A recent disclosure by the Ministry of Labour and Employment has brought renewed attention to the financial distress faced by millions of retired workers under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS-95).
As of March 31, 2025, out of 8.15 million pensioners enrolled in the scheme, more than 4.9 million—over 60%—receive monthly pensions below ₹1,500.
The data, presented in Parliament and...
Hamilton Housewares Pvt. Ltd., the parent company behind household brands such as Milton, Treo, SpotZero, Claro, and Milton ProCook, has appointed Rohit Jindal as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
Rohit’s appointment comes at a time when Hamilton is focusing on operational excellence, workforce engagement, and leadership development to support its growth ambitions in the homeware segment, which spans...
In response to a widening industrial workforce shortage, Russia is actively seeking to recruit skilled Indian workers across key sectors including machinery, electronics, construction, and textiles.
India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, confirmed the development in an interview with Russian news agency TASS, stating that Russian companies are increasingly turning to India’s skilled labour pool to meet production demands...
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recorded its highest-ever net addition of formal jobs in June 2025, with 21.89 lakh members added to its payroll.
This marks the strongest monthly growth since EPFO began publishing payroll data in April 2018, signaling a robust expansion in India’s formal workforce.
According to provisional data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment,...
AICTE and Robokwik.com have announced the launch of their new Virtual Internship Program for students and aspiring professionals across India.
The two-month internship, beginning immediately, offers candidates the chance to gain practical exposure in high-demand technology domains such as Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Website Development.
Internship Structure
The internship is structured into three major...
India’s white-collar job market is poised for robust growth in the latter half of 2025, with a significant majority of employers planning to expand their workforce through net new job creation.
According to Naukri’s bi-annual Hiring Outlook report, 72% of surveyed employers indicated plans to create new roles rather than rely solely on replacement hiring.
The report, based on...
McDonald’s Corporation has announced the appointment of Saumya Mittal as Chief People Officer for Asia.
With nearly two decades of global HR leadership experience, Saumya steps into the role to drive the people agenda across one of McDonald’s fastest-growing regions.
Before joining McDonald’s, she worked as APAC Commercial HR Lead at Google, where she played a key role in shaping...
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has implemented a global hiring freeze for all non-business critical roles, signaling a major shift in its operational strategy amid intensifying competition and financial headwinds.
The decision, confirmed by company spokespersons, follows the appointment of Maziar Mike Doustdar as CEO earlier this month and reflects a broader effort to reassess spending and streamline operations.
The...
Internship Opportunity for Aspiring HR Professionals
AICTE, in partnership with Anil Agencies Pvt Ltd, has announced the commencement of its HR Internship Program in Delhi.
It aimed at providing young professionals with hands-on experience in human resource management. The internship is full-time, begins immediately, and runs for a duration of three months. Applications are open until 31st August 2025.
Role and Responsibilities
The...
When we talk about employee experience, the conversation often gravitates towards workplace design, flexible policies, recognition programs, or cutting-edge digital tools. These are all important, but they are, at best, amplifiers. The real foundation of a thriving employee experience is something far less tangible yet infinitely more powerful: people trust.
Trust is the invisible currency that flows through every interaction,...