Wipro has come under scrutiny over the delayed onboarding of more than 200 graduates selected through its Elite Hiring 2025 programme, with the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) approaching the Ministry of Labour and Employment seeking intervention. According to NITES, the affected candidates participated in Wipro’s campus recruitment process in February 2025 and cleared […]
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 […]
Large companies could become the biggest source of job losses in the coming years as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation make it easier to reduce tasks and roles, according to Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. Speaking at the NCAER India Policy Forum 2026, Nilekani said large, well-structured organisations could be more vulnerable to job displacement because […]
Accenture has appointed Shaakun Khanna as Managing Director – Global Talent Reinvention, effective August 2026. In his new role, Shaakun will focus on AI, enterprise and talent reinvention, helping organisations reshape workforce strategies, leadership models and capabilities. He will leverage his experience in human capital management, HR technology and business transformation to prepare enterprises for […]
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a mega order worth ₹10,000–15,000 crore to build what it describes as India’s largest single-cluster AI Factory, featuring 10,000 NVIDIA B300 GPUs at its Chennai data centre campus. The project has been awarded by US-based AI cloud company Together AI and marks L&T’s entry into the AI Factory business. […]
India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are increasingly hiring experienced professionals from traditional IT services companies as they expand teams focused on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity and other advanced technologies. According to The Economic Times, more than one-third of experienced professionals hired by India’s 150 largest GCCs over the past year came from IT […]
Jetking Infotrain Limited has appointed Anand Dhruv as President – People & Workforce Transformation, effective July 2026. In his new role, Anand will lead the company’s people, culture and organisational transformation agenda and work closely with the Chairman and executive leadership team. He will also work with the Board and leadership team on building an […]
Lupin, a global pharmaceutical company, has appointed Aditi Altekar as Global Lead – HR Digital & AI Transformation, effective August 2026. In her new role, she will focus on HR technology, digital transformation and the use of AI to improve HR processes and employee experience across the organisation. Extensive Experience in HR Technology Aditi brings […]
KPMG in India and Zoho have announced a strategic alliance to support enterprises across India in their digital transformation journeys. The partnership combines KPMG in India’s consulting and advisory capabilities with Zoho’s portfolio of more than 60 cloud-based business technology applications. The alliance will focus particularly on mid-market and large enterprises looking for integrated, scalable […]
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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 […]
Jetking Infotrain Limited has appointed Anand Dhruv as President – People & Workforce Transformation, effective July 2026. In his new role, Anand will lead the company’s people, culture and organisational transformation agenda and work closely with the Chairman and executive leadership team. He will also work with the Board and leadership team on building an […]
Raychem RPG, a leading engineering solutions company, has appointed Abhishikta Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Abhishikta will lead the company’s people strategy, with responsibility for leadership development, organisational capability and people practices, while supporting business growth and building a healthy workplace culture across the organisation effectively. Extensive Experience Abhishikta […]
Titan Company Limited has appointed Priya Mathilakath Pillai as Chief People Officer, effective April 1, 2027. She will succeed Swadesh Behera, who will superannuate on March 31, 2027. In her new role, Priya will lead Titan’s people function, covering HR across its businesses and corporate functions. She will also become part of the company’s senior […]
Novartis India Limited (NIL), a pharmaceutical company, has appointed Rahul Vijayvargiya as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 29, 2026. In his new role, Rahul will lead the company’s human resources function, covering talent, employee engagement, leadership development and other people-related priorities as Novartis India operates under new ownership following its ownership transition in July. […]
IDFC FIRST Bank has elevated Pankaj Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective May 2026, after more than seven years with the bank. As CHRO, Pankaj will oversee the bank’s human resources function and people-related initiatives across its businesses. He will also continue to support people matters across retail banking, customer experience and operations. […]
Exide Energy Solutions Ltd has appointed Sandeep Pandey as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 2026. In his new role, Sandeep will lead the HR function from Bengaluru, looking after people, workforce needs and HR support for business growth. Extensive Experience Sandeep Pandey brings more than three decades of HR experience across manufacturing, engineering […]
Satin Creditcare Network Limited has appointed Paramjit Singh Nayyar as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, Nayyar will lead the company’s human resources function. As CHRO, Nayyar will be responsible for leading the company’s HR priorities and supporting its workforce and organisational needs. Extensive Expereince He brings over 26 years of experience […]
“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, […]
Apollo Tyres, a leading tyre manufacturer, has appointed Mayank Jauhari as Group Head HR, effective July 2026. In his new role, Mayank will work on global rewards architecture, performance management processes, HR transformation, technology integration and global mobility. His responsibilities will cover areas that support the company’s people processes across its operations. Extensive HR Experience […]
India’s Freshers Hiring outlook has improved for the second half of 2026, with 75% of employers planning to hire freshers between July and December. The figure is up from 73% in the first half of 2026, showing a modest improvement in entry-level recruitment. However, the rise does not mean hiring is increasing across all industries. […]
The North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), under the Department of Space, Government of India, has invited applications from eligible students and research scholars for its Student Internship Scheme and Student Project Trainee Scheme. The programmes provide students an opportunity to work with NESAC scientists and engineers and gain practical exposure to space applications, remote […]
Nvidia has partnered with six major financial institutions to create financing platforms that could mobilise more than $500 billion in third-party capital for artificial intelligence infrastructure, as demand for AI chips and data centres continues to rise. The agreements bring together Nvidia with Apollo Global Management, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield Asset Management, Goldman Sachs and KKR. […]
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has resigned and will continue in the position until the end of his current term in February 2027, according to reports. The development comes ahead of the Tata Sons annual general meeting scheduled for August 18. Chandrasekaran has been chairman of Tata Sons since 2017 and was reappointed for a […]
Raychem RPG, a leading engineering solutions company, has appointed Abhishikta Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Abhishikta will lead the company’s people strategy, with responsibility for leadership development, organisational capability and people practices, while supporting business growth and building a healthy workplace culture across the organisation effectively. Extensive Experience Abhishikta […]
AuthBridge has appointed Naresh Kumra as Executive Vice Chairman, as the digital trust and identity verification company prepares for its next phase of growth. Naresh has been associated with AuthBridge as an investor since 2009 and joined its Board in 2021. In his new role, Naresh will work with AuthBridge’s leadership team on business priorities, […]
IT services major HCLTech on Monday said it has found no evidence of a breach of its systems or any impact on client engagements after a hacker group claimed potential exposure of employee data. The company said its initial investigation indicated that the data may be limited and several years old. HCLTech Continues Investigation In […]
