# employee engagement (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover employee engagement. Page: Feed: --- ## [Electrolux Group appoints Pallavi Mishra as VP HR & communications, APAC](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/electrolux-group-appoints-pallavi-mishra-as-vp-hr-communications-apac/) _2026-08-27 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Electrolux Group has appointed Pallavi Mishra as vice president, HR & communications for region APAC, effective 1 September 2026. Based in Bangkok, she will join the APAC leadership team and drive the company’s strategic people and culture agenda across the region. Mishra announced the move on LinkedIn, calling it the next chapter in her professional \[...\] The post Electrolux Group appoints… ## [PepsiCo scraps GLP-1 weight-loss drug coverage for employees from October](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/pepsico-scraps-glp-1-weight-loss-drug-coverage-for-employees-from-october/) _2026-08-27 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ PepsiCo Inc. is ending insurance coverage for prescription weight-loss medications for some employees effective October, as costs of GLP-1 drugs surge. Staff were informed this week in an email from Express Scripts, Cigna Group’s pharmacy benefits manager. The message, reviewed by Bloomberg, stated that weight-loss drugs are now “one of the fastest-growing costs in the \[...\] The post PepsiCo… ## [China employee develops Rhabdomyolysis after manager orders 200 squats For missed targets](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/china-employee-develops-rhabdomyolysis-after-manager-orders-200-squats-for-missed-targets/) _2026-08-27 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ A young employee in China has developed a serious muscle-related condition after allegedly being forced to perform 200 squats as punishment for failing to meet workplace targets. The employee, identified by her surname Yang, had moved to Hangzhou in Zhejiang province for her first job. She joined a loan assistance company in June as a \[...\] The post China employee develops Rhabdomyolysis after… ## [Punjab Govt employees strike disrupts OPD services over pending demands](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/punjab-govt-employees-strike-disrupts-opd-services-over-pending-demands/) _2026-08-27 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Government employees across Punjab have launched a statewide strike, affecting public services including outpatient departments (OPDs) at government hospitals. The protest is centred on several long-pending demands, including regularisation of contractual staff and payment of pending dearness allowance (DA) instalments. Employees from multiple government departments are participating in the 27… ## [UAE, GCC employees prioritise health, wellbeing & flexibility over office perks: Study](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/uae-gcc-employees-prioritise-health-wellbeing-flexibility-over-office-perks-study/) _2026-08-27 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Employees across the UAE and GCC are placing greater importance on practical workplace benefits than lifestyle perks such as free meals and snacks, a new workplace study by NAVO has found The study analysed more than 3,000 employer and employee sources. These included 2,000 employer sources, such as job advertisements, careers’ pages and LinkedIn posts, \[...\] The post UAE, GCC employees prioritise… ## [Gradiant doubles Coimbatore engineering workforce to over 200](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/gradiant-doubles-coimbatore-engineering-workforce-to-over-200/) _2026-08-27 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Water and wastewater solutions company Gradiant has expanded its engineering presence in Coimbatore, more than doubling the workforce at its Global Engineering Center (GEC) from around 100 to over 200 professionals. The expansion is part of the company’s plan to strengthen its engineering and project-execution capabilities in India as it grows its international business across \[...\] The post… ## [Meesho to support career continuity through parenthood with Care+](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/meesho-to-support-career-continuity-through-parenthood-with-care/) _2026-08-27 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Meesho has introduced Care+, a Career Continuity Framework designed to support employees before, during and after parental leave, with a focus on helping them manage caregiving responsibilities without compromising long-term career growth. The framework brings together structured return-to-work planning, flexible work arrangements, performance safeguards and caregiving benefits, extending support… ## [Allcargo Logistics to increase workforce by 20% ahead of festive-season demand](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/allcargo-logistics-to-increase-workforce-by-20-ahead-of-festive-season-demand/) _2026-08-27 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Allcargo Logistics is set to increase its workforce by 20 per cent across its Express Distribution and Consultative Logistics businesses as retailers prepare for higher shipment volumes during the upcoming festive season. The expansion will take the combined workforce across the two businesses to around 9,000 employees during the peak period. The move is aimed \[...