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Wipro Q2 Results: Headcount Falls by 6,716 Employees, Attrition at 13.8%
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Wipro Q2 Results: Headcount Falls by 6,716 Employees, Attrition at 13.8%

Employee headcount of Wipro fell by 6,716 in the September 2026 quarter, taking its total workforce to 2,36,328 from 2,43,044 in the previous quarter. The IT services company reported a voluntary attrition rate of 13.8% on a trailing 12-month basis, down slightly from 13.9% in Q1 FY27. The workforce reduction comes as Wipro reported subdued […]

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Infosys Plans to Hire 20,000 Graduates in FY27 Despite AI Coding Tools
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Infosys Plans to Hire 20,000 Graduates in FY27 Despite AI Coding Tools

Infosys plans to hire 20,000 college graduates in FY27, even as around 80,000 employees use artificial intelligence (AI) coding tools for client assignments and internal projects. CEO and Managing Director Salil Parekh said the company expects growing demand for AI services to create more work for technology professionals. The recruitment plan comes as AI tools […]

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TCS Launches Industrial AI Platform, Targets 25% Faster Product Development
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TCS Launches Industrial AI Platform, Targets 25% Faster Product Development

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched the Industrial Intelligence Foundry, an artificial intelligence (AI) offering designed to help manufacturing and engineering companies deploy AI across their operations. The company expects the platform to reduce new product introduction timelines by 25% and improve manufacturing productivity by 20–25%. Announced on October 15, 2026, the offering brings together […]

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Dr Varun Sachdeva Appointed as CEO – India Business at NLB Services
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Dr Varun Sachdeva Appointed as CEO – India Business at NLB Services

NLB Services has appointed Dr Varun Sachdeva as Chief Executive Officer – India Business, effective October 2026. He previously served as the company’s APAC Head, leading business development, sales and delivery operations. In his new role, Varun will focus on the company’s growth across recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), staffing, global capability centres (GCCs) and managed […]

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Sujata Singh Appointed CHRO at Onward Technologies
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Sujata Singh Appointed CHRO at Onward Technologies

Onward Technologies Limited has elevated Sujata Singh to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 2026. She previously served as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Human Resources at the company. In her new role, Sujata will lead the company’s people strategy, focusing on employee capabilities, leadership development and organisational culture. She will also […]

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Infosys CEO Reveals How Big AI Could Become for the Company
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Infosys CEO Reveals How Big AI Could Become for the Company

Infosys CEO and Managing Director Salil Parekh has said that artificial intelligence (AI) services could account for nearly half of the company’s work within the next two to three years, as demand for AI-related services continues to grow. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi on October 13, Parekh said AI […]

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NHRC Winter Internship Programme 2026: Apply by Oct 15
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NHRC Winter Internship Programme 2026: Apply by Oct 15

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has invited applications for its Winter Internship Programme 2026, offering eligible students an opportunity to learn about human rights issues, related laws and the functioning of the Commission. The four-week, in-person programme will be held in New Delhi from December 14, 2026, to January 8, 2027. Students who successfully […]

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Zoho Freezes 2026 Salary Hikes Amid Rising AI Costs, Seeks to Avoid Layoffs
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Zoho Freezes 2026 Salary Hikes Amid Rising AI Costs, Seeks to Avoid Layoffs

Zoho Corporation has frozen annual salary hikes for all employees in 2026 as rising artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure costs and an uncertain software market put pressure on the company’s spending. Co-founder and Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu said Zoho has reduced its marketing budget and will work to avoid mass layoffs. In a post on X […]

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Hindustan Zinc Partners with Uber for Business to Digitise Employee Travel
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Hindustan Zinc Partners with Uber for Business to Digitise Employee Travel

Hindustan Zinc Limited has partnered with Uber for Business to simplify corporate travel for its employees through digital ride booking, direct corporate billing and travel management. The collaboration will allow employees to manage official travel through a dedicated Hindustan Zinc business profile within the existing Uber app. The initiative is aimed at making business travel […]

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Sujata Singh Appointed CHRO at Onward Technologies
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Sujata Singh Appointed CHRO at Onward Technologies

Onward Technologies Limited has elevated Sujata Singh to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 2026. She previously served as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Human Resources at the company. In her new role, Sujata will lead the company’s people strategy, focusing on employee capabilities, leadership development and organisational culture. She will also […]

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Somany Impresa Group Appoints Shaili Tyagi as CHRO
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Somany Impresa Group Appoints Shaili Tyagi as CHRO

