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Microsoft to Onboard , Global Employers to NCS Platform

In a major initiative to bolster Indias workforce and global employment readiness, the Ministry of ...

Partnership

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Former Intel CEO Urges India to Reclaim Chip Expertise

Pat Gelsinger, former Intel CEO, strongly endorsed Indias ambitious plan to establish a robust dome...

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Neha S. Elevated as EVP Head HR for Airtel Business

Airtel has elevated Neha S. to EVP amp Head HR, Airtel Business, a role that expands her leaders...

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NCC Appoints Bikram Nayak as Vice President– Human Resources

NCC Limited (Nagarjuna Construction Company), a major Indian infrastructure and construction firm, has appointed Bikram Keshori Nayak as Vice President – HR. In his new role, he will lead HR strategy formulation and ensure strong alignment with the organisation’s long-term goals. Extensive Experience and Achievements Prior to joining NCC Limited, Bikram Nayak served as CHRO for […]

India’s GCCs Emerge as Global Epicenter for Enterprise AI Talent

A new industry study confirms India’s ascent as the world’s largest and fastest-growing hub for enterprise AI talent, driven by the rapid transformation of Global Capability Centers (GCCs). According to the AI Talent Trends in India’s GCCs – Report 2025 by ANSR and Wizmatic, Fortune 500 GCCs in the country now employ over 126,600 professionals in AI-aligned […]

Crocs India ropes in Marks & Spencer’s Mukta Nakra as Head- HR

Mukta Nakra joins Crocs India, the Indian subsidiary of the global footwear brand Crocs, as Head – Human Resources. Prior to this, she served as Head- Human Resources and Sustainability at Marks & Spencer. In her new role, she will lead people and culture plans for the organization. Sharing her excitement on LinkedIn, she wrote […]

Volkswagen India Launches VRS for 2,300 Plant Workers

The Volkswagen Group is offering a voluntary early retirement scheme (VRS) to all 2,300 blue-collar workers across its two manufacturing facilities in India. The move is part of a broader, strategic restructuring aimed at optimizing manpower, reducing fixed costs, and strengthening the German automaker’s long-term viability in the highly competitive Indian market. Below-Capacity Operations Drive […]

Suzlon Group Appoints Kamesh Chaganti as Head-HR, South India

Suzlon Group has appointed Kamesh Chaganti as Head – Human Resources for its South India business. In this role, Kamesh will oversee HR strategies across Suzlon’s South India units, covering talent growth, HR support for business teams, pay and benefits, team development, and employment law. He will also focus on building steady people practices that […]

Layoffs

Indeed and Glassdoor Lay Off 1,300 Employees

Indeed and Glassdoor, two of the world’s leading job search and employer review platforms, have announced a significant wave of job cuts, eliminating approximately 1,300 roles. This reduction, which represents about 6% of the workforce within the HR Technology segment of their Japanese parent company, Recruit Holdings, is explicitly tied to a major strategic pivot […]

Novotel Hyderabad Airport gets Dharaniswar Das as Director – People & Culture

Novotel Hyderabad Airport has announced the appointment of Dharaniswar Das as its new Director of People & Culture As Director of People & Culture, Das will lead Novotel Hyderabad Airport’s human resources strategy with a strong focus on talent acquisition, employee development, organisational culture, and people-centric operations. He will steer initiatives that enhance team engagement, […]

Google, Telangana Launch Google For Startups Hub In Hyderabad

In a major boost to India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, Google and the Government of Telangana have officially announced the launch of the dedicated ‘Google for Startups Hub’ in Hyderabad. The collaborative initiative aims to solidify Hyderabad’s position as a premier technology and innovation center, providing critical infrastructure, mentorship, and access to global networks for early-stage […]

Hiring

SBI to Hire 16,000 Employees, Expands Branch Network in FY26

The country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), is set to hire 16,000 employees in the current financial year, with plans to continue onboarding similar numbers annually to support its rapid business expansion and strengthen customer service. Speaking to Business Line, Chairman C.S. Setty said that SBI will also add 200–300 new branches this […]

Vrinda Taneja Joins Novartis as Director – People & Organisation

Vrinda Taneja joins Novartis, an innovative medicines company, as Director – People & Organization for the International India business. At Novartis, Vrinda will accelerate the company’s people agenda through her nuanced understanding of workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement. Commenting on her appointment, she shared her excitement about joining Novartis as Director – People […]

Technology

Amazon Asks Staff to Call AI Agents ‘Teammates’ for Collaboration

Amazon is rolling out an internal directive urging its vast workforce to adopt a specific terminology when interacting with and discussing generative AI agents. The directive encourages employees to refer to these sophisticated digital assistants as “teammates” instead of “tools.” This linguistic shift is more than mere semantics; it represents a deliberate strategy by the […]

Uplers ropes in Welspun’s Dr. Deepa Mishra as Director – People & Culture

Uplers, the largest AI-enabled talent platform, has appointed Dr. Deepa Mishra as Director – People & Culture. In her new role, she will strengthen the company’s leadership team, bringing extensive expertise in culture transformation, talent development, and organizational growth. Extensive Experience Dr. Mishra brings with her a rich and diverse professional journey spanning more than […]