The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is considering the introduction of a comprehensive biometric attendance system for its employees as part of efforts to strengthen workplace discipline and improve attendance tracking across departments. The proposed move comes after recurring complaints regarding delayed reporting and irregular attendance patterns among employees, particularly staff working in field roles. Officials indicated that concerns had emerged from several zones, with repeated complaints reportedly surfacing in the Ambattur region involving attendance-related issues among conservancy and sanitary personnel. With a workforce of more than 36,000 employees, the civic body believes a technology-enabled attendance mechanism could improve accountability and…
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Ageas Federal Life Insurance has appointed Yash Sinha as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO), strengthening the insurer’s leadership bench as it sharpens focus on people strategy, organisational agility and workforce transformation. With a career spanning some of India’s leading insurance and financial services organisations, Sinha brings a blend of operational expertise, cultural leadership and strategic HR insight to his new role at Ageas Federal Life Insurance. With more than 25 years of experience across India’s banking, financial services and insurance landscape, Sinha steps into the role with a strong track record in building high-performance cultures, leading HR transformation…
Cigna Healthcare has appointed Anisha Vaz as head-human resources for India, strengthening its people leadership as the company continues to expand its operations and talent capabilities in the country. In her new role, Vaz will lead the company’s India HR strategy, overseeing talent management, employee experience, organisational development and workforce-transformation initiatives. Vaz brings nearly two decades of experience across human resources, business partnering and people operations, with leadership exposure across healthcare, technology and global business environments. Prior to joining Cigna Healthcare, she spent over eight years at Walmart Global Tech India, where she progressed through multiple HR leadership roles. During…
Supriya Wig has been appointed by Mizuho Global Services (MGS) as vice president-human resources (VP-HR). Marking another milestone in her stellar career, the new appointment at the financial services company commences in May 2026. This role will Wig leading strategic HR initiatives, workforce planning, talent alignment, leadership development, employee engagement, and organisational growth amid MGS’s expansion in India. With nearly two decades of HR leadership across consulting, banking, financial services, and technology, Wig excels in talent management, culture transformation, organisational development, M&A integration, diversity & inclusion, and people-centric practices in fast-evolving environments. Most recently, she was talent business advisor at…
Ashwini Chainani, 52, senior official at TCS, Nashik, was arrested on 10 April, 2026, for abetment in a sexual harassment and religious coercion case. She has now been denied bail for abetting harassment by ignoring victim complaints despite being a POSH panel member at the TCS BPO unit. Spanning between 2022 to 2026, nine FIRs of harassment, molestation, abuse and forced conversion at the TCS Nashik unit were filed. Some of the victims claim that they were coerced into adopting Islamic practices, such as praying, changing dietary habits, and adopting religious symbols. As a member of the company’s Internal Complaints…
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has issued a warning to employees against participating in a proposed indefinite statewide strike beginning 20 May, stating that staff remaining absent from work could face disciplinary action and salary deductions under a “no work, no pay” policy. The directive comes amid escalating tensions between employees of Karnataka’s state-run transport corporations and the state government over unresolved issues including wage revisions, pending arrears and employee welfare-related demands. The proposed agitation has been called by the Joint Action Committee representing employees from four state transport corporations. The unions have argued that repeated demands and appeals over…
India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services has rolled out salary hikes averaging around 5 per cent in its latest appraisal cycle. However, the revision process has sparked concerns among some employees over changes in compensation structures and take-home pay. The appraisal exercise comes months after the company announced annual increments ranging between 4.5 per cent and 7 per cent on average, with higher revisions for top performers. Employees across performance categories have now begun receiving revised compensation details, leading to mixed reactions within the workforce. According to reports, employees placed in the top-rated A+ category received hikes between…
The Jharkhand government, on Monday, May 18, stated that it is intensifying recruitment efforts across departments as part of a broader strategy to strengthen human resources and accelerate the state’s development agenda. The chief minister, Hemant Soren, made the remarks while distributing appointment letters to 316 newly recruited intermediate and graduate-trained teachers and 17 women supervisors in Ranchi. The appointments form part of the state’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public service delivery, particularly in education and social welfare. Soren highlighted that recruitment exercises across departments gained momentum soon after his government returned to power for a second consecutive term in…
