Human Resources

Reliance Industries' HR chief Ira Bindra named among world's top CHROs

Reliance Industries Ltd's Human Resources chief Ira Bindra has been named among the world's top CHROs, making Reliance the only Indian company represented on the list. N2Growth, a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory, announced the 2025 Leaders40 Top Chief Human Resources Officers (CHRO) Award late on Friday. This year's list includes leading CHROs at some of the world's largest and most influential companies, such as Lisa Buckingham (Vialto Partners), Matthew Breitfelder (Apollo Global Management), Robin Leopold (JPMorganChase), Christy Pambianchi (Caterpillar Inc.), Trisha Conley (LyondellBasell), Maral Kazanjian (Moody's), and Donna Morris (Walmart), it said. Reliance is the only Indian firm on the list and Bindra the first Indian woman executive of an Indian firm to be featured on the list. She has been ranked 28th on the list. "Ira is a global Human Resources and business transformation leader with over two decades of experience driving growth, innovation

Adaptability, experimental workstyles will define future of work: Report

With India's work culture undergoing a transformation, a report has revealed that a significant percentage of employees believe the future will belong to those who adopt experimental workstyles and lifelong adaptability. Global job site Indeed's inaugural 'Workplace Trends Report 2025' reveals that 58 per cent of Indian employees believe the future belongs to those who embrace experimental workstyles and lifelong adaptability and expect to adopt it by 2027. Experimental work norms refer to a category that includes emerging workplace trends such as Reverse Mentoring (juniors guiding senior leaders), Micro Retirement (taking short intentional career breaks), AI Moonshining (secret AI use for job tasks), AI-Washing (making jobs and resumes look more AI-integrated than they are, because the market expects it), and Skill Nomadism (continuously shifting skills and roles). This 'Workplace Trends Report 2025' is based on a survey conducted by Valuvox on behalf of Indeed, capturing responses

Expert lessons from KRAFTON

In this Manager’s Mantra episode Saurabh Shah, Head of People Operations, KRAFTON India, shares his insights about gaming and people management skills, addresses the misconceptions about gaming. > >

Corporate India's hiring outlook slows as workforce flexibility gains focus

Corporate India's hiring plans for the October-December quarter of this year slowed marginally with employers balancing permanent, temporary, and consultant talent to stay agile in a dynamic environment, a survey said on Tuesday. According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, the India Net Employment Outlook (NEO) stood at 40 per cent, indicating that hiring expectations have weakened by 7 per cent since the previous quarter, but increased by 18 per cent when compared to the same time last year. The NEO is calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions in staffing levels from those who plan to hire. The results of the survey were based on responses from 3,149 employers across India during July 2025. Notwithstanding the slight slowdown in hiring intentions, Indian employers continue to report the second-highest outlook globally, 17 points above the global average. Globally, India, with 40 per cent, reported the second-highest ...

How HR can Shape the Future of Business

HR is now a strategic voice shaping people, culture, and business. In this episode, Urvi Aradhya, CHRO at K Raheja Corp, shares insights on comebacks, leadership, diversity, and the future of HR.

Focus GenNext: State Bank of India looks to reboot its HR strategy

SBI plans to engage a management consultant to develop a long-term HR strategy focusing on employee engagement, talent acquisition, and digital transformation

TeamLease shares soar 14% post Q1 result; will the rally sustain?

TeamLease Services shares saw the steepest rally in over 1 year after it reported strong Q1 numbers; analysts remained bullish on a medium to long-term basis

Kiss cam scandal: Astronomer taps Chris Martin's ex Gwyneth Paltrow for PR

Goop founder and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's former spouse helps Astronomer bring public focus back to the company's foundation after viral kiss cam scandal

Astronomer HR exec resigns days after kiss cam row with CEO Andy Byron

Kristin Cabot, former chief people officer at the data firm, resigned following reports of her departure, according to The Hollywood Reporter; she is no longer associated with the company

