The Centre expects all states and Union Territories (UTs) to publish their rules under the four labour codes by October 31, 2026, Labour Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar said. Ten states have already published their final rules, while other states and UTs have issued draft rules for stakeholder consultation. State Rules Key to Labour Code Implementation […]
DCM Shriram Chemicals, a major Indian chemical manufacturer and the country’s second-largest Chlor-Alkali producer, has appointed Radhika Arora as Chief Human Resources Officer. In her new role, Radhika will focus on building leadership, technical and organisational capabilities to support capacity expansion, manufacturing excellence and growth into higher-value segments, while strengthening safety, performance and organisational capability […]
AICTE and Velnexaa Technologies have listed an IT internship opportunity on the National Internship Portal operated by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India. The opportunity is aimed at students looking to gain practical exposure through an industry internship. The internship has been listed on AICTE’s National Internship […]
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has changed the rules for final settlement of EPF savings, with members in certain cases now required to wait 12 months before withdrawing the full balance. The revised provisions came into force on June 29, 2026. The change follows the Central Board of Trustees’ decision to extend the waiting […]
The Central Government has decided to advance the disbursement of September 2026 salaries, wages and pensions to September 25, ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30. According to various media reports on September 25, the decision was taken to avoid delays in salary, wage and pension payments due to […]
HSBC has opened applications for an Apprentice – HR role in Mumbai, offering graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience across areas such as employee benefits, global mobility, wellbeing, HR reporting and vendor management. The hybrid, full-time position was listed on its LinkedIn page on September 24, 2026. The opportunity is part of HSBC’s People, […]
PhonePe plans to hire more than 20,000 frontline sales professionals over the next year as it expands its merchant network across India, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas. The company also plans to deploy more than 50 lakh payment devices over the next 12 months. Focus on Smaller Towns and Rural Markets The planned […]
The Adani Group plans to invest more than ₹1 lakh crore in West Bengal by 2035, with proposed projects across infrastructure, energy, logistics and technology. The announcement came as Gautam Adani laid the foundation stone for a ₹4,000-crore-plus healthcare project in New Town, Kolkata. ₹4,000 Crore Healthcare Project The proposed Adani Arogya Mandir will be […]
Amazon is reaching out to former employees, including some who were laid off, about job openings in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing, according to recruiter emails reported this week. The outreach comes after the company cut more than 30,000 corporate jobs through multiple rounds of workforce reductions. Recruiters Contact Former Employees The outreach […]
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DCM Shriram Chemicals, a major Indian chemical manufacturer and the country’s second-largest Chlor-Alkali producer, has appointed Radhika Arora as Chief Human Resources Officer. In her new role, Radhika will focus on building leadership, technical and organisational capabilities to support capacity expansion, manufacturing excellence and growth into higher-value segments, while strengthening safety, performance and organisational capability […]
Deepa Subbaiah B has taken up the role of Global Head- HR at Lumilens, a connectivity platform focused on AI infrastructure and data centre technologies. In her new role, Deepa will lead Lumilens’ global HR function, covering people management, talent, leadership development, employee relations, and HR operations as the company expands its photonics and AI […]
Julius Baer India has appointed Jayesh Kothari as Chief Human Resources Officer, India, effective September 17, 2026, as the firm expands its business in the country. In his new role, Jayesh will support the company’s India growth plans, including expanding its relationship manager base, strengthening mid-office functions, developing internal talent, building leadership capabilities and creating […]
Ratul Ghosh has been elevated to Vice President-Human Resources (CHRO), APAC at Procter & Gamble, taking charge of the company’s people and organisation strategy across the region. In his new role, Ratul will oversee HR across 10 APAC markets, including ASEAN, Japan, Korea and Australia. He will work with the APAC Executive Board and support […]
Samsung India has elevated Shirish Joshi as Head – Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Compliance and People Partner for the VD/DA Business. In his new role, Shirish will handle employee engagement, employee relations and compliance, while also working as People Partner for Samsung India’s VD/DA business and supporting its people-related requirements. Extensive Experience Shirish brings nearly […]
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 […]
“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, […]
HDFC ERGO General Insurance, a leading insurance company in India, has appointed Priyanka Nayak as Vice President – HR, Talent Strategy & Employer Brand In her new role, Priyanka will focus on the company’s talent strategy, employer brand and internal communications, while strengthening the employee proposition and workplace culture. She brings extensive experience in learning, […]
Deepa Subbaiah B has taken up the role of Global Head- HR at Lumilens, a connectivity platform focused on AI infrastructure and data centre technologies. In her new role, Deepa will lead Lumilens’ global HR function, covering people management, talent, leadership development, employee relations, and HR operations as the company expands its photonics and AI […]
HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has been selected by M Group, an essential infrastructure services provider in the UK and Ireland, to modernize and transform its IT operations across more than 200 locations. Under the programme, HCLTech will provide AI-led managed services covering infrastructure and end-user operations. The company will use its AI Force service transformation platform […]
The University of Delhi (DU) has announced a one-month hybrid internship opportunity with SPRIX Learning for eligible students and alumni. The internship is for a Management Intern – Business Development role and offers a stipend ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹60,000 per month, along with performance-based incentives. The opportunity has been announced through the university’s Central […]
Microsoft has cut 268 jobs across its Xbox gaming division as the company continues to reorganise its gaming business and change responsibilities across several of its studios. The latest cuts add to a wider workforce reduction already announced by the company. Changes Across Xbox Studios The latest job cuts affect employees across Halo Studios, other […]
The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) has urged the Centre to further increase the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling to ₹30,000 per month, days after the government raised it from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000. AITUC said the revised ceiling is not enough to cover more workers under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and […]
EY has appointed Neha Richharia as Partner – People Consulting in Hyderabad, where she will work with Financial Services clients and Global Capability Centres across India. In her new role, she will support Financial Services clients in setting up Global Capability Centres and work across HR areas, including people advisory, leadership hiring, employee experience and […]
HighRadius has appointed Suman Lakkimsetty as Director – Talent Acquisition. He returns to the company after serving as a Talent Acquisition Leader at Darwinbox. The new role will involve leading talent acquisition activities, supporting hiring requirements, and working with business teams to strengthen recruitment processes. Suman will be based in Hyderabad, Telangana. Extensive Experience Suman […]
