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AI is a matter of survival: Jennifer Mecherippady

3 hours ago by Varun Jain in Technology, #HRCommunity, #Artificial Intelligence

The IT industry, specifically, is intensely focused on leveraging AI to accelerate software development and managed services. There's a huge need to go to market faster, so they're genuinely serious about improving their internal efficiency.

What it takes to build the future-ready workforce

24th Jun 2025 by Samriddhi Srivastava in Talent Management, Recruitment, Leadership, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

In a largely on-site industry, Alembic CHRO Namita Patwari champions flexibility rooted in empathy—stating that inclusion begins with understanding day-to-day realities.

Can India turn GCCs into global tech hubs?

23rd Jun 2025 by Samriddhi Srivastava in Business, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

India’s GCCs are no longer just support arms—they are becoming command centres for global innovation. According to senior leaders across sectors, the next phase demands bold policy reforms, digital infrastructure accelerators.

Accenture appoints first Chief Services Officer

23rd Jun 2025 by Jagriti Kumari in Appointments, Leadership, Business, #Movements

Manish Sharma, an Accenture veteran, is currently working as CEO of the Americas.

DEI is everyone’s job, says Renu Shekhawat

23rd Jun 2025 by Jagriti Kumari in Diversity, Business, #HRCommunity

Renu Shekhawat, Director and Head of Human Resources, APAC at Pitney Bowes, shares how the company integrates empathy, inclusiveness, and accountability into its leadership culture—bridging global goals with local realities.

Yoga for workplace well-being

21st Jun 2025 by Jagriti Kumari in Life @ Work, Culture, #DayInFocus, #Wellbeing, #HRCommunity

The 11th edition of International Yoga Day, themed ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’ is being organised in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chief Guest.

Referral hiring: What works and what doesn’t

21st Jun 2025 by Samriddhi Srivastava in Recruitment, #Hiring, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

From goal-setting to automation, learn what it takes to build an effective, inclusive, and high-impact referral hiring strategy.

Mental health crisis facing LGBTQ+ employees

20th Jun 2025 by Shilpa Sinha Harsh in Culture, #Wellbeing, #PrideMonth, #MentalHealth, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

While Pride Month brings colour and visibility, many LGBTQ+ professionals continue to face invisible psychological challenges at work. This article calls on organisations to go beyond performative allyship and create inclusive cultures that truly support mental wellbeing.

HR is about people, not just processes

19th Jun 2025 by Jagriti Kumari in Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Culture, #HRCommunity

In an interview with People Matters, Ann-Sofie Zaks, VP Group HR, shares that the role of HR is not just about managing resources—it’s about creating people experiences.

Amazon CEO warns of job cuts

18th Jun 2025 by Samriddhi Srivastava in Talent Management, #Layoffs, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy has confirmed that corporate job cuts will continue—not as a short-term fix, but as a structural shift powered by artificial intelligence. The tech giant is leaning hard into automation, and headcount reductions are now a strategy, not a side effect.