Infosys has appointed Sandhya Rai as Global Lead – HR Compliance & Transformation. She joined the Bengaluru-based IT services company in October 2026. In her new role, she will be responsible for HR compliance and transformation initiatives. Her experience in employee relations, performance management, workforce restructuring and HR business partnering is relevant to the new […]
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has invited applications for its six-week Winter Training and Internship Programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technology areas. The programmes will be conducted online through the institute’s Electronics and ICT (EICT) Academy, with applications open until November 30, 2026. Its paid programmes, and will be offered […]
Google has expanded its eighth-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) portfolio with two new AI computing systems, TPU 8tx and TPU 8i Max, designed to support secure enterprise AI applications and complex workloads involving large volumes of data. Announced on November 9, 2026, the systems address two growing requirements in enterprise AI: protecting sensitive information during […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has engaged more than 23,000 students across 50 academic institutions in 27 cities through its TCS Tech Days initiative, providing practical exposure to artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud computing and other technologies. The company announced on November 9, 2026, that the programme had also reached 912 faculty members through industry-led masterclasses, […]
Employees may be hired into an organisation’s culture, but they often grow into their manager’s habits. I have been dealing with an interesting workplace challenge for some time now. Despite repeated communication and efforts to encourage employees to work from the office, attendance in some teams remains below 30%. Initially, one might assume that employees […]
OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Cyber, a specialised artificial intelligence model designed to help cybersecurity researchers identify software vulnerabilities, develop and validate exploits, and fix security flaws before malicious actors can misuse them. Announced on November 5, 2026, the model is initially available to a select group of approved customers. OpenAI has classified it as ‘Critical’ […]
Nearly 97% of Indian professionals are willing to further develop their artificial intelligence (AI) skills, while 88% expect AI to improve productivity and efficiency in their areas of work, according to Michael Page India’s Candidate Pulse Report 2026. The findings indicate growing acceptance of AI among India’s workforce, with professionals increasingly using AI tools in […]
Birlasoft Limited has appointed Madhavan Hariharan as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), effective December 8, 2026. He will succeed Angan Guha. The appointment was approved by Birlasoft’s Board of Directors on November 6, 2026, for a period of two years, subject to approval by the company’s members and other applicable approvals. […]
Wipro Limited has appointed Angan Guha as President and Chief Executive Officer of its Americas 2 Strategic Market Unit, effective December 8, 2026. He will report to Srini Pallia, CEO and Managing Director of Wipro, and become a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. In his new role, Angan will focus on strengthening Wipro’s […]
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Cyient DLM has appointed Sandip Mishra as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 15, 2026. He is based in Hyderabad. In his new role, Sandip will lead the company’s human resources function. His responsibilities will include HR leadership and people management, supporting the company’s workforce and business requirements. Extensive Experience […]
Adani Group has appointed Dharmendra Bhalani as Chief People Officer to lead human resources for its PVC business. In his new role, Dharmendra will lead enterprise-wide HR for the PVC business, which is in the greenfield project execution phase and moving towards commissioning and operations and maintenance (O&M). The project involves an investment of ₹26,401 […]
Arbex has appointed Mrinal Mulgaonkar Singbal as Country HR for India. She joined the company in September 2026 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. In her new role, Mrinal will handle the human resources function for Arbex in India. The company has not publicly detailed her specific responsibilities or reporting structure. Extensive Experience Mrinal brings […]
Strides Pharma Science Ltd. has elevated Nandini Matiyani to Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) from her most recent role as Executive Vice President and Global HR Head. In her new role, Nandini will lead the global HR function across multiple geographies, focusing on talent management, leadership development, organisational culture, employee experience and workforce capabilities […]
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 […]
“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, […]
The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), an attached office under NITI Aayog, is accepting internship applications from students interested in public policy, economics and government programme evaluation. Eligible candidates can apply online through the NITI Aayog Internship Scheme. The application window for November 2026 closes on November 10. Internship Offers Exposure to Govern
India could add 30,000–35,000 jobs through the establishment of 160–175 new Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in 2027, according to estimates by ANSR, a company that helps multinational businesses set up GCCs in India. Growing interest from mid-sized US companies, along with tighter H-1B visa regulations and the availability of skilled talent, is encouraging businesses to […]
Artificial intelligence (AI), data and cybersecurity accounted for 30.3% of technology hiring demand across India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in the July–September quarter of 2026, up from 25.8% in the previous quarter. The increase came even as overall GCC technology hiring demand declined by 3.5%, according to a report by staffing and workforce solutions company […]
Career growth used to follow one clear route. Work hard, get promoted, lead a team, move to senior roles. Gen Z seems to be rewriting that story. A recent survey by global recruitment firm Robert Walters shows a shift that many employers might not have seen coming. According to the survey, 52 percent of Gen […]
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has clarified the eligibility conditions for employees to join the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) and Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) following the government’s decision to increase the statutory wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. The revised wage ceiling came into effect on September
Lenovo has appointed Amar Babu as President of Motorola Mobility and General Manager of its Mobile Business Group, effective January 1, 2027. He will succeed Luca Rossi, who will continue as acting Motorola Global President until the end of December 2026. Babu is currently Lenovo’s Senior Vice President and President of Asia Pacific (AP). In […]
Prodapt has appointed Itha Lakshmipathi as Senior Vice President – Human Resources, based in Chennai, where he will lead the company’s global HR function. In her new role, Itha will oversee Global HR Business Partnering and Corporate HR, leading a 59-member HR team responsible for people operations across more than 20 countries in India, Asia, […]
Only 10% of global enterprises allow AI agents to make decisions without human approval across multiple functions, while just 9% report that their AI agents can securely manage workflows across enterprise applications, according to a new Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) study. The findings highlight the gap between the productivity benefits organisations are already gaining from […]
