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Uncertainty isn’t the problem—our discomfort with it is. Rushing for clarity often leads to poor decisions. The real edge? Navigating ambiguity with clarity of thought. Read more: hrkatha.com/special/editor… #Leadership #DecisionMaking #FutureOfWork

Shailesh Singh, ex-CPO of Axis Max Life, says HR must be the architect of business sustainability. The future: aligning people strategy with ESG, tech & growth to drive resilience and long-term value. Is your HR ready? hrkatha.com/features/hr-fo…

France just added 1-2 months of shared paid parental leave to fight falling birth rates. This is a part of President Macron’s “demographic re-armament” plan after deaths outpaced births in 2025. hrkatha.com/global-hr-news…

CHROs aren’t just support functions. They’re strategy. At Premier Energies, Niyathi Madasu is linking people strategy to India’s clean energy scale-up. Building teams, shaping culture, driving purpose. hrkatha.com/features/herst…

Ready government quarters in Gujarat remain unoccupied while state employees continue to wait for housing allotment, raising questions on utilisation and allocation process. hrkatha.com/news/ready-gov…

@IndiGo6E has named Kanwaljeet Singh Bakshi as chief human resources officer (CHRO), strengthening its leadership team as the airline continues its growth trajectory. hrkatha.com/people/movemen…

A Delhi-based Wipro employee has shared the shock of an abrupt layoff after six years, reigniting concerns over transparency and humane offboarding in tech. The case underscores rising anxiety around job security as companies restructure. hrkatha.com/employee-healt…

Managers gaming performance reviews to protect teams is backfiring. It skews calibration, hurts pay fairness, and demotivates top talent. Short-term shield, long-term trust deficit. Firms are rethinking reviews + manager accountability. hrkatha.com/features/case-…

@Nintendo has confirmed that employee survey data was exposed due to a security issue at a third-party platform vendor. The company says it is investigating the incident and notifying affected staff. hrkatha.com/news/nintendo-…

Central government employee unions are demanding five assured career progressions under the proposed 8th Pay Commission. The move aims to address stagnation and ensure time-bound promotions across cadres. hrkatha.com/news/employee-…

Quick commerce player @Zepto has seen its permanent employee base decline, with attrition rates exceeding 51% in the run-up to its planned IPO. The trend highlights talent retention challenges in the high-growth startup space. hrkatha.com/news/zeptos-pe…

They ask what others won't. They question what's "always been done." Curiosity beats tenure when it adds value. The best teams listen across age and experience. hrkatha.com/features/frida… #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #GenZ #Career

BEST employees begin indefinite strike in Mumbai Bus services hit as BEST workers launch an indefinite strike across the city, demanding resolution of long-pending wage and allowance issues. hrkatha.com/news/best-empl…

Odisha clears Rs 76,000 Cr investment, 50,000 jobs ahead. Major boost for employment and growth as Odisha approves big-ticket projects in steel, green energy, and manufacturing. hrkatha.com/opportunity/od…

Deepti Hegde has stepped into the role of director-HR at @TevaUSA Pharmaceuticals. She moves from Vodafone Idea where she led key HR functions as the VP-HR. hrkatha.com/people/movemen…

Kerala’s 2026-27 budget skips pay revision for govt employees and pensioners, citing fiscal strain. Focus stays on welfare schemes. Unions express disappointment as inflation bites. hrkatha.com/news/kerala-em…

The Maharashtra state government has approved a 5% Dearness Allowance (DA) boost for over 86,000 MSRTC workers, bringing them on par with state government staff. hrkatha.com/news/maharasht…

Madras HC denies special grade benefits for delayed promotion joining such as going on immediate leave—just to cross a service milestone in their old role for financial gain. hrkatha.com/news/madras-hc…

SpiceJet suspends staffer after viral Bagdogra clash over cancelled Delhi flight SG 151. Cites weather delays, orders refresher training. hrkatha.com/news/spicejet-…

The sports retailer, @Decathlon is extending its share ownership scheme, giving 34,000 additional employees a stake in the company. The move aims to boost engagement and align staff with long-term growth. hrkatha.com/news/decathlon…

Employees often hold back honest feedback in exit interviews to protect managers’ reputations, citing career risks. The trend leaves HR with sanitised insights, limiting real fixes to culture and leadership gaps. hrkatha.com/features/case-…