Samsung India has reportedly asked around 80–100 executives to leave as it restructures its television and home-appliance businesses amid rising costs, weaker consumer demand and pressure on margins. According to The Economic Times and other media reports, the job cuts are being carried out in batches. Employees affected reportedly include director-level executives, headquarters team leaders, […]
Tata Motors has elevated Pritish K Jha as Deputy General Manager – HR (Skill Development), based in Pune, where he will focus on workforce capability building. In his new role, Pritish will lead skill development initiatives covering shop-floor readiness, DOJO and OJT-based training, skill certification, multi-skilling, apprenticeships under NAPS, training effectiveness, and future-ready manufacturing skills. […]
Every few years, a new technology comes along that promises to transform the workplace. AI, however, feels different. Unlike previous waves of digital transformation, AI is not just changing processes or systems. It is changing how work gets done, how decisions are made, and increasingly, how employees perceive their own role within an organization. Most […]
Amazon has opened applications for a six-month Software Development Engineer (SDE I) internship for students graduating in 2027. The full-time, in-person internship is open across multiple locations in India, with start dates scheduled between January and June 2027. The internship is being offered through Amazon University Talent Acquisition. According to the company’s job listing, interns […]
AECOM has elevated Dr. Sanjay Gambhir to Managing Director – Buildings & Places India, expanding his leadership role after more than five years with the company. In his new role, Sanjay will be responsible for business strategy, revenue, margins and operations, while developing client relationships and expanding AECOM’s presence across data centres, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing […]
OpenAI says it has achieved its goal of building an automated AI research intern that can handle well-defined research tasks under human direction, including work that could take a skilled researcher several days. The company is now working towards an automated AI researcher by March 2028. AI agents take on more research work In a […]
State Bank of India (SBI) plans to recruit around 11,000–12,000 employees and expand its branch network by 200–250 branches on a net basis during FY27, CS Setty, chairperson of the country’s biggest lender, said in an interview with PTI. This number may vary depending on retirements and emerging requirements, but I expect we should close […]
Is the traditional employee engagement model still relevant? What do you believe will matter most to employees in the next two to three years, and how should CHROs rethink engagement? Responding to this, Sushil Baveja, CHRO, Jindal Stainless, said: The traditional employee engagement model has largely focused on keeping employees satisfied, connected and committed to the […]
IT giant Wipro has appointed Dr. (H.C.) Anil Jain as Managing Partner and Head of its India Consulting Hub and Member of the Consulting Executive Committee globally. In his new role, Anil will lead Wipro’s India Consulting Hub, focusing on strengthening its capabilities, connectivity and scale. He will bring together consulting, technology and AI capabilities, […]
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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, 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 […]
RateGain Travel Technologies has appointed Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 25, 2026. She will be based in Noida. Shobana succeeds Sahil Sharma, who stepped down as CHRO effective August 24, 2026. He will continue with RateGain until October 8, 2026, to support the transition. Shobana Kailash to Lead Global HR […]
Trianz, a leading technology services company, has appointed Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), strengthening its senior leadership team. In his new role, Sanjeev will be responsible for people strategy, talent development, organisational design and culture across Trianz’s global operations. He will report to Sri Manchala, CEO of Trianz. Extensive Experience Sanjeev brings […]
SAP has elevated Shweta Mohanty as Senior Vice-President and Global Head of Business Partnering – Corporate Functions, expanding her HR leadership responsibilities at the company globally. In the new role, Shweta will lead business partnering for SAP’s corporate functions, working with leaders on people matters, organisation, talent, leadership and workforce priorities across the global business. […]
MetLife Global Capability Centers (MGCC) has appointed Dimple Kaloya as its Chief Human Resources Officer. As CHRO, Dimple will be responsible for the entire people & culture function at MGCC, supporting its workforce, talent, organisational development and HR priorities across the global capability centre. Extensive Experience Dimple brings around 24 years of experience across HR, […]
Uniparts India, a global manufacturer of engineered systems and solutions, has appointed Manish Singh as Chief Human Resource Officer, effective August 17, 2026. In his new role, Manish will lead the human resources function, support people strategy, workforce planning and talent development, and work with business leaders on organisational priorities, culture and HR initiatives across […]
Subhashini (Subha) Panyam has been appointed Chief People Officer at 66degrees, a Google Cloud-focused technology services company. In her new role, Subha will lead people and HR initiatives at 66degrees, supporting talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning, leadership development and the company’s growing global workforce. Extensive Experience Subha brings more than 23 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, […]
Wipro Kawasaki Precision Machinery has proposed a ₹1,000 crore investment to set up a new hydraulic pump manufacturing plant at Harohalli in Karnataka, which is expected to create around 1,200 jobs. New Plant at Harohalli The proposed facility will come up in Phase V of the Harohalli Industrial Area. Wipro Kawasaki has sought 30 acres […]
TCS iON, a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy Services, is offering its Career Edge – Young Professional programme, a free 15-day online course designed to help young learners prepare for jobs and interviews. The programme focuses on skills needed to enter the workplace. Focus on Job Readiness The course covers interview preparation, digital and IT-related skills […]
TCS subsidiary HyperVault AI Data Center Limited has secured 264 acres in Hyderabad to develop an AI data centre campus with capacity of up to 1GW, according to a September 5 exchange filing. Campus Designed for AI Computing The purpose-built campus will serve frontier AI companies and hyperscalers. It will support high-density GPU deployments for […]
Standard Chartered has appointed Saumya Iyer as Vice President – Lead HR Advisor in Chennai, strengthening its HR leadership team with her extensive experience across people and organisational development. In her new role, Saumya will work as an HR advisor, supporting business and people priorities. Her experience covers talent management, learning, performance, engagement, culture, diversity, […]
Coforge has appointed Srijit Sen as Head of Talent Acquisition, Coforge – BPS, based in Pune. He has taken up the new role in August 2026. In his new role, Srijit will be responsible for talent acquisition for Coforge’s BPS business, covering hiring requirements and recruitment operations across the business process services segment. Extensive Experience […]
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has shifted key Universal Account Number (UAN) services to the UMANG app, allowing members to generate, activate and authenticate their UAN through Aadhaar-based Face Authentication. The change applies to both new EPF members and existing members whose UAN is yet to be activated. The EPFO member portal now clearly […]
Employee engagement is a vast and multifaceted subject that goes far beyond organizing a few engagement activities or events. It encompasses the entire spectrum of the human resources function and is the outcome of an organization’s ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent throughout the employee lifecycle. Every interaction an employee has with the […]
Volkswagen Group’s India business plans to reduce its workforce by about 12% by 2027 as part of a three-year restructuring programme aimed at lowering operating costs ahead of new vehicle launches and future investments in the country. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) The restructuring is being carried out by Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL), which […]
