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 […]
HCL Group will invest ₹500 crore to expand HCL IT City in Lucknow, with the project expected to create around 6,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. The expansion will add up to 9.5 lakh square feet of capacity and further strengthen Lucknow’s position as a technology and global capability centre hub. The announcement was made […]
The Alumni Association of the XISS Mumbai Chapter will host its annual Alumni Meet on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Holiday Inn, Andheri, bringing together more than 200 alumni representing over 69 batches of Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi. The event will bring together senior industry leaders, CHROs, HR and management professionals, […]
HR teams have a critical role to play in ensuring that AI adoption does not come at the cost of employee trust, engagement and experience, according to a new report from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company. The report, titled The Power of Human-Centricity, examines how HR can help organisations make human-centricity […]
SAP has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Belgian AI company TechWolf, which provides technology to map employees’ skills, work and tasks. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening SAP SuccessFactors and providing better workforce intelligence for AI-driven HR use cases. The agreement was announced on October 6, 2026. Financial terms have not been disclosed, […]
Narendra Singh Chandel, VP & Head – HR at Biz2X, has over two decades of experience in HR, leadership hiring, workforce planning and organisational development. He began his career as a Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army, shaping his belief in clear, fair and people-focused leadership. After an MBA in HR from XLRI Jamshedpur, he […]
Urmi Chatterjee has been elevated to Head HR – Asia, Middle East & Africa at Siemens Healthineers, expanding her HR leadership responsibilities across the region. In her new role, she will oversee HR for the Asia, Middle East and Africa region, building on her earlier responsibility for India and APJ and her experience in regional […]
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited applications for 50 apprentice positions at its Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha. The apprenticeship training will be for one year, with 15 Graduate Apprentice and 35 Technician Apprentice positions available. The advertisement, numbered PXE/HRD/AT/01/2026-27, was published on September 23, 2026. The last date […]
Bhavya Misra is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Godrej Capital, with over 15 years of experience in strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and organisational development. Prior to joining Godrej Capital, she led Human Resources functions at PepsiCo and Lenovo. Bhavya has a proven track record of aligning HR strategies with […]
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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 […]
Deepa Subbaiah B has taken up the role of Global Head- HR at Lumilens, a connectivity platform focused on AI infrastructure and data centre technologies. In her new role, Deepa will lead Lumilens’ global HR function, covering people management, talent, leadership development, employee relations, and HR operations as the company expands its photonics and AI […]
Julius Baer India has appointed Jayesh Kothari as Chief Human Resources Officer, India, effective September 17, 2026, as the firm expands its business in the country. In his new role, Jayesh will support the company’s India growth plans, including expanding its relationship manager base, strengthening mid-office functions, developing internal talent, building leadership capabilities and creating […]
“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, […]
HCLTech has elevated Rahuraman Venkatachalam as Vice President HR – Enterprise Learning and Development, expanding his HR leadership role within the technology company. In his new role, Rahuraman will be associated with HCLTech’s enterprise learning and development function, following his earlier role as Associate Vice President HR for Engineering and R&D Services. Extensive Experience Rahuraman […]
The Labour Bureau has revised the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for workers covered under the Central Government’s minimum wage framework, increasing the applicable minimum wages from October 1, 2026. The revision covers agriculture, construction and maintenance, mining, loading and unloading, sweeping and cleaning, and watch and ward duties. The revised VDA was notified by the […]
XSIO Industrial Parks has announced an additional FDI-backed investment of ₹2,500 crore in Maharashtra, expected to create around 3,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. Nagpur will remain a key hub for the company as it expands its industrial and logistics parks across the state. The investment was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with […]
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 […]
AICTE and CodeMore have opened applications for a three-month remote technology internship covering Python, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Java and website development. The internship will begin on November 1, 2026, with applications closing on October 31. Internship Details The virtual internship is open to candidates across India and offers five positions. The programme […]
The Board of Directors of ACME Solar Holdings Limited has approved the appointment of Nikhil Dhingra as Joint Managing Director for a five-year term from October 3, 2026, to October 2, 2031. Dhingra’s new appointment supersedes his existing position as Whole-Time Director. He will continue as Chief Executive Officer of ACME Solar Holdings, a role […]
Saiyam Jain has joined Foxconn as India HR Head. He joins after nearly four years with Hero FinCorp. In his new role, Saiyam will be part of Foxconn’s India HR leadership, bringing experience across rewards, people analytics, workforce planning, HR technology, performance management and HR transformation. Extensive Experience Before joining Foxconn, Saiyam was with Hero […]
The GST Council is expected to consider a proposal on October 7, 2026, to allow employers to claim input tax credit (ITC) on GST paid for insurance coverage provided to employees. If approved, the proposal could reduce the cost of group health and life insurance for employers. GST Council to Consider ITC Proposal Currently, businesses […]
