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TCS to Acquire Porsche’s MHP for €320 Million, Signs €1.25 Billion Deal
Merger & Acquisition

TCS to Acquire Porsche’s MHP for €320 Million, Signs €1.25 Billion Deal

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to acquire MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH, Porsche AG’s management and IT consulting subsidiary, for an enterprise value of €320 million. The deal is part of a wider five-year partnership under which Porsche has committed €1.25 billion to TCS and MHP. TCS to Acquire 100% of MHP Tata Consultancy Services will […]

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Electrolux Group Appoints Pallavi Mishra as VP – HR & Communications, APAC
Appointments

Electrolux Group Appoints Pallavi Mishra as VP – HR & Communications, APAC

Electrolux Group has appointed Pallavi Mishra as Vice President – HR & Communications for the Asia Pacific region, effective September 1, 2026. She will be based in Bangkok and join the APAC leadership team. In her new role, Pallavi will support the company’s people and culture agenda across APAC, covering talent, organisational development, workforce planning, […]

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AICTE Lists Two-Month Virtual IT Internship to Develop Tech Skills
Internship

AICTE Lists Two-Month Virtual IT Internship to Develop Tech Skills

AICTE and Wayeva Innovations have opened applications for a two-month virtual IT internship offering a stipend of ₹6,000 per month, eight academic credits, and 300 openings. The internship is listed on the AICTE Internship Portal and is open to candidates from any academic background and specialisation. Internship Details Candidates can apply until October 11, 2026, […]

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EPFO Launches Enrolment Campaign 2026: Check Eligibility, Deadline Oct 31
EPFO

EPFO Launches Enrolment Campaign 2026: Check Eligibility, Deadline Oct 31

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged employers to make use of the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign (EEC) 2026 to enrol eligible workers who were left outside EPF coverage during the past years. The one-time campaign was notified with effect from June 29, 2026, and will remain open until October 31, 2026. It provides employers […]

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Colgate-Palmolive India Appoints New MD and CEO from Kenvue
Appointments

Colgate-Palmolive India Appoints New MD and CEO from Kenvue

Colgate-Palmolive India has appointed Manish Anandani as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 28, 2026. He will succeed Prabha Narasimhan, who is moving to a broader leadership role within Colgate-Palmolive’s Asia-Pacific business. The company’s Board has approved Manish’s appointment for a five-year term, subject to shareholder and other applicable statutory approvals. […]

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Candidate Engagement: Keeping New Hires Excited Until Day One
Employee Engagement

Candidate Engagement: Keeping New Hires Excited Until Day One

In the IT industry, one of the most underestimated stages of hiring begins after the candidate accepts the offer. Organizations invest considerable time and effort in sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating, and finally closing a candidate. Yet, once the offer letter is signed, engagement often drops dramatically until the joining date. That silence can be expensive. […]

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Andhra Pradesh Creates 10,060 Jobs, Recruitment Starts Sept 15
Employment

Andhra Pradesh Creates 10,060 Jobs, Recruitment Starts Sept 15

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a job calendar for 10,060 government jobs in different departments. The vacancies will be filled through direct recruitment in four phases. The government had already notified 1,523 vacancies on May 15 through the Higher Education Department under the first phase. The remaining vacancies will be notified in the next […]

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Infosys Salary Hike 2026: October Hike Is Coming, But How Much?
Compensation

Infosys Salary Hike 2026: October Hike Is Coming, But How Much?

Infosys is approaching the next phase of its FY27 salary revision cycle, with most employees expected to receive their salary hikes from October 2026. Senior employees are scheduled to receive their revisions from January 2027. The two-phase salary revision plan was confirmed by Infosys during its Q1 FY27 results. However, the company has not yet […]

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TCS Denies Employee Surveillance Reports Over Laptop Monitoring Tool
Industry

TCS Denies Employee Surveillance Reports Over Laptop Monitoring Tool

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has rejected reports that it is using monitoring software to track individual employee activity on company-issued laptops, calling the reports “baseless and inaccurate”. The clarification comes after a report claimed that the IT services company had deployed a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool across laptops used by nearly 600,000 employees. What […]

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Trianz Appoints Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer
Appointments

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
Appointments

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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MetLife GCC Ropes In HSBC’s Dimple Kaloya as Chief HR Officer
Appointments

MetLife GCC Ropes In HSBC’s Dimple Kaloya as Chief HR Officer

MetLife Global Capability Centers (MGCC) has appointed Dimple Kaloya as its Chief Human Resources Officer. As CHRO, Dimple will be responsible for the entire people & culture function at MGCC, supporting its workforce, talent, organisational development and HR priorities across the global capability centre. Extensive Experience Dimple brings around 24 years of experience across HR, […]

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Uniparts India Appoints Manish Singh as Chief Human Resource Officer
Appointments