How the Coldplay CEO-HR affair shows even 'open' cultures have boundaries

A viral moment at a Coldplay concert has raised big questions about workplace boundaries after Astronomer's CEO stepped down and its HR head was placed on leave

Geopolitical tensions shake Indian firms; 63% impose hiring freeze: Report

Geopolitical tensions, including wars in the Middle East, have impacted the Indian workplace with 63 per cent of respondents confirming that their companies are either freezing hiring or downsizing teams, claims a report. Over 63 per cent of respondents said their companies are either freezing hiring or downsizing teams with another 15 per cent noting a visible shift toward contract-based or freelance roles as the geopolitical tension escalates, the report by staffing solutions and HR services provider Genius Consultants has claimed. The report is based on an online survey among 2,006 employees from across sectors in the country during May 12 to June 6. Further, the report revealed that 36 per cent of the employees interviewed stated that their salary growth, bonuses, or appraisals are affected in light of geopolitical instability. Over 21 per cent said there is an increase in workload pressure and project timelines while 22 per cent reported that international business exposure or

Top Career Tips by Philips Global People’s Head

Join Heidi Sichien, Chief People’s Officer at Royal Philips, as she shares insights on leadership, inclusion, AI in HR, and how young professionals can thrive in today’s evolving workplace.

CIEL HR Group acquires Vibrant Screen to strengthen HR solutions portfolio

CIEL HR has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Jombay, Aargee Staffing, Courseplay, and Thomas Assessments / People Metrics

Goldman Sachs eyes majority stake in Multiples PE-backed PeopleStrong

The deal is expected to value Gurugram-based HR tech firm PeopleStrong at approximately Rs 1,500 crore

Mukesh Ambani names Ira Bindra as Group President for RIL human resources

Mukesh Ambani, the richest Asian, has announced the appointment of Ira Bindra as the new Group President of entire people, leadership and talent piece at Reliance Industries Ltd as he looks to pivot people policies at the oil-to-telecom conglomerate. Normally, its functional heads who make announcements on talent hiring at senior level and Bindra is the first in recent times whose appointment has been announced by Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance, himself. She has been hired to drive transformation across the entire organisation. With her appointment, HR transformation at an unprecedented level is expected at Reliance. "Bindra joins us from Medtronic, USA, where she was the Head of Human Resources & Vice President - Global Regions," Ambani said in an internal organisation announcement. Bindra, 47, will be the first non-family woman and the youngest to be on the all-powerful Executive Committee of the group. As Group President - People and Talent at Reliance, she

CIEL to file papers for Rs 450-cr IPO on Friday, will be 2nd listed HR firm

Public offer expected to comprise a fresh issue of around Rs 350 cr and an offer for sale by earlier shareholders

HR must adapt to multi-generational workforce, tech shift: Industry leaders

Speaking at the Business Standard BSmart HR Conclave, top HR executives from leading Indian companies differed on the impact of remote work, and its need in a post-pandemic environment

BSmart HR Conclave: Need to make internship scheme mandatory, say experts

Automation, AI, and digitisation are not limited to a particular sector and while jobs have evolved, skillsets haven't

Centre sets up team to implement internship scheme announced in Budget

The Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs is holding discussions with corporate HR leaders in Delhi and Mumbai to finalise the contours of the scheme

Global capability centre industry to boost job creation in India: Report

With India emerging as the hub of Global Capability Centres, a report on Saturday revealed that 78 per cent professionals expect the GCC sector to become a catalyst for creating jobs, particularly benefiting temporary workforce in the country. A majority of 78 per cent foresee GCCs as catalysts for creating new job opportunities, particularly benefiting gig workers and the temporary workforce in India, said a report by HR Services and Workforce Solutions provider Genius Consultants. This optimism about job creation reflects a positive outlook on GCCs' potential to diversify and expand employment avenues in the evolving job market, the survey stated. The report on GCCs and their potential impact on the Indian industrial market is based on an analysis of inputs from 1,033 professionals. Almost all the respondents agreed on the pivotal role that GCCs play in advancing the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and Internet of Thing