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Updated on: Mar 2026
HSBC Shifts to Wall Street Pay Model with Record $3.93B Bonus Pool
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HSBC Shifts to Wall Street Pay Model with Record $3.93B Bonus Pool

HSBC has announced a 10% increase in its global staff bonus pool, totaling $3.93 billion (£2.9 billion) for the 2025 financial year. This payout, the highest in over a decade, comes as the bank’s massive multi-year restructuring efforts under CEO Georges Elhedery begin to yield significant financial returns. HSBC Financial Performance Fuels Rewards The decision […]

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Lakmé Lever Appoints Shweta Mhatre as Head – HR and Training
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Lakmé Lever Appoints Shweta Mhatre as Head – HR and Training

Lakmé Lever, a subsidiary of Hindustan Unilever Limited, has appointed Shweta Mhatre as Head – Human Resources & Training, effective January 2026. In this role, she will lead the company’s HR and learning plans, with a focus on talent management, skill development, and employee engagement across the company. Extensive Experience Shweta joins Lakmé Lever after […]

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Burger King Begins Testing Smart Drive-Thru Assistants
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Burger King Begins Testing Smart Drive-Thru Assistants

Burger King has joined the ranks of fast-food giants exploring the frontier of artificial intelligence, launching a pilot program designed to integrate AI assistants into its drive-thru operations. Unlike previous industry attempts at fully automated ordering, Burger King’s strategy focuses on a “human-in-the-loop” model, where AI acts as a digital co-pilot to support, rather than […]

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UAE is Shifting to Work-From-Home Amid Regional Tensions
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UAE is Shifting to Work-From-Home Amid Regional Tensions

United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a strong advisory for remote work following a series of regional missile strikes. The directive, aimed at both public and private sector organizations, emphasizes the prioritization of human life as regional tensions escalate. UAE Prioritizing Public Safety The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) issued the guidance as […]

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Indian “Ghost Workers” Powering the World’s Smartest AI
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Indian “Ghost Workers” Powering the World’s Smartest AI

In a provocative assessment of the global AI landscape, industry experts are labeling India as the “AI world’s most valuable unpaid intern.” While the nation has become the second-largest user base for tools like ChatGPT and Claude, there is growing concern that it is being utilized primarily as a massive, free training ground for Silicon […]

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Wipro Opens Applications for Internship 2026 Program in India
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Wipro Opens Applications for Internship 2026 Program in India

Wipro Limited, an IT giant, has launched applications for its much-anticipated 2026 Internship Program, offering six internship opportunities across technology and experience design functions. This Wipro Internship program is for students and early-career aspirants seeking structured corporate exposure within a global IT and consulting environment. This program is designed to provide hands-on learning, mentorship from […]

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Wagh Bakri Tea Group Appoints Swayampriya Shah as CHRO
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Wagh Bakri Tea Group Appoints Swayampriya Shah as CHRO

Wagh Bakri Tea Group has appointed Swayampriya Shah as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Based in Ahmedabad, she took charge in February 2026 and will lead human resources across all group businesses. Sharing the excitement on LinkedIn, Swayampriya said she is pleased to join Wagh Bakri Tea Group as CHRO. She noted that the company’s […]

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Equiniti Group is Making India its Global Operational Headquarters
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Equiniti Group is Making India its Global Operational Headquarters

Equiniti Group (EQ), a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, and remediation services, has announced a significant strategic pivot toward its Indian operations. The UK-headquartered firm expects its India-based workforce to account for more than 65% of its total global headcount by 2028. This move signals a transition from using India as a traditional back-office […]

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CEO Andy Jassy Reveals the Secret to Earning Trust at Amazon
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CEO Andy Jassy Reveals the Secret to Earning Trust at Amazon

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has signaled a shift in leadership expectations, emphasizing that active participation and verbal contributions during meetings are no longer optional—they are essential for building professional trust. In recent internal communications and leadership forums, Andy highlighted that “speaking up” is a primary metric for evaluating an employee’s engagement and ownership within the […]

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Unacademy Announces Massive ESOP Payouts Despite Lower Valuation
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Unacademy Announces Massive ESOP Payouts Despite Lower Valuation

Edtech major Unacademy has announced a ₹50 crore ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) buyback program. This initiative, confirmed by co-founder Gaurav Munjal on February 27, 2026, aims to reward long-standing employees despite the challenging valuation environment currently facing the Indian edtech sector. A Multimillionaire Maker Event The buyback is set to create substantial wealth for a dedicated […]

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

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, has relaunched its “Bring Your Buddy” (BYB) internal referral program with a high-stakes twist. In a bid to secure specialized tech talent amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the company is now offering its employees referral bonuses of up to ₹40,000 for successful mid-level hires. Incentivizing Speed: The […]

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DHL – IT Services Elevates Saurabh Dalvi as Head- HR, India
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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 2026. Based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, he will oversee HR for the company’s India operations. His responsibilities include people strategy, talent development, and employee experience across the company’s expanding tech teams. In this role, he will focus on strengthening […]

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