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Wagh Bakri Tea Group Appoints Swayampriya Shah as CHRO

Wagh Bakri Tea Group has appointed Swayampriya Shah as Chief Human Resources Officer CHRO. Based i...

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Equiniti Group is Making India its Global Operational Headquarters

Equiniti Group EQ, a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, and remediation servi...

Employment

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CEO Andy Jassy Reveals the Secret to Earning Trust at Amazon

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has signaled a shift in leadership expectations, emphasizing that active parti...

Employment

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Compensation

Unacademy Announces Massive ESOP Payouts Despite Lower Valuation

Edtech major Unacademy has announced a ₹50 crore ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) buyback program. This initiative, confirmed by co-founder Gaurav Munjal on February 27, 2026, aims to reward long-standing employees despite the challenging valuation environment currently facing the Indian edtech sector. A Multimillionaire Maker Event The buyback is set to create substantial wealth for a dedicated […]

Hiring

TCS Offers Massive Bonuses to Solve the Mid-Level Talent Gap

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, has relaunched its “Bring Your Buddy” (BYB) internal referral program with a high-stakes twist. In a bid to secure specialized tech talent amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the company is now offering its employees referral bonuses of up to ₹40,000 for successful mid-level hires. Incentivizing Speed: The […]

DHL – IT Services Elevates Saurabh Dalvi as Head- HR, India

DHL IT Services has promoted Saurabh Dalvi to Head of Human Resources – India, effective February 2026. Based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, he will oversee HR for the company’s India operations. His responsibilities include people strategy, talent development, and employee experience across the company’s expanding tech teams. In this role, he will focus on strengthening […]

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Capgemini is Building “Agentic AI” with OpenAI for the Enterprise

Capgemini and OpenAI have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership, aimed at accelerating the deployment of generative AI solutions for enterprise clients globally. This collaboration combines Capgemini’s deep industry expertise and data engineering capabilities with OpenAI’s cutting-edge language models, including GPT-4o, to move AI projects from experimental pilots to full-scale industrial production. Capgemini-OpenAI […]

Hiring

Indian Railways and Army Launch New Job Framework for Veterans

In a significant step toward civil-military integration, Indian Railways and the Indian Army officially launched a “Framework of Cooperation” on February 26, 2026. This landmark initiative is designed to streamline post-retirement career pathways for Agniveers and veteran Army personnel, ensuring their transition into civilian roles is both structured and sustainable. Strategic Employment Quotas and Reservations To facilitate this transition, the Ministry […]

Internship

ISRO Registrations for START 2026 Programme, Deadline- Feb 28

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened registrations for the fourth edition of its Space Science and Technology AwaReness Training (START) 2026 programme. The programme will run during March–April 2026. This year’s theme is “Observation from Space.” The programme will introduce students to the basics and new uses of space-based observation systems. Topics include […]

Industry

Samsung Partners with Top Institutes to Promote Chennai Plant Workers

Samsung is transforming its manufacturing philosophy at its Chennai factory by launching a dedicated initiative to transition shopfloor operators into corporate leadership positions. This strategic talent program focuses on upskilling frontline workers, providing them with the academic and technical credentials needed to move into managerial and supervisory roles within the company. Samsung Bridging the Shopfloor-to-Boardroom […]

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JSW Motors Partners with Tata IIS to Create India’s First End-to-End EV Talent Pipeline

JSW Motors announced a strategic partnership with the Tata Indian Institute of Skills (Tata IIS) on February 26, 2026. The collaboration aims to build a high-tech talent pipeline for JSW’s upcoming greenfield manufacturing plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. A Bespoke Curriculum for the EV Era The core of the partnership is a co-developed, JSW-specific curriculum designed to produce a […]

Unilever Appoints Reema Jain as Chief Information Officer

Unilever has elevated Reema Jain as its Chief Information Officer. She took on the role in February 2026 and is based in Bengaluru. She will lead the company’s global technology strategy, focusing on digital systems, enterprise architecture, and building strong tech capabilities across markets. Extensive Experience and Background Reema brings more than 20 years of […]

Hitachi Energy Appoints Amit Mishra as Regional Head – Total Rewards, India & South Asia

Hitachi Energy has appointed Amit as Regional Head – Total Rewards, India & South Asia, reinforcing its people leadership framework across the region. Based in Bengaluru, Amit assumed the role in February 2026 and will oversee the compensation and benefits strategy in alignment with global objectives and regional business priorities. He will also drive performance-linked […]

Layoffs

eBay Trims 6% of Workforce to Fund Next-Gen Tech and Depop Integration

eBay announced on February 26, 2026, that it is cutting approximately 800 jobs, representing roughly 6% of its global workforce. This marks the third consecutive year of significant layoffs for the San Jose-based e-commerce giant, following a 9% reduction in early 2024 and a 4% cut in 2023. eBay Strategic Realignment Amidst Growth The layoffs […]

United Spirits Limited Appoints Chinmay Sharma as CHRO

United Spirits Limited, a subsidiary of Diageo, has appointed Chinmay Sharma as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective March 5, 2026. In his new role, he will lead the company’s people and culture agenda, drive organisational transformation, strengthen leadership capability, and align HR strategy with business growth priorities across markets. The company disclosed […]