The Trump administration has tightened scrutiny of internships undertaken by international students in the US, warning universities that non-compliance with federal rules governing Curricular Practical Training (CPT) could put their certification to enrol international students at risk. A memo issued on August 24 by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of U.S. Immigration […]
AICTE and CodeMore have announced a Cloud Computing and AWS Internship for candidates looking to gain practical experience in cloud technologies, AWS services, and DevOps practices. The internship is open across India and offers two positions. The programme started on August 1, 2026, and candidates can apply until August 31, 2026. About Internship The internship […]
ITC Infotech is reportedly set to acquire a controlling stake in listed IT services company Happiest Minds Technologies from founder and promoter Ashok Soota and promoter entities for around ₹2,800–2,900 crore, according to The Economic Times. The reported transaction involves Soota’s 44% stake in Happiest Minds. If the deal goes ahead, it would give ITC […]
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) has secured an ultra-mega order from ADNOC Offshore for a major project in the Middle East. The project will be executed through a consortium arrangement, with LTEH Offshore serving as the lead partner. The project involves the development of multiple offshore facilities, along with the upgrade of existing facilities. […]
Indian IT companies are increasingly using acquisitions to build their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as demand for AI services grows. At the same time, companies are also reskilling their existing workforce to prepare employees for changing technology needs. Alongside internal training and hiring, acquisitions are helping firms gain specialised employees, technology and experience faster. According […]
Is the traditional employee engagement model still relevant? What do you believe will matter most to employees in the next two to three years, and how should CHROs rethink engagement? Responding to this, Rajita Singh, Chief People Officer (India) & Global Delivery HR Leader at Kyndryl, said: Employee engagement is still important, but what keeps employees engaged […]
EY is encouraging its junior employees to spend more meaningful time in the office as artificial intelligence (AI) changes the skills needed to build a career in consulting. The Big Four firm has not changed its formal hybrid work policy, but partners are reminding younger consultants about the value of working alongside colleagues. Sayeh Ghanbari, […]
TVS Motor Company has appointed Peyman Kargar as its next Director and Chief Executive Officer, with the appointment taking effect on January 27, 2027. Peyman currently serves as President – International Business at the company and will succeed K N Radhakrishnan, who has led TVS Motor as CEO since 2008. Peyman to Lead TVS Motor […]
India has traditionally defined social relationships beyond the immediate family. An unrelated woman could be addressed as didi or behenji, while an unrelated man could be called bhaiya, anna, or by other regional terms. These relationships created familiarity and respect while also drawing a line between social closeness and romantic intimacy. Raksha Bandhan represents a […]
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Shiprocket has elevated Saumya K as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Business Head – 10XPeople.Ai. She has been with Shiprocket since 2021, most recently serving as Group CHRO. In her new role, Saumya will lead the group’s human resources function and head 10XPeople.Ai. Her responsibilities will include people strategy, talent, learning, organisation development […]
3i Infotech, an information technology company, has appointed Shavee Sehajpal as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Shavee will be responsible for the company’s people agenda, including talent management, leadership development, workforce planning, employee engagement, HR processes and organisational culture. She will be based in Navi Mumbai. Extensive Experience Shavee has more than 24 […]
RateGain Travel Technologies has appointed Shobana Kailash as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 25, 2026. She will be based in Noida. Shobana succeeds Sahil Sharma, who stepped down as CHRO effective August 24, 2026. He will continue with RateGain until October 8, 2026, to support the transition. Shobana Kailash to Lead Global HR […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]
For decades, the human resources playbook for employee engagement was predictably simple: throw a quarterly pizza party, hand out silver keychains at the five-year mark, and issue a 50-question annual engagement survey that took three months to analyze and six months to ignore. That playbook is not just outdated—it is officially broken. Today’s workforce is […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has paid an average 60–70% of quarterly variable pay to mid- and senior-level employees for the April-June quarter, down from payouts of up to 80% in the previous two quarters. The payout is lower sequentially but remains above the 20–40% levels reportedly given to employees in these categories for nearly two […]
Wipro has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the adoption of Gemini Enterprise and agentic AI across enterprise operations. The company will also expand its internal use of Gemini Enterprise and equip more than 10,000 AI-certified specialists, including 1,500 Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs), with advanced AI capabilities. The announcement comes as Wipro looks […]
Wipro has integrated an AI agent called iSkill into its AI Academy to help employees find learning courses based on their roles, skills and previous certifications. The initiative covers more than 240,000 associates, according to the company. How iSkill Works Wipro’s AI Academy was built three years ago to help more than 240,000 associates become […]
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Cultus Education have launched a nationwide cloud and AI skilling initiative with Amazon Web Services (AWS), targeting 1.5 lakh learners with foundational skills and 10,000 participants with intensive, job-ready training. Cloud and AI Training Across India The AI Skilling programme will provide 1.5 lakh learners with foundational AI […]
Siddharth Meherkar has joined Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. as National HR – Channels, based in Mumbai, after over 15 years of experience across HR and business partnering roles. In his new role, Siddharth will handle HR responsibilities for the Channels function, building on his experience in talent management, HR operations, workforce planning, employee engagement and […]
Meta considered reducing the size of some teams by up to 60% as part of its AI workforce strategy, but later pulled back from a planned second restructuring round after AI agents failed to deliver the expected productivity gains, according to a Reuters investigation. Meta’s AI Workforce Strategy The internal programme, known as Project OT […]
Octave Intelligence plc has inaugurated a 2 lakh sq ft Technology and Innovation Centre in Hyderabad, with plans to scale the facility to 2,000 engineers in the coming years. The new centre is located in HITEC City and will support the company’s global technology and innovation operations. Key Takeaways The centre will bring together teams […]
