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Dave Ulrich on Employee Experience: How Have Ideas Changed?
Employee Engagement

Dave Ulrich on Employee Experience: How Have Ideas Changed?

Employee Experience has moved beyond employee engagement surveys and workplace benefits. As expectations around work, leadership, culture, and technology continue to change, CHROs are rethinking what creates a meaningful employee experience. Is the traditional engagement model still relevant, and what should organisations do differently today? Dave Ulrich, widely known as the “Father of Modern HR,” […]

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RateGain Appoints Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer
Appointments

RateGain Appoints Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer

RateGain Travel Technologies has appointed Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 25, 2026. She will be based in Noida. Shobana succeeds Sahil Sharma, who stepped down as CHRO effective August 24, 2026. He will continue with RateGain until October 8, 2026, to support the transition. Shobana Kailash to Lead Global HR […]

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Delhi-NCR Rain Disrupts Commute; Gurugram Offices Shift to WFH
Work Model

Delhi-NCR Rain Disrupts Commute; Gurugram Offices Shift to WFH

Heavy rain continued to disrupt normal life across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, with waterlogging and traffic congestion affecting daily commutes. In Gurugram, authorities advised corporate offices and other institutions to adopt work-from-home arrangements to reduce traffic and ensure the safety of employees. The heavy rainfall followed intense showers across the region on Monday, when several parts […]

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Tech Mahindra Hyderabad Employee Protest: Company Says She Remains on Payroll
Employment

Tech Mahindra Hyderabad Employee Protest: Company Says She Remains on Payroll

Tech Mahindra has clarified that R Bhavana, the Hyderabad employee who protested outside the company’s campus over an alleged termination, remains an active employee and continues to be on the company’s payroll. The development follows the earlier SightsIn Plus report on the Tech Mahindra employee protest, published on July 24. Bhavana had alleged that she […]

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Infosys Employees Get 70% Average Variable Pay for Q1 FY27
Compensation

Infosys Employees Get 70% Average Variable Pay for Q1 FY27

Infosys has paid an average variable pay of 70% to eligible employees for Q1 FY27, covering the April-June 2026 quarter. The average payout is unchanged from the previous quarter but is around 10 percentage points lower than the same quarter last year, according to reports. The latest payout comes as Infosys continues to manage employee […]

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PwC India, SAP India Launch 18-Month Skill Programme for Engineering Students
Training

PwC India, SAP India Launch 18-Month Skill Programme for Engineering Students

PwC India and SAP India have announced an 18-month skill development programme for engineering students in India. The programme will provide students with industry-relevant skills, SAP certifications and practical exposure to help them prepare for technology-focused careers. The initiative was launched through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar. […]

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Invisible Engagement: What AI Sees That Managers Miss
Employee Engagement

Invisible Engagement: What AI Sees That Managers Miss

Picture one of your best people. They show up to every meeting, answer every message, hit every deadline. By every normal measure of employee engagement, they appear engaged. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, the work slips or, worse, they hand in their notice. Was that really sudden? Or had the signs been there all along, […]

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UP Cabinet Removes Two-Year Gap Rule for 180-Day Maternity Leave
Labour Law

UP Cabinet Removes Two-Year Gap Rule for 180-Day Maternity Leave

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a change in maternity leave rules for women state government employees, removing the requirement of a two-year gap between two maternity leaves. The decision allows eligible employees to avail 180 days of maternity leave twice during their service. What Has Changed The decision was approved by the Uttar Pradesh […]

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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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RateGain Appoints Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer
Appointments

RateGain Appoints Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer

RateGain Travel Technologies has appointed Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 25, 2026. She will be based in Noida. Shobana succeeds Sahil Sharma, who stepped down as CHRO effective August 24, 2026. He will continue with RateGain until October 8, 2026, to support the transition. Shobana Kailash to Lead Global HR […]

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Trianz Appoints Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Electrolux Group Appoints Pallavi Mishra as VP – HR & Communications, APAC
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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
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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?
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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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