HR
ET AI Awards 2027 are here: Discover if your AI innovation is ready for the spotlight of a national stage!
Celebrating the future of technology, the ET AI Awards 2027 acknowledges key innovations and leadership in AI from various industries in India. With an impressive array of over 40 categories, these awards emphasize the importance of AI developments by startups, SMEs, and large enterprises, offering a valuable stage for recognizing their contributions to the AI ecosystem.
7 reasons why organisations & HR leaders should nominate for the ET HR Excellence Awards 2027
The ET HR Excellence Awards 2027 celebrate the transformative efforts of organizations and HR leaders making a significant impact in workplace culture. These prestigious awards shine a light on initiatives that enrich employee experiences and show real business results. Now is the time to submit nominations and share your stories of success in the dynamic world of HR.
Qualcomm global recast may cost 1,000 jobs in India
The US chipmaker employs about 20,000 people in India, mainly at its engineering and design facilities in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and the National Capital Region. ET first reported in October that its global restructuring could affect 600-1,000 jobs in India.
Mystery of Delhi's missing PM2.5 data
If data went missing, so, too, it seems, did political will and judicial authority that were supposed to make this Diwali different. According to Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, more than 80% of Delhi pollution the day after Diwali was due to firecracker emissions. Despite this, politicians fell back on pointing to sources beyond Delhi's borders
Qcomm’s Diwali boost; Energy startups attract funds
Happy Wednesday! Quick commerce powered a strong festive season for D2C brands. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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.
Rippling steps up AI hiring in India, looks to expand enterprise push
The firm is hiring principal engineers, senior staff engineers and senior directors among others as the lab focuses on developing core components of Rippling’s global AI platform, Parandekar told ET in an exclusive interaction.
Is your HR strategy creating measurable impact? This could be the time to get it recognised
The Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 shine a light on exemplary HR practices within various organizations, teams, and leaders. Encompassing 42 categories, the awards highlight significant accomplishments in realms like HR transformation, talent acquisition, employee experience, and workplace culture, showcasing how effective people strategies can directly enhance business performance.
Federal Benefits Open Season 2027: Check key dates, FEHB premium hike, and VA employee guide
The upcoming open season for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, as well as the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program, provides active Federal employees with the opportunity to enroll, modify their plans, or adjust contributions. Notably, an increase in premiums for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program is anticipated for 2027. Changes made during this period will take effect on January 10, 2027, ensuring comprehensive healthcare access.
Banks, schools, colleges and offices holiday tomorrow: What's open and what's closed on November 9, a day after Diwali; check latest announcements
November 9, 2026, will see different holiday arrangements across India following Diwali on Sunday. Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have announced additional holidays, while government offices in Mumbai, Pune and parts of Maharashtra will also remain closed. Banks will largely operate normally, subject to the RBI's city-wise holiday calendar.
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.
India Inc lights up Diwali with longer weekends, flexible work and extra pay for festive shifts
Companies across India are making Diwali more employee-friendly through extended holidays, work-from-home options, practical gifts and workplace celebrations. Zepto advanced its holiday, while Hitachi India offered employees a choice of gifts. NoBroker.com organised celebrations involving support staff, and Trev Mobility announced additional payouts for driver-partners working during the festival.
Digital recruitment is creating a new cybersecurity risk for employers
Online hiring has made it easier for companies to reach candidates across locations, but it has also exposed recruitment processes to identity fraud, manipulated assessments and misuse of personal information. HR teams are increasingly responsible for protecting the integrity and security of the hiring process.
Shift Periyar statue from temple land to suitable spot: Madras High Court
Madras High Court has instructed the Thanjavur District Collector to relocate a statue of E V Ramasamy Periyar. The statue was installed on temple land without necessary permissions from the authorities. Petitioner Rama Ravikumar sought its removal as recommended by the Joint Commissioner of the HR and CE Department. The court set a four-week deadline for the removal and suitable relocation of the statue.
As HR takes on a larger business role, are organisations recognising the teams driving that change?
The Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 spotlight the transformative nature of HR within organizations, underlining their crucial role in shaping business strategy, fostering talent development, and enhancing employee experiences. With six distinct award categories such as Talent Acquisition and Employee Experience, this initiative serves to honor HR teams that significantly boost organizational performance and drive workforce change.
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.
Redefining corporate leadership and enterprise growth with CFOs and CHROs
The role of CFOs and CHROs is shifting from basic management to high-level strategy. Today’s business leaders need to stay flexible and bridge the gap between their workforce’s potential and smart financial decision-making to drive real, lasting growth.
Your HR operations team keeps the business running. Is its impact being recognised?
HR operations experts are essential in boosting effectiveness and enriching the employee journey inside companies. The ET HR Excellence Awards 2027 celebrates teams that have transformed HR workflows and provided valuable insights based on data. This recognition motivates them to capture their accomplishments and receive the praise they truly merit for their impactful contributions.
Manager eats employee's lunch multiple times, employee eats her food in retaliation; now faces HR's disciplinary actions
An employee is facing a formal investigation after eating her manager’s lunch, allegedly in retaliation for three instances in which the manager took her food. Melissa has challenged the apparent difference in treatment, filing a grievance and asking HR whether her manager will also be investigated. The case has triggered debate over workplace rules, accountability and double standards.
Load More
