HCLTech added 6,450 employees on a net basis in the July–September quarter of FY27, taking its total workforce to 2,30,339. The company also onboarded 6,136 freshers during the quarter, while voluntary attrition edged up to 12.8%, according to its latest quarterly workforce data. The workforce expansion came alongside revenue growth of 11.5% year-on-year to ₹35,620 […]
iCIMS, a leading cloud-based human resources and talent acquisition software company, has appointed Nupur Shravan as Director – Talent. In her new role, Shravan will focus on the organisation’s talent and culture agenda, working on people practices, employee experience and HR initiatives aligned with business needs. Extensive Experience Shravan has around 15 years of experience […]
SAP has appointed Bhrigu Joshi as Head of People & Culture in India. He joins the role after serving as Market HR Leader at Google India. In his new role, Bhrigu will lead SAP’s India People & Culture team, develop and deliver the India people strategy, and align HR priorities with the company’s global people […]
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has clarified the eligibility rules for the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) following the increase in the monthly wage ceiling for mandatory EPF coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, effective September 17, 2026. The clarification explains how salary levels and previous pension scheme membership affect eligibility for EPS contributions. The revised […]
Infosys has said the US government’s suspension of new and pending applications under the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme is unlikely to have a material impact on its operations. According to The Times of India, the Bengaluru-headquartered IT services company said it was aware of the decision and welcomed the opportunity to work with the […]
Every organization today is talking about AI, future skills and workforce transformation. These are important conversations. However, many organizations are attempting to become future-ready without first becoming present-ready. That is a mistake. An organization cannot build a sustainable future on weak foundations. Before focusing on future skills, it must understand its current capability gaps. Before […]
Accenture and Dell Technologies have announced an expansion of their more than 20-year partnership through the formation of the Accenture Dell Business Group, aimed at helping organisations scale artificial intelligence (AI) and modernise their IT infrastructure. The new business group will focus on helping enterprises deploy AI within their own environments, with greater control over […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has increased its employee bench and subcontracting to prepare for anticipated client demand, even as it tightened its bench policy in 2025. The company is building workforce capacity while using external professionals to meet immediate project requirements. At the Q2 FY27 earnings call, Samir Seksaria, Chief Financial Officer of TCS, said, […]
Netflix is reportedly planning to cut around 850 jobs, or about 5% of its global workforce, as part of a wider organisational restructuring. According to a report by Puck News, the announcement could come as early as next week, ahead of the company’s third-quarter earnings report scheduled for October 20, 2026. The proposed job cuts […]
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SAP has appointed Bhrigu Joshi as Head of People & Culture in India. He joins the role after serving as Market HR Leader at Google India. In his new role, Bhrigu will lead SAP’s India People & Culture team, develop and deliver the India people strategy, and align HR priorities with the company’s global people […]
Shivani Hazari has been appointed Group Head- Human Resources at Jindal Steel Ltd. Most recently, she held Group President and Group Head, Leadership Advisory, JSP Group Advisory In her new role, Shivani will head Human Resources at the group level. Her responsibilities are expected to cover HR across the group’s businesses, although the company has […]
SRF Limited, a diversified chemicals and materials company, has appointed Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 5, 2026. In her new role, Jyothsana will lead the company’s human resources function as part of its senior management. Her experience spans HR strategy, talent management, employee relations, organisational development and people […]
Digital lending platform Fibe has appointed Vivek Sapre as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 5, 2026. In his new role, Vivek will lead the company’s people and culture agenda, with a focus on leadership development, talent management and organisational capability. Extensive Experience Vivek joins Fibe from Veranda Learning Solutions, where he served as […]
Isgec Heavy Engineering has appointed Mahua Chakrabarty as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 1, 2026, as part of its senior management team. As CHRO, Mahua will oversee the company’s people strategy, talent management, organisational development, change management and HR operations. She will be responsible for supporting people priorities across the organisation and its […]
Syngenta has appointed Armaan Seth as Head – HR Business Partnering, based in Basel, Switzerland. He took charge of the role in September 2026. In his new role, Armaan will work on HR business partnering at the company. His appointment adds to his experience across global HR leadership, talent and culture, regional HR, and business-focused […]
Visa has appointed Kripa Krishnamoorthy as Head- HR, INSA Market, bringing more than two decades of HR experience across financial services, banking, consumer businesses and talent management. In her new role, Kripa will support Visa’s India and South Asia business on people matters, including talent, organisation design, leadership development, employee engagement, workforce planning and HR […]
DCM Shriram Chemicals, a major Indian chemical manufacturer and the country’s second-largest Chlor-Alkali producer, has appointed Radhika Arora as Chief Human Resources Officer. In her new role, Radhika will focus on building leadership, technical and organisational capabilities to support capacity expansion, manufacturing excellence and growth into higher-value segments, while strengthening safety, performance and organisational capability […]
“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, […]
Accenture expects to hire at a slower pace in fiscal 2027 as artificial intelligence (AI) improves productivity and increases revenue per employee. However, the company plans to continue recruitment across markets and expects to hire more entry-level employees, CEO Julie Sweet said during its fourth-quarter FY2026 earnings call. Sweet said Accenture expects to add employees […]
EY has invited applications for an Audit Internship in Luxembourg scheduled from October 2027 to March 2028. The six-month opportunity offers candidates practical experience in audit assignments across sectors, including banking, insurance, investment funds, private equity, real estate and technology. Indian candidates who meet the academic and language requirements can review the opportunity and apply […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will withhold quarterly variable pay for employees in grade C3A and above for the September 2026 quarter, citing performance below internal targets. Junior-level employees will receive 100% of their eligible quarterly variable allowance, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters on October 9, 2026. The decision affects employees ranging from […]
A few months ago, a bright 26-year-old lead on a team I was advising told me she was quitting a role she had held for barely a year — and it had nothing to do with pay or her boss. She felt there was no clear path for career development and growth in the organisation. […]
KPMG India has appointed Ritesh Jha as Head – Talent Acquisition. He brings experience in talent acquisition, technology recruitment, recruitment strategy and HR leadership across banking, financial services, technology and consulting. In his new role, Ritesh will lead talent acquisition at KPMG India, drawing on his experience in large-scale hiring, recruitment operations and talent management. […]
Shivani Hazari has been appointed Group Head- Human Resources at Jindal Steel Ltd. Most recently, she held Group President and Group Head, Leadership Advisory, JSP Group Advisory In her new role, Shivani will head Human Resources at the group level. Her responsibilities are expected to cover HR across the group’s businesses, although the company has […]
Gnani AI has launched the Great Indian AI Internship Challenge, inviting college and university students in India to develop practical applications using its artificial intelligence models and APIs. The programme offers opportunities for up to 100 paid six-month internships, with individual stipends of up to ₹1 lakh per month for selected candidates. The challenge is […]
Satyajeet Singh has joined Apollo Hospitals as Head of Human Resources in Rourkela, Odisha, bringing over 16 years of experience in HR and healthcare operations. In his new role, Satyajeet will handle the full range of HR functions and end-to-end HR operations. He is also listed as Cluster Head HR, with responsibility for HR operations […]