\] The post Allcargo Logistics to… ## [WPP Media appoints Ekta Khanna as talent acquisition lead – India GOC](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/wpp-media-appoints-ekta-khanna-as-talent-acquisition-lead-india-goc/) _2026-08-27 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ WPP Media has strengthened its talent leadership with the appointment of Ekta Khanna as talent acquisition lead – India GOC. In her new role, she will lead hiring for WPP Media’s India Global Operations Centre, focusing on scaling hiring capabilities, workforce planning and aligning talent strategy with evolving business priorities. Khanna brings over two decades \[...\] The post WPP Media appoints… ## [Shubhra Mittal to head people operations, India & international business, K&A Power](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/shubhra-mittal-to-head-people-operations-india-internal-business-ka-power/) _2026-08-27 · Liji Narayan | HRKatha · HR Katha_ After successfully heading talent acquisition at SMEC for almost six years, Shubhra will now head people operations for India & International Business (Asia, Middle East & Africa), K&A Power, the global energy infrastructure company. Mittal began her professional journey with Resource Management Associates Group, as senior executive in 2008. She spent over two years there, \[...\] The post Shubhra… ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sykCjJofUbIF) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [Boss’s simple responses to leave and WFH requests strike a chord online](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/bosss-simple-responses-to-leave-and-wfh-requests-strike-a-chord-online/) _2026-08-26 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ A series of routine workplace messages between an employee and his manager has attracted attention online, with users highlighting the value of simple and supportive communication at work. The exchanges were shared on Reddit’s r/IndianWorkplace by an employee who said he wanted to show a different side of workplace culture. The subreddit frequently features posts \[...\] The post Boss’s simple… ## [Starbucks to cut 224 Seattle corporate and remote jobs by November](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/starbucks-to-cut-224-seattle-corporate-and-remote-jobs-by-november/) _2026-08-26 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Starbucks is set to eliminate 224 corporate and remote positions connected to its Seattle headquarters as the coffee chain continues to reorganise its corporate operations and expand its presence in Nashville, Tennessee. The job cuts were disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing submitted to the Washington Employment Security Department. The first \[...\] The post… ## [NITI Aayog: 71% of women in informal work or NEET category, only 3% in formal jobs](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/niti-aayog-71-of-women-in-informal-work-or-neet-category-only-3-in-formal-jobs/) _2026-08-26 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ India’s skilling ecosystem is yet to translate training opportunities into formal employment for a large proportion of women, with 71 per cent either engaged in informal work or outside employment, education and training altogether. Only three per cent are in formal employment, according to a recent NITI Aayog report. The findings indicate that the challenge \[...\] The post NITI Aayog: 71% of women… ## [JW Marriott Mussoorie appoints Amrita Kaul Rawat as director-HR](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/jw-marriott-mussoorie-appoints-amrita-kaul-rawat-as-director-hr/) _2026-08-26 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa has appointed Amrita Kaul Rawat as director-human resources, bringing more than 15 years of experience in hospitality across India and the UAE. In her new role at JW Marriott Mussoorie, Rawat will lead the property’s human resources function, with a focus on talent development, leadership capability, employee \[...\] The post JW Marriott Mussoorie… ## [Shobana Kailash joins RateGain as CHRO](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/shobana-kailash-joins-rategain-as-chro/) _2026-08-26 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Shobana Kailash has joined RateGain as chief human resources officer, bringing more than two decades of experience in HR leadership, organisational transformation and building high-performing teams across global markets. In her new role, Kailash will work closely with RateGain’s leadership as the company continues to scale its AI-led strategy, strengthen its presence across North America \[...