HSBC: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jul 2026

Employment

HSBC to Launch New AI Centre in Singapore, Hiring People

Jul 29, 2026

Religare Ropes in Dinkar Pawan as Director HR from Deloitte

Religare Enterprises Limited has announced the appointment of Dinkar Pawan as Director Human Resou...

Appointments

Mar 25, 2026

Religare Ropes in Dinkar Pawan as Director HR from Deloitte

From Back Office to Bots HSBC Eyes Workforce Cut to Boost AI Efficiency

HSBC Holdings Plc is reportedly weighing a massive workforce reduction that could impact approximate...

Layoffs

Mar 20, 2026

From Back Office to Bots HSBC Eyes Workforce Cut to Boost AI Efficiency

HSBC Shifts to Wall Street Pay Model with Record .B Bonus Pool

HSBC has announced a increase in its global staff bonus pool, totaling . billion . billi...

Compensation

Mar 2, 2026

HSBC Shifts to Wall Street Pay Model with Record .B Bonus Pool

Appointments

Coforge ropes-in Accenture’s Siddharth Singh Rathore as Head– HR, India

Coforge, a global digital services and solutions provider, has appointed Siddharth Singh Rathore as Head – Human Resources, India. In this role, he will lead the India HR function, covering talent planning, workforce change, leadership capability, and building a strong, inclusive, and high-performance work culture aligned with business needs. Extensive Experience and Background Siddharth brings […]

Feb 2, 2026

Appointments

Thoughtworks appoints Pradnya Kulkarni as Head of People, India

Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy, has appointed Pradnya Kulkarni as Head of People for its India business. The company announced her appointment while welcoming her into the leadership team, highlighting her deep expertise across people strategy, culture building, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and leadership development. In a statement, Thoughtworks said it is pleased to […]

Jan 15, 2026

Appointments

HSBC India Elevates Vishal to SVP – Talent Acquisition Lead

HSBC India has announced the strategic appointment of Vishal Kumbla as Senior Vice President (SVP) – Talent Acquisition Lead for India, covering both Retail and Global Private Banking. In his new capacity, Vishal will be responsible for orchestrating the national hiring strategy, scaling the workforce to support these new locations, and fortifying the bank’s “campus-to-career” […]

Jan 2, 2026

Work Model

HSBC Mandates Four-Day Office Presence for Senior Executives

HSBC Holdings Plc has announced a significant change to its remote work policy, requiring all managing directors to work from the office at least four days a week starting October 2025. The directive, confirmed via an internal memo, applies to senior leaders across the bank’s global operations and marks a clear departure from the flexible […]

Jul 30, 2025

Industry

HSBC UK Links Annual Bonuses to In-Office Presence

HSBC UK has introduced a new policy linking employee bonuses to office attendance, marking a significant shift in its post-pandemic hybrid work strategy. The bank has informed its 24,000 retail and commercial banking employees that failure to meet the 60% in-office attendance requirement could impact their performance assessments and variable pay. The move comes as […]

May 23, 2025

Appointments

HSBC Appoints Suhas as VP – Talent Attraction and Development

HSBC has announced the appointment of Suhas Sharma as Vice President – Emerging Talent Attraction, Selection, and Development – India. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, Suhas will lead initiatives focused on identifying, attracting, and nurturing high-potential early-career talent across India. Focus on Early Talent Development at HSBC HSBC’s decision to appoint Suhas Sharma aligns with its […]

May 2, 2025

Layoffs

HSBC Faces Backlash Over Abrupt Layoffs of Senior Staff

HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations, has recently made headlines for laying off mid-senior level employees as part of its ongoing cost-cutting measures. The decision has sparked widespread discussion within the industry. It comes under the leadership of Georges Elhedery, who took over as CEO in January 2024. The layoffs […]

Mar 28, 2025

Industry

HSBC employee claims “Toxic Work Environment” post went viral

Recently, Nitka Kumari, an employee at HSBC publicly accused the company of severe workplace toxicity, including ethnic harassment, as her tenure there comes to an end. A toxic workplace can severely impact employees’ well-being, productivity, and overall job satisfaction, as well as the organization’s reputation and effectiveness. Nitka Kumari shared the LinkedIn Post, saying, **WORKPLACE […]

Jun 5, 2024

Hiring

HSBC in India is hiring for hundreds of roles including Intern, Apply!

A universal bank and financial services group, HSBC in India is conducting off-campus drive for various roles including CA Intern. CA Intern The role would include working with the Corporate Banking coverage team to: The candidate should have completed 2 years of CA Articleship at the point of application for this role. To apply click here. Other Job Opportunities at HSBC […]

Jun 3, 2024