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Budding cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-breaking IPL century is a powerful example of how early exposure, the right mentoring, and nurturing talent can lead to extraordinary results. It serves as a valuable reminder for HR leaders about the importance of investing in future-ready talent. Dive into our exclusive feature on Vaibhav's IPL milestone—a true masterclass in talent cultivation and leadership!

At SurgeHR Pune, People Matters CEO Pushkar Bidwai explored how organisations are evolving beyond traditional approaches to talent, technology, and mindset. His insights shed light on the bold steps leaders must take to fuel India’s next wave of growth, embracing 10x thinking and exponential potential to build future-ready enterprises.

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Hiring in India remains high—but mostly for freshers willing to settle for less: Indeed

Indeed’s data shows 72% of employers raised fresher salaries year-on-year, but nearly 60% said the hike was modest—around 5%. The average offer for the class of 2025 stood at ₹3.5 LPA, below the ₹3.8 LPA expected.

QualiZeal appoints Venka Reddy as Chief People Officer

As Chief People Officer, Venka Reddy is responsible for driving Global HR Operations and HR Business Partner.

Uber CEO orders all employees to return to the office from July 1

The CEO stated, “From July 1 onwards, all prior work-from-home arrangements will be revoked. I recognise that this is a significant change for many, but our data unequivocally demonstrates that in-person collaboration leads to better outcomes.”

Infosys layoff spree continues: 200 employees fired for the fourth time

This latest round of layoffs adds to the growing number of trainees dismissed by Infosys this year, following the termination of around 300 in February, 35 in March, and 240 in April.

Renault moves Nissan India’s IT and HR employees to Accenture and Genpact - Here's why

This restructuring follows the recent overhaul of the Renault-Nissan alliance, which saw Renault take majority control of their Indian manufacturing joint venture.

UPS unveils $3.5 billion cost-saving plan with 20,000 job cuts, 73 facility closures

CEO Carol Tomé characterised the layoffs and facility closures as a deliberate move to adapt to shifting market conditions, stating that the company’s efforts to restructure its network and cut costs across operations were both timely and necessary.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s IPL century offers a masterclass in nurturing talent and leadership

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s IPL century offers a lasting lesson on the power of nurturing talent and the true essence of leadership.

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Why skills are the new currency: LinkedIn’s Jyoti Dadlani breaks it down

As generative AI and shifting skill demands reshape the workplace, Jyoti Dadlani, Regional Head – LinkedIn India, unveils a bold new talent strategy built on skills, empathy, and perpetual learning.

IndusInd Bank sees leadership shakeup as CEO Sumant Kathpalia resigns

This is the second leadership exit from IndusInd Bank amid an accounting scandal after Deputy CEO, Arun Khurana, resigned on April 28.

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