CHRO PROGRAMME
How can senior HR leaders prepare themselves to drive enterprise transformation through people?
ISB Executive Education’s 43-week Chief Human Resources Officer Programme equips senior HR leaders with the strategic judgement, business acumen and leadership capabilities to translate human capital into sustained enterprise value.
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.
IIT Guwahati, Tata Electronics join hands to build semiconductor talent pipeline
IIT Guwahati has signed an MoU with Tata Electronics to establish a Centre of Excellence for semiconductor education. This collaboration aims to develop educational programmes that align with industry needs and create skilled professionals. Additionally, the partnership will provide hands-on training opportunities for students at Tata Electronics. It includes developing relevant course content and training faculty from various institutions.
From Women in HR to People-First CEOs: Recognising the leaders shaping the future of work
Human resources leadership is adapting to play a crucial role in business decision-making, greatly influencing both organizational growth and resilience. The ET HR Excellence Awards 2027 - Leadership Honours celebrate prominent leaders in people strategy, highlighting their significant impacts on strategic transformations across diverse facets of human resources and organizational development.
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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.
TVS Motor Company appoints Vedanta's Madhu Srivastava as group head of HR
TVS Motor Company has appointed Madhu Srivastava as its new president and group head of human resources. Srivastava brings extensive cross-industry experience to the role. She previously served as global CHRO of Vedanta Resources. The company expressed confidence in her ability to advance its people and organizational agenda.
Lloyds Metals: Building a people-first culture for the future of iron and steel
Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited prioritizes its employees. The company fosters a culture of freedom and trust. This encourages initiative and problem-solving. All employees benefit from an inclusive ESOP program. Career growth focuses on unlocking potential through upskilling. Lloyds Metals emphasizes community commitment. They prioritize local hiring and women's empowerment.
Gen Z, Women Employees lead a healthy change at India Inc
Indian companies are focusing on employee health. Firms like Deloitte and Vedanta are tracking fitness. Accenture has a well-being program. Myntra offers meditation spaces. Titan conducts fitness challenges. Companies are providing health assessments and wellness programs. Intuit offers reimbursements for well-being expenses. These initiatives aim to improve employee health and productivity.
AI School’s in session: India Inc says 'everyone must learn' as machines get smarter
Recognising AI's transformative power, numerous firms like Vedanta, Schneider Electric, and Accenture India are proactively extending AI training to their entire workforces. These initiatives aim to equip employees with essential AI skills, fostering innovation and ensuring relevance in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
New-age companies think out of the box to meet needs of young workforce
New-age companies in India, such as Myntra and Mobile Premier League, are adapting to employees’ evolving needs by introducing innovative perks. These include sports facilities, mental health initiatives, and paid leaves to disconnect from work, aiming to boost retention and promote a balanced, supportive workplace environment.
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.
Upgrad appoints HUL's Amit Mehta as CHRO
Amit Mehta will lead upGrad's people strategy globally, driving organisation effectiveness, talent development and performance management initiatives.
More and more Indian companies focus on enhancing women's professional development
As companies try to deal with changing technology and talent scenarios, they are making it a point to prioritise investments in leadership development and foster diversity and inclusion to drive resilience and innovation.
India Inc has miles to go in building career path for employees
The Deloitte data reveals that a significant portion of Indian companies lack formal career management plans for employees. While many have clear promotion policies, they often lack holistic frameworks for managing careers. Only a minority of companies effectively communicate these processes to employees.
Lack of employee adoption, difficulty in measuring ROI remain significant challenges while implementing wellness programmes: Survey
When it comes to decision-makers that shape employee wellness programmes, 35% of respondents state that it is the CHRO who makes the vital decisions. 32% stated that CEOs play a crucial role in ensuring their wellness programmes are on the right track, according to the MediBuddy Wellness 360 Research Study.
Green jobs hiring rises as companies eye sustainable growth
Green job opportunities in India have surged 80-100% compared to last year, but there is a lack of talent in this emerging field as most of these job profiles are new. Companies such as Vedanta Group, Schneider Electric and Tata Steel are scouting for talent for profiles in sustainability, waste management, green infrastructure and other related fields. To address the shortage of talent, companies are increasingly hiring younger employees and training them.
India Inc to hire more women this new year in diversity push
Leading organisations including Cognizant, Larsen & Toubro, HDFC Bank, ITC, KPMG, Axis Bank, Schneider Electric, Cipla and Procter & Gamble are doubling down on efforts to improve gender diversity in the workplace.
Marico launches gender-neutral second career programme
The programme respects individuality and welcomes candidates that may have taken a break to prioritise their health, fulfil their aspirations, or explore their passions. To be eligible for the programme, the candidates need to have previous work experience of minimum two years.
Marico rolls out gender-neutral programme to welcome professionals with career breaks
The gender-neutral second career programme 'Phoenix' is a career transition programme that will offer opportunities to professionals who have taken a minimum 1-year career break and are keen to return to the corporate world. The company believes that the initiative will enable the company to access specialised skills, unique perspectives and will boost innovation at work.
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.
Tata Consumer Products launches parenthood support programme
To make the parental experience healthy and happy, well-being counselling services will also be provided for navigating feelings regarding parenthood and developing strategies to foster a work-life balance.
Havells India to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for staff in India
"The company will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccination for all its direct and indirect employees in India under the company's vaccination programme through a process of reimbursement," Havells India Ltd said in a statement.
Cipla appoints Dr Raju Mistry as global chief people officer
Mistry is a veteran Human Resources (HR) professional with over 27 years of global experience across diverse sectors.
OYO offers to buy shares from employees, ex-workers for up to Rs 50 cr
The company expects the total ESOP liquidity programme to be worth around USD 150 - USD 200 million over the next few years.
How HR heads are leading change
The average number of years required to become a CHRO has come down from 15-20 years to 12-18 years.
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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