Festive rewards get a makeover as companies prioritise choice, flexibility and experiences
HR leaders said the shift reflects changing employee expectations, with festive rewards increasingly being viewed not simply as a monetary benefit or annual gesture, but as an extension of the…
Bank unions defer 3-day nationwide strike after talks with IBA
Bank unions have decided to defer a planned three-day strike after discussions with the Indian Banks’ Association. A new high-level committee will be formed to address important employee demands, including…
Tata companies face a tough call on Chandra vote at AGM
Tata Group companies are preparing for the upcoming AGM concerning N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as a director. These companies, including Tata Motors and Tata Steel, own a significant stake in Tata…
Festive hiring shifts from finding workers to keeping them
As ecommerce, retail and logistics companies ramp up for the year’s biggest shopping period, the competition for frontline workers is increasingly becoming a retention battle. Companies are putting greater emphasis…
Novotel Kolkata appoints Neerajita Kundu as people & culture manager
In her new role at Novotel Kolkata, Kundu will spearhead the hotel’s people & culture function, with a mandate centred on fostering an engaged, empowered and high-performing workforce. Her responsibilities…
Teen loneliness may follow young people into the workplace
phys.org — What happens when loneliness follows a young person from the school hallway into the workplace? New research suggests that feeling lonely during adolescence may be linked to a…
This beauty brand’s paid parental leave gets cheers from women-majority workforce
benefitnews.com — Increasing leave in the U.S. and Canada aligns with the company’s focus on retention and internal promotion, said the head of people and culture for Lush North America.
11 Remote Companies Hiring Four-Day Workweeks In 2026
forbes.com — Capital One, beehiiv, and Buffer are just a few of the employers now hiring remotely (including work-from-anywhere) while also offering a four-day work week.
We All Hated Busy Work. Now That It’s Disappearing, It Turns Out We Miss It.
wsj.com — Restructurings and AI are making entry-level work more efficient. But managers realize a lot is lost when people don’t get practice.
AI may boost workplace efficiency, but expert warns human skills still matter
foxbusiness.com — Protocol School of Washington President Pamela Eyring explains why growing reliance on AI could weaken communication and relationship-building skills that remain critical to winning clients and closing deals.