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Updated on: Mar 2026

Appointments

HPE Elevates Meera Jagadish as Sr. Director Regional Head HR, India APJ

Mar 3, 2026

How Samsung Plans to Automate Global Production by

Samsung Electronics has officially announced a transformative roadmap to transition its global manuf...

News

Mar 3, 2026

Nestl CEO Ends Easy Bonuses to Fuel High-Performance Culture

Nestl has launched a comprehensive overhaul of its global bonus structure, significantly widening t...

Compensation

Mar 3, 2026

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RR Kabel Appoints Kamaljeet Kaur as Chief HR Officer

RR Kabel Limited has appointed Kamaljeet Kaur as its Chief Human Resource Officer CHRO, effective ...

Appointments

Mar 3, 2026

News

Tech Mahindra Faces PR Crisis Over Staffer’s Alleged Hate Speech

A Tech Mahindra employee has sparked a major social media firestorm after allegedly posting a hate-filled comment on LinkedIn. The incident, which surfaced on March 3, 2026, has led to intense public scrutiny and calls for accountability, highlighting the growing challenges companies face regarding employee conduct on professional networks. The Viral Tech Mahindra Controversy The […]

Mar 3, 2026

Industry

Employee Safety First: TCS and Infosys Issue Urgent Middle East Advisories

Indian IT giants Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys have suspended all non-essential travel to the Middle East following the sudden closure of major aviation hubs, including Dubai International Airport. The decision comes amid a sharp escalation in regional geopolitical tensions that have seen airspace closures across the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain. Travel Freeze and […]

Mar 2, 2026

EPFO

EPFO Holds 8.25% Interest Rate for Second Consecutive Year

Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially recommended an interest rate of 8.25% on EPF deposits for the financial year 2025-26. This decision, taken during the 239th board meeting on March 2, 2026, marks the second consecutive year the rate has remained unchanged, providing a sense of stability […]

Mar 2, 2026

Appointments

Freshworks Appoints Grace Samson as Vice President – HR

Freshworks, an enterprise-grade, AI-assisted service software provider, has appointed Grace Samson as its new Vice President – Human Resources. In her new role, she will work closely with the leadership team to further strengthen a people-first culture aligned with the company’s ambition, values, and long-term growth strategy, while supporting its global workforce and business expansion […]

Mar 2, 2026

News

McKinsey Report: Human Agility Outvalues Technical Code in Latest AI Shift

In a new report titled “The Human Advantage: Stronger Brains in the Age of AI,” the McKinsey Health Institute, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, highlights a critical shift in the global labor market. As artificial intelligence automates routine and technical tasks, “Brain Skills” are becoming the most valuable assets in the workforce. These […]

Mar 2, 2026

Internship

Oracle Opens Applications for 2026 Internship Roles in India

Oracle Corporation has announced openings for its 2026 Internship Program in India, inviting applications for multiple Student/Intern (IC0 level) positions across key technology hubs. The opportunities are listed on the company’s official careers portal under two internship requisitions for campus hiring in India. The internships are designed to provide hands-on industry exposure to students aspiring […]

Mar 2, 2026

Employment

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO Internship Program: Apply by March 16

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), a major research center under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has opened applications for its 2026 internship program. The program is open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students who want practical exposure to space research and development. The Human Resource Development Division at VSSC is inviting applications for […]

Mar 2, 2026

Compensation

HSBC Shifts to Wall Street Pay Model with Record $3.93B Bonus Pool

HSBC has announced a 10% increase in its global staff bonus pool, totaling $3.93 billion (£2.9 billion) for the 2025 financial year. This payout, the highest in over a decade, comes as the bank’s massive multi-year restructuring efforts under CEO Georges Elhedery begin to yield significant financial returns. HSBC Financial Performance Fuels Rewards The decision […]

Mar 2, 2026

Appointments

Lakmé Lever Appoints Shweta Mhatre as Head – HR and Training

Lakmé Lever, a subsidiary of Hindustan Unilever Limited, has appointed Shweta Mhatre as Head – Human Resources & Training, effective January 2026. In this role, she will lead the company’s HR and learning plans, with a focus on talent management, skill development, and employee engagement across the company. Extensive Experience Shweta joins Lakmé Lever after […]

Mar 2, 2026

News

Burger King Begins Testing Smart Drive-Thru Assistants

Burger King has joined the ranks of fast-food giants exploring the frontier of artificial intelligence, launching a pilot program designed to integrate AI assistants into its drive-thru operations. Unlike previous industry attempts at fully automated ordering, Burger King’s strategy focuses on a “human-in-the-loop” model, where AI acts as a digital co-pilot to support, rather than […]

Mar 2, 2026

News

UAE is Shifting to Work-From-Home Amid Regional Tensions

United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a strong advisory for remote work following a series of regional missile strikes. The directive, aimed at both public and private sector organizations, emphasizes the prioritization of human life as regional tensions escalate. UAE Prioritizing Public Safety The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) issued the guidance as […]

Mar 2, 2026

Industry

Indian “Ghost Workers” Powering the World’s Smartest AI

In a provocative assessment of the global AI landscape, industry experts are labeling India as the “AI world’s most valuable unpaid intern.” While the nation has become the second-largest user base for tools like ChatGPT and Claude, there is growing concern that it is being utilized primarily as a massive, free training ground for Silicon […]

Feb 28, 2026