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BCH Electric Ltd. Appoints Amit Sharma as CHRO
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BCH Electric Ltd. Appoints Amit Sharma as CHRO

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 […]

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Oracle Layoffs: Will September 15 Bring Fresh Job Cuts?
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Oracle Layoffs: Will September 15 Bring Fresh Job Cuts?

Oracle employees in India and other markets continue to face uncertainty over a possible new round of layoffs, but the company has not officially confirmed the reported September job cuts. Reports suggest that Oracle could eliminate thousands of positions globally, including around 3,000 roles in India, as it looks to reduce costs while increasing spending […]

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Aditya Infotech Appoints Ravi Chopra as Group CHRO & President
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Aditya Infotech Appoints Ravi Chopra as Group CHRO & President

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 […]

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Uber Cuts 3,300 Jobs and Tightens Work From Home Policy
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Uber Cuts 3,300 Jobs and Tightens Work From Home Policy

Uber is cutting around 3,300 corporate jobs, or about 10% of its workforce, as part of a major restructuring aimed at reducing management layers and simplifying the organisation. At the same time, the company is tightening its work-from-home policy, with less than about 1% of employees expected to remain fully remote. Most Employees to Return […]

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Google Opens Summer 2027 Application Engineering Internship
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Google Opens Summer 2027 Application Engineering Internship

Google has opened applications for its Application Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 programme in Bengaluru. Google Summer Internship is open to students expected to graduate in 2028, with applications closing on September 15, 2026. The selected candidates will undertake a 10–12-week full-time internship starting in May or June 2027. Candidates must reside in India throughout the […]

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Godrej Agrovet appoints Anushree Singh as CHRO
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Godrej Agrovet appoints Anushree Singh as 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 […]

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Samsung India Restructuring: 80–100 Executives Asked to Leave
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Samsung India Restructuring: 80–100 Executives Asked to Leave

Samsung India has reportedly asked around 80–100 executives to leave as it restructures its television and home-appliance businesses amid rising costs, weaker consumer demand and pressure on margins. According to The Economic Times and other media reports, the job cuts are being carried out in batches. Employees affected reportedly include director-level executives, headquarters team leaders, […]

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Tata Motors Elevates Pritish K Jha as Deputy General Manager – HR
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Tata Motors Elevates Pritish K Jha as Deputy General Manager – HR

Tata Motors has elevated Pritish K Jha as Deputy General Manager – HR (Skill Development), based in Pune, where he will focus on workforce capability building. In his new role, Pritish will lead skill development initiatives covering shop-floor readiness, DOJO and OJT-based training, skill certification, multi-skilling, apprenticeships under NAPS, training effectiveness, and future-ready manufacturing skills. […]

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Employee Engagement in the Age of AI: What Really Works?
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Employee Engagement in the Age of AI: What Really Works?

Every few years, a new technology comes along that promises to transform the workplace. AI, however, feels different. Unlike previous waves of digital transformation, AI is not just changing processes or systems. It is changing how work gets done, how decisions are made, and increasingly, how employees perceive their own role within an organization. Most […]

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BCH Electric Ltd. Appoints Amit Sharma as CHRO
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BCH Electric Ltd. Appoints Amit Sharma as CHRO

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 […]

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Aditya Infotech Appoints Ravi Chopra as Group CHRO & President
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Aditya Infotech Appoints Ravi Chopra as Group CHRO & President

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 […]

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Godrej Agrovet appoints Anushree Singh as CHRO
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Godrej Agrovet appoints Anushree Singh as 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 […]

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Shiprocket Appoints Saumya K as Group CHRO and Business Head – 10XPeople.Ai
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Shiprocket Appoints Saumya K as Group CHRO and Business Head – 10XPeople.Ai

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 […]

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3i Infotech Appoints Shavee Sehajpal as Chief Human Resources Officer
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3i Infotech Appoints Shavee Sehajpal as Chief Human Resources Officer

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 […]

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RateGain Appoints Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer
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RateGain Appoints Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer

RateGain Travel Technologies has appointed Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 25, 2026. She will be based in Noida. Shobana succeeds Sahil Sharma, who stepped down as CHRO effective August 24, 2026. He will continue with RateGain until October 8, 2026, to support the transition. Shobana Kailash to Lead Global HR […]

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Trianz Appoints Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer
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Trianz Appoints Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer

Trianz, a leading technology services company, has appointed Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), strengthening its senior leadership team. In his new role, Sanjeev will be responsible for people strategy, talent development, organisational design and culture across Trianz’s global operations. He will report to Sri Manchala, CEO of Trianz. Extensive Experience Sanjeev brings […]

