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Vanderlande Opens Innovation Centre in Pune to Drive Global RD

Vanderlande, a global leader in future-proof logistic process automation, has officially inaugurated...

Industry

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Washington Post is Reducing its Workforce by

The Washington Post has announced a massive restructuring plan that includes laying off approximatel...

Layoffs

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Coal India Upgrades Executive Pay Scales Through

State-owned mining giant Coal India Limited CIL has announced a significant upward revision in the...

Compensation

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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Appoints Ritesh Pratap Singh as CHRO

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has announced a series of senior leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its growth agenda and enhancing organisational capabilities across functions. As part of this, the company has appointed Ritesh Pratap Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer. In his new role, he will lead HCCB’s people strategy with a sharp focus on […]

Apollo Enterprise Strategy appoints Mandavi Singh as Principal, Head Human Capital India

Apollo Enterprise Strategies has appointed Mandavi Singh as Principal, Head Human Capital – India, effective January 2026. In this role, Mandavi will lead the firm’s people agenda in India. She will define and execute human capital strategies aligned with business objectives, partner with business leaders to build high-performing teams, design robust governance models, and prepare […]

Strike

Uber, Ola, and Blinkit Partners Join Forces for February 7 Strike

In a move set to disrupt urban transportation across major Indian metropolitan hubs, several prominent ride-hailing gig worker unions have officially called for a nationwide strike on February 7. Drivers associated with industry giants Uber and Ola, as well as delivery partners from various platforms, are expected to go offline to protest what they describe […]

Hiring

Zomato CEO Invites Ex-Employees Back to Eternal

Deepinder Goyal, the founder and CEO of Zomato, has issued a public invitation to former employees to return to the company. Deepinder highlighted that the organization—now operating under the “Eternal” umbrella—has transitioned into a “more organised, less chaotic” entity, signaling a significant shift in its corporate culture and maturity. Zomato Evolution to ‘Eternal’ The rebranding […]

Labour Law

Dell Used Office Mandates to Force Out Veteran Employees

Dell Technologies is facing a significant legal challenge as five former employees have filed a coordinated lawsuit alleging systemic discrimination and labor violations. The plaintiffs, who held various roles within the company’s sales and engineering divisions, claim that Dell’s recent corporate restructuring and “Return to Office” (RTO) mandates were weaponized to unfairly target specific demographics. […]

HCCB Appoints CHRO, CCO, Supply Chain Head and Others

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), a leading player in India’s FMCG sector, has announced a major strategic overhaul of its top-tier leadership. On February 4, 2026, the company unveiled several high-profile appointments across supply chain, commercial, and human resources functions, signaling a decisive move to bolster its “Viksit Bharat” growth ambitions and execution rigor. Hemant Rupani, […]

Employment

HR Internship: ₹15,000 Monthly Stipend | Apply by Feb 10, 2026

AICTE and Aenexz Tech have opened applications for Human Resources (HR) Internship roles with immediate joining at its Bangalore office. The opportunity is open to MBA students specializing in HR who are looking for practical exposure to core HR work in an AICTE-recognized and compliant setup. Internship Duration and Stipend Details The internship will start […]

EPFO

EPFO May Ease Interest Rates Amid Market Volatility

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is considering a slight downward revision of the interest rate on retirement savings for the 2025–26 fiscal year. Sources close to the development suggest the rate may be pegged between 8% and 8.2%, a marginal dip from the 8.25% credited during the previous fiscal. EPFO Balancing Act: Payouts vs. Surplus The […]

APAC Financial Services Appoints Aditi Nair as Chief People Officer

APAC Financial Services has appointed Aditi Nair as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective January 2026, leading people and culture efforts. In this role, Aditi will focus on culture and engagement, leadership and skill building, and people systems that support a workforce that can grow and adapt. Her role includes improving employee experience, strengthening the company’s […]

Layoffs

Amazon AWS VP Greg Pearson Sends Emotional Memo to Staff

Amazon has initiated a massive new wave of workforce reductions, reportedly cutting approximately 16,000 positions across its global operations. Amidst the turmoil, Greg Pearson, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Amazon Web Services (AWS), issued a poignant memo to the remaining staff, urging them to “take care of each other” as the cloud […]

Torrent Power Appoints Anuj Shah as Vice President – HR

Torrent Power, an Indian energy and power company, has named Anuj Shah as Vice President – Human Resources. He is based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and took charge in February 2026. In this role, he will head human resources for Torrent Power. His work will center on people plans that support business goals, building skills across […]

Compensation

UP Government: No Salary for 68,000 Non-Compliant Employees

To enforce transparency and curb corruption, the UP government has suspended the January salaries of 68,236 state employees. The directive, issued by Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, targets personnel who failed to disclose their movable and immovable assets by the mandatory deadline of January 31, 2026. Mandatory Asset Disclosure […]