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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 with 2,480 in October […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]
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’
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 […]
