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Cognizant Begins Customer Notifications Over Personal Data Exposure
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Cognizant Begins Customer Notifications Over Personal Data Exposure

Cognizant has notified customers about a data breach that occurred on April 21, 2026, saying their personal information may have been exposed. The IT services company said it has no evidence that the information has been misused so far and is offering affected customers identity theft protection services. Cognizant Discloses Data Breach In a notification […]

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BMC Gen Z Fellowship 2026: 50 Graduates to Get ₹61,500 Monthly Stipend
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BMC Gen Z Fellowship 2026: 50 Graduates to Get ₹61,500 Monthly Stipend

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has opened applications for its Gen Z Fellowship 2026, offering 50 graduates a monthly stipend of ₹61,500 for a 12-month fellowship. Applications are open from August 19 to August 31, 2026, with a ₹500 application fee. Fellowship Offers Civic Administration Experience The fellowship will allow selected candidates to work within […]

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Microsoft Internship 2026: Paid Opportunities Open for Students in India
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Microsoft Internship 2026: Paid Opportunities Open for Students in India

Microsoft is inviting students to apply for internship opportunities through its university and early-in-profession programmes. The company offers internships across different job categories and solution areas, including opportunities for students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA and PhD programmes. Microsoft says its internships provide competitive pay along with other intern benefits. Microsoft Internship Opportunities in India Microsoft’s […]

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Flipkart Appoints Divya Srivastava as Vice President – Performance & Rewards
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Flipkart Appoints Divya Srivastava as Vice President – Performance & Rewards

Flipkart, India’s leading digital commerce company, has appointed Divya Srivastava as Vice President – Performance & Rewards. She will be based in Bengaluru. In her new role, Divya will lead Flipkart’s performance and rewards charter, focusing on performance practices, rewards, and building a performance culture to support growth, while aligning HR practices with business needs […]

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EPFO Clarifies When EPF Accounts Stop Earning Interest
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EPFO Clarifies When EPF Accounts Stop Earning Interest

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has clarified when an EPF account becomes inoperative and when the balance stops earning interest. The clarification is important for employees who have retired, left employment or have old EPF balances that have not been withdrawn or transferred. When Does an EPF Account Become Inoperative? An EPF account does […]

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Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Become Managers: What HR Leaders Are Seeing?
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Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Become Managers: What HR Leaders Are Seeing?

For many years, becoming a manager has been seen as the natural next step in a person’s career. But this may be changing, especially among younger employees. Gen Z employees are increasingly becoming an important part of the workforce and are continuing to grow within the workplace. By 2030, Gen Z is expected to make […]

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Trianz Appoints Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer
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Trianz Appoints Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer

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 […]

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Honeywell Technologies Announces Two Leadership Changes
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Honeywell Technologies Announces Two Leadership Changes

Honeywell Technologies has announced two leadership changes across its Process Technology and Building Automation businesses, effective October 1, 2026. Billal Hammoud will become President and CEO of Process Technology, while Juan Picon will take over as President and CEO of Building Automation. Billal Hammoud to Lead Process Technology Hammoud, a Honeywell Technologies veteran, will move […]

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TCS Laptop Monitoring Tool Raises Employee Surveillance and Data Privacy Questions
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TCS Laptop Monitoring Tool Raises Employee Surveillance and Data Privacy Questions

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has deployed a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool on company-issued laptops, raising questions about employee activity monitoring, data security, and privacy. According to Moneycontrol, the tool can show applications accessed and the time spent on them. Tool Used on Company-Issued Laptops The deployment is being viewed internally from two perspectives: preventing […]

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Trianz Appoints Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer
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Trianz Appoints Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer

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 […]

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SAP Elevates Shweta Mohanty as SVP, Global Head of Business Partnering
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SAP Elevates Shweta Mohanty as SVP, Global Head of Business Partnering

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. […]

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MetLife GCC Ropes In HSBC’s Dimple Kaloya as Chief HR Officer
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MetLife GCC Ropes In HSBC’s Dimple Kaloya as Chief HR Officer

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, […]

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Uniparts India Appoints Manish Singh as Chief Human Resource Officer
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Uniparts India Appoints Manish Singh as Chief Human Resource Officer

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 […]

