Proximus to axe 1,200 jobs as part of AI-driven effort to reduce costs
Proximus will cut 1,200 jobs by 2030 due to AI-related efficiency measures, equivalent to 15% of its workforce, CEO Stijn Bijnens said during a presentation to investors on Friday.
11 hours ago
Global search firms tap India as leadership hub amid AI, IPO and growth boom
From Heidrick & Struggles and Korn Ferry to DHR Global and Sheffield Haworth, search players report surging demand for leadership advisory and senior talent across industries. That, compounded with a growing trend of global roles based in India as well as the country being perceived as a leadership pool for multinationals, makes it a strong market to bet on, they said.
20 hours ago
Walking into the Void: When even a penguin appears to withdraw
A popular penguin meme captures a modern feeling of resignation. People find it hard to justify their busy lives. Societies are good at sustaining existence but struggle with sustaining meaning. This meme highlights a quiet disorientation. It shows a withdrawal from abundance that no longer reassures. This reflects a growing emotional disengagement. It signals a pause in civilization.
20 hours ago
TCS offers up to Rs 40,000 referral bonus to speed up hiring
Under the scheme, referral bonuses are linked to how quickly a candidate joins after receiving an offer — the faster the referred candidate onboards, the higher the bonus payout. Employees can earn Rs 40,000 if the candidate they referred joins within 30 days. The payout reduces to Rs 30,000 for joining within 31–45 days, Rs 20,000 for 46–60 days, and Rs 15,000 for 61–90 days.
1 day ago
Deepinder Goyal's Temple is hiring engineers who are also athletes
The company says it is building a performance-tracking wearable device aimed at elite athletes, claiming it will measure metrics that no existing wearable can, at a new level of precision.
1 day ago
AI fluency, outcomes key to appraisals
Amazon India HR VP Deepti Varma told TOI that the company has embedded AI across the employee lifecycle, while keeping adoption largely self-directed rather than mandated.
1 day ago
4,000 employees sacked in a jiffy at Jack Dorsey's firm Block in AI era
Dorsey said on social media platform X that the company will cut its workforce from over 10,000 people to just under 6,000, with more than 4,000 employees being asked to leave or enter into a consultation-based role.
1 day ago
AI skills now hardest to find as India Inc’s talent crunch rises above global average
India ranks among the most talent-constrained markets globally with a shortage of 82%, alongside countries such as Slovakia (87%), Greece (84%), and Japan (84%). The global average is 72%.
27 Feb 2026
Why workplace happiness often fails even when organisations try hard?
Most organisations try to build happier workplaces through policies, programmes, and training. But culture is shaped less by what organisations design and more by the emotional state of the people who lead and work within them. Sustainable workplace happiness may depend less on interventions and more on inner stability, especially at the top.
27 Feb 2026
Redefining employee benefits through experience-led wellbeing
The article discusses the shift in employee benefits from static programmes to experience-led wellbeing frameworks. It explains how organisations are redesigning benefits to be simple, inclusive, and responsive to employees’ evolving needs across physical, mental, financial, and personal dimensions. Driven by hybrid work, diverse workforces, and competitive talent markets, benefits are becoming active enablers of engagement and performance. The article highlights personalisation, fairness, technology, and HR leadership as key factors in building trust, resilience, and long-term organisational value.
27 Feb 2026
February 2026 leadership roundup: CXO moves across the EMEA region
February 2026 witnessed a series of CXO and senior leadership appointments across the EMEA region, spanning logistics, energy, real estate, telecommunications and workplace strategy. From CEOs steering growth agendas to HR leaders strengthening workforce transformation and talent pipelines, this feature highlights how organisations are aligning executive capability with expansion and organisational resilience priorities.
27 Feb 2026
Human capital is the new oil shaping national competitiveness: MoHRE’s Farida Al Ali
HE Farida Abdulla Al Ali, Assistant Undersecretary of National Talents at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), emphasised that human capital is the foundation of national competitiveness. At The Economic Times Future Forward Middle East Summit 2026, she highlighted UAE workforce reforms, AI-enabled labour systems, and education–industry alignment driving sustainable economic growth.
26 Feb 2026
The measurement gap: Why HR struggles to act on microaggressions without data
HR teams often face legal and cultural risks when responding to subjective complaints about workplace bias. This piece explores how AI-driven insights can convert anecdotal experiences into measurable patterns, helping organisations intervene earlier and with greater confidence.
25 Feb 2026
Skills inflation: Why demanding for more is making hiring harder
As job descriptions expand, fewer candidates meet employer criteria, extending hiring timelines and increasing costs. This article examines how HR leaders can respond strategically.
24 Feb 2026
Resetting working relationships in 2026: Why rebuilding trust is imperative now
Workplace tensions and unresolved conflicts can disrupt collaboration, reduce productivity and affect employee wellbeing. The new year provides an opportunity for organisations to address relationship breakdowns through mediation, clearer communication and stronger team engagement to rebuild trust and restore performance.
23 Feb 2026
When work starts to feel off: 10 red flags that quietly impact employee morale
Employee disengagement often builds gradually without a clear trigger. This article examines ten subtle workplace issues that influence motivation, trust and performance, and outlines practical steps organisations can take to strengthen culture before problems escalate.
20 Feb 2026
Ramadan Karim 2026: Celebrating the essence of the holy month across workplaces
As Ramadan 2026 begins, organisations across the Middle East are introducing flexible work arrangements and reduced hours to support employees observing the holy month. Beyond policy changes, the period also offers lessons in empathy, gratitude, and well-being that can strengthen workplace culture and relationships.
19 Feb 2026
Why most job applications go unanswered: The growing strain on CV screening
With hundreds of applications per role, resume screening has become increasingly transactional. New data reveals that 62% of recruiters admit to rejecting CVs without full review, pointing to systemic challenges rather than individual bias. The story explores what this means for candidates, recruiters and hiring systems.
18 Feb 2026
Future Forward Middle East 2026: The region’s growth story is now a Human Capital story
From national talent agendas and education reform to CEO-led culture building and AI-powered workforce foresight, Future Forward Middle East 2026 revealed why people strategy has become the Middle East’s most powerful competitive advantage.
17 Feb 2026
Why AI is a morale issue, not a tech issue for EMEA region
For employees across EMEA, AI does not arrive as a neutral tool. It arrives in the shadow of restructuring, cost discipline, and economic uncertainty.
16 Feb 2026
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