The future of work is often framed in extremes. Skills versus degrees. AI versus human judgement. Agility versus structure. But…
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The conflict in West Asia has introduced real uncertainty into global markets. Oil supply routes face disruption. Energy prices fluctuate.…
HR has spent the last few years participating in AI conversations. By 2026, it will be expected to lead them.…
For years, organisations have spoken about skills-based hiring. 2026 could be the year it is finally put to the test.…
Every company declares that retaining talent is a strategic priority. Annual reports emphasise culture and engagement. Leadership speaks of ‘people…
The future of work may be shaped by technology, but it will be defined by trust. For years, psychological safety…
A technology company launches a comprehensive wellness programme. Employees gain access to meditation apps, fitness subsidies, mental health counselling and…
A manufacturing plant deploys AI-driven quality control. The system performs exactly as designed. Error rates fall by 30 per cent.…
In January, a plant manager approves a new technical training programme. By March, the curriculum is finalised. By June, employees…
In corporate India, 58 is often treated as an exit ramp. Superannuation arrives, farewells are organised, and identities long fused…
Sareeta Bhatikar has moved from HDFC Life to jio-bp as chief human resources officer, marking a significant cross-sector transition from…
Hospitality sells experience, not inventory. Rooms can be standardised; service cannot. As Indian hotel chains expand into metros, pilgrimage towns,…
Walk into Pernod Ricard India’s offices today as a new employee, and you may find yourself transported somewhere else entirely—standing…
A manager at a Bengaluru tech company noticed something odd. Her Gen Z team routinely questioned her decisions and pushed…
ToneTag, a Bangalore-based fintech company known for its sound-based payment solutions, recently organised a family-inclusive retreat in the Andaman Islands.…
Express logistics operates at brutal velocity. Precision matters, speed is non-negotiable, and reliability shapes customer trust. Behind every package delivered…
Not too long ago, promotions followed a predictable rhythm. Stay long enough, learn the ropes, prove consistency—and growth would eventually…
For decades, companies have tried to control what employees say in public. What is new is the attempt to control…
Somewhere between 1,80,000 tech layoffs globally and the invention of ‘job-hugging’ as a workplace trend, 2025 became the year Indian…
A fintech startup CEO recently hired a CHRO from a Fortune 500 bank. Twenty years’ experience, managed 5,000+ employees, built…
There’s a popular myth around the CHRO role—that once you get there, you’ve “arrived”. The title is shiny, the seat…
India’s Global Capability Centre story sounds like unstoppable triumph. Over 1,800 centres employing 1.9 million professionals. Projections suggesting growth to…
The unexpected path Latika Rao once dreamt of joining the Armed Forces. Instead, her career began in operations, moved to…
In a sunlit ballroom at Delhi’s Aerocity on 31st October 2025, something unusual happened in Indian corporate circles: young HR…
How HR came calling Anju Jumde wasn’t always in HR. Her LinkedIn profile tells a different story—one that begins in…
The accidental strategist Bhawna Kirpal Mital did not set out to become a human resources leader. A science graduate with…