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Usha International, one of India’s leading consumer durables brands, has appointed Dipty Jalan as Chief Human Resources Officer (Senior Vice President – HR), marking her return to the organization in a significantly expanded leadership role. Dipty brings over two decades of experience in HR strategy, organizational development, and cultural transformation. Her appointment reflects Usha’s renewed […]
Dating app giant Bumble Inc. has announced a sweeping 30% reduction in its global workforce, impacting approximately 240 employees, as part of a broader strategic overhaul aimed at reviving user engagement and streamlining operations. The move comes amid mounting pressure on online dating platforms to evolve in response to shifting user behavior, particularly among Gen […]
Gunjan Mishra, a seasoned HR leader with nearly two decades of experience, has joined CorroHealth as Associate Vice President – Human Resources. Gunjan has earned wide recognition for her expertise in organizational development, employee engagement, and talent management. Her appointment will fast-track CorroHealth’s efforts to build a high-performance, inclusive, and future-ready workforce. Gunjan Mishra’s Career: […]
Foodtech and quick commerce giant Swiggy has announced a fresh round of employee stock option (ESOP) grants worth ₹150 crore under its ESOP 2024 plan. According to filings with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the company has issued 38.86 lakh stock options priced at ₹1 per share, which will convert into fully paid-up equity shares […]
Cognizant Technology Solutions has officially launched Agent Foundry, a comprehensive framework designed to help enterprises design, deploy, and scale autonomous AI agents across business functions. This marks a significant leap in enterprise AI adoption, moving beyond experimental pilots to production-grade agentic systems that can think, act, and learn within complex workflows. Agent Foundry is platform-agnostic, […]
After a muted Q4 FY25, India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have bounced back with an 8–10% increase in hiring volumes in Q1 FY26, signaling a strategic pivot from mass recruitment to skill-focused hiring. According to a report by Quess Corp, the rebound reflects a deliberate move by organizations to prioritize high-value roles in AI, platform […]
Pidilite Industries, the maker of Fevicol and Dr. Fixit, has partnered with over 600 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Pidilite aims to equip young Indians with hands-on vocational skills and future-ready knowledge. It aligns with the country’s broader vision of inclusive growth and sustainable infrastructure. Pidilite has already trained […]
Union Cabinet has given in-principle approval for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, which will revise salaries, pensions, and allowances for central government employees and pensioners. According to reports by Ambit Institutional Equities, the commission is expected to submit its recommendations by the end of 2025, with implementation likely to begin from January 1, […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine business operations across industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has made it clear that the technology will not slow down hiring, but rather reshape job roles and skill requirements. In a recent interview, Milind Lakkad, Chief Human Resources Officer at TCS, highlighted that AI is fueling business reimagination, legacy […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has revised its PF withdrawal norms under the EPF Scheme, 1952, offering significant relief to first-time homebuyers. The newly introduced Para 68-BD allows EPFO members to withdraw up to 90% of their PF corpus for housing-related expenses—including down payments, EMIs, and construction costs—after just three years of account opening, down […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has begun crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2024–25 into member accounts, significantly ahead of its usual schedule. Traditionally credited between August and September, this year’s update started in early July, with over 96.51% of accounts already updated as of July 8. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that the […]
