Oracle has started a fresh round of layoffs in India, with product engineering teams reportedly facing a significant share of the job cuts. The latest workforce reduction began in the US on September 14 and has now reached India, according to reports. The exact number of employees affected in India has not been confirmed by […]
The role of HR has undergone a profound transformation over the last few years. What was once primarily a function focused on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and compliance has evolved into a strategic business partner responsible for enabling organizational growth, agility, and future readiness. As we move through 2026, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: […]
TRF Limited has appointed Shubhra Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 15, 2026. She succeeds Abhijeet Singh, who has ceased to hold the role. In her new role, Shubhra will lead the HR function at TRF, covering people management, employee relations, talent management and other human resources activities. Abhijeet will take up another […]
Engineering students looking for internship opportunities can apply for two openings listed on the AICTE National Internship Portal. The internships are for an Electrical Engineer Intern in Gurugram and a Mechanical Engineer Intern in Bengaluru. Both internships are offered by Knowledge Center and are listed on the National Internship Portal of the All India Council […]
The Central Government can temporarily reduce or defer employee and employer Provident Fund contributions for up to three months during a pandemic, endemic or national disaster under the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 2026. The provision gives the government the option to provide temporary relief to employees and employers when a major crisis affects economic activity. […]
Oracle has begun another round of job cuts in the US, with affected employees receiving an early-morning email saying their roles had been eliminated and that the same day would be their last day of work. Oracle’s latest layoffs took place in the US on September 14, 2026. Employees reportedly received the termination email around […]
Voith Group has appointed Rajashree Sengupta as Chief People Officer, India, to lead its human resources function and people agenda across the country and business. In her new role, she will lead the people function in India, supporting HR priorities, employee engagement, talent development, learning, organisation development and people-related initiatives across the business, its teams […]
Satellite markets in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) accounted for 44.1% of BFSI job postings in FY26, as hiring expanded beyond Mumbai’s traditional financial centres and demand increased for credit, lending, insurance and customer-facing roles, according to data from Apna. The data shows that BFSI hiring in MMR remained broadly flat year-on-year in Q1 FY27, […]
Experian has elevated Nidhi Arora as Country HR Head, expanding her responsibilities after more than three years with the company in senior HR roles. In her new role, Nidhi will oversee the HR function in India, covering talent management, employee engagement, HR processes, performance management, learning, diversity and inclusion, and workforce development. Extensive Experience Nidhi […]
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TRF Limited has appointed Shubhra Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 15, 2026. She succeeds Abhijeet Singh, who has ceased to hold the role. In her new role, Shubhra will lead the HR function at TRF, covering people management, employee relations, talent management and other human resources activities. Abhijeet will take up another […]
Voith Group has appointed Rajashree Sengupta as Chief People Officer, India, to lead its human resources function and people agenda across the country and business. In her new role, she will lead the people function in India, supporting HR priorities, employee engagement, talent development, learning, organisation development and people-related initiatives across the business, its teams […]
Experian has elevated Nidhi Arora as Country HR Head, expanding her responsibilities after more than three years with the company in senior HR roles. In her new role, Nidhi will oversee the HR function in India, covering talent management, employee engagement, HR processes, performance management, learning, diversity and inclusion, and workforce development. Extensive Experience Nidhi […]
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, 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 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 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, 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 […]
“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 Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) offers a two-month WCD Internship programme for women students, scholars, social activists and teachers, with a monthly stipend of ₹20,000. WCD Internship is aimed at providing exposure to government policies, research and programmes related to women and child development. Who Can Apply? The WCD Internship is open […]
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is planning a WhatsApp-based service that could allow members to check their PF balance, passbook details and claim status through their phones, according to reports. The proposed facility is expected to give EPF members another way to access basic account information without repeatedly logging into the EPFO website or […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for stronger safeguards and human accountability in the use of artificial intelligence, particularly as AI, agentic AI and other emerging technologies move deeper into finance and other critical sectors. Speaking at the 7th Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai on September 11, the Finance Minister said AI can make […]
At a town hall earlier this year, after we had finished presenting our AI adoption roadmap, one of our employees stood up and asked a question I have not stopped thinking about since: “You’re asking me to train the system enthusiastically. Can you tell me, honestly, whether I am training my successor?” The room went […]
Cornerstone India has appointed Padmanabhan S as Partner, with a focus on its Life Sciences and Industrial practices. He brings more than three decades of experience across human resources, leadership, talent and organisational development in the Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Industrial sectors. Welcoming Padmanabhan to the firm, Vijay Karkare, Managing Director, Cornerstone India, said that […]
A Gen Z employee’s Reddit post about working alone in the office until around 1 am has sparked discussion about workplace stereotypes, employee skills, and the risks of depending on one person for critical work. Employee Says He Was the Only Person Handling the Work According to the employee’s post, he was still working around […]
ANAND Group India has appointed Yatendra Jain as Corporate Head of Human Resources, where he will lead the COE for Direct Workforce at the corporate level. In his new role, Jain will work on workforce planning, employee relations, HR processes, talent management, labour compliance, HR systems, analytics and workforce-related initiatives across the group. Extensive Experience […]
The US Department of Labor has suspended Cognizant’s new PERM filings, a key step in the employment-based Green Card process, amid an investigation into alleged fraud and misuse of employment visa programmes. The action was announced on September 8, 2026, by Anthony D’Esposito, Inspector General at the US Department of Labor. The department said the […]
