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Updated on: Nov 2025

Appointments

The Standard Opens India GCC Mohua Sengupta Leads

Nov 17, 2025

How Netflix Uses Daily Feedback to Maintain Its Elite Dream Team

Netflix Inc. has reaffirmed its unique, high-performance culture by officially eliminating all forma...

Industry

Nov 17, 2025

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Apple Intensifies CEO Succession Planning

Apple Inc. is reportedly accelerating its long-term efforts to establish a definitive succession pla...

Movement

Nov 17, 2025

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Shelendra Singh Joins Birla Precision Technologies as CHRO

Birla Precision Technologies Ltd. has announced the appointment of Shelendra Singh as its new Chief ...

Appointments

Nov 17, 2025

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Employment

AWS with DevOps Internship; Four-Month Program, Apply Today

Saraj Innotech Services Private Limited has announced the launch of its full-time AWS with DevOps Internship Program, beginning immediately at its Hyderabad location. The four-month Internship program aims to equip aspiring technology professionals with industry-ready skills in one of the fastest-growing domains—DevOps integrated with cloud technologies. The application window remains open until 31 January 2026, […]

Nov 17, 2025

Industry

Reliance HR Chief Ira Bindra Earns Top Global CHRO Honors

Ira Bindra, President – People & Talent at Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), has achieved significant global recognition, being named among the world’s top Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) in the prestigious 2025 Leaders40 Top CHRO Award. The list, compiled by N2Growth, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm, in partnership with the Stanford Graduate School […]

Nov 17, 2025

Labour Law

UP Govt Unifies Labor Law Jurisdiction to Cover Entire State

UP government has enacted a major policy change by extending the jurisdiction of key labor welfare and protection laws to cover all districts across the state, effectively ending the previous system of exemptions for certain designated economic areas. This move marks a significant step toward standardizing employment regulations and ensuring uniform rights and protections for […]

Nov 17, 2025

Appointments

Seagate appoints Sameer Bhatia as Sr. Regional Director, IMETA

Seagate Technology has appointed Sameer Bhatia as Senior Regional Director for India, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (IMETA), expanding his leadership portfolio to cover these rapidly developing markets. With over twenty years’ experience in data storage, mobility, and telecommunications, Bhatia has held multiple key positions at Seagate, notably Director of the Asia Pacific Consumer Business […]

Nov 17, 2025

Appointments

Hexaware Names Aditya Jayaraman as India Country Head

Hexaware Technologies, a global provider of IT solutions and services, has appointed Aditya Jayaraman as its new Country Head for India. The appointment underscores Hexaware’s sharpened focus on one of the world’s most rapidly expanding markets for technology services, specifically targeting growth within Indian enterprises and the burgeoning ecosystem of Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Aditya, a technology […]

Nov 15, 2025

Labour Law

Assam Adopts Unified Pension Scheme to Bridge NPS-OPS Gap

In a landmark decision aimed at bridging the long-standing divide between the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and the market-linked National Pension System (NPS), the Assam government has formally launched the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The scheme, notified by the Finance Department, creates a new, hybrid retirement framework that promises assured, market-independent payouts for state employees currently […]

Nov 15, 2025

Employment

Internship in Robotics & AI, Stipend ₹8000 /month

Nihal Software has opened applications for its Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Internship, offering engineering students a chance to gain hands-on experience in next-generation automation and intelligent systems. The full-time, six-week program begins immediately and is available across Delhi, Faridabad, and Gurgaon. Applications close on 13 December 2025. The internship provides a structured opportunity to work […]

Nov 15, 2025

Culture & Behaviour

Nike Ends Pandemic-Era Wellness Perk to “Get Back to Winning”

Nike Inc. has ended its highly regarded annual “Wellness Week” initiative, a five-day paid break for corporate employees, signaling a definitive shift in company priorities from pandemic-era employee well-being to aggressive organizational performance. The decision was communicated to staff by Chief People Officer (CPO) Treasure Heinle. It comes as the sportswear giant is deep into a comprehensive organizational reset […]

Nov 15, 2025

Appointments

Granules India Appoints Vinodkumar Parur as Chief HR Officer

Granules India has appointed Vinodkumar Parur as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 17 November 2025, following the resignation of outgoing CHRO Atul Dhavle. Atul Dhavle, who stepped down on 16 November, will continue serving through his notice period to support a smooth leadership transition. Vinodkumar will also be part of the company’s senior management team. […]

Nov 15, 2025

Appointments

Pidilite Industries Appoints Ashish Prasad as CHRO

Pidilite Industries has announced the appointment of Ashish Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The appointment follows the resignation of current CHRO Rahul Gama, who will remain with the company until January 31, 2026, to facilitate a smooth handover. Gama, who resigned on 11 November 2025, is leaving to explore new professional opportunities after […]

Nov 15, 2025

Hiring

Ford Motor Struggles to Recruit 5,000 Skilled Technicians

Ford Motor Company is struggling to fill approximately 5,000 open skilled mechanic and technician positions across its U.S. dealership network, despite offering competitive six-figure salaries, reportedly up to $120,000 annually. The alarming shortage has prompted Ford CEO Jim Farley to issue a sharp warning, stating the deficit represents a major structural crisis threatening the American economic backbone. Jim shared […]

Nov 15, 2025

Compensation

Infosys Boosts Morale with 75% Average Bonus Payout

Infosys has distributed performance bonus letters to its eligible workforce for the July-September 2025 quarter (Q2 FY26), announcing an average payout of 75% of the targeted variable component. This significant payout reflects the company’s strong financial performance during the quarter and reinforces its commitment to a high-performance work culture, even as the global IT sector […]

Nov 15, 2025