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Sony Pictures Networks India Appoints Amit Mehta as CHRO

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) today announced the appointment of Amit Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective October 1, 2026. He will succeed Manu Wadhwa and join the company’s Senior Management Team. As previously announced, Manu will continue her association with SPNI as Strategy Advisor. In his new role, Amit will lead SPNI’s People […]

upGrad Elevates Koell Hemdev as General Counsel & CHRO

upGrad, Asia’s largest integrated skilling and workforce development company, has elevated Koell Hemdev to General Counsel & Chief Human Resources Officer, expanding her responsibilities to include both the legal and people functions. In her expanded role, Koell will lead upGrad’s legal and HR functions. She will also work on an initiative aimed at building a […]

Jindal (India) Limited Appoints Dr. Amit Khanna as CHRO

Jindal (India) Limited has appointed Dr. Amit Khanna as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 2026. In his new role, Amit will lead the organisation’s overall People and Culture agenda, covering talent, organisational effectiveness, leadership development, employee engagement, performance, HR systems and workforce capability across its manufacturing operations. Extensive Experience Amit brings over 26 […]

BCH Electric Ltd. Appoints Amit Sharma as CHRO

BCH Electric Ltd has appointed Amit Sharma as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective September 1, 2026. As CHRO, Amit will oversee people strategy, workforce planning, HR policies, employee relations and administration, while working with the leadership team to align HR priorities with business requirements and growth. Extensive Experience Amit brings nearly 20 years of […]

Aditya Infotech Appoints Ravi Chopra as Group CHRO & President

Aditya Infotech, the company behind CP PLUS, has appointed Ravi Chopra as Group CHRO and President. In his new role, Ravi will work on the company’s people strategy, business partnering, and organisational priorities, while supporting workforce planning, culture, and leadership development across the organisation. Extensive Experience Ravi joins Aditya Infotech after serving as Group CHRO […]

Godrej Agrovet appoints Anushree Singh as CHRO

Godrej Agrovet has appointed Anushree Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective September 7, 2026. In her new role, Anushree will lead the people strategy, strengthen organisational capabilities, develop talent and support the company in building a future-ready organisation aligned with its growth plans. Extensive Experience Anushree brings more than two decades of HR […]

Shiprocket Appoints Saumya K as Group CHRO and Business Head – 10XPeople.Ai

Shiprocket has elevated Saumya K as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Business Head – 10XPeople.Ai. She has been with Shiprocket since 2021, most recently serving as Group CHRO. In her new role, Saumya will lead the group’s human resources function and head 10XPeople.Ai. Her responsibilities will include people strategy, talent, learning, organisation development […]

3i Infotech Appoints Shavee Sehajpal as Chief Human Resources Officer

3i Infotech, an information technology company, has appointed Shavee Sehajpal as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Shavee will be responsible for the company’s people agenda, including talent management, leadership development, workforce planning, employee engagement, HR processes and organisational culture. She will be based in Navi Mumbai. Extensive Experience Shavee has more than 24 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]