Apple has reportedly cut a small number of jobs from its Fitness+ team, marking the company’s second reported round of layoffs in less than two months. The latest cuts affect employees working on the audio side of Fitness+, including Time to Walk and Time to Run. The exact number of employees affected in the latest […]
TeamLease Digital has released an analysis comparing 130 Nano Retail GCCs in India with the country’s Top 50 Retail GCCs. The findings show that smaller GCCs are starting with a stronger technology and AI focus, with AI penetration at 10.2%, compared with 3.0% among the Top 50 Retail GCCs. The 130 Nano Retail GCCs employ […]
The Allahabad High Court has cautioned against compelling employees to wear Santa Claus red caps at the workplace, observing that such instructions could hurt the sentiments of people belonging to different faiths and beliefs. The observation was made by Justice Saurabh Srivastava on September 10, 2026. Court’s Observation on Workplace Instructions The court was hearing […]
Capgemini has elevated Shweta Dutt to the role of AI Transformation Director in September 2026, following her experience in AI transformation, delivery management and technology architecture. In her new role, Shweta will focus on AI transformation initiatives, helping organisations adopt AI-led solutions and improve business and technology processes. Her responsibilities build on her experience in […]
Publicis Groupe has appointed Kanika Bains as Vice President and Head – People & Culture at MSL India, effective September 2026. She will lead the people agenda for MSL India, focusing on employee-related priorities and supporting the organisation’s people and culture requirements. Her new role follows extensive experience in talent acquisition and HR. Extensive Experience […]
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 […]
Google is currently accepting applications for two Summer 2027 PhD internship roles in India — Software Engineering and Silicon Engineering — offering opportunities for doctoral students in software and hardware-related fields. Software Engineering PhD Internship Google’s Software Engineering PhD Intern, Summer 2027 is a paid internship of 12 weeks or more. The role is available […]
Oracle has started a fresh round of job cuts in India, with around 3,000 employees reportedly affected, according to media reports. The latest workforce reduction follows earlier layoffs and comes as the technology company reviews costs while increasing spending on cloud and AI infrastructure. Oracle Layoffs Affect Multiple Teams Employees across several functions in India […]
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited (HCCB), one of India’s leading non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverage companies, has appointed Pooja Bedi as General Counsel & Company Secretary. Pooja brings over 25 years of legal and business leadership experience across the FMCG, alcobev, healthcare and technology sectors, with experience in India and international markets. She joins HCCB from Mondelēz […]
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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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]
Artificial intelligence is changing how work gets done, but a new IBM study shows that employees are increasingly concerned about the impact of AI on their skills, particularly critical thinking. The global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value, conducted with Oxford Economics, surveyed 1,500 CHROs and senior workforce leaders across 21 geographies and […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) to upgrade its trading, clearing and market surveillance infrastructure. The new platform is expected to improve operational efficiency and support the exchange in developing new products and entering emerging asset classes. TCS to Integrate Trading, Clearing and Surveillance Under the agreement, […]
The Tata Sons board has approved N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as chairman for a third five-year term, but Tata Trusts has challenged the decision, citing differences over the company’s Articles of Association (AoA) and board voting procedures. At the September 17 board meeting, Noel Tata, one of the two Tata Trusts nominee directors, voted against the […]
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 […]
