India’s HR leaders say employees are entering a workplace that is moving faster, thinking differently, and demanding far more adaptability than before. But amid all the AI conversations, they insist one thing has not changed: people still matter most.
Around 3% of TCS employees, nearly 17,500 staff, were reportedly classified as underperformers during the latest appraisal cycle, while top performers received salary hikes of around 6%.
While rejecting broader WFH adoption now, Vembu said Zoho is continuing to explore alternative sustainability initiatives like evaluating electric bus fleets for employee transportation.
The average bonus payout for the fourth quarter of FY26 stood at around 70%, lower than the roughly 85% average payout in the December quarter.
AI disruption, burnout, hybrid work, and talent shortages have pushed HR leaders from the sidelines of business into the centre of corporate strategy.
