The Union Cabinet approved the proposal on September 16, 2026. The revised wage ceiling comes after 12 years, with the previous limit of ₹15,000 having been fixed in September 2014. The government said the increase takes into account wage growth, rising incomes and the expansion of formal employment. Who Will Come Under EPFO? The revised […]
As AI changes the nature of early-career jobs, 78% of HR and talent leaders surveyed by Talogy are concerned about the long-term loss of critical leadership skills, raising questions about how organisations will develop future leaders. Talogy surveyed 207 senior HR leaders, talent acquisition managers and learning and development professionals. The findings suggest that as […]
Barclays employees in the UK are pushing back against the bank’s plan to increase office attendance, with the union Unite seeking additional payments to cover commuting costs and exemptions for employees with longer journeys. The bank plans to require affected employees to work from the office at least three days a week from October, compared […]
Fine Organic Industries Limited has appointed Shalmali Sharma as General Manager – Human Resources. She took charge of the role in June 2026, in Mumbai. In her new role, Shalmali will lead HR strategy, governance, people operations and organisation-wide talent initiatives. She will oversee around 1,000 employees across two offices, one R&D centre and eight […]
Citi has elevated Sharad Joshi as Managing Director and Chief Auditor, Artificial Intelligence Assurance, effective September 2026. In his new role, Sharad will focus on artificial intelligence assurance, including reviewing AI-related risks and controls, supporting oversight, and assessing whether AI systems meet Citi’s control and regulatory requirements. Extensive Experience Sharad brings more than 30 years […]
Ratul Ghosh has been elevated to Vice President-Human Resources (CHRO), APAC at Procter & Gamble, taking charge of the company’s people and organisation strategy across the region. In his new role, Ratul will oversee HR across 10 APAC markets, including ASEAN, Japan, Korea and Australia. He will work with the APAC Executive Board and support […]
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has opened applications for 1,083 internships under its Winter Internship Programme 2026–27 and Term Internship Programme 2027. Eligible students can apply through the NHAI Internship Portal until October 20, 2026. The internships will provide students with practical exposure to ongoing National Highway projects and different functional areas of […]
Adobe has appointed Anil Chakravarthy as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2026. He will also join Adobe’s Board of Directors from the same date. Chakravarthy currently leads Adobe’s Customer Experience Orchestration business and worldwide field operations. Current CEO Shantanu Narayen will transition to the role of Executive Chair. He will […]
Avante Spaces Limited has appointed George Verghese as Managing Director, effective September 18, 2026, adding the role to his existing responsibility as Managing Director of Kirloskar Industries Limited (KIL). The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors of Avante Spaces at its meeting held on September 18, 2026. His term will continue until May […]
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Ratul Ghosh has been elevated to Vice President-Human Resources (CHRO), APAC at Procter & Gamble, taking charge of the company’s people and organisation strategy across the region. In his new role, Ratul will oversee HR across 10 APAC markets, including ASEAN, Japan, Korea and Australia. He will work with the APAC Executive Board and support […]
Samsung India has elevated Shirish Joshi as Head – Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Compliance and People Partner for the VD/DA Business. In his new role, Shirish will handle employee engagement, employee relations and compliance, while also working as People Partner for Samsung India’s VD/DA business and supporting its people-related requirements. Extensive Experience Shirish brings nearly […]
TRF Limited has appointed Shubhra Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 15, 2026. She succeeds Abhijeet Singh, who has ceased to hold the role. In her new role, Shubhra will lead the HR function at TRF, covering people management, employee relations, talent management and other human resources activities. Abhijeet will take up another […]
Voith Group has appointed Rajashree Sengupta as Chief People Officer, India, to lead its human resources function and people agenda across the country and business. In her new role, she will lead the people function in India, supporting HR priorities, employee engagement, talent development, learning, organisation development and people-related initiatives across the business, its teams […]
Experian has elevated Nidhi Arora as Country HR Head, expanding her responsibilities after more than three years with the company in senior HR roles. In her new role, Nidhi will oversee the HR function in India, covering talent management, employee engagement, HR processes, performance management, learning, diversity and inclusion, and workforce development. Extensive Experience Nidhi […]
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 […]
“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 launched HCLTech Pulse, a dedicated business unit aimed at helping enterprises with annual revenues of $500 million to $5 billion scale artificial intelligence (AI), modernise technology infrastructure and accelerate business growth. The company announced the launch on September 17, 2026. HCLTech said Pulse is designed for fast-scaling enterprises that have enterprise-level technology requirements […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) may move employees from its Brigade Bhuwalka facility in Bengaluru to its Yeshwanthpur campus as the lease at the existing office is reportedly due to end by October 2026. However, TCS has said the Bhuwalka facility remains fully operational. According to employees cited in a media report, notices have been placed […]
N Chandrasekaran has been approved for a fresh five-year term as Tata Sons Executive Chairman, reversing his earlier decision not to seek reappointment after February 20, 2027. The development comes soon after RBI rejected Tata Sons’ request to surrender its CIC registration, keeping the company under the Upper Layer NBFC framework and subject to listing […]
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited applications from eligible final-year B.E./B.Tech and second-year M.Sc students for a six-month paid internship at CASDIC, Bengaluru, with applications open until October 11, 2026. 30 Internship Seats Available The internship is being offered by the Combat Aircraft Systems Development and Integration Centre (CASDIC), a DRDO centre […]
Wipro has launched Wipro STO360, a solution developed with Aramco and SAP to help asset-intensive organisations manage Shutdown, Turnaround and Outage (STO) activities more efficiently. Built on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), the solution is designed for industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, mining, manufacturing and utilities. Wipro said STO360 provides real-time visibility […]
Adidas has confirmed job cuts within its India Technology organisation, while reports indicate that around 350 employees, or nearly half of the workforce at its Gurugram tech hub, may be affected. The company confirmed the reduction in roles on September 16 but did not disclose the exact number of employees affected. Adidas said the changes […]
Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate, a reputed name in India’s real estate sector, has appointed Gitanjali Dhotre as Head – Talent Acquisition. In her role as Head – Talent Acquisition at Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate, she will work closely with business and leadership teams to build talent strategies that support organisational growth, strengthen leadership pipelines, and […]
The Union Cabinet has approved an increase in the EPFO monthly wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, a move expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory EPFO coverage. The change will also affect eligibility and pension calculations under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). The wage ceiling was last increased to ₹15,000 […]