Somany Impresa Group (Hindware Ltd., Hindware Home Innovation Ltd. and AGI Greenpac Ltd.) has appointed Shaili Tyagi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Shaili will spearhead the Group’s people and talent strategy, focusing on developing future leaders, strengthening succession pipelines, fostering a high-performance culture and building a future-ready workforce. Extensive Experience […]

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Bhrigu Joshi Appointed Head – People & Culture at SAP in India
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Bhrigu Joshi Appointed Head – People & Culture at SAP in India

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 […]

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Shivani Hazari Appointed Group Head HR at Jindal Steel Limited
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Shivani Hazari Appointed Group Head HR at Jindal Steel Limited

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 […]

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SRF Appoints Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and CHRO
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SRF Appoints Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and CHRO

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 […]

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Vivek Sapre Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Fibe
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Vivek Sapre Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Fibe

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 […]

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Isgec Heavy Engineering Appoints Mahua Chakrabarty as CHRO
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Isgec Heavy Engineering Appoints Mahua Chakrabarty as CHRO

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 […]

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Syngenta Appoints Armaan Seth as Head – HR Business Partnering
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Syngenta Appoints Armaan Seth as Head – HR Business Partnering

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 […]

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Beyond Rewards: Why Recognition Remains the Most Human Leadership Tool
Reward & Recognition

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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Infosys Foundation Enables 2.5 Lakh Job Offers, Targets 5 Lakh by 2030
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Infosys Foundation Enables 2.5 Lakh Job Offers, Targets 5 Lakh by 2030

Infosys Foundation has enabled more than 2.5 lakh job offers across India through its Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program, reaching the halfway point of its target of enabling five lakh job opportunities by 2030. The Foundation announced the milestone on October 13, 2026, citing its partnerships to connect skill development with employment. Graduates and Women Account […]

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Manashi Guha Appointed Country Head at L’Oréal Malaysia and Singapore
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Manashi Guha Appointed Country Head at L’Oréal Malaysia and Singapore

L’Oréal has appointed Manashi Guha as Country Managing Director for Malaysia and Singapore. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she returns to Southeast Asia after serving as Chief Growth Officer for L’Oréal UK and Ireland. She succeeds Tomas Hruska, who has led L’Oréal’s Malaysia and Singapore operations since 2022. Hruska will take on a new role as […]

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Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani Calls AI Job Loss Fears ‘Hogwash’
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Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani Calls AI Job Loss Fears ‘Hogwash’

Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani has dismissed fears that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to widespread job losses, arguing that AI adoption will create new work for IT services companies and increase demand for different skills. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on October 13, 2026, he said business transformation involves much […]

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Somany Impresa Group Appoints Shaili Tyagi as CHRO
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Somany Impresa Group Appoints Shaili Tyagi as CHRO

Somany Impresa Group (Hindware Ltd., Hindware Home Innovation Ltd. and AGI Greenpac Ltd.) has appointed Shaili Tyagi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Shaili will spearhead the Group’s people and talent strategy, focusing on developing future leaders, strengthening succession pipelines, fostering a high-performance culture and building a future-ready workforce. Extensive Experience […]

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BMW HR Portal Reportedly Crashes as 40,000 Employees Check Exit Offers
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BMW HR Portal Reportedly Crashes as 40,000 Employees Check Exit Offers

HR portal of BMW reportedly experienced technical problems as around 40,000 employees in Germany checked individual voluntary severance offers. The incident comes as the German automaker moves ahead with workforce cost-cutting measures amid pressure to improve efficiency and manage costs. BMW’s Workforce Restructuring Plan BMW has announced a workforce restructuring programme that includes voluntary severance […]

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TCS Hiring: 25–30% of New Hires Have Specialised AI Skills
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TCS Hiring: 25–30% of New Hires Have Specialised AI Skills

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans to continue hiring professionals with digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills, with around 80% of new hires expected to have new-age technology capabilities. Of the approximately 4,500 employees added in the July–September 2026 quarter, 25–30% had specialised AI skills, according to TCS Chief Operating Officer Arathi Subramanian. Speaking to PTI, […]

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Coaching and Systems Thinking: Seeing Beyond the Individual
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Coaching and Systems Thinking: Seeing Beyond the Individual

My newfound love for coaching has been on my mind ever since I started learning the art and science of coaching. What surprised me most was that beneath the practice of listening, questioning, and creating awareness lies a powerful connection with systems thinking. The more I learn about coaching, the more I realize that both […]

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HCLTech Adds 6,450 Employees in Q2 FY27; Fresher Hiring Rises, Attrition at 12.8%
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HCLTech Adds 6,450 Employees in Q2 FY27; Fresher Hiring Rises, Attrition at 12.8%

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 […]

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