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Tenon Group appoints Amit Srivastava as Group Head - Human Resources
Amit Srivastava, Group Head - Human Resources, Tenon GroupTenon Group, a leading provider of integrated security, facility management and remote monitoring & e-surveillance services, on Friday announced the appointment of Amit Srivastava as Group...

HR Ministry mulls mechanism for post-retirement employment
MELAKA: The Human Resources Ministry is studying the introduction of a dedicated mechanism to facilitate post-retirement employment, says minister Steven Sim. In doing so, the ministry recognised the need to balance opportunities for senior...

IMPACT Exhibition Management wins the 2025 UFI HR Award
IMPACT Exhibition Management wins 2025 UFI HR Award for innovative workload optimisation, marking its second consecutive recognition for sustainable HR practices. PARIS – UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has named IMPACT...
Culture Summit Africa 2025 to spotlight the people behind Africa’s culture-led companies
10–11 September 2025 | The Tryst, Johannesburg Hosted by Happy Sandpit www.culturesummit.co.za Culture Summit Africa 2025 will bring together over 100 leaders in HR, transformation, people strategy and leadership for a bold two-day event focused...

Tech CEO axes incredible progressive perk after accusing his laziest employees of abusing it
A California tech CEO changed his company's paid time off (PTO) policy after he said his laziest employees were abusing it. Ryan Breslow, the founder of Bolt, announced on Tuesday that his San Francisco-based payment technology company would be...

Who Are The Top Apprenticeship Employers For 2025?
Large and small companies recognised for their apprenticeship programmes, creating opportunities and driving growth. Employers across the country have been recognised by the government for their outstanding commitment to apprenticeships. The Top...

Gender pay gap between self-employed narrowed by 30% in 20 years
The pay gap between men and women who are principally self-employed has narrowed by 30% over the past 20 years, according to HR organisation Acerta, reports RTBF/Belga. Despite this improvement, self-employed women earn on average €7,700 less per...

Elite universities lose hiring edge with tech employers
UNITED KINGDOM A report from mthree has found that tech employers are placing less weight on university prestige and greater emphasis on practical skills and workplace readiness when hiring graduates. This change in priorities has been highlighted...

Sodexo recognised in top 100 apprenticeship employers 2025 list
Sodexo UK & Ireland has been recognised as one of the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the country, ranking 46th in the Department for Education’s 2025 list. Developed in partnership with RateMyApprenticeship.co.uk, the rankings celebrate...

Starfires battle in pitchers duel, earn point versus Lake Monsters in HR derby
WESTFIELD – Marist Red Fox, Cody Hesselton, went neck-and-neck with the FCBL’s best pitcher, John Delgado, but the Starfires dropped a low-scoring affair to the Vermont Lake Monsters 3-2 after the home run derby Thursday night at Bullens Field....

Senior Research Associate/ Chief Program Executive Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Corporate Affairs, Gurgaon
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Gurgaon invites application for the post of Senior Research Associate/ Chief Program Executive on contractual basis under Competition Law & Market Regulation field. Name of the Post: Senior Research...

A career of purpose: Lai Tak Ming on leadership, legacy, and life beyond corporate
Lai Tak Ming’s career has always been about helping others grow – first as a lecturer then as a respected HR leader shaping cultures across industries. Now in his early months of retirement, he tells Priya Sunil why this next chapter isn’t about...

From Kamla Susheila Persad-Bissessar to Kamala Harris: Indian-origin individuals who hold leadership positions in different countries
In an increasingly interconnected world, Indian-origin individuals are making waves far beyond their ancestral homeland. Whether rising to prime ministerial posts in Europe, steering global corporations in Silicon Valley, or shaping foreign policy...

Company director wins £15k after being told to ‘shut up’
A company director has been awarded £15,000 in compensation after being told to ‘shut up’ in a meeting. David Ashe worked as a director of operations at Claims Equilibrium Club, a claims assistance service for insurance brokers and their clients....

Latest four-day week trial hailed success as all companies opt to keep it
All 17 businesses involved in the latest UK trial of a four-day working week have decided to adopt the model permanently – further boosting efforts to redefine the traditional workweek. The six-month pilot, which began in November last year, was...

Winning Secrets: Empowering employees through authenticity, psychological safety & inclusion at Everise
At Everise, EX is about more than just policies. It is about creating a culture shaped by trust, belonging, and a genuine commitment to putting people first no matter where they are in the world, Sudhir Agarwal, Founder & CEO, shares. Everise is a...

Asda hails major upgrade in employees’ benefits
Retail giant Asda has confirmed what it calls ‘a significant enhancement’ to its family-friendly policies for employees during key life moments. The new policies will offer support to those navigating family life, including parenthood, caregiving,...

IT worker imprisoned for hacking his employer
An IT worker has been sentenced to seven months in prison for sabotaging his employer’s network after being suspended. Mohammed Umar Taj was suspended by a Huddersfield-based firm in July 2022, but the business failed to revoke his IT network...

Bharti AXA Life Promotes Amber Prakash to VP – HR
- Advertisement - Bharti AXA Life Insurance has promoted Amber Prakash to the role of Vice President – Human Resources. With this elevation, Amber joins the company’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and will lead strategic HR transformation across...

Saudisation boosts employment for 2.5m citizens in private firms: HR Ministry
Saudi Arabia’s efforts to localise its workforce have led to record-high private sector employment of Saudi nationals, with 2.48 million citizens, men and women, working in the sector as of Q1 2025, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and...