Resonia (formerly Sterlite Power Infra Business) has promoted Divyanshu Asthana to chief human resources officer (CHRO). He had been serving as head of human resources at the power transmission infrastructure development company since March of 2024. An alumnus of Delhi School of Economics from where he completed an MBA, Divyanshu Asthana went on to work with multiple companies from 2012 to 2018, before joining Godrej Capital in March of 2018. At Godrej Capital, Asthana spent six years playing deputy general manager-human resources. He successfully led HR business partnering (HRBP) at the financial services company, and steered the business and people…
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Nintendo of America has confirmed a data security incident involving an external employee -engagement platform used for conducting internal surveys. This highlights the growing cybersecurity risks associated with third-party workplace tools. The breach reportedly occurred through TinyPulse, an employee feedback and engagement platform owned by WebMD Health Services. Nintendo clarified that its own internal systems were not compromised and that the incident was limited to information hosted on the external service. The issue came to light after a cybercriminal group known as Shadowbyt3$ claimed responsibility for the breach. The group alleged that it had accessed and exfiltrated sensitive employee information,…
A professional who was recently laid off during a restructuring exercise has shared how an unexpected job offer helped turn around a difficult career setback, sparking a wider conversation online about employee value, compensation and career growth. The employee, who had spent nearly five years with a product-based company, revealed on social media that their monthly salary had remained around Rs 70,000 despite years of service. According to the post, modest annual increments had limited salary growth over the years. The situation took a dramatic turn when the employee was impacted by a restructuring-led layoff. The individual also indicated that…
Employee unions and staff representatives have urged the 8th Pay Commission to introduce a more structured career-progression framework for Central government employees, proposing five assured financial upgradations during a 30-year service period. The demand has been raised by the National Council–Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) Staff Side as part of its recommendations to the Commission. The proposal seeks to address long-standing concerns around limited promotion opportunities, particularly among Group B and Group C employees, many of whom spend decades in service without significant career advancement. Under the proposed framework, employees would receive financial upgradations at fixed intervals of six years from…
Miraj Entertainment announced on 18 June,2026, that it has elevated Deepak Adwani to executive director of Miraj Cinemas, with the appointment taking effect immediately on 19 June 2026. The company stated that Adwani was promoted from his position as vice president – P&L after spending 14 years with the multiplex chain. The company explained that the leadership change has come in the wake of the sudden passing of managing director Bhuvanesh Mendiratta. It highlighted that Adwani brought more than two decades of experience in cinema exhibition and entertainment to the role. Officials noted that during his tenure at Miraj Cinemas,…
ONE ZERO Bank has promoted Natali Gvura to chief human resources officer (CHRO), underscoring the digital bank’s commitment to internal leadership development as it continues to scale its operations and strengthen its people strategy. In her new position, Gvura will lead the bank’s human capital strategy, overseeing talent management, leadership development, organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, culture transformation and employee experience initiatives. She will also play a key role in aligning the bank’s people agenda with its long-term growth and innovation objectives. Gvura has been part of ONE ZERO Bank for more than four years and has progressed through several senior…
The Centre is set to give a major push to job creation with a Rs 2,400-crore payout under a new employment scheme Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PMVBRY). Prime Minister Narendra Modi will transfer the first round of incentives directly to new workers and their employers today, that is, 19 June, 2026. The Employment Linked Incentive Scheme aims to bring more people into formal jobs while supporting businesses that hire them. Under the plan, fresh employees joining the workforce will get direct cash benefits to their bank accounts. Employers who add new staff will also receive financial support to…
Quick commerce company, Zepto has reported a decline in its permanent workforce and a sharp rise in employee attrition as it prepares for its public market debut. According to the company’s draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), the number of permanent employees fell 3.6 per cent year-on-year to 5,212 in FY26, down from 5,409 in FY25. During the same period, attrition among permanent employees rose significantly to 51.28 per cent from 40.48 per cent a year earlier. The reduction was particularly visible across corporate functions. The combined technology and non-technology workforce declined to 1,773 employees in FY26 from 2,052 in the…
Amgen India has appointed Anjali Rao as executive director–human resources, bringing on board a seasoned HR leader with more than two decades of experience across global technology, healthcare and life sciences organisations. In her new role, Rao will lead the people agenda for Amgen India, focusing on talent strategy, leadership development, organisational effectiveness, workforce planning and culture transformation as the biotechnology company continues to strengthen its presence in India. Prior to joining Amgen, Rao served as executive director – human resources, Lilly Bengaluru, Eli Lilly and Company. Before that, she was country head – people & organisation, India at Novartis,…
Employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) have launched an indefinite strike starting midnight of Thursday, 18 June 2026. The action was announced by a joint committee of 12 unions representing BEST staff after authorities failed to meet their long pending demands. The strike could affect two critical services in Mumbai: bus transport and electricity supply in South Mumbai. The city’s second largest public transport provider after the suburban railway, BEST carries around 25 lakh passengers daily. It also supplies electricity to more than 10 lakh consumers. Workers are demanding the merger of BEST’s budget with the Brihanmumbai…
Odisha has approved 20 major industrial projects worth Rs 76,611.86 crore, with the potential to create 50,517 jobs across nine districts. The proposals were cleared during the 45th meeting of the High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar. The projects cover a wide range of sectors including gemstone manufacturing, green-energy equipment, aerospace and defence, rare earth minerals, pharmaceuticals, mechanical and electrical capital goods, chemicals, steel, iron and ferro alloys, and renewable power. A standout approval is for lab grown diamond units in Khordha, involving an investment of Rs 9,817.50 crore and generating 8,100…
Deepti Hegde has joined the India HR team of Teva Pharmaceuticals as director-HR. Backed by almost two decades of experience, Deepti Hegde began her professional journey as a consultant with CHR Global, in 2007. Just over a year later, she moved to Larsen & Toubro, looking into leadership planning and talent acquisition. For the next eight and a half years, she served as the HR interface gaining exposure to partnering with business in the areas of HR operations, employee bonding, facilitating performance management, learning and development (L&D) , induction & integration and compensation & benefit. Hegde’s next stop was Dow,…
Kirloskar Electric Company has appointed Janaki Kirloskar as the joint managing director, marking her return to the 79-year-old electrical engineering firm. The move blends her industrial experience with entrepreneurial leadership as the company looks to strengthen its market position. A Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduate with a BS in Industrial Engineering (Honours), class of 2003, Kirloskar began her career at Kirloskar Electric in September 2004. She spent nearly 12 years as general manager until June 2016, gaining hands-on exposure across manufacturing operations, business processes, and organisational functions within the group. In November 2016, she pivoted to entrepreneurship and founded Kika Tableware,…
The upcoming Kerala state budget is expected to address one of the most closely watched issues among government employees and pensioners—the long-pending pay revision. More than 5.23 lakh state government employees and around 4.5 lakh pensioners are awaiting clarity on salary and pension revisions. The last pay revision was implemented in 2019, and a fresh revision was due in 2024 under Kerala’s five-year pay revision cycle. Although the state government constituted the 12th Pay Commission in February this year, the panel completed its tenure in May without submitting its recommendations. The issue has gained significance amid concerns over employee earnings…
Employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will receive a higher Dearness Allowance (DA) after the state government approved a 5 per cent increase, taking the allowance from 53 per cent to 58 per cent of basic pay. The decision, announced by Maharashtra’s Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik, brings the DA for transport corporation employees in line with that of other state government staff. The move is expected to benefit thousands of employees working across the corporation’s extensive transport network. The DA revision comes amid ongoing discussions between the management and employee unions. While welcoming the…
The Madras High Court has ruled that an employee cannot claim Special Grade benefits by postponing the assumption of a promotional post after receiving a promotion order. A Division Bench comprising Justice N. Sathish Kumar and Justice M. Jothiraman dismissed an appeal filed by a former Agriculture Department employee who sought Special Grade benefits after completing 20 years of service. The case involved M Balasubramanian, who was appointed as an agricultural officer and later granted Selection Grade benefits upon completing the prescribed years of service. Before he became eligible for the next career- progression benefit, namely the Special Grade, he…
A SpiceJet employee has been suspended after a video showing a confrontation with passengers at Bagdogra Airport gained widespread attention on social media. The incident occurred on 13 June after SpiceJet flight SG 151, scheduled to travel from Bagdogra to Delhi, faced significant disruption. The flight was initially delayed before being cancelled, leading to frustration among passengers waiting at the airport. Videos circulating online showed a heated exchange between an airline staff member and several passengers. The footage quickly attracted public attention, with many social- media users questioning the handling of the situation. In a statement, SpiceJet attributed the disruption…