Sunil D’Souza, MD and CEO, Tata Consumer Products, recorded a 21.8 per cent increase in remuneration during financial year 2025–26, according to the company’s latest annual report. D’Souza received a salary of Rs 11.52 crore during the year, compared with Rs 9.46 crore in the previous fiscal. In addition, allowances, perquisites and other benefits amounted to Rs 15.84 crore, while contributions towards retiral benefits stood at Rs 40.01 lakh. In FY25, his allowances and benefits were reported at Rs 13.01 crore. The report also highlighted increases in remuneration for other senior executives. For instance, Ajit Krishnakumar, executive director and COO,…
A Reddit post by an employee worried about losing his job has sparked conversations online around workplace expectations, neurodiversity and how traditional roles may not suit every working style. The worker, employed in an accounting role, turned to social media seeking career suggestions after believing that challenges linked to suspected ADHD were affecting his performance. Posting on the r/careerguidance forum, the employee explained that he entered accounting largely because it aligned with his academic background and offered stable career opportunities after unsuccessful attempts to move into high-finance and consulting roles. However, he said the role gradually became difficult to manage…
Meta is reportedly preparing for a major workforce restructuring exercise that could affect nearly one-fifth of its employee base through a combination of layoffs and internal role shifts. The changes are expected to begin on 20 May as the company accelerates its transition toward AI-focused operations. Reports indicate that the company plans to eliminate around 8,000 jobs, representing roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce. Alongside the layoffs, Meta is also expected to move nearly 7,000 employees into newly-created AI-focused teams as part of a broader organisational overhaul. According to reports citing an internal memo, the restructuring effort is…
Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh stressed the importance of structured engagement with employee representatives to strengthen administrative efficiency and support career progression across government departments. The Minister made the remarks while chairing a meeting in New Delhi with delegations from employee organisations, including the Government Employees National Confederation and the Central Secretariat Group-C Employees Association. Discussions focused on service-related matters such as cadre restructuring, promotion opportunities and employee working conditions. The meeting also reviewed recent progress in government promotions. Employee representatives acknowledged steps taken by the Department of Personnel and Training regarding large-scale…
IG Petrochemicals has appointed Pramod Sanap as its new chief human resources officer and senior management personnel, strengthening its HR leadership with an executive who brings nearly two decades of experience across employee relations, manufacturing HR and workforce transformation. The appointment, approved by the company’s Board of Directors, comes into effect from 19 May, 2026, following the resignation of Dr Rajkumar VP, whose tenure concluded on 18 May. Sanap joins IG Petrochemicals after spending over seven years at Laxmi Organic Industries, where he most recently served as senior vice president – HR and employee relations. During his tenure, he led…
After a long and successful tenure of over 16 years at Infosys, Saraswathi Chandrasekharan has moved to Ascendion as global chief people officer. She moves from Infosys after a 16-year long association, with ther last designation there being AVP-senior principal, compensation and benefits. In the initial phase of her career, Saraswathi Chandrasekharan spent some time as a management trainee-HR with Sterlite Industries, before joining Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India as senior HR consultant, in December of 2004. After over five years with the company, she moved to Infosys and began her long association with the Indian multinational. She entered as a…
The West Bengal government has announced a major change in recruitment rules by raising the upper age limit for state government jobs by five years. The new limits apply to Group A, B, C, and D posts recruited through the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) and came into effect on 11 May following a formal notification. Under the revised norms, the maximum age for Group A posts is now 41 years, for Group B posts 44 years, and for Group C and D posts 45 years. Where posts already have a higher age ceiling, those existing limits will continue.…
On his episode of the All-In podcast, Marc Benioff, chairman, Salesforce, delivered direct insights on AI’s workplace impact, resilient company culture, and leadership tactics. The episode, centred on SaaS resets and AI agents, directly reinforces Benioff’s prior strategy of using AI to boost productivity and curb hiring. In February 2025, Benioff declared Salesforce would add no software engineers in 2025, citing over 30 per cent productivity jumps from Agentforce and AI coding tools. “We’re not adding any more software engineers next year because we have increased the productivity this year with Agentforce… by more than 30 per cent,” he had…
Tata Power has signed a preliminary agreement with Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) to create a workforce training framework aimed at supporting Bhutan’s ambitious clean energy expansion plans. The initiative is expected to help build capabilities required for the development of 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity in the country. As part of the partnership, training programmes will be conducted through the Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), Tata Power’s training arm focused on developing industry-ready skills for the power sector. The initiative is designed to strengthen technical expertise and prepare professionals for the evolving demands of the clean energy…
