Cornerstone India has appointed Padmanabhan S as Partner, with a focus on its Life Sciences and Industrial practices. He brings more than three decades of experience across human resources, leadership, talent and organisational development in the Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Industrial sectors. Welcoming Padmanabhan to the firm, Vijay Karkare, Managing Director, Cornerstone India, said that […]
A Gen Z employee’s Reddit post about working alone in the office until around 1 am has sparked discussion about workplace stereotypes, employee skills, and the risks of depending on one person for critical work. Employee Says He Was the Only Person Handling the Work According to the employee’s post, he was still working around […]
ANAND Group India has appointed Yatendra Jain as Corporate Head of Human Resources, where he will lead the COE for Direct Workforce at the corporate level. In his new role, Jain will work on workforce planning, employee relations, HR processes, talent management, labour compliance, HR systems, analytics and workforce-related initiatives across the group. Extensive Experience […]
The US Department of Labor has suspended Cognizant’s new PERM filings, a key step in the employment-based Green Card process, amid an investigation into alleged fraud and misuse of employment visa programmes. The action was announced on September 8, 2026, by Anthony D’Esposito, Inspector General at the US Department of Labor. The department said the […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a ₹122.6 crore contract to implement the next phase of the Odisha State Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) 3.0, extending its partnership with the Government of Odisha by around six years. The new system will provide government departments with a common digital workplace for file processing, electronic approvals, real-time tracking […]
India’s insurance industry stands at a defining moment. Digital disruption, artificial intelligence, evolving customer expectations, and the industry’s ambitious goal of achieving Insurance for All by 2047 are reshaping the sector at an unprecedented pace. While technology may drive this change, talent will determine which organisations lead it. The role of HR has consequently evolved […]
Microsoft is inviting students and early-career candidates to explore internship opportunities in India through its official careers portal. Currently, internship opportunities are listed across different job families and solution areas, covering students from Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA and PhD programmes. Microsoft’s Careers website lets students search for internship jobs by location and job type. The India […]
The Mumbai Suburban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to pay 6% annual interest to a retired employee over a 35-day delay in settling his ₹14.06 lakh provident fund claim. The commission held EPFO responsible for deficiency in service after finding that the claim was not settled within […]
Kumaraguru S has joined Airedale by Modine as HR Director, bringing nearly two decades of human resources experience across electronics, automotive and performance chemical manufacturing sectors. In his new role, Kumaraguru will lead the people and HR agenda for Airedale by Modine’s new greenfield manufacturing facility in Vallam, Tamil Nadu. His responsibilities will include workforce […]
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Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) today announced the appointment of Amit Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective October 1, 2026. He will succeed Manu Wadhwa and join the company’s Senior Management Team. As previously announced, Manu will continue her association with SPNI as Strategy Advisor. In his new role, Amit will lead SPNI’s People […]
upGrad, Asia’s largest integrated skilling and workforce development company, has elevated Koell Hemdev to General Counsel & Chief Human Resources Officer, expanding her responsibilities to include both the legal and people functions. In her expanded role, Koell will lead upGrad’s legal and HR functions. She will also work on an initiative aimed at building a […]
Jindal (India) Limited has appointed Dr. Amit Khanna as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 2026. In his new role, Amit will lead the organisation’s overall People and Culture agenda, covering talent, organisational effectiveness, leadership development, employee engagement, performance, HR systems and workforce capability across its manufacturing operations. Extensive Experience Amit brings over 26 […]
BCH Electric Ltd has appointed Amit Sharma as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective September 1, 2026. As CHRO, Amit will oversee people strategy, workforce planning, HR policies, employee relations and administration, while working with the leadership team to align HR priorities with business requirements and growth. Extensive Experience Amit brings nearly 20 years of […]
Aditya Infotech, the company behind CP PLUS, has appointed Ravi Chopra as Group CHRO and President. In his new role, Ravi will work on the company’s people strategy, business partnering, and organisational priorities, while supporting workforce planning, culture, and leadership development across the organisation. Extensive Experience Ravi joins Aditya Infotech after serving as Group CHRO […]
Godrej Agrovet has appointed Anushree Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective September 7, 2026. In her new role, Anushree will lead the people strategy, strengthen organisational capabilities, develop talent and support the company in building a future-ready organisation aligned with its growth plans. Extensive Experience Anushree brings more than two decades of HR […]
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 […]
“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, […]
Vertex Group has inaugurated a new 5,000+ seater Experience Campus in Sector 32, Gurugram, as the technology and business services company expands its delivery capacity to support growing client mandates. The new campus brings together operational floors, workspaces, meeting and training facilities, employee recreation areas, green spaces and cafeteria facilities. The facility is around 30 […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) could put pressure on the entry-level careers that fresh graduates traditionally use to gain workplace experience, even as there is no clear evidence of mass unemployment caused by AI, according to a recent Economic Times report. The concern is that routine work often gives young employees their first opportunity to learn processes, […]
Nagarro has elevated Vivek Arora to the position of Managing Director, while he will continue in his existing role as Global Business Unit Head alongside his new responsibilities. With more than two decades of experience, Vivek has held leadership roles across technology delivery, business operations, programme management and software development. He has spent more than […]
Wipro has appointed Chayan Mehrotra as General Manager and Territory Head – Life Sciences, West Coast, where he will lead the company’s Life Sciences business across the region. In his new role, Chayan will be responsible for a $125 million-plus ACV portfolio, driving high-growth business, building strategic partnerships and helping clients accelerate transformation through technology, […]
Imagine a workplace where artificial intelligence is your teammate, augmented reality is your trainer, and employees expect purpose before promotion, flexibility before fixed schedules, and continuous learning before annual appraisals. This is no longer a futuristic vision; it’s today’s workplace reality. While technology is transforming how work gets done, an even bigger transformation is taking […]
Internships are becoming an increasingly important route to full-time employment as companies use the period to assess students before making Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), according to Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends 2026 report. The report found that internship-to-offer conversions improved by approximately 6% year-on-year across the degree categories covered. Deloitte said the improvement reflects the growing […]
Accenture and Google Cloud have launched a new business group to help enterprises scale Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise, with plans to establish a 1,000-person workforce of forward-deployed engineers (FDEs). Announced on September 8, 2026, the Accenture Gemini Enterprise Business Group will be part of the Accenture Google Business Group. It will bring together Accenture’s Gemini […]
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) today announced the appointment of Amit Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective October 1, 2026. He will succeed Manu Wadhwa and join the company’s Senior Management Team. As previously announced, Manu will continue her association with SPNI as Strategy Advisor. In his new role, Amit will lead SPNI’s People […]
