The Anglian Omega Group has elevated Nitin Khindria as group chief human resources officer. The elevation expands his leadership mandate across the group’s businesses, including Omega Seiki Mobility and Omega Bright Steel. In his expanded role, Khindria will oversee the HR agenda across group companies, driving greater alignment in talent management, leadership development, organisational culture and workforce transformation. Khindria has been associated with Omega Seiki Mobility as CHRO, where he has played a key role in strengthening people practices, building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. His elevation to group CHRO underscores the company’s confidence in…
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J Kumar has been appointed chief human resources officer (CHRO) at HG Infra Engineering. He moves from Confidential where he was serving in a similar capacity. An engineering graduate, Kumar went on to complete an MBA in Human Resources from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies in March of 2004. He worked as HRBP-talent acquisition and management, JSW Steel from 2006 to 2008, based out of Bellary, Karnataka. He joined Dr Reddy’s Laboratories as HR business partner in July of 2008. For the next four years, he led HR for a 400+ member research team, overseeing talent management and OD initiatives,…
The Supreme Court has ruled that Railway employees are equivalent to Central government staff, giving them the same rights to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) for service-related disputes. The judgment was delivered by Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma, who clarified that railway-specific service rules do not change their status as civil servants under the Union government. The case arose from an appeal by Bency John, who joined the Railways in 1990 and later moved to the Kerala State Electricity Board. His prior railway service was initially counted for pay and benefits, but in 2012 the Railway Board…
Software giant Amdocs is preparing for a major round of layoffs as part of a reorganisation and restructuring under its new leadership. The company, which employs about 29,000 people worldwide, is expected to reduce its workforce by 7–10 per cent, meaning thousands of jobs could be affected. In Israel, where Amdocs has around 5,000 employees, several hundred positions are likely to be cut. The restructuring follows the appointment of Shimie Hortig as president and CEO in March 2026, after the retirement of longtime leader Shuky Sheffer. Hortig previously headed the Americas Group and is now driving changes to redesign the…
A one-day strike by Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) employees on 27 May led to the closure of 213 liquor shops across Coimbatore district, halting sales worth an estimated Rs 8.5 crore. The protest was organised by the Coimbatore Zone TASMAC Joint Action Committee, highlighting long-standing issues faced by workers. The wine retail outlets operated by TASMAC in Thanjavur district also remained shut on that day. Employees say they have been working for 23 years without permanent status or social-security benefits, unlike staff in other government departments. Although wages have been revised multiple times, many still earn only around…
A former JPMorgan Securities employee, Brent Ryan Bodner, has won $4.25 million in damages after being fired over a disputed $642.50 deli platter expense. Bodner, now working at Wells Fargo in California, claimed the platter was for a business meeting at his home during the February 2024 Super Bowl. JPMorgan’s HR and compliance teams concluded it was a personal party expense and terminated him in May. Bodner sued, arguing the dismissal was unfair and damaged his reputation. The case went before a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel, which sided with him. The panel awarded damages, ordered JPMorgan to…
A Google employee has been accused of illegally using confidential company information to make more than $1 million through bets placed on prediction platform Polymarket, according to a criminal complaint unsealed in New York. Federal prosecutors alleged that Michele Spagnuolo, a 36-year-old information- security engineer at Google, accessed sensitive internal data related to user search trends and used that information to predict outcomes on the betting platform. Authorities claim the data gave him a major advantage while placing wagers linked to Google search activity. Investigators said Spagnuolo exploited access available through internal company systems and repeatedly used non-public information for…
The Bihar government has approved a major healthcare initiative that will allow State employees, pensioners and their dependents to access cashless medical treatment at empanelled hospitals. The decision was cleared during a cabinet meeting chaired by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Under the new Bihar Government Health Scheme, serving and retired Bihar government employees, family pensioners, All India Service officers, legislative members and their dependents will be covered. The move is expected to ease the financial burden of hospitalisation and make treatment more accessible for employees and their families. The facility will mainly support indoor patient care, enabling beneficiaries to…
American Airlines is preparing to significantly expand its technology operations in India, underlining the country’s growing role in global aviation technology and digital services. The expansion is expected to happen through an aggressive hiring drive over the coming months as the company scales up its technology and digital capabilities. According to a Reuters report, the airline plans to increase headcount at its Hyderabad technology centre from around 400 employees currently to nearly 800 by early next year. While American Airlines did not officially confirm the exact hiring target, the airline acknowledged that its India centre already employs several hundred professionals…
