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Sandip Mishra Appointed Senior Vice President and CHRO at Cyient DLM

Cyient DLM has appointed Sandip Mishra as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 15, 2026. He is based in Hyderabad. In his new role, Sandip will lead the company’s human resources function. His responsibilities will include HR leadership and people management, supporting the company’s workforce and business requirements. Extensive Experience […]

Adani Group Appoints Dharmendra Bhalani as Chief People Officer – PVC Business

Adani Group has appointed Dharmendra Bhalani as Chief People Officer to lead human resources for its PVC business. In his new role, Dharmendra will lead enterprise-wide HR for the PVC business, which is in the greenfield project execution phase and moving towards commissioning and operations and maintenance (O&M). The project involves an investment of ₹26,401 […]

Arbex Appoints Mrinal Mulgaonkar Singbal as Country HR, India

Arbex has appointed Mrinal Mulgaonkar Singbal as Country HR for India. She joined the company in September 2026 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. In her new role, Mrinal will handle the human resources function for Arbex in India. The company has not publicly detailed her specific responsibilities or reporting structure. Extensive Experience Mrinal brings […]

Nandini Matiyani Appointed Group CHRO at Strides

Strides Pharma Science Ltd. has elevated Nandini Matiyani to Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) from her most recent role as Executive Vice President and Global HR Head. In her new role, Nandini will lead the global HR function across multiple geographies, focusing on talent management, leadership development, organisational culture, employee experience and workforce capabilities […]

Pacific Inter-Link Appoints Kiran Dhillon as CHRO

Pacific Inter-Link (PIL) has appointed Kiran Dhillon as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 1, 2026. She brings 28 years of HR experience, including over 18 years in leadership roles. In her new role, Kiran will lead PIL’s regional HR function and work with its businesses across Malaysia, Indonesia and Africa. Her responsibilities include […]

Sahil Sharma Appointed Global Chief People Officer at Wingify

Wingify has appointed Sahil Sharma as its Global Chief People Officer, effective October 2026. He joins the company after serving as Group Chief Human Resources Officer at RateGain for four years. In his new role, Sahil will lead the global people function at Wingify. His responsibilities are expected to cover people management and HR priorities […]

Megha Mahesh Appointed Director – Talent and Culture at PayU

PayU, India’s leading digital payment gateway and financial technology platform, has appointed Megha Mahesh as Director – Talent and Culture, effective October 2026. In her new role, Megha will lead PayU’s talent management, culture, learning and development, diversity and inclusion (D&I), and employee engagement functions. She joins PayU from Bharti Airtel, where she served as […]

Hamsaz Vasunia Wadhwani Joins Vastu Housing Finance as CHRO

Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. has appointed Hamsaz Vasunia Wadhwani as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Hamsaz will lead the company’s human resources function. Her experience covers business HR, talent management, recruitment, training, performance and rewards, employee engagement, and organisational culture. Extensive Experience Before joining Vastu Housing Finance, Hamsaz served […]

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Beyond Rewards: Why Recognition Remains the Most Human Leadership Tool

“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 […]

Employee Recognition Trends Redefining the Future of Work

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 […]

A Culture of Everyday Recognition: Small Gestures, Massive Impact

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 […]

Employee Recognition Is Changing: What Gen Z Really Wants at Work

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, […]