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Why the Next HR Revolution Will Be Built, Not Announced
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Why the Next HR Revolution Will Be Built, Not Announced

For decades, every major shift in Human Resources arrived with fanfare. New terminologies were coined, global rollouts were launched, and leadership town halls proclaimed the arrival of the “next big thing” from Talent Management to Engagement, from Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to Agile HR. Evolution of HR: From Compliance to Conscious Leadership During IR (Industrial […]

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Randstad CEO Reveals the New Rules of Workplace Leverage
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Randstad CEO Reveals the New Rules of Workplace Leverage

Sander van ’t Noordende, CEO of Randstad—the world’s largest recruitment and talent firm—has delivered a stark reality check to the global workforce: Work from Home (WFH) as a standard right is dead. In a series of high-profile year-end interviews, Sander revealed that the “return-to-office war” has reached a definitive conclusion. The result is not a return […]

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Abani Kant Jha Appointed Chairman of ASSOCHAM CFO Council
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Abani Kant Jha Appointed Chairman of ASSOCHAM CFO Council

Abani Kant Jha, Group Chief Financial Officer of Saatvik Green Energy Limited, has been appointed Chairman of the CFO Council of ASSOCHAM. As Chairman of the ASSOCHAM CFO Council, he will lead engagement among senior finance leaders across industries, focusing on key themes such as corporate governance, risk management, regulatory developments, capital allocation, and long-term […]

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Harness to Hire 500+ Engg, Scale India R&D and AI Operations
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Harness to Hire 500+ Engg, Scale India R&D and AI Operations

US-based software delivery platform Harness has announced plans to more than double its Indian workforce. The company, founded by serial entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, aims to scale its headcount in the country to over 1,000 employees within the next three years. This expansion is fueled by a recent $240 million Series E funding round led by Goldman Sachs, which catapulted the […]

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Coca-Cola Bottler HCCB Cuts 300 Jobs Amid 73% Profit Decline
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Coca-Cola Bottler HCCB Cuts 300 Jobs Amid 73% Profit Decline

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the wholly owned bottling arm of Coca-Cola in India, has initiated a workforce reduction of approximately 300 employees. Announced internally on December 24, 2025, the downsizing affects roughly 4% to 6% of the company’s total workforce of 5,000. The restructuring spans multiple verticals, including sales, supply chain, distribution, and plant-level bottling operations. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages […]

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Top 5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2026 – Capgemini
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Top 5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2026 – Capgemini

Capgemini has unveiled its TechnoVision Top 5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2026, identifying the technologies expected to reach a critical inflection point over the next year. While artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (Gen AI) continue to dominate the technology agenda, their impact is now extending far beyond experimentation into software development, cloud architectures, […]

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Rise of ‘Smart’ Worker: 10 Must-Have Manufacturing Skills for 2026
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Rise of ‘Smart’ Worker: 10 Must-Have Manufacturing Skills for 2026

As India charges toward its goal of becoming a $1 trillion manufacturing powerhouse, the traditional “shop-floor” worker is undergoing a radical transformation. A recent analysis by Dr. Nipun Sharma, CEO of TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, highlights that by 2026, the sector will move from volume-led hiring to a capability-led model. In this new era, the integration of […]

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Clariant Appoints Priya Thaman as Chief Human Resources Officer
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Clariant Appoints Priya Thaman as Chief Human Resources Officer

Priya Thaman has officially assumed the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Clariant, following her seven-month tenure as Interim CHRO. Sharing her excitement on social media, she said, “I’m pleased to share that I have been confirmed as Chief Human Resources Officer of Clariant, following my time serving in the role on an […]

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Human Skills Development as a Strategic Priority: HR Trends 2026
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Human Skills Development as a Strategic Priority: HR Trends 2026

This is the time of the year when you get to read forecasts for the upcoming year. A consistent trend across multiple reports that I picked up is a strengthened focus on soft/human skills development. As automation and AI accelerate, it is human skills that will give a competitive edge to both individuals and organisations. […]

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The Data Behind the Growing Public Outcry Against FedEx
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The Data Behind the Growing Public Outcry Against FedEx

In a growing controversy that has ignited debate over corporate ethics and nationalistic hiring practices, global logistics giant FedEx is facing intense public and political scrutiny. The criticism centers on a stark paradox: the company has significantly increased its hiring of foreign workers under the H-1B visa scheme while simultaneously executing large-scale layoffs of its American workforce. The Multi-Billion […]

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Dell Enforces Five-Day Presence at Major Sales Hubs
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Dell Enforces Five-Day Presence at Major Sales Hubs

Dell Technologies has announced a strict five-day in-office mandate for its sales force at primary U.S. hubs. The directive, effective in late December 2025, signals the final “retirement” of the hybrid work era for one of the world’s largest technology companies. This escalation follows internal reviews that revealed a disconnect between previous corporate guidelines and […]

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Five Key Freshers’ Skills Employers Valued in 2025, Scaling 2026
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Five Key Freshers’ Skills Employers Valued in 2025, Scaling 2026

India’s entry-level hiring landscape underwent a visible shift in 2025. As businesses accelerated digital adoption and AI integration, demand surged for freshers with AI skills, data analytics basics, digital communication, adaptability, and future-ready employability skills. The focus moved away from narrow academic credentials toward a broader mix of applied skills, adaptability, and digital fluency. Based […]

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