Saudi Arabia’s historic low unemployment and rising workforce participation show how strategic policies like Saudization and Vision 2030 are reshaping jobs, gender balance, and economic inclusion – with lessons for other nations.
Tenon Group appoints Amit Srivastava as Group Head – Human Resources. With 23 years of HR experience at firms like Genpact, Dell, Flipkart, and Hewitt, he will lead strategic business partnering, talent management, and employee engagement to build a future-ready workforce across India, the UK, Singapore, and Germany
A new Tech.co report reveals that nearly half of U.S. freight businesses face a critical driver shortage, with 63% saying recruitment and retention have stagnated or worsened over the past year.
Visionet Systems’ Global Head of BPS, Anand Sampath, will now also oversee operations at its India center. With 20+ years of leadership, he’ll strengthen delivery excellence, operational rigor, and innovation in Bengaluru’s core hub as Visionet deepens investment in India.
Alphion India appoints former BSNL CMD Anupam Shrivastava as Senior Advisor. He will assist in shaping policy frameworks and government engagements to accelerate Alphion’s broadband, optical networking, and IoT growth, riding India’s rural digital adoption wave.
Covasant Technologies appoints industry veteran Phaneesh Murthy to its Advisory Board as Non‑Executive Director. With a proven track record scaling Infosys and iGATE, Murthy will guide Covasant’s global Enterprise AI strategy and Agentic AI-based innovation, shaping the firm’s expansion into healthcare, BFSI, manufacturing, and media sectors.
Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH) has appointed Arvind N Sivaramakrishnan as Chief Technology Officer. With a stellar background spanning Ramco, DXC Technology, Apollo Hospitals, and Karkinos Healthcare, he will lead digital infrastructure, AI integration, cybersecurity, telehealth, and EHR optimization across AHH’s single-specialty healthcare verticals.
Kisani Urjaa has appointed agritech veteran Anand Behl as Chief Business Officer to lead national expansion of its tech-driven agri-energy solutions. Bringing over 30 years of global experience, he’ll develop precision farming, feedstock supply chains, and regenerative agriculture partnerships—empowering farmers and scaling a climate-smart Agri-Energy ecosystem.
Pocket Entertainment promotes Umesh Bude to CTO. With nearly two decades of engineering, data science, and AI experience, Umesh will lead end-to-end tech strategy across Pocket FM, Pocket Toons, and Pocket Novel—driving generative AI, innovative storytelling, and global product scaling under co‑founder Prateek Dixit’s leadership.
DEE Development Engineers has appointed Shruti Aggarwal as Whole‑Time Director for a five‑year term effective April 14, 2025. With 13+ years at the company, she will manage financial strategy, planning, and compliance, while providing data-driven operational insights and continuing board roles at group firms Malwa Power and DEE Fabricom India.
DriveX Mobility has appointed Vipin Yadav as Vice President & Head of Marketing. With 17 years across top consumer brands like Hisense, Toshiba, and OPPO, Yadav will lead omnichannel marketing, brand strategy, digital innovation, and customer engagement—supporting DriveX’s rapid expansion toward 500 outlets by 2027.
WSO2 appoints Navneet Kaur as Vice President & General Manager for APAC. With 20+ years of leadership experience at Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Capgemini, she will drive digital transformation, regional growth, and customer-centric strategies across India, SAARC, Southeast Asia, ANZ, Japan, and Korea.
WHSmith India elevates Shantanu Chakravartty to CEO and Director, tasking him with tripling revenue to ₹500 cr over four years and expanding its store network fivefold. With a proven record during COVID and seven years of leadership, he will steer growth, store expansion, and tech-driven retail transformation.
SAVE Solutions is empowering its workforce through financial literacy for employees programs. By conducting in-depth workshops and webinars across cities, the initiative builds long-term financial confidence, helping employees gain control over their financial futures through education, investment awareness, and planning tools.
NBR Group has appointed Murli Padmanabhan as Vice President – Sales Operations to enhance its go-to-market strategy, operational efficiency, and sales productivity. With over 35 years of cross-industry experience, Murli will lead initiatives to streamline performance analytics and implement scalable sales processes.
Vantage Circle launches a Cycle-to-Work Challenge from June 2–6, 2025, encouraging employees to embrace cycling for a healthier, eco-friendly commute. Aligned with World Bicycle Day on June 3, this initiative promotes wellness and sustainability through the company’s Vantage Fit platform.
VeChain appoints blockchain veteran Anthony Day as Marketing Director to accelerate growth of its VeBetter platform. With leadership experience at IBM and Deloitte, Day will lead global marketing, expand adoption of real-world Web3 utility, and strengthen VeChain’s presence in sustainability-driven tokenization.
