Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured two large construction orders from government agencies to build Common Central Secretariat buildings in New Delhi and two office towers in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. The projects will have a combined built-up area of 70.3 lakh square feet and are scheduled for completion within 24 and 30 months, respectively. The […]
Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. has appointed Shivinder Singh Buttar as Vice President of Human Resources. In his new role, he will lead the HR function across the company’s group entities, focusing on talent development, organisational effectiveness and workforce development. Extensive Experience Shivinder brings nearly 20 years of experience across renewable energy, automotive, pharmaceuticals, consumer […]
Pacific Inter-Link (PIL) has appointed Kiran Dhillon as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 1, 2026. She brings 28 years of HR experience, including over 18 years in leadership roles. In her new role, Kiran will lead PIL’s regional HR function and work with its businesses across Malaysia, Indonesia and Africa. Her responsibilities include […]
Volkswagen plans to freeze salaries for around 660,000 employees worldwide until 2030, according to its Global Works Council, which confirmed the reported proposal on October 19, 2026. The German automaker has not publicly confirmed the plan as a final decision, while employee representatives have warned of strong opposition. Works Council and IG Metall Oppose Proposal […]
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has reskilled more than 65% of its workforce in artificial intelligence (AI) and added around 200–250 employees on a net basis in the July–September quarter of FY2027. The engineering and technology services company plans to continue hiring as it expands AI-led engineering services and develops its data-centre business. LTTS Expands AI-Led […]
“A high-performance leader is different from a high-performance individual”~ Ram Charan When the CEO of a large manufacturing enterprise announces his premature retirement, the succession discussion begins almost immediately. There is no shortage of names. One candidate has spent two decades with the company and enjoys enormous credibility with the board. Another has delivered exceptional […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) onboarded 24,000 graduates in the first half of FY27, while Wipro plans to resume campus recruitment in the second half. The companies have also taken different positions on salary revisions, according to their September-quarter earnings call commentary. TCS Reports Hiring and Salary Costs TCS onboarded 14,000 graduates in the April-June quarter […]
Valentine Sequeira has been elevated as Director – People Consulting at EY. Based in Bengaluru, he brings experience in HR consulting, organisation design and talent management. In his new role, Valentine will work on people consulting assignments, drawing on his experience in HR transformation, workforce productivity, organisation design, HR process digitisation, leadership development and change […]
Infosys is expanding its partnership with US-based financial services company Truist to support the growth of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad. The collaboration includes the onboarding of more than 1,000 colleagues as Truist consolidates capabilities currently delivered through multiple suppliers in India into a more integrated operating model. Infosys announced the expanded collaboration […]
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Pacific Inter-Link (PIL) has appointed Kiran Dhillon as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 1, 2026. She brings 28 years of HR experience, including over 18 years in leadership roles. In her new role, Kiran will lead PIL’s regional HR function and work with its businesses across Malaysia, Indonesia and Africa. Her responsibilities include […]
Wingify has appointed Sahil Sharma as its Global Chief People Officer, effective October 2026. He joins the company after serving as Group Chief Human Resources Officer at RateGain for four years. In his new role, Sahil will lead the global people function at Wingify. His responsibilities are expected to cover people management and HR priorities […]
PayU, India’s leading digital payment gateway and financial technology platform, has appointed Megha Mahesh as Director – Talent and Culture, effective October 2026. In her new role, Megha will lead PayU’s talent management, culture, learning and development, diversity and inclusion (D&I), and employee engagement functions. She joins PayU from Bharti Airtel, where she served as […]
Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. has appointed Hamsaz Vasunia Wadhwani as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Hamsaz will lead the company’s human resources function. Her experience covers business HR, talent management, recruitment, training, performance and rewards, employee engagement, and organisational culture. Extensive Experience Before joining Vastu Housing Finance, Hamsaz served […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]
Wingify has appointed Sahil Sharma as its Global Chief People Officer, effective October 2026. He joins the company after serving as Group Chief Human Resources Officer at RateGain for four years. In his new role, Sahil will lead the global people function at Wingify. His responsibilities are expected to cover people management and HR priorities […]
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has advised employees earning up to ₹25,000 per month to check their provident fund enrolment with their employers following the revision of the wage ceiling for mandatory EPF coverage. The revised ceiling increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month with effect from September 17, 2026. The government expects the […]
Cognizant Technology Solutions India has leased 6.45 lakh square feet of office space in Chennai for five years at a monthly rent of ₹4.77 crore. The agreement covers space at Embassy Splendid TechZone in Pallavaram, with rent set to increase by 15% every three years. The lease covers a chargeable area of 645,172 square feet […]
Companies in India are projected to offer average salary hikes of 9.1% in 2027, marginally higher than the actual 9% recorded in 2026. According to Aon’s Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey for India 2026-27. Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), energy and real estate are expected to offer some of the highest salary increases. The 33rd […]
Accenture has limited its centrally funded spending on Anthropic’s Claude AI to $29 per employee per month, effective October 1, 2026, after some employees reportedly incurred usage costs of $500 to $1,000 a month. Employees who need additional usage must identify a project or team budget to cover the extra cost. According to the reports, […]
PayU, India’s leading digital payment gateway and financial technology platform, has appointed Megha Mahesh as Director – Talent and Culture, effective October 2026. In her new role, Megha will lead PayU’s talent management, culture, learning and development, diversity and inclusion (D&I), and employee engagement functions. She joins PayU from Bharti Airtel, where she served as […]
Weaving units across Surat continue to operate without disruption even as a nearly three-month dispute between embroidery workers and unit owners over working hours, wages and weekly holidays remains unresolved. Industry representatives have attributed the stability in weaving units to production-linked wages, regular worker engagement and weekly leave. Surat, one of India’s largest man-made fabric […]
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is accepting applications for its October 2026 internship programme. The scheme offers eligible students an opportunity to gain practical experience in government functioning, public sector auditing, accounting and policy-related work. Eligibility Criteria Internship Duration and Locations The internship can last from four weeks to six months, depending […]