Tata Sons held an extensive board meeting at Bombay House in Mumbai, with senior leadership reviewing growth strategy, operational execution and expansion priorities across several high-investment businesses, including aviation, semiconductors, EV batteries and digital platforms. According to reports, the meeting lasted nearly six hours and involved detailed discussions on the future roadmap of some of the group’s most strategically important companies. Businesses that presented before the board included Air India, Tata Digital, Tata Electronics, Agratas and Tejas Networks. The review comes at a time when the Tata Group is aggressively expanding across future-focused sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, electric mobility,…
The Government of Karnataka is set to organise the second edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit from 3 to 5 November, 2026, as part of its larger Vision 2030 strategy focused on workforce readiness, employability and economic growth. The summit will be held at The Lalit Ashok and is expected to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, academic institutions, global organisations, skilling bodies and training partners from India and abroad. The initiative is being led by the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood (SDEL). The event will focus on preparing a future-ready workforce by strengthening industry-academia collaboration and expanding access…
L&T Finance has formally designated its chief human resources officer, Shatabdi Basu Gupta, as senior management personnel, reinforcing the growing strategic importance of HR leadership within the company’s governance framework. The classification became effective on 27 May, 2026, following approval by the company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee, according to a regulatory filing submitted under SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements framework. Prior to this, she spent more than 25 years with Larsen & Toubro across multiple senior HR leadership positions. Her most recent assignment at the engineering and infrastructure conglomerate was as head-human resources for the Transportation Infrastructure Independent Company.…
After heading talent development and corporate affairs at RA-Tech Engineering for two years, Ekta Kaveeshwar has joined Neilsoft as chief human resources officer (CHRO). Kaveeshwar began her tryst with HR in 2002 as faculty-HR with Metric Consultancy. Over two and a half years later, she moved to KPIT Cummins Infosystems as human resources manager. Five years later, in January of 2009, she took up the role of human resources manager at 3DPLM Software Solutions. A little less than three years into this role, she switched to Neilsoft to head human resources in October of 2011. After spending over five and…
The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench has ended criminal proceedings against Azim Premji, chairman, Wipro, and other senior executives. The case was linked to alleged breaches of labour laws at Wipro’s Ghaziabad office. The complaint, filed by the labour department, accused the company of not complying with certain labour regulations. A local magistrate had issued summons to Premji and other top officials, holding them responsible for the alleged violations. Premji and his colleagues challenged the summons in court. Justice Jafeer Ahmad reviewed the matter and ruled that senior leaders cannot be held criminally liable for technical breaches unless there is…
The University of Sussex has announced plans to cut up to 200 jobs in Brighton as part of a restructuring aimed at saving £35 million annually. A formal 45-day consultation begins this week, covering roles in admissions, student support, and information technology (IT) services. This follows two voluntary redundancy schemes over the past year, which already reduced staff numbers by 528 employees. Trade union Unison has criticised the new proposals, warning that further cuts will increase workloads and create more stress for those who remain. The union argues that universities cannot achieve stability by reducing staff while expecting employees and…
Wix is reportedly preparing to cut around 1,000 jobs globally, nearly one-fifth of its workforce, as the website-building company restructures operations around artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerates investments in AI-driven technologies. According to media reports, company management informed employees that advances in AI tools have reduced the need for certain roles across development and design functions. If implemented, the layoffs would represent one of the largest workforce-restructuring exercises in the company’s history. The planned reductions could affect around 20 per cent of Wix’s workforce. The company employed more than 5,200 people globally before the reported move, with a significant portion…
Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport has appointed Sunanda Sathish as its new director–human resources, strengthening its people leadership as the hospitality sector sharpens focus on talent development, employee experience and workplace culture. In her new role at Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, Sunanda will oversee HR strategy and lead initiatives focused on strengthening employee experience and organisational culture. Sathish brings more than 25 years of experience within the Marriott ecosystem and wider hospitality industry. Across her career, she has built extensive expertise in talent management, employee engagement and organisational development, with a strong focus on creating people-centric workplaces.…
India and Japan have initiated discussions on expanding long-term cooperation in skilled workforce mobility and human resource development, as both countries look to deepen partnerships in talent exchange and workforce readiness. The talks took place in Tokyo earlier this week and focused on building stronger frameworks to support movement of skilled professionals and create structured talent pathways. The discussions come at a time when demand for international talent mobility is increasing and India is emerging as a key source of skilled professionals across sectors. Both sides explored opportunities to strengthen institutional partnerships and develop workforce exchange programmes that can support…
