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Updated on: Jul 2025
Usha International Appoints Dipty Jalan as CHRO (SVP HR)
Appointments

Usha International Appoints Dipty Jalan as CHRO (SVP HR)

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 […]

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Bumble Slashes 30% of Workforce to Rebuild Amid User Decline
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Bumble Slashes 30% of Workforce to Rebuild Amid User Decline

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 […]

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Gunjan Mishra Joins CorroHealth as AVP – HR
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Gunjan Mishra Joins CorroHealth as AVP – HR

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: […]

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Amid Expansion, Swiggy Rolls Out ₹150 Crore ESOPs for Staff
Compensation

Amid Expansion, Swiggy Rolls Out ₹150 Crore ESOPs for Staff

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 […]

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Cognizant Launches Agent Foundry to Empower Enterprises
Industry

Cognizant Launches Agent Foundry to Empower Enterprises

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, […]

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Tier-2 Cities Lead GCCs Hiring Growth, But Talent Gaps Remain
Hiring

Tier-2 Cities Lead GCCs Hiring Growth, But Talent Gaps Remain

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 […]

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Pidilite Partners with 600+ ITIs to Skill Over One Lakh Youth
Industry

Pidilite Partners with 600+ ITIs to Skill Over One Lakh Youth

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 […]

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TCS Gives 100% Variable Pay, But Deferred Hikes- Here’s Why
Compensation

TCS Gives 100% Variable Pay, But Deferred Hikes- Here’s Why

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has rolled out 100% variable pay for over 70% of its employees for Q1 FY26 (April–June 2025). This includes employees up to the C2 grade, while those in higher bands (C3 and above) received variable pay based on the performance of their respective business units. The […]

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8th Pay Commission: Timeline, Fitment Factor, and Salary Boost
Compensation

8th Pay Commission: Timeline, Fitment Factor, and Salary Boost

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, […]

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TCS Appoints Janardhan Santhanam as Chief Information Officer
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TCS Appoints Janardhan Santhanam as Chief Information Officer

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Janardhan Santhanam as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective July 1, 2025. With over 25 years at TCS, Santhanam brings deep institutional knowledge and strategic expertise at a time when the company is making significant strides toward becoming an AI-first enterprise. Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Aarthi Subramanian, he will […]

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TCS Says AI Won’t Kill Jobs—It Will Create New Ones
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TCS Says AI Won’t Kill Jobs—It Will Create New Ones

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 […]

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Infosys Foundation Launches A Program to Help 500,000 Youth
Employment

Infosys Foundation Launches A Program to Help 500,000 Youth

Infosys Foundation, the CSR and philanthropic arm of Infosys, launched a major employment initiative on July 15, 2025. The ‘Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program’ aims to help half a million young people across India find jobs by the year 2030. To start the program, the foundation has committed over ₹200 crore. This new effort focuses on […]

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