not to seek reappointment after his current term ends on February 20, 2027. According to a report by The Economic Times, some directors want the matter to be formally voted on by the board, while others believe the company should […]
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 […]
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in collaboration with Lumentix Solutions Pvt Ltd, has announced a two-month Digital Automation & Data Internship for undergraduate students. The full-time programme is open to eligible students across India and is scheduled to begin immediately. The programme is aimed at students pursuing B.Sc and BCA who are […]
HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has expanded its collaboration with NetApp to offer hybrid cloud Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS), helping enterprises scale AI, generative AI (GenAI) and data-driven workloads. The offering combines HCLTech’s Utility for Everything (U4X) digital infrastructure framework with NetApp Keystone, a pay-as-you-go storage service. The consumption-based model allows organisations to scale storage, performance and data services […]
The Goa government plans to create 6,000 to 8,000 additional government jobs over the next six months, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said during his Independence Day address on August 15, 2026. Addressing the celebrations in Goa, Sawant said the government is taking steps to create more employment opportunities for young people through recruitment across different […]