\] The… ## [HR Perspectives by Saba Adil: “Every HR initiative should ultimately move a business metric”](https://www.hrkatha.com/features/perspectives/hr-perspectives-by-saba-adil-every-hr-initiative-should-ultimately-move-a-business-metric/) _2026-08-26 · Radhika Sharma | HRKatha · HR Katha_ Edelweiss Life Insurance operates in a sector where competitive advantage is shifting. Products can be replicated. Distribution can be matched. What is harder to copy is the capability of the people building, selling and transforming those products as insurance becomes more data-led, technology-enabled and heavily regulated. That makes the talent equation more complicated. Traditional insurance… ## [India’s engagement crisis starts with its managers](https://www.hrkatha.com/features/research/indias-engagement-crisis-starts-with-its-managers/) _2026-08-26 · Liji Narayan | HRKatha · HR Katha_ India’s workplace disengagement problem now comes with a formidable price tag. Gallup estimates that it costs the country $351 billion annually, approximately Rs 32.7 trillion, or nine per cent of GDP. The estimate, contained in Rebuilding Indian Workplaces for the Future 2026, produced with the Institute of Directors India, turns what is usually discussed as \[...\] The post India’s engagement… ## [Is SanDisk cutting jobs in Israel despite strong growth?](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/is-sandisk-cutting-jobs-in-israel-despite-strong-growth/) _2026-08-26 · Liji Narayan | HRKatha · HR Katha_ SanDisk, the memory chip company now valued at about $230 billion after a massive stock rally, has laid off dozens of employees at its development centres in Israel. The exact number of job losses has not been confirmed, but the cuts reportedly affect staff across several departments. The layoffs come as a surprise because the \[...\] The post Is SanDisk cutting jobs in Israel despite strong growth?… ## [Uttar Pradesh announces major job drive](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/uttar-pradesh-announces-major-job-drive/) _2026-08-26 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will provide one lakh government jobs within the next six months. Appointment letters will be issued in stages, with recruitment examinations already completed and results being processed. The move is aimed at speeding up opportunities for young job seekers and ensuring that recruitment timelines are shortened. Since \[...\] The post Uttar Pradesh… ## [Microsoft compensation data reveals salaries, bonuses and stock awards across key businesses](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/microsoft-compensation-data-reveals-salaries-bonuses-and-stock-awards-across-key-businesses/) _2026-08-25 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ The data comes from an internal spreadsheet containing compensation details submitted anonymously by nearly 600 employees Microsoft employees have shared compensation data that offers a glimpse into how pay varies across the technology giant’s job levels and business units, with reported stock awards reaching as high as $1.4 million in its Cloud and \[...\] The post Microsoft compensation data… ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bM3wZ44pLIfS) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [MP HC quashes 50% pension cut over disciplinary authority’s ‘non-speaking’ order](https://www.hrkatha.com/uncategorized/mp-hc-quashes-50-pension-cut-over-disciplinary-authoritys-non-speaking-order/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside an order withholding 50 per cent of a government employee’s pension, ruling that the disciplinary authority failed to properly consider his defence before imposing the penalty. Justice Anand Singh Bahrawat was hearing the employee’s challenge to the disciplinary authority’s order dated 15 October, 2025, as well as \[...\] The post MP HC quashes 50% pension… ## [Trianz appoints Sanjeev Prasad as CHRO](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/trianz-appoints-sanjeev-prasad-as-chro/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Trianz has announced the appointment of Sanjeev Prasad as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective July 2026. Based in Bengaluru, the company said the leadership hire will support its global scale-up of ‘Concierto’ , its agentic AI-powered multi-cloud platform. Sanjeev Prasad brings close to three decades of experience in building and transforming people \[...\] The post Trianz… ## [TCS deploys digital- monitoring tool on employee laptops, sparking privacy concerns](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/tcs-deploys-digital-monitoring-tool-on-employee-laptops-sparking-privacy-concerns/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has deployed a digital user experience monitoring tool on company-issued laptops, raising questions about employee privacy, data security and the extent to which workplace activity can be monitored. The development was reported by Moneycontrol, which cited sources familiar with the deployment. According to the report, the technology can provide visibility into \[...\]… ## [Starbucks to lay off more than 200 workers as previously announced reorganisation concludes](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/starbucks-to-lay-off-more-than-200-workers-as-previously-announced-reorganisation-concludes/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Starbucks is set to lay off more than 200 employees as part of the completion of a previously announced corporate reorganisation. The coffee chain filed a notice, detailing the planned job cuts. The layoffs are expected to affect employees across its corporate operations, with coffeehouse and design teams likely to account for most of the \[...