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EPFO Clarifies EPF, EPS, EDLI Eligibility After Wage Ceiling Hike
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EPFO Clarifies EPF, EPS, EDLI Eligibility After Wage Ceiling Hike

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has clarified the eligibility conditions for employees to join the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) and Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) following the government’s decision to increase the statutory wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. The revised wage ceiling came into effect on September 17, […]

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Lenovo appoints Amar Babu as Motorola Global President
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Lenovo appoints Amar Babu as Motorola Global President

Lenovo has appointed Amar Babu as President of Motorola Mobility and General Manager of its Mobile Business Group, effective January 1, 2027. He will succeed Luca Rossi, who will continue as acting Motorola Global President until the end of December 2026. Babu is currently Lenovo’s Senior Vice President and President of Asia Pacific (AP). In […]

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Prodapt Appoints Itha Lakshmipathi as Senior Vice President – HR
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Prodapt Appoints Itha Lakshmipathi as Senior Vice President – HR

Prodapt has appointed Itha Lakshmipathi as Senior Vice President – Human Resources, based in Chennai, where he will lead the company’s global HR function. In her new role, Itha will oversee Global HR Business Partnering and Corporate HR, leading a 59-member HR team responsible for people operations across more than 20 countries in India, Asia, […]

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TCS Study: 84% See AI Productivity Gains, Only 10% Allow Autonomy
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TCS Study: 84% See AI Productivity Gains, Only 10% Allow Autonomy

Only 10% of global enterprises allow AI agents to make decisions without human approval across multiple functions, while just 9% report that their AI agents can securely manage workflows across enterprise applications, according to a new Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) study. The findings highlight the gap between the productivity benefits organisations are already gaining from […]

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Is Your Workplace Culture Built for Employees or for Leaders?
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Is Your Workplace Culture Built for Employees or for Leaders?

In a high-growth technology company, workplace culture is tested not by what is written on the walls, but by how quickly teams make decisions, how leaders respond to failure, and whether employees feel empowered to own outcomes. At GoKwik, an AI-led e-commerce technology platform, this question becomes particularly relevant as we build for scale, strengthen […]

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Nagarro Appoints Bhagwat Kanodia as MD & Chief Accounting Officer
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Nagarro Appoints Bhagwat Kanodia as MD & Chief Accounting Officer

Nagarro has elevated Bhagwat Kanodia to Managing Director and Chief Accounting Officer from his most recent role as Partner and Director and Chief Accounting Officer. In his new role, Bhagwat will continue to lead the company’s accounting and finance functions. His responsibilities are expected to include financial reporting, accounting standards, compliance, and financial controls. Extensive […]

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91% of Microsoft Respondents in India Report 5% or Less Salary Hikes
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91% of Microsoft Respondents in India Report 5% or Less Salary Hikes

A Blind survey has found that 91% of Microsoft respondents in India received salary increases of 5% or less in the 2026 appraisal cycle. The findings also indicate growing dissatisfaction with salary revisions, with 86% of Microsoft respondents saying they were unhappy with their increases. The survey covered 2,178 professionals based in India across companies. […]

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India’s IT Job Market Is Changing: What Q2 Results Mean for Employees and Freshers
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India’s IT Job Market Is Changing: What Q2 Results Mean for Employees and Freshers

India’s IT Job Market: Indian IT companies continue to hire, but the nature of employment and job opportunities is changing. Q2 FY27 results point to selective recruitment, growing demand for AI skills, and a changing employment landscape for fresh graduates and experienced professionals. India’s IT industry is entering a different phase of workforce growth. Companies […]

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Smiths to Create 500 New Early Careers Roles Over Next Five Years
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Smiths to Create 500 New Early Careers Roles Over Next Five Years

Smiths, a global industrial engineering company, plans to create 500 additional early careers roles over the next five years across its John Crane and Flex-Tek businesses and Group operations. The initiative will expand opportunities for graduates, apprentices and young professionals, with a focus on developing future talent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Announced […]

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Sandip Mishra Appointed Senior Vice President and CHRO at Cyient DLM
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Sandip Mishra Appointed Senior Vice President and CHRO at Cyient DLM

Cyient DLM has appointed Sandip Mishra as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 15, 2026. He is based in Hyderabad. In his new role, Sandip will lead the company’s human resources function. His responsibilities will include HR leadership and people management, supporting the company’s workforce and business requirements. Extensive Experience […]

