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Centre Demands Immediate Action Plan from IndiGo

IndiGo, Indias largest airline by market share, is currently facing increasing pressure from the Mi...

Industry

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Indias Aerospace Sector Needs a Specialized Talent Overhaul

Indias ambition to become a global hub for aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and ...

Hiring

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Scripbox Appoints Prabhanjan Kulkarni as Chief HR Officer

Scripbox appoints Prabhanjan Kulkarni as Chief Human Resources Officer CHRO, marking a key additio...

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Gurneet Kalra joins OGS as Director – People & Culture

Omnicom Global Solutions (OGS) appoints Gurneet Kalra as Director – People & Culture, marking a significant addition to its leadership team. In this pivotal role, she will spearhead Employee Experience, Total Rewards & Performance Management, and Employee Relations, while strengthening people practices across the organisation. Her mandate focuses on fostering a culture rooted in high […]

Labour Law

Karnataka Govt Employees to Receive Paid Menstrual Leave

In a progressive and widely celebrated move, the Government of Karnataka has announced the implementation of paid menstrual leave for all female government employees across the state. The decision, officially communicated through a recent circular, positions Karnataka among the pioneering states and institutions in India acknowledging the need for formalized time off for women experiencing […]

Technology

Logistics Giant FedEx Begins AI Training for All Employees

FedEx Corporation, the global logistics giant, has announced the launch of a comprehensive, worldwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) education program aimed at equipping its vast employee base with the skills necessary for the digital age. This major investment in upskilling reflects the company’s strategic commitment to integrating AI across its operations. This ranges from optimizing delivery […]

Labour Law

How New Labour Codes Will Reshape Employee Compensation

The impending rollout of the four new labour codes—the Code on Wages, the Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Code, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code—is set to fundamentally reshape the structure of compensation for millions of organized sector employees in India. The codes aim to consolidate decades of complex legislation […]

TeamLease Appoints Titan Veteran Suparna Mitra as MD & CEO

TeamLease Services Limited, one of India’s largest staffing companies, today announced a significant leadership transition, appointing Suparna Mitra as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO), effective February 2, 2026. This move, characterized by the company as part of its long-term succession planning and governance strategy, marks a new era for the […]

Employment

DRDO Offers Internships: Engr & Sci Students, Apply by Dec 15

The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has opened applications for a new round of paid internships, offering a valuable hands-on research opportunity for engineering and science students across India. The program is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students with a strong academic track record. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be pursuing a full-time Graduate […]

American Express elevates Dolly as Director – Talent Acquisition

American Express has elevated Dolly Sood to Director – Talent Acquisition, recognizing her strong leadership and contributions in her prior position as Recruitment Lead. Dolly has been associated with American Express since 2021 and brings over 21 years of rich experience in Talent Acquisition and RPO operations across ITES, BPO, Banking, and Financial Services sectors. […]

Catalyst Brands Appoints Nihar Nidhi as Managing Director, India

Catalyst Brands Business Services (CBBS), the global capability centre of Catalyst Brands, announced the appointment of Nihar Nidhi as its new Managing Director. In his role, Nihar will lead the Bengaluru-based centre, which supports Catalyst Brands’ portfolio of six iconic American retail brands—JCPenney, Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, and Nautica. Extensive Experience Nihar […]

Compensation

PB Fintech Approves ESOP Grant Under ESOP 2024 Scheme

PB Fintech Limited, the parent company of India’s leading online insurance aggregator Policybazaar and lending marketplace Paisabazaar, has announced a significant grant of Employee Stock Options (ESOPs). The company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) approved the allotment of 35,11,256 stock options to eligible employees under the PB Fintech Employees Stock Option Scheme 2024 (ESOP 2024). […]

EPFO

Lok Sabha Replies Detail Stance on Wage Cap, Minimum Benefits, Higher Pension

The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment recently provided comprehensive replies in the Lok Sabha, addressing three crucial and long-standing demands from organized sector employees and pensioners: increasing the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling, hiking the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95), and the ongoing implementation of the higher pension option. EPF […]

Labour Law

Gig Workers Gain Social Security as India Finalizes Labour Codes

India is poised for one of its most profound labor market transformations in decades, with the Central Government signaling that the four unified Labour Codes are highly likely to become fully operational nationwide from April 1st. This move, which consolidates 29 fragmented central labor laws, aims to simplify regulatory compliance, enhance workers’ welfare, and promote […]