\] The post Starbucks to lay off more than 200 workers… ## [Jyoti Menezes named CHRO at ViSure Investment Affairs](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/jyoti-menezes-named-chro-at-visure-investment-affairs/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ ViSure Investment Affairs, a Mumbai-based investment advisory and capital markets firm, has appointed Jyoti Menezes as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO). Menezes steps into the CHRO role after an independent stint as a leadership coach and virtual CHRO. During this period she also co-founded Semco Style Consultants in April 2026, advising organisations on \[...\] The post Jyoti Menezes… ## [Sonata Software names Hariprasad Rebala as chief AI officer to drive AI-native shift](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/sonata-software-names-hariprasad-rebala-as-chief-ai-officer-to-drive-ai-native-shift/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Sonata Software has appointed Hariprasad Rebala as its new chief AI officer, marking a key step in the company’s push to become an AI-first enterprise. Rebala will oversee Sonata’s full AI agenda — from products and platforms to delivery, partnerships, and talent. His mandate is to embed AI across the organisation and help clients convert \[...\] The post Sonata Software names Hariprasad Rebala as… ## [The skills that make employees truly stand out](https://www.hrkatha.com/features/friday-features/the-skills-that-make-employees-truly-stand-out/) _2026-08-21 · Radhika Sharma | HRKatha · HR Katha_ Most job descriptions follow a familiar pattern. Years of experience. Technical expertise. The right qualifications. A certification or two. These things matter, and they help people get hired. Somewhere between the first job and a long career, however, most professionals discover that the qualities which truly set people apart are rarely on that list. They \[...\] The post The skills that make… ## [BorderPlus targets 50,000 Indian caregivers for Japan amid ageing population](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/borderplus-targets-50000-indian-caregivers-for-japan-amid-ageing-population/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ BorderPlus is planning to place up to 50,000 Indian caregivers in Japan over the next four to five years as the country faces a growing shortage of workers to support its ageing population. The workforce mobility company has launched a Japan-focused programme under the country’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) pathway. It has already entered into \[...\] The post BorderPlus targets 50,000 Indian… ## [Tripura withdraws MACP pay-fixation deadline, relief for govt staff & teachers](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/tripura-withdraws-macp-pay-fixation-deadline-relief-for-govt-staff-teachers/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ The Tripura government has withdrawn the 31 October, 2023 deadline for exercising the option for pay fixation under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme. The decision is expected to provide relief to government employees and teachers who were unable to exercise the option within the prescribed period. The issue had been raised by the \[...\] The post Tripura withdraws MACP… ## [Rising Star: Ruben Arun Kumar](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/rising-stars/rising-star-ruben-arun-kumar/) _2026-08-21 · HRKatha Editorial Team · HR Katha_ Finalist | HRKatha Rising Star Leadership Award 2025 After more than two decades in HR, Ruben Arun Kumar has arrived at a deceptively simple view of what makes the function effective. It is not the number of processes it owns or policies it administers, but whether people trust it enough to seek its counsel before \[...\] The post Rising Star: Ruben Arun Kumar appeared first on HR Katha . ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/monUZDDVcs2P) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [BEL names Ambrish Tripathi as director (HR)](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/bel-names-ambrish-tripathi-as-director-hr/) _2026-08-20 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Bharat Electronics (BEL) has appointed Ambrish Tripathi as director (human resources). Tripathi assumed charge of the role on 13 August, 2026, strengthening the Navratna defence public sector undertaking’s HR leadership as it continues to expand its capabilities across the defence and electronics sectors. As director (HR), Tripathi is set to focus on positioning the HR \[...\] The post BEL names… ## [Uniparts India appoints Manish Singh as group CHRO](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/uniparts-india-appoints-manish-singh-as-group-chro/) _2026-08-20 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Uniparts India has appointed Manish Singh as group chief human resource officer (CHRO), effective August 2026, strengthening its senior leadership team as the company focuses on people strategy, organisational effectiveness and workforce transformation. In his new role at Uniparts India, Singh will lead the organisation’s HR agenda, with a focus on people strategy, workforce planning, \[...