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Adani Group Appoints Dharmendra Bhalani as Chief People Officer – PVC Business
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Adani Group Appoints Dharmendra Bhalani as Chief People Officer – PVC Business

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 […]

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Arbex Appoints Mrinal Mulgaonkar Singbal as Country HR, India
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Arbex Appoints Mrinal Mulgaonkar Singbal as Country HR, India

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 […]

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Nandini Matiyani Appointed Group CHRO at Strides
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Nandini Matiyani Appointed Group CHRO at Strides

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 […]

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Pacific Inter-Link Appoints Kiran Dhillon as CHRO
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Pacific Inter-Link Appoints Kiran Dhillon as CHRO

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 […]

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Sahil Sharma Appointed Global Chief People Officer at Wingify
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Sahil Sharma Appointed Global Chief People Officer at Wingify

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 […]

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Megha Mahesh Appointed Director – Talent and Culture at PayU
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Megha Mahesh Appointed Director – Talent and Culture at PayU

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 […]

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Hamsaz Vasunia Wadhwani Joins Vastu Housing Finance as CHRO
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Hamsaz Vasunia Wadhwani Joins Vastu Housing Finance as CHRO

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 […]

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Reward & Recognition

Beyond Rewards: Why Recognition Remains the Most Human Leadership Tool
Reward & Recognition

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 […]

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Employee Recognition Trends Redefining the Future of Work
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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 […]

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A Culture of Everyday Recognition: Small Gestures, Massive Impact
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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 […]

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Employee Recognition Is Changing: What Gen Z Really Wants at Work
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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, […]

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What Happens When Employees Stop Believing HR?
Culture & Behaviour

What Happens When Employees Stop Believing HR?

Nobody sends HR an email saying they have stopped believing us. It would be easier if they did. What happens instead is quieter. The engagement survey scores look almost too good. The open-door policy stays open, and nobody walks through it. Then three of your best people resign in the same fortnight, and every exit […]

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India’s White-Collar Hiring Rises 14% in October; Manufacturing, Auto Lead
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India’s White-Collar Hiring Rises 14% in October; Manufacturing, Auto Lead

India’s white-collar hiring increased 14% year-on-year in October 2026, with automobile, manufacturing-related functions and specialised technology roles recording higher recruitment activity, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak report. Hyderabad, Pune and Delhi-NCR were among the leading cities for hiring growth. The Naukri JobSpeak Index increased to 2,836 in October 2026, compared wit

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Burger King India Appoints Sumit Zaveri as Chief Executive Officer
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Burger King India Appoints Sumit Zaveri as Chief Executive Officer

Restaurant Brands Asia (RBA), which operates Burger King in India, has appointed Sumit Zaveri as Chief Executive Officer of its India business, effective November 1, 2026. He succeeds in the role after serving as the company’s Group CFO and Chief Business Officer. In his new role, Sumit will lead Burger King India’s business and report […]

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Sandip Mishra Appointed Senior Vice President and CHRO at Cyient DLM
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Sandip Mishra Appointed Senior Vice President and CHRO at Cyient DLM

Cyient DLM has appointed Sandip Mishra as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 15, 2026. He is based in Hyderabad. In his new role, Sandip will lead the company’s human resources function. His responsibilities will include HR leadership and people management, supporting the company’s workforce and business requirements. Extensive Experience

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KPMG Australia May Cut Another 400 Jobs Amid Contract Ban
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KPMG Australia May Cut Another 400 Jobs Amid Contract Ban

KPMG Australia is reportedly considering cutting up to 400 additional jobs by the end of November 2026, taking the total number of positions affected this year to around 800. The accounting firm has not confirmed the proposed reductions, and no final decision has been made. Consulting and Business Services May Face Cuts According to a […]

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BITS Pilani Extends Full Scholarships to Top 1,000 Rankers
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BITS Pilani Extends Full Scholarships to Top 1,000 Rankers

BITS Pilani will offer 100% tuition fee scholarships to eligible students securing a rank among the top 1,000 in BITSAT from the 2027 admission cycle. Students from families with an annual income of up to ₹20 lakh will qualify for the four-year scholarship, subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.5. The announcement was made […]

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EPFO Launches WhatsApp Service for PF Balance and Passbook
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EPFO Launches WhatsApp Service for PF Balance and Passbook

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&#8217

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MeitY Offers Two-Month Internship with ₹20,000 Stipend
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MeitY Offers Two-Month Internship with ₹20,000 Stipend

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, […]

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