Decathlon has announced a major expansion of its employee-ownership programme, enabling up to 34,000 additional employees to become shareholders in the company. The initiative, called Decathlon Seed, is expected to increase the number of employee-shareholders from 56,000 to as many as 90,000 globally. The announcement comes as the sports retailer marks its 50th anniversary and seeks to strengthen employee participation in the company’s long-term growth. Under the programme, eligible employees will receive an average allocation of €2,000 worth of company shares at no cost. The scheme is open to employees across retail, logistics, production and other functions, regardless of role…
A debate around employee stock ownership in India’s startup ecosystem has resurfaced after entrepreneur Chinmay Singh criticised the country’s ESOP taxation framework, arguing that it discourages startups from sharing wealth with employees. In a post on social media platform X, Singh, an Indian-origin entrepreneur based in San Francisco, said India’s current tax treatment of employee stock options makes it difficult for startups to offer meaningful ownership stakes to workers. According to him, the rules particularly disadvantage talented professionals working outside major technology hubs. Drawing from his experience of running a US-based startup, Singh said he built an engineering team comprising…
A multilingual AI-assisted platform developed by a startup incubated at the Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Patna has created over 18,000 job opportunities for youth in the telecom sector across India. The platform, built in collaboration with SCOGO Networks, uses natural language processing (NLP) to enable seamless communication and workforce coordination across India’s diverse linguistic and operational environments. The technology allows, for instance, a Tamil-speaking technician from Chennai to work in Bengali or Kannada-speaking regions without facing language barriers. IIT Patna director T N Singh reportedly said that the TIH team has tackled hardware learning through easy-to-learn electronic kits,…
Bharti Airtel has elevated Rahul Vatts to director – corporate affairs and group chief regulatory officer (GCRO), expanding his current responsibilities. The company noted that the move was aimed at strengthening its corporate affairs and policy function as it grows beyond telecom. In the new role, Rahul Vatts will lead Airtel’s corporate affairs team. He will manage engagement with government, regulators and industry bodies, and shape the company’s public policy and regulatory approach. He will also act as Airtel’s primary point of contact for all government and regulatory matters. Airtel noted that the change reflects its focus on building stronger…
Zoom has appointed Arijit Dey as channel leader for India and SAARC. The move reflects Zoom’s focus on growing its partner network as more companies use AI to make work simpler and improve customer service. Dey has over 24 years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, and strategic partnerships across tech and telecom. At Zoom, he will shape the channel strategy for India and SAARC. His goals are stronger partner engagement, faster channel-led growth, and helping businesses use Zoom’s AI-powered tools to turn conversations into real results. Jacob Pereira,head,APAC partners, Zoom, believes Dey ” knows how to build strong…
Employee sentiment at Meta appears to be under strain following recent workforce reductions and the company’s intensified focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Internal discussions reportedly reveal growing frustration among employees who are managing increased workloads after a major round of job cuts. Last month, the social-media giant reduced its workforce by around 8,000 employees, representing nearly 10 per cent of its staff. The move was part of Meta’s broader effort to channel resources toward AI development and strengthen its position in the rapidly-evolving technology landscape. However, employees who remain with the company are reportedly facing mounting pressure. Along with their…
eBay’s workforce strategy has come under renewed scrutiny after data revealed that the company is pursuing hundreds of H-1B visa hires while simultaneously reducing its US workforce. According to workforce tracking platform Cutoffs.io, eBay plans to lay off 639 employees in the US during 2026. At the same time, the company has filed applications for 429 H-1B positions during the first half of fiscal 2026. The figures have reignited debate around the use of foreign skilled-worker visas at a time when many technology firms continue to trim headcount. Data cited by The American Bazaar shows that eBay submitted 360 H-1B…
Bigbasket, a Tata Group company and one of India’s popular quick-commerce platforms, has named Amit Nanda as its new chief executive officer. Hari Menon and Vipul Parekh, co-founders, bigbasket, will remain on the Board and continue to mentor the leadership team. Nanda joins with 20+ years of experience across e-commerce, FMCG, and consumer banking. He was most recently director, selling partner services at Amazon India, where he managed the company’s third-party marketplace-one of its largest businesses. In his 11 years at Amazon, he has also built and scaled its private label portfolio and led teams across product, tech, and marketplace.…
The Jharkhand government has approved a proposal to provide state employees with easier access to salary advances and a range of financial services through a dedicated digital platform managed by a non-banking financial company (NBFC). The decision was cleared by the state cabinet and is aimed at improving employees’ financial well-being by offering structured and accessible financing options. Under the plan, the government will empanel an NBFC through a tender process to develop and operate the platform. The digital platform will offer services such as salary advances, savings products, insurance plans, credit facilities and other financial solutions designed for government…