\] The… ## [Glenmark Pharmaceuticals appoints Parviz Dhamodiwalla as SVP-HR](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/glenmark-pharmaceuticals-appoints-parviz-dhamodiwalla-as-svp-hr/) _2026-08-20 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has appointed Parviz Dhamodiwalla as senior vice president – human resources, effective June 2026. In the new role, Dhamodiwalla is leading HR for Glenmark’s International Formulations Business across North America, Europe, APAC and Latin America. Dhamodiwalla brings more than 22 years of global HR experience across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, financial services and… ## [Case-in-Point: The abusive high performer](https://www.hrkatha.com/features/case-in-point/case-in-point-the-abusive-high-performer/) _2026-08-20 · Navya Rajan · HR Katha_ Company: Pinnacle Sales Corp (fictitious), a B2B enterprise sales firm with 1,100 employees, selling software and managed services solutions to large corporates across manufacturing, logistics and financial services. Background Rajiv Malhotra is the kind of salesperson most organisations spend years trying to find. Last year, he brought in Rs 50 crore in revenue, three times \[...\] The post… ## [When ‘workplace happiness’ took centre stage](https://www.hrkatha.com/events/when-workplace-happiness-took-centre-stage/) _2026-08-20 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ It was an evening that was refreshingly different from the usual awards functions. The inaugural Happiest Places to Work® Awards, hosted by House of Cheer at the JW Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai, was crisp, classy and dignified, with the spotlight firmly on the organisations and people being recognised. The evening began precisely at 7.30 pm, setting \[...\] The post When ‘workplace happiness’ took centre… ## [herSTORY: Jeyamalini Natesan, CHRO, Ashirvad by Aliaxis](https://www.hrkatha.com/features/herstory/herstory-jeyamalini-natesan-chro-ashirvad-by-aliaxis/) _2026-08-20 · Liji Narayan | HRKatha · HR Katha_ Lessons learnt early Early in her career, Jeyamalini Natesan had the opportunity to work directly with MDs and CEOs. The exposure gave her an early understanding of business strategy and, more importantly, showed her how HR could move beyond being a support function to become a genuine business partner. It also shaped something more fundamental \[...\] The post herSTORY: Jeyamalini Natesan, CHRO,… ## [TN govt extends maternity leave for third child to 365 days](https://www.hrkatha.com/employee-benefits-welfare/tn-govt-extends-maternity-leave-for-third-child-to-365-days/) _2026-08-20 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ The Tamil Nadu government has decided to extend maternity leave for its women employees when they have a third child. Until now, the leave period for the third child was only 12 weeks. With the new rule, it will be increased to 365 days, the same as what is already given for the first two \[...\] The post TN govt extends maternity leave for third child to 365 days appeared first on HR Katha . ## [Samsung Chennai Plant hosts Family Day for 8,000 employees and family members](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/samsung-chennai-plant-hosts-family-day-for-8000-employees-and-family-members/) _2026-08-19 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Samsung’s Chennai Plant brought together more than 8,000 employees and their family members for a Family Day celebration, turning the Tamil Nadu manufacturing facility into a hub of music, games, performances and employee engagement. The event gave families an opportunity to experience the workplace that forms an important part of their loved ones’ daily lives, \[...\] The post Samsung Chennai Plant… ## [Charles Schwab to expand India tech workforce to 2,000 by 2027](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/charles-schwab-to-expand-india-tech-workforce-to-2000-by-2027/) _2026-08-19 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ US financial services firm Charles Schwab plans to expand its India technology centre workforce to around 2,000 employees by the end of 2027, as it increases its technology and engineering operations in the country. According to a document seen by Reuters and a source familiar with the plans, the company’s Hyderabad centre, inaugurated on August \[...\] The post Charles Schwab to expand India tech… ## [ICE bars employees from using Meta smart glasses over privacy concerns](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/ice-bars-employees-from-using-meta-smart-glasses-over-privacy-concerns/) _2026-08-19 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has instructed employees not to use Meta’s camera-equipped smart glasses while on duty, citing concerns that the devices could inadvertently record or transmit sensitive information. According to a memo circulated among ICE staff and reported by The New York Times, the restriction applies across the agency and is aimed \[...\] The post ICE bars employees…