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Updated on: Feb 2026

Compensation

Unacademy Announces Massive ESOP Payouts Despite Lower Valuation

Feb 28, 2026

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

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services exporter, has relaunched its Bri...

Hiring

Feb 28, 2026

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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 ...

Appointments

Feb 28, 2026

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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...

News

Feb 27, 2026

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 […]

Feb 27, 2026

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 […]

Feb 27, 2026

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 […]

Feb 27, 2026

News

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 […]

Feb 27, 2026

Appointments

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 […]

Feb 27, 2026

Appointments

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 […]

Feb 27, 2026

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 […]

Feb 27, 2026

Appointments

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 […]

Feb 27, 2026

News

Why TCS CEO is Telling Staff to Cut Their Own Revenue with AI

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO K. Krithivasan has directed the company’s 600,000-plus employees to prioritize AI-driven efficiencies, even if it leads to “cannibalizing” the company’s own revenue streams. Speaking at the Nasscom Technology Leadership Forum on February 25, 2026, Krithivasan emphasized that the long-term survival of the firm depends on being an “AI-first” partner rather than […]

Feb 26, 2026

Appointments

Sonam Arora joins E2E Cloud as Head – People & Culture

E2E Cloud has appointed Sonam Arora as its Head – People & Culture, strengthening leadership and people strategy. In her new role, she will spearhead the company’s people agenda, focusing on talent strategy, organizational development, culture building, and aligning HR practices with business growth objectives. Extensive Experience Sonam brings close to two decades of experience […]

Feb 26, 2026

Compensation

Ferrari Staff to Receive Record $18,000 Bonuses After 2025 Profit Surge

Ferrari has announced it will award record-breaking annual bonuses to its workforce following a landmark financial performance in 2025. On February 26, 2026, the Italian luxury carmaker confirmed that approximately 5,000 employees in Italy are eligible for performance-linked payouts of up to €14,900 (roughly $18,000). This payout marks a significant increase from the €14,400 awarded the […]

Feb 26, 2026

News

Barriers for Women in AI: 65% of Female Engineers Cite Time Constraints for Upskilling

A joint study released on February 26, 2026, by Scaler and CyberMedia Research (CMR) has revealed a staggering “AI confidence–capability gap” within India’s tech workforce. While 89% of software engineers claim they are ready for the AI revolution, a mere 19% possess the skills to actually build AI and Machine Learning systems. This data suggests that while Indian engineers […]

Feb 26, 2026