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As the first quarter of FY 2025–26 comes to a close, organisations are doubling down on talent strategy, leadership continuity, and cultural transformation. June witnessed a series of high-impact HR leadership changes, reflecting the evolving role of CHROs as strategic business enablers. From internal promotions and global appointments to culture-focused realignments, here’s a roundup of the most noteworthy CHRO and HR leadership movements from the month.

Meanwhile, Infosys—after previously stirring debate by endorsing a 70-hour work week—has taken a sharp turn by warning employees against overworking, especially in remote settings. The company has begun monitoring hours logged during remote workdays, in a move aimed at safeguarding work-life balance and preventing employee burnout. Read more here

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TCS promotes talent leader Swarna Selvaraj to head HR for AI division

Swarna Sudha Selvaraj has been appointed as the HR Head for Tata Consultancy Services' AI and Data unit. A long-time champion of talent development, she now steps into a broader techno-functional leadership role, reflecting TCS’s evolving HR strategy for its AI-led transformation.

CHRO reshuffle at DCM Shriram: Hameed Jung to head Bioseed Genetics Business

Hameed ung takes over the role following the reported departure of IVS Ranganath, Head HR – India, Bioseed Genetics Business, who has decided to move on to explore new opportunities.

Genpact denies 10-hour shift mandate, confirms 9-hour policy

Genpact has clarified that its official workday remains nine hours, including breaks, following internal concerns and online rumours of a 10-hour mandate. Leadership reaffirmed its commitment to balanced work norms and employee wellbeing.

Leadership exit at SAP: Chief Revenue Officer Kulmeet Bawa steps down

Kulmeet Bawa is yet to announce his next move but hinted at sharing more details soon.

From classroom to capability: Scaling L&D for AI-driven talent transformation

The L&D mandate is expanding, from skill-building to driving performance, readiness, and transformation. Here’s how leaders are scaling capability with agility and measurable value.

Future-ready finance: Skills, ethics, and the Gen Z advantage — a conversation with Arati Porwal, Senior Country Head at CFA Institute

In an exclusive conversation with People Matters, Arati Porwal unpacks how the world of finance is evolving and how young professionals can better navigate it.

Veolia Water Technologies banks on people-first approach to navigate a shifting talent market

As the Executive Vice President in charge of Human Resources for Veolia’s global water technology business, Isabelle Pavelic focuses on attracting talent that is agile, purpose-driven, and equipped with strong technical capabilities.

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The rise of the compliance-first CHRO: Indrani Chatterjee on what makes ethics operational

From building decentralised accountability frameworks to redefining diversity as a risk-management imperative, Chatterjee shares how ethics, when made operational, can become a competitive advantage in a world of constant disruption.

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