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) increased the annual remuneration of Chief Executive Officer K Krithivasan by 6.3 per cent in FY26, even as the Indian multinational IT services company recorded a sharp reduction in its employee base during the same period. The latest details, disclosed in the company’s annual report, have drawn attention amid a broader slowdown in hiring across the technology sector. Krithivasan’s total compensation for FY26 stood at Rs 28.1 crore, compared to Rs 26.52 crore in the previous financial year. The increase came during a period when IT companies have been recalibrating workforce strategies due to changing client…
The government has introduced revised transport allowance tax exemption limits for eligible specially-abled employees, substantially increasing the amount that can be claimed as tax-free from Financial Year 2026-27 onward. The move is expected to offer greater financial support amid rising commuting expenses and growing attention on workplace accessibility. Under the revised framework applicable from Assessment Year 2027-28, eligible employees working in metro cities can claim transport allowance exemption of up to Rs 15,000 per month along with dearness allowance (DA). The revised amount is significantly higher than the existing exemption cap of Rs 3,200 per month. The relief, however, is…
Global fashion retailer H&M is relocating its Southeast Asia regional headquarters from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur as part of a wider overhaul of its Asia Pacific operating structure. The move is expected to impact a significant portion of its regional support workforce and reflects the company’s broader efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing business requirements. The restructuring could affect nearly 30 per cent of the regional support workforce. Reports indicate that around 78 positions may be eliminated from the former East Asia regional structure, which currently has a headcount of 256 employees. A large share of the impacted…
Public Enterprises Selection Board has recommended Ambrish Tripathi for the position of director (human resources) at Bharat Electronics, marking a significant leadership movement within India’s defence public sector ecosystem. In this new role, Tripathi is expected to play a critical role in steering BEL’s people agenda, including talent development, workforce planning, leadership capability and organisational effectiveness initiatives across the enterprise. The recommendation was made during the Public Enterprises Selection Board’s Meeting No. 37/2026 held on 14 May, 2026. Tripathi has been selected for the Schedule A position from a pool of 11 candidates interviewed by the PESB panel. Tripathi currently…
Manoaj Kassturia has been elevated to the position of vice president – HR at Hitachi Payment Services. This Commerce graduate from University of Mumbai is also an alumnus of SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS). He began his professional journey in 1999 as a humble senior HR executive with Tata Finance. Two years later, he moved to Kotak Life Insurance in a similar capacity. In 2003, he joined Tata Mutual Fund as an HR manager. Two and a half years later, he moved to Networth Stock Broking as general manager-HR. Tata Capital Forex appointed him assistant vice president-HR…
South Korea is preparing to use every possible measure to prevent a strike at Samsung Electronics, the country’s largest employer and amongst the world’s biggest memory chip makers. The government has warned that even a single day of halted production at Samsung’s semiconductor plants could cause direct losses of about 1 trillion won ($667 million). Longer disruptions could be far more damaging, with estimates suggesting losses of up to 100 trillion won if materials are wasted. Samsung and its labour union are scheduled to resume pay negotiations with a government mediator, raising hopes of easing tensions. The talks come at…
IVS Ranganath, who joined Tropolite Foods in September of 2025 as vice president and head of human resources, has been promoted to chief human resources officer in less than a year. Ranganath is backed by three decades of experience, having begun his professional journey in 1996. He was associated with Asian Paints for over five years in the early phase of his career. He managed the plant and handled personnel operations of Patancheru Plant in Andhra Pradesh. From 2001 to 2004, he was with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, as senior executive-human resources, working out of Hyderbad. Ranganath’s next stop was ELICO…
With the aim of advancing India’s skill-integrated education ecosystem in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, National Institute of Open Schooling and Medhavi Skills University have entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly strengthen pathways between school education, vocational education, and higher education across the country. This collaboration will create a transformative framework for skill development, academic mobility, vocational certifications, school equivalency pathways, and employability-linked education at scale. The initiative will result in seamless progression opportunities for learners, school dropouts, working professionals, apprentices, vocational trainees, and youth from underserved communities by integrating formal education with…
While the fear of layoffs is nothing new in big tech companies, a former Meta employee has shared a strange detail that’s now trending online. She said the night before Meta’s first major round of job cuts felt “almost like doomsday,” with people filling their bags with free snacks, drinks, and chargers before the layoffs began. Adel Wu, who used to work at Meta, reportedly posted on X about the tense atmosphere during those layoffs. Her post went viral just as new reports suggested Meta could announce another big round of cuts on 20 May, possibly affecting about?8,000?jobs. Wu recalled…