Vikram Solar on Tuesday announced the appointment of Biresh Ranjan Das as Senior Vice President – Human Resources. In his new role, Das will spearhead the company’s people and culture strategy, partnering closely with senior leadership to strengthen organisational capabilities in line with Vikram...
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Human–AI collaboration will redefine the nature of work by 2027, with artificial intelligence becoming a core part of everyday roles rather than a supporting tool, according to a new report by Nasscom and Indeed. The Future of Work Report 2025, titled “Work Reimagined: The Rise of Human–AI...
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India’s emergence as a global hub for Japanese Global Capability Centres (GCCs) has been driven by strong talent availability, cost efficiency, and a rapidly maturing business ecosystem. As Japanese organisations continue to deepen their footprint in India, the implementation of India’s four Labour...
For years, succession planning lived quietly in boardroom decks and HR handbooks. It was treated as a compliance exercise—important, yes, but rarely urgent. A name here, a backup there, revisited once a year and then forgotten. That approach no longer works. As organisations head into 2026...
The dawn of 2026 in India does not merely mark another calendar year — it heralds a transformative chapter in labour governance and industrial relations, one rooted in comprehensive legal overhaul, rising global economic pressures, and the urgent need to recalibrate the balance between worker...
A D&B and Pluxeereport reveals that 53% of employees prioritise health and wellness benefits. Additionally, 55% emphasise mental health support as a top factor in creating an empowering work environment. Comprehensive wellness programs, including insurance top-ups, consultations, gym...
The Supreme Court in the case of M/s Carborandum Universal Ltd. v. Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1232; 2025 INSC 1455 ) has authoritatively clarified that Section 45A (best-judgment assessment) is an exceptional power, not a routine administrative tool. It can be...



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