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Updated on: Aug 2026
The AI Age Is Changing Who Gets Hiredand Why
Talent Acquisition

The AI Age Is Changing Who Gets Hiredand Why

Aug 6, 2026

Why Companies Need to Rethink Their Approach to Entry-Level Hiring

Most companies are still managing entry-level hiring and fresher recruitment using processes designe...

Talent Acquisition
Aug 5, 2026
Why Companies Need to Rethink Their Approach to Entry-Level Hiring

AI Agents in Talent Ecosystems What HR Leaders Are Really Asking Before Adoption

Five years ago, AI in HR meant resume keyword screening and FAQ chatbots that sent can...

Talent Acquisition
Aug 4, 2026
AI Agents in Talent Ecosystems What HR Leaders Are Really Asking Before Adoption

The Rise of Precision Hiring Smarter Decisions with Better Data

For years, hiring decisions were often shaped by a combination of rsums, interviews, intuition, an...

Talent Acquisition
Aug 3, 2026
The Rise of Precision Hiring Smarter Decisions with Better Data
Why Staffing Industry Is at a Turning Point: Daya Prakash, TalentOnLease
Human Resources

Why Staffing Industry Is at a Turning Point: Daya Prakash, TalentOnLease

Daya Prakash is the Founder of TalentOnLease, an AI-driven technology talent platform that helps enterprises access skilled IT professionals on demand. With over three decades of experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation, and business leadership, he is recognized for building agile workforce solutions for the evolving technology landscape. Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Daya […]

Jul 30, 2026
Hiring Has Shifted from Headcount to Outcomes: Sahil Mathur, CHRO, Licious
Human Resources

Hiring Has Shifted from Headcount to Outcomes: Sahil Mathur, CHRO, Licious

We had the opportunity to interact with Sahil Mathur, CHRO (People & Culture), Licious. Sahil leads the people strategy at Licious, driving talent, leadership development, organisational design, and culture to support business growth and employee experience. Previously, he served as CHRO at InMobi and held senior HR leadership roles at Meta and Google, where he […]

Jul 29, 2026
Gen Z Is Not the Problem. India Inc.’s Allergy to Change Is
Future of Work

Gen Z Is Not the Problem. India Inc.’s Allergy to Change Is

If you ask any HR leader in India what worries them most right now, they will likely point to their youngest employees—Gen Z—even ahead of tight hiring budgets or rising turnover. It may sound like an odd concern at first. On paper, this is the most capable generation to ever enter the workforce. They know […]

Jul 28, 2026
AI with Inclusion: Designing Fair Hiring Algorithms
HR TECHNOLOGY

AI with Inclusion: Designing Fair Hiring Algorithms

“The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal.” ~ Aristotle In the quiet moments between the high-decibel announcements of “digital transformation” and “AI-driven efficiency,” those of us in human resources are grappling with a much deeper question. We are standing at a crossroads where the cold precision of algorithms meets […]

Mar 12, 2026
Deloitte Appoints Arun Kumar as Vice President – Talent Acquisition
Appointments

Deloitte Appoints Arun Kumar as Vice President – Talent Acquisition

Deloitte in India has appointed Arun Kumar as Vice President – Talent Acquisition to strengthen hiring and workforce planning initiatives across the country. Based in Bengaluru, Arun will lead talent acquisition programs supporting Deloitte’s expanding consulting, technology, and advisory businesses, focusing on strategic recruitment, employer branding, and building a strong future-ready workforce. Extensive Experience Arun […]

Mar 6, 2026
Siemens Energy Appoints Ashwini Pavithran as Global Head of Talent Acquisition – Corporate Functions
Appointments

Siemens Energy Appoints Ashwini Pavithran as Global Head of Talent Acquisition – Corporate Functions

Siemens Energy has elevated Ashwini Pavithran as Global Head of Talent Acquisition – Corporate Functions, effective January 2026. In this role, she will lead global hiring for corporate functions. Her work will cover workforce planning, strategic sourcing, employer brand, and diversity efforts across key markets. Extensive Experience and Background Ashwini brings more than 20 years […]

Feb 17, 2026
Polycab India Appoints Swapnakant Samal as Head– Talent Acquisition
Appointments

Polycab India Appoints Swapnakant Samal as Head– Talent Acquisition

Polycab India Limited has appointed Swapnakant Samal as Vice President – Human Resources (Head – Talent Acquisition), starting February 2026. In this role, Samal will oversee hiring across the company, with a clear focus on senior roles, workforce planning, and improving hiring systems to support business growth. At Polycab, he is expected to build reliable […]

Feb 9, 2026
Bank of America elevates Vivek Menon as VP – Talent Acquisition
Appointments

Bank of America elevates Vivek Menon as VP – Talent Acquisition

Bank of America, one of the world’s largest financial institutions has promoted Vivek Menon to Vice President – Talent Acquisition, effective February 2026. In this role, he will support hiring across India for finance, capital markets, and global operations, while strengthening the employer brand, leadership pipeline, and long-term hiring plans in India. Expertise and Extensive […]

Feb 6, 2026