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Subhashini (Subha) Panyam Appointed Chief People Officer at 66degrees
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Subhashini (Subha) Panyam Appointed Chief People Officer at 66degrees

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 […]

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BNY Appoints Ankur Berry as Director – People Team
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BNY Appoints Ankur Berry as Director – People Team

BNY has appointed Ankur Berry as Director – People Team, effective July 2026, adding an experienced HR leader to its people function in India. In his new role, Ankur will serve as People Business Partner for the COO organisation in India and F&IS organisation globally, leading People, Engagement & Impact initiatives across these businesses. Extensive […]

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Alkem Appoints Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – HR
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Alkem Appoints Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – HR

Alkem Laboratories Limited, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, has appointed Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – Human Resources. In his new role, Abhijeet will provide strategic HR leadership, aligning people strategy with business priorities while strengthening organisational capabilities, leadership effectiveness and workforce performance across Alkem’s operations. Extensive Experience Abhijeet joins Alkem with nearly three […]

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Beyond Rewards: Why Recognition Remains the Most Human Leadership Tool
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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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NBC Bearings Appoints Raghuveer Singh Bhati as Department Head – HR & ER
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NBC Bearings Appoints Raghuveer Singh Bhati as Department Head – HR & ER

National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings) has appointed Raghuveer Singh Bhati as Department Head – HR & ER. In his new role, Raghuveer will handle HR and ER responsibilities at NBC Bearings. He will work on employee relations, HR operations, performance management, and other people-related functions across the business. Extensive Experience Raghuveer is based in […]

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Salesforce Summer 2027 Software Engineer Internship: Applications Open in India
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Salesforce Summer 2027 Software Engineer Internship: Applications Open in India

Salesforce has opened applications for its Summer 2027 Intern – Software Engineer position in India. The role is available in Bengaluru and Hyderabad and is aimed at students seeking practical software engineering experience. Salesforce Internship 2027: Key Details The internship is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity. Selected interns will join Salesforce engineering teams and contribute to […]

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Job Titles vs Pay: Indian Professionals See a Growing Gap- Indeed
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Job Titles vs Pay: Indian Professionals See a Growing Gap- Indeed

Nearly six in 10 professionals in India believe their job title does not match their compensation, according to a new Indeed quarterly hiring tracker report. The findings point to a gap between job designations, salary and actual career progression in Indian workplaces. The report is based on responses from 2,533 employees and 1,211 employers across […]

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GCC Hiring Trends in India 2026: New Priorities, New Talent Needs
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GCC Hiring Trends in India 2026: New Priorities, New Talent Needs

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) sector is continuing to expand in 2026, but the nature of hiring is changing. GCCs are increasingly looking for professionals with specialised technology and business skills rather than relying only on large-volume recruitment. The latest data from foundit shows that India recorded 2,27,991 GCC hires in the first half of […]

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IBM Opens 6-Week ML and Applied AI Internship 2026: Apply by Aug 22
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IBM Opens 6-Week ML and Applied AI Internship 2026: Apply by Aug 22

The IBM SkillsBuild Machine Learning and Applied AI Internship 2026 is now open for students across India. The six-week virtual internship is being offered through CSRBOX and supported by IBM and BharatCares. The programme is designed to give students practical exposure to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning through expert-led sessions, IBM SkillsBuild courses and a […]

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PepsiCo Appoints Nidhima M Senior Director – HR for India, Nepal & Bangladesh
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PepsiCo Appoints Nidhima M Senior Director – HR for India, Nepal & Bangladesh

PepsiCo has appointed Nidhima M as Senior Director- HR for India, Nepal and Bangladesh. She takes charge of the role in July 2026, based in Gurugram. In this role, Nidhima will work with PepsiCo leadership on its Foods and Beverages business and people priorities. Her responsibilities include supporting business growth, workforce planning and building capabilities […]

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Oracle Under Scrutiny as Engineer Says Job Offer Was Revoked Twice
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Oracle Under Scrutiny as Engineer Says Job Offer Was Revoked Twice

Oracle is facing fresh scrutiny over its hiring practices after a software engineer alleged that the company revoked his job offer twice in 2026, including just five days before his scheduled joining date. The allegation comes at a time when Oracle is reportedly preparing another round of workforce reductions while continuing to spend heavily on […]

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