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Hitachi Energy Appoints Balmiki Mishra as Regional HR Leader APAC

Hitachi Energy appoints Balmiki Mishra as Regional HR Leader APAC. He will be based in Vadodara, G...

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AI Boosts Output, Not Layoffs New ICRIER-OpenAI Study Defends Indias IT Jobs

A new landmark study released on February , , by the Indian Council for Research on Internatio...

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Tenon Group Appoints Ravi Parkash as Vice President HR

Tenon Group, a global provider of security services, facility management, and remote monitoring, has...

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Compensation

Infosys Announces 85% Average Variable Pay as Q3 Performance Beats Expectations

In a significant move to bolster employee morale, IT major Infosys has announced an average performance bonus of 85% for the December-ended quarter (Q3 FY26). This payout marks the highest variable pay the company has distributed in several quarters, reflecting a period of robust deal wins and steady revenue growth despite a volatile global tech environment. […]

Hiring

IndiGo Hiring 1,000 Pilots After Record Cancellations

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has launched one of the most significant recruitment drives in Indian aviation history, aiming to hire over 1,000 pilots. This strategic move comes as the carrier seeks to fortify its operations following a massive operational meltdown in late 2025 and to support its aggressive fleet expansion. IndiGo Addressing the December Crisis The […]

Layoffs

Why Nike-Owned Converse is Cutting Jobs to Fuel Growth

Converse, the iconic footwear brand owned by Nike, has announced a significant corporate restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and fueling long-term global growth. This strategic realignment follows a series of broader cost-cutting measures initiated by its parent company, Nike Inc., which is currently navigating a challenging retail environment and shifting consumer preferences. Converse Strategic Realignment […]

Industry

Good Glamm Group Faces Insolvency as Employee Salary Grievances Mount

The Good Glamm Group, once celebrated as India’s first D2C beauty unicorn, is facing a severe crisis as insolvency proceedings reveal a growing trail of unpaid employee dues. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) recently admitted an insolvency plea against the group’s parent entity, Sanghvi Beauty and Technologies. This follows a petition filed by a […]

Compensation

Dell Sales Strategy: New Commission Rules Prioritize AI and Cloud Growth

Dell Technologies has implemented a sweeping overhaul of its sales compensation structure, signaling a strategic shift toward a high-stakes, performance-driven culture. The move aims to sharpen the company’s competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI and cloud infrastructure markets. Consequently, it introduces a more aggressive “pay-for-performance” model that significantly raises the bar for its global […]

Labour Law

India’s New Labour Codes: Will Your Salary Hike Survive the 2026 Shift?

The implementation of India’s four new labour codes—covering wages, social security, industrial relations, and occupational safety—is expected to reshape corporate India’s compensation structures. However, latest industry projections suggest these codes are unlikely to derail overall salary hikes in 2026, though the IT sector remains a notable exception with more tempered expectations. Labour Codes and the […]

Algoworks Appoints Ashish Banka as Vice President & Head – HR

Algoworks, a global technology services and solutions company, has appointed Ashish Banka as Vice President & Head – Human Resources, effective January 2026. In his new role, he will lead people and culture across regions, aligning HR plans with business growth and digital goals. He will oversee global HR, hiring, rewards, engagement, and skill building. […]

Layoffs

Musk’s xAI Faces Talent Shake-up as Key Engineers Exit

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is navigating a period of significant internal transition marked by the departure of several high-profile engineers. Despite these leadership exits, Musk has pivoted public attention toward an audacious long-term vision: establishing autonomous, AI-driven manufacturing facilities on the moon. Leadership Churn at xAI Recent reports confirm that xAI has seen […]

Employment

Virtual Internship (Technical & Non-Technical) with ₹15,000 Stipend, 1,000 Openings

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has shared a new virtual internship under its “Nothing but authentic and verified companies” initiative. The internship, called the InternsUp Technical and Non-Technical Domain Internship, is offered by InternsUp Innovations. It is open to students across India. The program starts right away, and applications are open until […]

Hiring

Rolls-Royce is Doubling its India Workforce With 10,000 Jobs

Rolls-Royce has unveiled a transformative roadmap for its Indian operations, aiming to more than double its local workforce to approximately 10,000 people. This strategic pivot, announced by CEO Tufan Erginbilgic following a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 11, 2026, seeks to establish India as the company’s third “home market” outside the […]

Janes Appoints Chaithanya Pai as HR Director -India, APAC & Middle East

Janes has appointed Chaithanya Pai as HR Director – India, APAC & Middle East at Janes Defense, effective February 2026. Based in India, she will lead the people and culture agenda across the region. She will work closely with business leaders to improve company performance, guide talent plans, and support growth. In this role, she […]

Alde Medi Impex Appoints Parag Bhatnagar as Vice President – HR

Alde Medi Impex Limited, a leading pharmaceutical company focused on multiple super specialty segments, has appointed Parag Bhatnagar as Vice President – Human Resources, effective February 2026. In this role, he will lead all areas of Human Resources, guiding people practices and workplace culture across the organization. Extensive Experience With over 25 years of HR […]