CHRO DESIGNATION
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Workout after work: India Inc flexes its fitness muscle
Employers in India are enhancing workplace fitness programs to promote well-being and active lifestyles among employees. Companies like Procter & Gamble and InMobi now offer gym facilities and wellness initiatives. The demand for fitness programs is rising among mid-sized businesses and startups, providing greater access to wellness resources.
Workout after work: India Inc flexes its fitness muscle as employers make workplace wellness harder to skip
Indian companies are expanding workplace fitness programmes, offering employees access to office gyms, group exercise classes, personal training, sports facilities and memberships across multiple locations. Procter & Gamble, InMobi and Walmart Global Tech are among the employers investing in employee wellness, while fitness providers Cult for Corporates and Fit.Zone report growing corporate demand. The focus is increasingly shifting from offering fitness as an employee perk to encouraging greater participation and making healthy routines part of the working day.
Four UK universities in India offer early recruitment access to 250 postgraduate students graduating in 2027
Four UK universities operating campuses in India are scheduling a placement week for postgraduate student recruitment. This initiative allows employers to interview candidates before graduation and streamline hiring processes. Students participating have an average of 2.4 to three years of work experience across multiple industries.
The changing C-suite: How finance and HR leaders are driving business transformation
CFOs and CHROs are moving beyond traditional responsibilities to become strategic business partners. The discussion explores how finance and HR leaders are navigating uncertainty, driving technology adoption, building organisational resilience and aligning financial and people strategies with sustainable growth.
As hotels seek quality talent, salaries of senior roles see substantial jump
Senior hospitality executives, particularly general managers, have seen substantial pay increases due to market demand and talent shortages. Compensation for luxury hotel general managers has risen by 40-75% over three years, reflecting a competitive environment. Key roles in operations, sales, and marketing are also witnessing significant pay growth. In tier-II cities, general managers now earn between Rs 75-80 lakh, compared to earlier figures.
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Your Talent Strategy Has to Keep Up with Your AI Transformation
The entry-level job pipeline is thinning globally, and the consequences of eliminating these types of roles in favor of AI are compounding. Eliminate entry-level roles, and you reduce the headcount that justifies mid-level managers. Reduce mid-level managers, and you shrink the pool feeding director and VP pipelines. What looks like a staffing efficiency decision is actually a leadership supply decision whose full cost won’t appear for years. The leaders who navigate this well don’t abandon their automation strategies; they build the talent infrastructure that those strategies require by doing three things: 1) Redesigning entry-level roles as capability-building cohorts; 2) building a distributed apprenticeship pipeline; and 3) auditing and repaying the organization’s capability debt.
Sony Pictures Networks India appoints Amit Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer
Sony Pictures Networks India has appointed Amit Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer. He will lead the People & Organisation function and Administration & Facilities. Mehta joins from upGrad, where he previously served as CHRO. He brings extensive experience from Hindustan Unilever and a high-growth company. Mehta succeeds Manu Wadhwa, who will now serve as Strategy Advisor.
Data centres are coming. Where will India find the people to run them?
India's data centre capacity is set to grow significantly by 2030. This expansion will create numerous jobs across various sectors, including construction and operations. Advanced technologies like AI are increasing demand for specialised technical skills in cooling and power. The talent pool will draw from existing sectors like power and manufacturing.
India Inc wants to tech all its employees to the future
As India approaches 2026, companies such as Zensar Technologies, Godrej Consumer Products, and Tata Motors are proactively enhancing their workforce through training initiatives. By prioritizing skills in data, artificial intelligence, and analytics, these businesses aim to prepare their employees for the inevitable technological transformations.
upGrad appoints Deepesh Dhakad as Chief Product and Technology Officer
Edtech firm upGrad has appointed Deepesh Dhakad as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer. Dhakad will lead product, design, and technology across learner and enterprise segments. His focus will be on innovation, scalability, and global user experience. He brings extensive experience from leading tech companies. Dhakad aims to build intelligent, AI-native systems for personalized learning journeys and measurable results.
TCS confirms onboarding for 650 delayed lateral hires
Tata Consultancy Services confirms honoring all offers for 650 lateral hires. Their onboarding was delayed for three months. The company started issuing onboarding emails. Some candidates will join in October. Onboarding depends on successful background verification. This step strengthens TCS's workforce. It addresses rising demand for IT services. The confirmation reassures candidates and stakeholders.
