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Updated on: Jan 2026

Appointments

Schneider Electric Appoints Niharika Mohan as Chief HR Officer

Jan 6, 2026

Ather Energy Appoints Surabhi Loshali as Chief HR Officer

Ather Energy Limited, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer, appoints Surabhi Loshali as its Chief Hu...

Appointments

Jan 6, 2026

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Satia Industries Appoints Dibyakant K. Singh as Vice President- HR

Satia Industries Ltd, one of Indias largest wood and agro-based paper plants, which produces paper ...

Appointments

Jan 6, 2026

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JioStar Elevates Purnima as EVP HR for Digital, Sports Total Rewards

JioStar has promoted Purnima Kumar to Executive Vice President Human Resources Digital, Sports a...

Appointments

Jan 6, 2026

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Layoffs

Goldman Sachs Projects Sustained AI-Driven Job Reductions

In a comprehensive analysis released in early January 2026, Goldman Sachs has signaled that the wave of artificial intelligence-led workforce reductions is far from over. The investment bank’s latest economic outlook suggests that corporate America is entering a “permanent restructuring phase,” where AI integration will continue to displace administrative, middle-management, and entry-level white-collar roles throughout 2026. The […]

Jan 5, 2026

Employment

Google and Microsoft Tighten Performance Reviews for 2026

Technology titans Google and Microsoft have significantly overhauled their internal review systems, moving toward a more aggressive, outcome-driven evaluation model. These changes, set to dictate compensation planning throughout 2026, signal a strategic pivot intended to fund massive AI investments by narrowing the rewards for average contributors. Google GRAD System: Higher Stakes for the “Middle” Google has modified its Googler Reviews […]

Jan 5, 2026

Training

Siemens to Train 200K Electricians for the Smart Factory Era

In a landmark move to address the widening labor shortage in the American industrial sector, Siemens USA has announced a massive workforce development initiative. The company pledges to train 200,000 electricians and manufacturing experts by 2030. This commitment, unveiled in late 2025, aims to equip a new generation of “AI-ready” professionals to navigate the complexities of […]

Jan 5, 2026

Appointments

Anita Bhat-Zutshi joins Wipro Enterprises as Chief Financial Officer

Wipro Enterprises has announced the appointment of Anita Bhat-Zutshi as its new Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its leadership team at a time of transformational growth. As Wipro Enterprises continues to build strong, purpose-led businesses across Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN), Anita will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, […]

Jan 5, 2026

Industry

Beyond 5,000 Jobs: How TCS is Rewriting UK’s AI Work Blueprint

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) said it will add 5,000 jobs in the United Kingdom over the next three years. The plan comes with the opening of its AI Experience Zone and Design Studio in London. The move points to a change in how large companies think about AI, skills, and new ideas. AI Experience Zone […]

Jan 5, 2026

Appointments

CARS24 expands Neha Bhandari’s role as Head– People & Culture

CARS24, India’s largest auto-tech company, has elevated Neha Bhandari as Head – People and Culture (Used Cars + NBFC). In her newly expanded role, Neha will spearhead the people and culture agenda across the Retail, Wholesale, and NBFC verticals. She will build a high-impact, agile, and future-ready people ecosystem that drives business growth and fosters […]

Jan 5, 2026

Movement

Air India Navigates Leadership Transition Post Vistara Merger

After three years of steering one of the most complex corporate turnarounds in aviation history, Campbell Wilson is reportedly set to step down as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India. This leadership “cockpit reset” occurs as the Tata Group enters the final phase of its “Vihaan.AI” transformation program. Simultaneously, the group […]

Jan 5, 2026

Strike

Nationwide Strike on Jan 27 Could Shut Banks for 3 Straight Days

Millions of banking customers across India face a massive disruption this month as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has officially called for a countrywide strike on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This industrial action threatens to paralyze public sector banks and several private lenders for three consecutive days, as the strike date immediately follows the […]

Jan 5, 2026

Appointments

Bridgestone India Elevates Rajarshi Moitra as Managing Director

Bridgestone India, the leading tyre manufacturer in the country, has elevated Rajarshi Moitra as its Managing Director. Announcing the development on LinkedIn, Rajarshi Moitra expressed gratitude and humility on assuming the role. “I am grateful and truly honored to step into the role of Managing Director to support and serve our amazing colleagues at Bridgestone […]

Jan 5, 2026

Jobs

Zomato CEO Reveals 5,000 Monthly Terminations

Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO of Eternal (the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit), has revealed that Zomato terminates approximately 5,000 gig workers every month. Speaking on a recent video podcast with YouTuber Raj Shamani in early January 2026, Deepinder clarified that these deactivations are not arbitrary layoffs but are strictly linked to repeated instances of […]

Jan 5, 2026

Appointments

Netflix Elevates Shruti Nishchal to Director of HRBP

Netflix has appointed Shruti Nishchal as its new Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) – Ads, Marketing & Partnerships. In her new capacity, Shruti will lead strategic people partnerships, overseeing the talent and culture frameworks that support Netflix’s high-growth advertising and partnership functions. Shruti Nishchal’s Professional Journey and Educational Qualifications Shruti Nishchal is a distinguished […]

Jan 3, 2026

Hiring

How India’s Labour Codes are Lowering Hiring Barriers

India’s labour landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades following the official implementation of four consolidated Labour Codes on November 21, 2025. Industry experts suggest that these reforms—the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Social Security, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code—will act as a major catalyst […]

Jan 3, 2026