The 20th century gave us the idea of a “standard career”: three decades of work, followed by retirement. That model is rapidly becoming obsolete.
With global life expectancy rising and retirement ages extending into the late 60s and 70s, careers may now span above 60 or even 70 years. In India, the life expectancy has increased to 72.5 years in...
Mahatma Gandhi Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (MGRDPR) University in Gadag has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Infosys to promote digital literacy and future-ready skills among rural students.
The collaboration is part of Infosys’ ESG Vision 2030 and aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
The MoU was formally exchanged in Gadag on October 8, 2025,...
Worley elevates Aanchal Singh to Senior People Director & India HR Head, marking a key milestone in her distinguished HR career of nearly two decades.
In this new role, Aanchal will spearhead Worley India’s human resources strategy, overseeing a diverse workforce of over 7,000 employees across engineering and consulting operations.
Her focus will be on strengthening workforce capabilities, advancing...
Ministry of Coal has proposed a new legislation—the Coal Mines Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, 2025—to overhaul the existing social security framework for coal workers.
The bill seeks to replace the 77-year-old Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948.
It also aims to align coal sector social security with contemporary labour standards and digital governance.
A...
Coforge has appointed Garima Singh as Deputy Chief People Officer, marking a significant addition to its global leadership team.
With over two decades of experience spanning technology, digital transformation, and strategic HR leadership, Garima will play a pivotal role in shaping Coforge’s global people agenda.
Based in New York City Metropolitan Area, she will lead initiatives aimed at building...
A new global study by the Capgemini Research Institute has raised concerns that gender bias in perceptions of future-facing skills—particularly artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data analysis—could reinforce and widen the leadership gender gap.
Despite growing confidence among women leaders and broader recognition of their effectiveness, persistent stereotypes around technical competencies threaten to undermine progress toward inclusive leadership.
The report,...
Zepto appoints Sneha Arora as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), reinforcing the company’s focus on a robust talent strategy and enhanced employee engagement.
In her new role at Zepto, she will spearhead the company’s HR strategy, drive initiatives to enhance employee experience, and foster a culture aligned with Zepto’s rapid growth.
She will also oversee organizational development, learning...
Citigroup has launched a mandatory AI training program for 175,000 employees worldwide, aimed at improving prompt-writing skills for generative AI tools.
The initiative reflects the bank’s broader strategy to embed AI into daily operations and enhance productivity through smarter, faster digital workflows.
Citigroup Training Designed to Improve Prompting Capabilities
The training module, titled “Asking Smart Questions – Prompting Like a Pro,”...
A viral Reddit post has sparked widespread criticism of an unnamed Indian company that asked employees to contribute ₹1,200 each for a mandatory Diwali party.
The incident has ignited debate over workplace culture, professionalism, and employee rights, with many calling the move tone-deaf and embarrassing.
Diwali Party WhatsApp Message Triggers Outrage
The controversy began when a screenshot of a WhatsApp message...
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced the cancellation of its scheduled post-earnings press conference for the second quarter of FY26, originally set for October 9, 2025.
The decision coincides with the first death anniversary of Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons and a revered figure in Indian industry.
While the press briefing has been called off, the...