Freshworks: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: May 2026

Layoffs

Freshworks is Sizing Down After a Record-Breaking Quarter

May 6, 2026

Freshworks Appoints Grace Samson as Vice President HR

Freshworks, an enterprise-grade, AI-assisted service software provider, has appointed Grace Samson a...

Appointments

Mar 2, 2026

Freshworks Appoints Grace Samson as Vice President HR

Freshworks Streamlines Operations with Workforce Cut

Freshworks, the California-based IT service management firm, has announced it will lay off approxima...

Layoffs

Nov 26, 2024

Freshworks Streamlines Operations with Workforce Cut

Zoho Founder Criticizes Freshworks Layoffs, Calls It Naked Greed

In a scathing critique, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has condemned Freshworks for its recent layoffs a...

Social Media

Nov 11, 2024

Layoffs

Freshworks Reduces Workforce by 13% to Streamline Operations

Freshworks, a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, has announced a significant reduction in its global workforce by 13%, impacting approximately 660 employees. This decision is part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at streamlining operations and aligning the company’s resources with its strategic priorities. Freshworks: Restructuring for Efficiency The restructuring plan, initiated in November 2024, is […]

Nov 7, 2024

Appointments

Deepa Subbaiah B joins Amadeus as AVP & Head, People and Culture – APAC & India

Amadeus has appointed Deepa Subbaiah B as AVP & Head, People and Culture – APAC & India. She has confirmed the appointment on LinkedIn and said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as AVP & Head, People and Culture – APAC & India at Amadeus!” She has worked in HR leadership […]

Jun 27, 2024

Hiring

Freshworks India is on a hiring spree for various jobs, details here

A cloud-based software-as-a-service company, Freshworks is on a hiring spree for various roles in globally and India. The company said on its career page, “To understand what it’s like to work at Freshworks, it’s important to understand Kudumba —a term derived from the Tamil word for “family”.” “It describes our culture perfectly: an eclectic, diverse family […]

Jan 30, 2024

Hiring

Freshworks is hiring for various roles including Graduate Trainees

A cloud-based customer service software company, Freshworks in India is hiring for various roles including Graduate Trainees. The company said on its career page, “To understand what it’s like to work at Freshworks, it’s important to understand Kudumba —a term derived from the Tamil word for “family“. It describes our culture perfectly: an eclectic, diverse family focused […]

Oct 5, 2023

CHRO Move

Freshworks Appoints Johanna Jackman as Chief People Officer

Freshworks Inc., has announced the appointment of Johanna Jackman as the company’s new Chief People Officer (CPO). Johanna joins the executive team and reports to Freshwork’s Chief Executive Officer Girish Mathrubootham and President Dennis Woodside. Jackman will be responsible for the company’s global human resources strategy and operations, which oversees HR business partnerships, talent acquisition and […]

Aug 29, 2023

Hiring

Freshworks books 2200 tickets for staff to watch Rajinikanth’s Jailer

Founder & CEO – Freshworks Inc, Girish Mathrubootham has booked 2,200 tickets for employees to watch Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer’ for employees. He shared the tweet through the official X (formally known as Twitter) handle saying, “2200 tickets 7 screens Freshworks employees only #thalaivaralaparai #TigerkaHukum #ThalaivarNirandharam #freshworksda.” 2200 tickets 7 screens Freshworks employees only #thalaivaralaparai #TigerkaHukum #ThalaivarNirandharam […]

Aug 10, 2023