Uniparts India Appoints Manish Singh as Chief Human Resource Officer

Uniparts India, a global manufacturer of engineered systems and solutions, has appointed Manish Singh as Chief Human Resource Officer, effective August 17, 2026. In his new role, Manish will lead the human resources function, support people strategy, workforce planning and talent development, and work with business leaders on organisational priorities, culture and HR initiatives across […]

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Subhashini (Subha) Panyam Appointed Chief People Officer at 66degrees
Appointments

Subhashini (Subha) Panyam Appointed Chief People Officer at 66degrees

Subhashini (Subha) Panyam has been appointed Chief People Officer at 66degrees, a Google Cloud-focused technology services company. In her new role, Subha will lead people and HR initiatives at 66degrees, supporting talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning, leadership development and the company’s growing global workforce. Extensive Experience Subha brings more than 23 years of experience […]

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BNY Appoints Ankur Berry as Director – People Team
Appointments

BNY Appoints Ankur Berry as Director – People Team

BNY has appointed Ankur Berry as Director – People Team, effective July 2026, adding an experienced HR leader to its people function in India. In his new role, Ankur will serve as People Business Partner for the COO organisation in India and F&IS organisation globally, leading People, Engagement & Impact initiatives across these businesses. Extensive […]

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Alkem Appoints Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – HR
Appointments

Alkem Appoints Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – HR

Alkem Laboratories Limited, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, has appointed Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – Human Resources. In his new role, Abhijeet will provide strategic HR leadership, aligning people strategy with business priorities while strengthening organisational capabilities, leadership effectiveness and workforce performance across Alkem’s operations. Extensive Experience Abhijeet joins Alkem with nearly three […]

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Reward & Recognition

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
Reward & Recognition

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
Reward & Recognition

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
Reward & Recognition

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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Qualcomm Offers Internship Opportunities for Students in India
Internship

Qualcomm Offers Internship Opportunities for Students in India

Qualcomm is offering internship opportunities in India for students looking to gain work experience while completing their studies. The company has listed internship openings on its careers website for students interested in engineering, technology and related fields. Qualcomm’s India internship programmes are mainly meant for students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD courses in areas such […]

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Apple Cuts Over 200 Jobs Across Siri, Vision Pro Teams Amid AI Shift
Artificial Intelligence

Apple Cuts Over 200 Jobs Across Siri, Vision Pro Teams Amid AI Shift

Apple has cut more than 200 roles across teams working on Siri, Vision Pro and AI-related software as it realigns resources towards artificial intelligence and future devices, according to a Bloomberg report. Around 100 positions have been eliminated from the Vision Pro organisation, while another 100 roles have been affected across Siri and software teams. […]

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Welspun Corp Bags ₹17,200 Crore US Pipe Supply Order
Industry

Welspun Corp Bags ₹17,200 Crore US Pipe Supply Order

Welspun Corp has secured its largest-ever single order, valued at approximately US$1.8 billion (₹17,200 crore), for the supply of pipes from its manufacturing facility in the United States. The company disclosed the order on August 20, with execution planned across FY2028 and FY2029. Order Book Rises to ₹42,100 Crore Welspun Corp said the latest contract […]

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Switching Jobs? Here’s What Happens to Your EPF After a Job Change
EPFO

Switching Jobs? Here’s What Happens to Your EPF After a Job Change

Switching Jobs does not mean an employee has to close or withdraw their Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) account. The existing Universal Account Number (UAN) continues with the employee, while the treatment of EPF contributions depends on whether the new employment is covered under the EPF framework. UAN stays the same after a job change The […]

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Cognizant Begins Customer Notifications Over Personal Data Exposure
Industry

Cognizant Begins Customer Notifications Over Personal Data Exposure

Cognizant has notified customers about a data breach that occurred on April 21, 2026, saying their personal information may have been exposed. The IT services company said it has no evidence that the information has been misused so far and is offering affected customers identity theft protection services. Cognizant Discloses Data Breach In a notification […]

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BMC Gen Z Fellowship 2026: 50 Graduates to Get ₹61,500 Monthly Stipend
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BMC Gen Z Fellowship 2026: 50 Graduates to Get ₹61,500 Monthly Stipend

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has opened applications for its Gen Z Fellowship 2026, offering 50 graduates a monthly stipend of ₹61,500 for a 12-month fellowship. Applications are open from August 19 to August 31, 2026, with a ₹500 application fee. Fellowship Offers Civic Administration Experience The fellowship will allow selected candidates to work within […]

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Microsoft Internship 2026: Paid Opportunities Open for Students in India
Internship

Microsoft Internship 2026: Paid Opportunities Open for Students in India

Microsoft is inviting students to apply for internship opportunities through its university and early-in-profession programmes. The company offers internships across different job categories and solution areas, including opportunities for students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA and PhD programmes. Microsoft says its internships provide competitive pay along with other intern benefits. Microsoft Internship Opportunities in India Microsoft’s […]

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