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SAP Elevates Shweta Mohanty as SVP, Global Head of Business Partnering
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SAP Elevates Shweta Mohanty as SVP, Global Head of Business Partnering

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. […]

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Reward & Recognition

Beyond Rewards: Why Recognition Remains the Most Human Leadership Tool
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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 […]

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Employee Recognition Trends Redefining the Future of Work
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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 […]

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A Culture of Everyday Recognition: Small Gestures, Massive Impact
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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 […]

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Employee Recognition Is Changing: What Gen Z Really Wants at Work
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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, […]

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Amazon Opens SDE I Internship for 2027 Graduates in India
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Amazon Opens SDE I Internship for 2027 Graduates in India

Amazon has opened applications for a six-month Software Development Engineer (SDE I) internship for students graduating in 2027. The full-time, in-person internship is open across multiple locations in India, with start dates scheduled between January and June 2027. The internship is being offered through Amazon University Talent Acquisition. According to the company’s job listing, interns […]

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AECOM Appoints Dr. Sanjay Gambhir as MD – Buildings & Places India
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AECOM Appoints Dr. Sanjay Gambhir as MD – Buildings & Places India

AECOM has elevated Dr. Sanjay Gambhir to Managing Director – Buildings & Places India, expanding his leadership role after more than five years with the company. In his new role, Sanjay will be responsible for business strategy, revenue, margins and operations, while developing client relationships and expanding AECOM’s presence across data centres, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing […]

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OpenAI Achieves AI Research Intern Goal, Targets Automated Researcher by 2028
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OpenAI Achieves AI Research Intern Goal, Targets Automated Researcher by 2028

OpenAI says it has achieved its goal of building an automated AI research intern that can handle well-defined research tasks under human direction, including work that could take a skilled researcher several days. The company is now working towards an automated AI researcher by March 2028. AI agents take on more research work In a […]

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SBI to Hire Up to 12,000 Employees and Add 200–250 Branches in FY27
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SBI to Hire Up to 12,000 Employees and Add 200–250 Branches in FY27

State Bank of India (SBI) plans to recruit around 11,000–12,000 employees and expand its branch network by 200–250 branches on a net basis during FY27, CS Setty, chairperson of the country’s biggest lender, said in an interview with PTI. This number may vary depending on retirements and emerging requirements, but I expect we should close […]

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Sushil Baveja: Employee Engagement Is Changing — What CHROs Need to Rethink
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Sushil Baveja: Employee Engagement Is Changing — What CHROs Need to Rethink

Is the traditional employee engagement model still relevant? What do you believe will matter most to employees in the next two to three years, and how should CHROs rethink engagement? Responding to this, Sushil Baveja, CHRO, Jindal Stainless, said: The traditional employee engagement model has largely focused on keeping employees satisfied, connected and committed to the […]

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Wipro Appoints Dr. Anil Jain as Managing Partner & Head of India Consulting Hub
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Wipro Appoints Dr. Anil Jain as Managing Partner & Head of India Consulting Hub

IT giant Wipro has appointed Dr. (H.C.) Anil Jain as Managing Partner and Head of its India Consulting Hub and Member of the Consulting Executive Committee globally. In his new role, Anil will lead Wipro’s India Consulting Hub, focusing on strengthening its capabilities, connectivity and scale. He will bring together consulting, technology and AI capabilities, […]

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Wipro Kawasaki Plans ₹1,000 Crore Karnataka Plant; 1,200 Jobs Expected
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Wipro Kawasaki Plans ₹1,000 Crore Karnataka Plant; 1,200 Jobs Expected

Wipro Kawasaki Precision Machinery has proposed a ₹1,000 crore investment to set up a new hydraulic pump manufacturing plant at Harohalli in Karnataka, which is expected to create around 1,200 jobs. New Plant at Harohalli The proposed facility will come up in Phase V of the Harohalli Industrial Area. Wipro Kawasaki has sought 30 acres […]

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TCS iON Offers Free 15-Day Course to Build Future-Ready Skills
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TCS iON Offers Free 15-Day Course to Build Future-Ready Skills

TCS iON, a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy Services, is offering its Career Edge – Young Professional programme, a free 15-day online course designed to help young learners prepare for jobs and interviews. The programme focuses on skills needed to enter the workplace. Focus on Job Readiness The course covers interview preparation, digital and IT-related skills […]

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