At SHRM TECH 2.0 in Mumbai, Vantage Circle’s CEO, Partha Neog, emphasized the transformative power of intelligent recognition in AI-driven workplaces. He highlighted how timely, empathetic recognition can enhance employee engagement and foster a purpose-driven culture amidst technological advancements.
The 5th Women Achievers Award Ceremony by PNGI celebrated changemakers from across India for their extraordinary contributions in sectors like education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and public service. The event drew thought leaders, innovators, and role models shaping the nation’s future.
MediBuddy appoints Sidhartha Mehra as Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy and business transformation. With over 20 years of global experience in finance, M&A, and compliance, Mehra will drive long-term value creation and support MediBuddy’s mission to make quality healthcare accessible to all.
New Relic appoints Manivannan Govindan as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales, Asia. With over 25 years in observability sales at firms like Cisco and Amazon, Govindan will drive strategic growth and customer success across Asia, supporting digital transformation with New Relic’s Intelligent Observability Platform.
NuSummit appoints Ankush Srivastava as Chief Revenue Officer for North America to lead its growth strategy in the region. With over 27 years of experience, Ankush will drive revenue, customer impact, and innovation in financial services across North America.
A Reddit user’s post about receiving a 15% raise after adhering strictly to work hours has gone viral, prompting discussions on the importance of work-life balance and challenging traditional views on workplace dedication.
IBM’s CEO Arvind Krishna reveals that replacing HR roles with AI has led to increased hiring in strategic positions like software engineering and sales. The company’s AI initiatives have improved productivity and are reshaping workforce dynamics.
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CreateBytes announces a bold global expansion strategy for 2025, unveiling next-gen AI-powered platforms across technology, defence, and fitness sectors. With new offices in the UK, USA, and India, CreateBytes strengthens its leadership in building scalable, real-world AI solutions that drive innovation across industries.
NSDC and Rapido have partnered to strengthen skill development for gig workers in India. This collaboration will provide certified training, access to vehicles, and sustainable earning opportunities through Rapido’s growing bike taxi network, empowering a diverse and inclusive workforce across the gig economy.
Scaler appoints Martin Reindl as Head of Enterprise to lead its B2B expansion in the Middle East. He will focus on AI-enabled corporate upskilling and drive innovation through new programs under Scaler’s Innovation Lab, strengthening the company’s presence in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
Moglix, a leading B2B e-commerce company, has appointed Sanjeev Arora as Chief Financial Officer. With over two decades of experience in financial leadership, Arora will steer Moglix’s financial strategy, focusing on capital planning and guiding the company through its anticipated IPO journey in the next 12–24 months.
STEER World has appointed Nitin Gupta, Global CEO of STEER Advanced Manufacturing, to its Board of Directors. With over 27 years of experience in engineering innovation and sustainability, Gupta will now contribute to the company’s strategic direction as an Executive Director, reinforcing STEER’s commitment to innovation-led growth and global expansion.
Zeon Lifesciences has appointed Mr. GK Sharma as Group Technical Director. With over 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Mr. Sharma’s expertise in fermentation-based APIs and sterile injectables will drive innovation and operational excellence at Zeon Lifesciences.
AuthBridge, a leading authentication technology company in India, has appointed Amit Balwani as Senior Vice President of Technology. With over two decades of experience in modernizing technology infrastructures and leading digital transformations, Balwani will drive innovation and enhance AuthBridge’s technological capabilities.
ParkMate, India’s rapidly expanding smart parking and mobility platform, has appointed Neeraj Pandey, founder and former CEO of TrueWheels, as its new Head of Engineering. This strategic move highlights ParkMate’s dedication to innovation and sustainable urban mobility solutions.
At the SRCC Business Conclave 2025, esteemed alumnus and bestselling author Shiv Khera delivered an inspiring session on ethical success, emphasizing attitude, leadership, motivation, and values. He also introduced his latest book, “Live While You’re Alive,” addressing stress management and personal growth.
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has reappointed Shabdsharan N. Brahmbhatt and Dr. Jaganath C.M. Jodidhar as Independent Directors for a one-year term starting March 28, 2025. Their extensive experience is expected to enhance IREDA’s corporate governance and strategic direction in advancing India’s renewable energy initiatives.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions has appointed R Vaidhyanathan as Global Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2025. Previously Deputy Global CFO, Vaidhyanathan will succeed Raviprakash Bhagavathula, who transitions to Head of Strategic Initiatives in Singapore. This leadership change aims to drive the company’s financial strategy and global growth.
TELUS Digital India champions diversity and inclusion through initiatives like the Connections Women’s Network and Project Samika, empowering women in tech and digital customer experience roles. Their commitment fosters a progressive workplace culture, driving employee satisfaction and enhanced customer experiences.