TCS finally rolls out annual salary increments; average hike at 4.5-7%
TCS has rolled out delayed salary hikes of 4.5–7% for junior to mid-level staff, effective from September 1, 2025, with top performers getting over 10%. It is understood to be the lowest hike in the last four years given the slowing business environment’s impact on the IT industry and TCS financials.
TCS to roll-out wage hikes for about 80% of employees, effective September 1
The move to reward and retain talent comes at a time when TCS has decided to lay off over 12,000 employees as part of what it describes as a broader strategy to become a "future-ready organisation".
TCS elevates Sudeep Kunnumal as CHRO designate
TCS has appointed Sudeep Kunnumal as CHRO designate, replacing Milind Lakkad. With more than 25 years in HR, Kunnumal has held key roles at TCS since 2006. This marks the third major leadership change after CEO and COO transitions.
Total Environment appoints Pooja Gupta as Chief Human Resources Officer
Total Environment has appointed Pooja Gupta as the new Chief Human Resources Officer. With over two decades of HR experience, Gupta will lead talent management, employee relations, and DEI initiatives, aligning with Total Environment's mission to foster collaboration and innovation.
India Inc to match personnel needs with personal plans
By 2025, companies in India will personalize employee benefits and adopt hybrid work models. Customized policies will cater to different employee needs based on seniority, gender, and age. Firms like DS Group and Meesho focus on individual development plans, well-being initiatives, and inclusive strategies.
Becoming a future CHRO: Navigating the path to HR leadership excellence
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) plays a crucial role in managing human capital and leading HR functions in organisations.
With festive season around the corner, India Inc gives staff gift of extra leaves
Companies in India are offering their employees additional time off during the festive season to focus on employee well-being and allow them to relax and recharge. Companies such as KPMG, Deloitte, Adobe, WeWork India, and startups like Physics Wallah, Wingify, and Power Play are giving extended breaks, either during Diwali or towards the end of the year.
The changing role of a chief human resources officer
The role of chief human resources officer (CHRO) is becoming increasingly crucial due to factors such as discussions on the future of work, increased technology, and hiring demands for niche skills. According to Gartner, HR leaders prioritize leader effectiveness, organisational design and change management, employee experience, recruiting, and the future of work.
Sustainability is the theme for corporate gifting across India Inc this Diwali
Besides the sustainable gifts, companies are also giving experiential gifts like travel or stay at a hotel to employees, especially as the pandemic subsides, said executives at gifting companies like IGP, Ferns N Petals, Wrapping Happiness and Xoxoday.
India Inc refreshes office layouts to better reflect hybrid work mode
New elements include spaces such as multiple break zones, fitness equipment corners with cycling tracks, treadmill workstations and push-up bars.
Capgemini appoints Aarti Srivastava as CHRO for India operations
A seasoned people leader with over two decades of expertise in multiple dimensions of human resources, she was previously CHRO for the business services global business line at the company. She has also worked at FIS Corporation and Deutsche Bank. Capgemini in India comprises over 150,000 team members working across 13 locations.
Startups offer attractive growth path to key staff to retain talent
With skills in data science, engineering, product, digital marketing, design, artificial intelligence and machine learning commanding a premium in the startup talent ecosystem, companies such as Livspace, Urban Company, Chargebee, BankBazaar, Clear and API Holdings are pulling out all the stops to arrest attrition for these profiles.
Lead appoints ex-Paytm HR head Rohit Thakur as CHRO
Thakur, the former CHRO at fintech firm Paytm, will play a pivotal role in taking forward Lead's vision of transforming the arc of education for 1.5 million schools and 260 million school-going children in India.
EV space sees top level hiring to fill up new technology advancements
Experts maintain that with the EV business at an inflection point and poised to grow exponentially, companies in this space are getting more focussed on the talent eco-system, which is technical and specialised in nature.
Tata Motors’ HR chief Gajendra Chandel quits
Gajendra Chandel, president and chief human resource officer (CHRO) of Tata Motors, has resigned. “Gajendra Chandel has decided to move on from his role at Tata Motors.
Aon Hewitt ties up with IIMB for CHRO programme
Aon Hewitt aims to build a talent pool of leaders who drive business outcomes through human resources.
Aon Hewitt ties up with IIM-Bangalore for human resource programme
The programme is broken into three modules, with 10-days module in IIM-B campus. Besides being taught by IIM faculty, participants will work with senior Aon practitioners.
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