The global artificial intelligence boom is reshaping the semiconductor industry, and Samsung’s chip business is emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries. Riding strong demand for AI infrastructure and memory technologies, the company’s semiconductor division has recorded sharp profit growth, leading to one of the largest employee bonus payouts in recent years. Samsung employees in its chip-making division are now set to receive a substantial performance-linked reward after the company’s largest labour union approved a new compensation agreement. The development follows weeks of negotiations and comes after concerns over a potential strike that could have disrupted production and affected global…
In a move aimed at strengthening tourism infrastructure and promoting local destinations, the Bihar government has directed state government employees to undertake mandatory travel across the state every three months. The initiative requires officials to visit tourist destinations with their families and provide structured feedback to help improve tourism experiences and infrastructure. Under the new directive issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), employees will have to undertake a two-day and two-night trip once every quarter. The travel is expected to be scheduled preferably on Fridays and Saturdays. Officials have also been instructed to travel outside their home districts and…
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reportedly introduced changes to its employee-compensation framework, restructuring how portions of variable pay are calculated and distributed. The move comes alongside the company’s annual appraisal cycle and broader salary revisions for employees in India. According to reports, the revised structure alters the way performance-linked compensation is paid by separating it into different components. Parts of the payout that were earlier distributed quarterly have now reportedly shifted to an annual schedule, leading to changes in monthly take-home salaries for some employees. Under the new framework, employee variable compensation has reportedly been divided into two categories. The…
Tata Power Company has approached the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission seeking a power- distribution licence across regions currently managed by state-run electricity providers in Karnataka. The move is said to have implications not only for the power sector but also for employees and workforce structures across utilities. If approved, Tata Power would be allowed to operate in areas currently served by utilities including Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company and other state-run electricity supply companies across the state. The proposal introduces the possibility of private participation in regions traditionally dominated by government-run providers. From a workforce perspective, the development could trigger significant…
Eating out in Bengaluru could soon become significantly more expensive as hotels and restaurants across the city prepare for rising operational costs linked to higher wages, increasing fuel prices, and costlier raw materials. Industry bodies have warned that menu prices may rise by as much as 60 per cent in phases over the coming months. The expected increase comes as the Karnataka government considers revising minimum wages, a move that hospitality associations say could sharply raise employee-related expenses. Restaurants across categories — from darshinis and quick-service outlets to mid-range dining establishments — are now assessing the financial impact. Some commonly…
Cloud productivity platform, ClickUp is rethinking how employee value and compensation will be measured in an AI-driven workplace, with founder and CEO Zeb Evans outlining a new talent philosophy centred on impact rather than traditional role structures. In a detailed statement shared online, Evans described artificial intelligence as a force that is fundamentally changing how companies operate and how employee contributions will increasingly be evaluated. He argued that conventional productivity measures may no longer reflect the value employees create in AI-enabled workplaces. One of the most notable shifts announced by the company is a new compensation approach that includes salary…
Karnataka Bank has announced the resignation of Niranjan Kumar, its chief human resources officer, who stepped down effective close of business hours on 25 May, 2026. The development marks a significant leadership change within the bank’s senior management team. According to the bank’s regulatory filing, Kumar resigned on personal grounds through a letter dated 14 May, 2026. Following completion of internal formalities, he will cease to be part of the bank’s senior management structure. Kumar joined Karnataka Bank in June 2024 as CHRO and spent close to two years leading the people function. During his tenure, he briefly held additional…
Arvind Fashions has appointed Lakshmi Krishnan as its new chief human resources officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company sharpens focus on organisational capability, leadership development and culture transformation. In her new role, Krishnan is expected to lead people strategy, strengthen leadership pipelines and help shape the organisational culture as the company builds for long-term growth. Krishnan joins with more than 25 years of global HR leadership experience across India, Southeast Asia and the United Kingdom. Her career spans consumer, financial services and technology sectors, with deep expertise in organisation design, leadership development, capability building and large-scale transformation initiatives.…