Captech Technologies has appointed Sakshi Katyal as Co-Founder to enhance the growth of eFORCE, India’s first labour management platform, by leveraging her extensive experience across various industries.
Novac Technology Solutions has launched MIGOTO AI™, an AI-powered training simulator that combines artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and real-time data analytics to enhance corporate learning. This innovative platform aims to improve sales effectiveness, leadership skills, and customer engagement across various industries.
Sanctum Wealth has appointed Sanat Mondal as Head of Private Markets to enhance their private markets platform, focusing on transaction origination, client engagement, and deal execution across equity investments.
Beyond Key, a leader in enterprise technology solutions, has appointed Abhinav Khare as Vice President of Enterprise Services. With over 16 years of experience in sales, marketing, and client engagement, Khare will oversee product strategy, sales, marketing, and service delivery to drive strategic growth and operational excellence.
Vantage Circle partners with MediBuddy to promote women’s preventive healthcare throughout March 2025. Female employees across Vantage Circle’s corporate clients can access MediBuddy’s Women’s Primary Prevention Health Checkup, featuring 88 essential tests at a discounted rate, encouraging proactive health management beyond International Women’s Day.
WSO2 has appointed Tami Reller and Nina Hargus to its board of directors, enhancing its leadership team with extensive expertise in digital strategy, finance, and marketing. Reller’s experience includes roles at Microsoft and UnitedHealth Group, while Hargus has held CMO positions at EMC and Virtustream.
Rising labor and maintenance costs are forcing accommodation businesses to cut hiring, benefits, and training. Many are turning to AI and automation to manage costs while balancing staffing challenges amid high quit rates.
Ecom Express has launched ‘Pragati,’ a comprehensive learning and development program aimed at upskilling over 4,000 Delivery Center Managers in logistics, supply chain management, and behavioral skills. Utilizing a hybrid learning model, Pragati emphasizes local hiring across 3,500+ locations to enhance last-mile logistics operations.
AutoVRse, a pioneer in VR training solutions, launched the #TrainSafeWithVR campaign during National Safety Week 2025 (March 4–10). This initiative leverages AI-powered VR to enhance safety training in high-risk industries, offering immersive, risk-free simulations that improve knowledge retention and reduce workplace accidents.
Beyond Key marked International Women’s Day 2025 with inspiring talks, a mentorship lunch, and a donation drive, reinforcing its commitment to women’s empowerment. The event featured impactful discussions on resilience, leadership, and social change, creating a workplace where women thrive.
JIKA, a leader in India’s data centre infrastructure sector, actively participated in National Safety Week 2025 from March 4 to March 10. The company engaged employees across locations, including Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune, in various safety initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to workplace safety and aligning with the theme “Safety and Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat.”
Future Generali India Insurance launches its first all-women branch in Kochi, reinforcing its commitment to gender inclusivity. The ‘Shakti’ branch aims to empower women in the insurance sector and enhance customer service. Plans are underway to expand similar branches across key cities in India.
Srijan Realty appoints Arindam Mukherjee as COO for business operations outside West Bengal. With 25 years of real estate experience, he aims to enhance efficiency and growth. Previously, he led land acquisition at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Cosmo First Limited appoints Yamini Kumar Jaipuria as Whole Time Director, Corporate Strategy, ESG & CSR. With nearly two decades of leadership at GE and significant contributions to Cosmo First, she will drive ESG, CSR, corporate branding, and leadership development, supporting the company’s vision for a ‘Future Ready’ transformation.
Embassy Developments Limited (EDL) appoints Jitendra Virwani as Chairman and Aditya Virwani as Managing Director. With a strong leadership team, including CEO Sachin Shah and CFO Rajesh Kaimal, EDL plans strategic growth, asset acquisitions, and fundraising initiatives to expand its real estate footprint across India under the iconic Embassy brand.
Agilisium launches a Life Sciences Innovation & Talent Development Lab in Hyderabad, supporting Telangana’s Life Sciences Grid Strategy. The initiative will create 2,000 jobs over 36 months, bridging academic excellence with industry needs and reinforcing Telangana’s position as a global hub for life sciences and biotech innovation.
Mumbai Tech Week 2025, Asia’s largest AI event, returns from Feb 28–Mar 1 at Jio World Convention Centre. Featuring global AI leaders, industry experts, and an AI-powered Job Fair, the event will spotlight Mumbai as the ‘AI Use Case Capital for Asia’ while fostering tech talent and innovation.
At ABP Network’s Ideas of India 2025, Rochita Dey, Director of Sreeleathers Ltd., emphasized India’s growing workforce, women in leadership, and the power of an omnichannel retail strategy. She highlighted the importance of transparency, ‘Make in India,’ and authentic brand positioning to drive India’s economic growth.
