Talent Acquisition: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Aug 2026
Why Companies Need to Rethink Their Approach to Entry-Level Hiring
Talent Acquisition

Why Companies Need to Rethink Their Approach to Entry-Level Hiring

Most companies are still managing entry-level hiring and fresher recruitment using processes designed for a job market that no longer exists. Resume screening remains built around keywords. Interviews are often centered on case studies that reward interview performance rather than real capability. And hiring filters continue to quietly demand “some experience” from candidates who, by […]

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AI Agents in Talent Ecosystems: What HR Leaders Are Really Asking Before Adoption
Talent Acquisition

AI Agents in Talent Ecosystems: What HR Leaders Are Really Asking Before Adoption

Five years ago, “AI in HR” meant resume keyword screening and FAQ chatbots that sent candidates into loop-de-loops. Today, it means AI agents — autonomous systems that don’t just assist but act, reason, and adapt. The marketing pitch is everywhere. The implementations? Less so. We’re tracking AI agents closely, running limited pilots on select tools, but full-scale deployment into our […]

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The Rise of Precision Hiring: Smarter Decisions with Better Data
Talent Acquisition

The Rise of Precision Hiring: Smarter Decisions with Better Data

For years, hiring decisions were often shaped by a combination of résumés, interviews, intuition, and experience. While these traditional methods still play an important role, the modern workforce is becoming increasingly complex, and organizations can no longer afford to rely solely on instinct. As businesses navigate talent shortages, evolving skill requirements, and increasing competition for […]

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Why Staffing Industry Is at a Turning Point: Daya Prakash, TalentOnLease
Human Resources

Why Staffing Industry Is at a Turning Point: Daya Prakash, TalentOnLease

Daya Prakash is the Founder of TalentOnLease, an AI-driven technology talent platform that helps enterprises access skilled IT professionals on demand. With over three decades of experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation, and business leadership, he is recognized for building agile workforce solutions for the evolving technology landscape. Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Daya […]

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Hiring Has Shifted from Headcount to Outcomes: Sahil Mathur, CHRO, Licious
Human Resources

Hiring Has Shifted from Headcount to Outcomes: Sahil Mathur, CHRO, Licious

We had the opportunity to interact with Sahil Mathur, CHRO (People & Culture), Licious. Sahil leads the people strategy at Licious, driving talent, leadership development, organisational design, and culture to support business growth and employee experience. Previously, he served as CHRO at InMobi and held senior HR leadership roles at Meta and Google, where he […]

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Gen Z Is Not the Problem. India Inc.’s Allergy to Change Is
Future of Work

Gen Z Is Not the Problem. India Inc.’s Allergy to Change Is

If you ask any HR leader in India what worries them most right now, they will likely point to their youngest employees—Gen Z—even ahead of tight hiring budgets or rising turnover. It may sound like an odd concern at first. On paper, this is the most capable generation to ever enter the workforce. They know […]

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AI with Inclusion: Designing Fair Hiring Algorithms
HR TECHNOLOGY

AI with Inclusion: Designing Fair Hiring Algorithms

“The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal.” ~ Aristotle In the quiet moments between the high-decibel announcements of “digital transformation” and “AI-driven efficiency,” those of us in human resources are grappling with a much deeper question. We are standing at a crossroads where the cold precision of algorithms meets […]

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Deloitte Appoints Arun Kumar as Vice President – Talent Acquisition
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Deloitte Appoints Arun Kumar as Vice President – Talent Acquisition

Deloitte in India has appointed Arun Kumar as Vice President – Talent Acquisition to strengthen hiring and workforce planning initiatives across the country. Based in Bengaluru, Arun will lead talent acquisition programs supporting Deloitte’s expanding consulting, technology, and advisory businesses, focusing on strategic recruitment, employer branding, and building a strong future-ready workforce. Extensive Experience Arun […]

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Siemens Energy Appoints Ashwini Pavithran as Global Head of Talent Acquisition – Corporate Functions
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Siemens Energy Appoints Ashwini Pavithran as Global Head of Talent Acquisition – Corporate Functions

Siemens Energy has elevated Ashwini Pavithran as Global Head of Talent Acquisition – Corporate Functions, effective January 2026. In this role, she will lead global hiring for corporate functions. Her work will cover workforce planning, strategic sourcing, employer brand, and diversity efforts across key markets. Extensive Experience and Background Ashwini brings more than 20 years […]

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