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Sayantan Chatterjee Elevated to Partner Role at PwC India

PwC India has elevated Sayantan Chatterjee to the role of Partner, reinforcing its leadership bench ...

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IIT Madras and Accenture Launch Skilling Programmes

Indian Institute of Technology Madras IIT Madras and Accenture have announced a strategic partners...

Partnership

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Lenovo Promotes Yogesh Singhania to Dir, Global HR Services

Lenovo has promoted Yogesh Singhania to the role of Director Global HR Services, effective July ...

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Reward & Recognition

Incentivizing the Future: A 360° Take on Rewards & Recognition

Did you know the word “Incentive” comes from the Latin incentivum, meaning “something that incites” or “stimulates”? This origin perfectly captures the essence of incentives: they are tools designed to motivate people to take action, often actions they might not otherwise consider. Incentives are everywhere — from the salary and bonuses that motivate employees to discounts and loyalty […]

Hiring

Meta Launches Superintelligence Labs, Expands AI Hiring

On July 1, 2025, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, announced a major overhaul of the company’s artificial intelligence division with the launch of Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Meta has formed a new unit to bring together its AI research, product development, and foundational model teams. This includes its open-source Llama models and the Fundamental […]

TCS Appoints Swarna Sudha Selvaraj as Head – HR, AI & Data

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has promoted Swarna Sudha Selvaraj to the role of Head – HR, AI & Data, marking a significant milestone in her 18-year journey with the company. Swarna’s new role will encompass end-to-end HR responsibilities, integrating talent strategy with AI and data initiatives across the organization. Her appointment comes at a time […]

Hameed Jung is Appointed as CHRO of Shriram Bioseed Genetics

DCM Shriram elevates Hameed Jung as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Shriram Bioseed Genetics, the agri-biotech subsidiary of the Group. Prior to this, he has been associated with DCM Shriram as Vice President – Human Resources and Group Head – Learning & Development. His appointment is effective July 1, 2025. He will be based […]

Editorial

Accenture in India May Limit Campus Hiring in 2025

In an insightful conversation hosted by Romesh Srivastava, Editor-in-Chief of SightsInPlus, Milind Mutalik, Former Chief People Officer, Accolite Digital, shared detailed perspectives on Accenture Q3 performance and its implications for talent strategy. The Q3 Results analysis explores Accenture’s revenue momentum, hiring outlook, and skilling approach, with a particular focus on its cautious stance toward campus […]

Labour Law

ELI Scheme Targets 3.5 Crore Jobs with ₹99,446 Crore Outlay

On July 1, 2025, Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, a large-scale initiative aimed at generating over 3.5 crore jobs across India within two years. With a total outlay of ₹99,446 crore, the scheme is part of a broader ₹2 lakh crore employment and skilling package […]

Compensation

8th Pay Commission May Cut Pension Deduction Period

As the government prepares the groundwork for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), a long-standing demand from central government pensioners may finally see resolution. The commission is likely to review and potentially reduce the 15-year commuted pension deduction period to 12 years. This change could significantly improve the financial well-being of millions of retirees. The […]

Employment

Accenture Offers Free Virtual Tech Apprenticeship Program

Accenture UK has unveiled a new virtual technology apprenticeship simulation on Forage—an accessible, self‑paced program offering a realistic glimpse into tech consulting roles. Students and professionals from any country can apply and participate in the Accenture UK Virtual Tech Apprenticeship Program on Forage. Designed to introduce early-career talent to the digital transformation landscape, the 2–3‑hour simulation […]

Hiring

Monsoon Drenches Seasonal Job Creation in 2025

India’s early and unseasonal monsoon has not only cooled temperatures but also chilled the country’s seasonal job market, particularly in sectors that rely heavily on summer demand. From consumer durables to FMCG, retail, and logistics, companies have reported a sharp decline in temporary hiring, with some sectors witnessing up to a 30% drop in seasonal […]

WPP Media Appoints Rishi Kapoor as Head – Talent Acquisition

WPP Media, the global media collective of WPP, has announced the appointment of Rishi Kapoor as Head – Talent Acquisition & Resource Management – South Asia. Rishi brings with him over two decades of experience in talent acquisition, staffing strategy, and workforce transformation across the ITES, IT, and digital consulting sectors. His appointment is expected […]

Jobs

OpenAI Faces Internal Crisis as Key Scientists Defect to Meta

OpenAI, the San Francisco-based AI research powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is grappling with a significant talent drain as several of its top researchers have exited to join Meta’s newly formed superintelligence team. The departures come at a critical juncture in the global race to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI), intensifying the rivalry between OpenAI and Meta […]

Labour Law

Genpact Faces Employee Backlash Over Work Hours Policy

Genpact, a global professional services firm, has found itself at the center of a growing controversy over its alleged implementation of a 10-hour workday policy. What began as internal murmurs has now escalated into a full-blown public debate, with employees, HR professionals, and industry observers raising concerns about work-life balance, mental health, and corporate transparency. […]