The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a WhatsApp-based service allowing more than 8 crore active subscribers to check their Provident Fund (PF) balance, access passbook information and view their latest five transactions without visiting an EPFO office. Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the facility on November 1, 2026, during EPFO’s […]
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced a two-month paid internship programme through the National Informatics Centre (NIC), offering selected students a total stipend of ₹20,000. Applications for the Winter Internship Programme 2026 will open on November 2. The programme will have 50 seats and is scheduled to run from December 1, […]
India’s IT services sector is improving, with Tech Mahindra and HCLTech reporting stronger financial performance in the September quarter of FY27. Higher deal wins, improved operating margins and growing artificial intelligence (AI) revenue are supporting business growth, while hiring activity has also picked up across major IT companies. However, the recovery remains uneven, with companies […]
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting has elevated Bharat Kumar Ludhiyani as Group HR Head – Philippines, where he will lead the HR function for its businesses in the country. In his new role, Bharat will oversee HR for Splash Corporation and S Brands. His responsibilities include post-acquisition integration and SAP SuccessFactors implementation across international markets, […]
Mahindra Manulife Insurance Limited (MMIL) has appointed Nilesh Kothari as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as the company prepares to launch its life insurance business in India. In his new role, Nilesh will lead the company’s finance function, focusing on financial governance, capital and solvency management, business planning and scalable financial processes to support its […]
Infosys has expanded its Hyderabad operations with the inauguration of a new 1.1 million sq. ft. Software Development Block at its Pocharam campus. The new facility adds 10,000 seats and is designed to support an additional workforce of more than 13,000 employees under a hybrid working model. The facility was inaugurated on October 30, 2026, […]
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed government and private offices in Delhi and five NCR districts to allow only up to 50% of employees to attend workplaces physically from November 5 to 20, 2026, as part of measures to control seasonal air pollution. The remaining employees will be required to work from […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reported strong growth in its artificial intelligence business, with annualised AI revenue reaching $3.1 billion and growing at a compound quarterly rate of 15–20% over the past four quarters. AI now contributes around 10% of the company’s total revenue, highlighting the growing importance of AI-led services in its business. The […]
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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 […]
Onward Technologies Limited has elevated Sujata Singh to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 2026. She previously served as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Human Resources at the company. In her new role, Sujata will lead the company’s people strategy, focusing on employee capabilities, leadership development and organisational culture. She will also […]
“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, […]
Cognizant has reduced its estimated expenditure on Project Leap, its workforce restructuring and business transformation programme, to $180 million–$250 million from the earlier estimate of $230 million–$320 million. The company attributed the lower estimate partly to successful employee redeployment and reskilling as it prepares its workforce for an AI-driven operating model. The revised estimate
Google’s parent company Alphabet added 10,089 employees in six months, taking its total workforce to 204,757 as of September 30, 2026. The increase comes at a time when several major technology companies are reducing employee numbers. The growth reflects a combination of hiring and acquisitions, including the purchase of cybersecurity company Wiz. Alphabet also reported […]
Oracle expects its free cash flow to turn positive in the second half of fiscal 2028 and exceed $30 billion in fiscal 2029, as the company plans to reduce spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure. The company announced the outlook at its investor day on October 28, 2026. Oracle also said it would […]
HCLTech has launched an AI-powered nano Global Capability Centre (GCC) offering in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aimed at helping enterprises move artificial intelligence (AI) projects from pilot stages to business operations through smaller, focused teams. Announced on October 28, 2026, the offering is part of HCLTech’s GCC 360 solution suite. It combines the […]
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% rise in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, raising the rates from 60% to 63% of basic pay and pension, respectively. The revised rates will be effective from 1 July 2026. The decision was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by […]
Accenture has acquired Sagacity, a UK-based data and customer intelligence company, to expand its artificial intelligence (AI), data and customer operations capabilities in the UK and Ireland. The acquisition will add more than 140 professionals to Accenture Song, the company’s business focused on customer experience and related services. The financial details of the acquisition have […]
Noel Tata, Chairman of Tata Trusts, is set to step down from the boards of six Tata Group companies on November 12, 2026, when he turns 70. He will continue as a nominee director on the board of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. The move follows the Tata Group’s retirement norms […]
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 […]