Embassy Services Private Limited appoints Saarang Ganapathi as CEO, recognizing his leadership in expanding ESPL’s footprint across 130 million sq. ft. With expertise in real estate management, Saarang will drive operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth, reinforcing ESPL’s position as a leading integrated property and facility management provider in India.
Vantage Circle announces the rebranding of ‘Vantage Rewards’ to ‘Vantage Recognition,’ aligning with its mission to foster a recognition-first culture. The behavioral-science-powered platform enhances employee motivation, engagement, and alignment with organizational goals, transforming workplace recognition into a key driver of business success.
ParkMate India appoints Ziaul Huda as Program Head to lead its new vertical. With 9.5 years of experience in startups and business expansion, Ziaul will drive innovation and operational excellence. His leadership aims to transform India’s parking industry, reinforcing ParkMate’s mission of smart parking solutions.
Infosys’ recent decision to terminate around 700 trainees has sent shockwaves through the IT industry. With job security concerns rising, experts weigh in on the broader implications for fresh graduates, hiring trends, and corporate reputation.
upGrad Enterprise expands its leadership with Neeraj Gera and Neha Prasad Mullick to strengthen global market reach. The company recorded 80% repeat revenue in Q3, reflecting strong demand across BFSI, GCCs, IT/ITES, and manufacturing. The new appointments will drive enterprise skilling, AI adoption, and business growth across key regions.
Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park appoint Shravan Reddy as Director of Food & Beverage. With 14+ years of experience, he brings strategic expertise and innovation. His leadership in hospitality includes pre-openings, international conferences, and award-winning operations, enhancing guest experiences and driving F&B excellence.
Hilton Gurugram Baani City Centre appoints Shrutika Puri as Director of Human Resources. With 14+ years in hospitality HR, she brings expertise in talent management, employee relations, and HR strategy. Her leadership aims to enhance team engagement, minimize turnover, and drive excellence in Hilton’s workforce.
Vantage Circle appoints John Land as Chief Advocacy Officer to enhance employee recognition strategies across North America. With extensive HR transformation experience, John will drive the ‘Flipping the R’s’ approach, focusing on culture-driven recognition. His leadership will strengthen Vantage Circle’s mission to redefine workplace appreciation globally.
Anaptyss plans to double its India workforce by 2027, adding 600+ professionals across Model Risk, Credit Risk, and Compliance. The expansion strengthens its global managed services capabilities, supporting clients across North America, Europe, and beyond. Key hiring cities include Gurugram, Noida, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Jaipur.
India’s GCC sector is poised for rapid expansion, with 56% of GCCs expecting higher job growth than traditional IT services by 2030. NLB Services’ latest report highlights hiring trends, workforce expansion, and the rising demand for niche skills like AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, making India a global GCC hub.
Smriti Irani, Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good Gender Equity, championed gender parity at Davos 2025. Engaging global leaders like Bill Gates, she highlighted gender equity’s role in driving economic growth, proposed innovative policy frameworks, and launched actionable initiatives empowering women in leadership, technology, and healthcare to unlock trillions in global GDP.
Knauf India appoints Vijay Mishra as Commercial Director, leveraging his 23+ years of expertise to drive growth, innovation, and market expansion. With a proven track record in sales and business development, Mr. Mishra aims to strengthen Knauf India’s market position and deliver exceptional building solutions tailored for the Indian construction industry.
A new report by Ben reveals that global companies face challenges in engaging employees with workplace benefits due to poor communication, lack of flexibility, and fragmented strategies. The report predicts AI will revolutionize global benefits by enabling personalization, strategy refinement, and compliance harmonization, boosting employee engagement in 2025.
Third Wave Coffee appoints Akshat Arora as Marketing Director to drive innovation, enhance customer engagement, and expand brand growth. With 14+ years of experience, Akshat aims to strengthen the brand’s presence as it celebrates 125 cafes and leads India’s specialty coffee market.
India’s CEOs are optimistic about economic growth, GenAI’s profitability, and climate-friendly investments. PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey highlights India’s role in innovation, sustainability, and reinvention, with 87% of India CEOs confident about the nation’s growth and 74% assured of revenue growth in the next three years.
Sharda University hosted the Seventh HR Conclave with PNGI, focusing on “Talent Empires,” AI in HR, and future-ready workforces. Industry leaders, HR professionals, and academicians shared insights, with Amazing Workplaces as media partners amplifying the event’s impact. Networking and HR awards rounded off the impactful event.
Huella Services appoints Saurabh Wason as Revenue Head for NEXad, its advanced interactive Connected TV (CTV) platform. Wason, with over 16 years of digital media expertise, will lead revenue growth and innovation, further transforming NEXad’s capabilities to help brands create impactful audience connections in the evolving CTV advertising landscape.
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