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September 2 proof promised over secret Julian Alvarez clause to join Barcelona — Jota Jordi
Journalist Jota Jordi has claimed on El Chiringuito that Atletico Madrid provided Julian Alvarez with a written guarantee that they would negotiate his transfer to Barcelona if specific conditions were met. The pundit asserted that he personally saw the signed agreement executed months ago between the Argentine forward and the Madrid club. "It can be proven that Atletico Madrid assured the player they would allow him to sign for Barcelona. I know it; in fact, I have seen it with my own eyes.
Julian Alvarez and Alessandro Bastoni priortising Barcelona move - reports
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s summer targets Julian Alvarez and Alessandro Bastoni are keen on moving to Camp Nou. Despite attracting interest from clubs like Arsenal and PSG, Atletico Madrid striker Alvarez is intrigued about joining the Catalan giants. Alvarez is contemplating a departure this summer, and Barca are confident about reaching an agreement on personal terms with the Argentine. However, the sticking point is Atletico’s exorbitant valuation of €100 million.
El “buen gusto” entre el modelo cuantitativo y cualitativo. Grupos sociales relevantes en la vitivinicultura mendocina (1960-1990)
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda El “buen gusto” entre el modelo cuantitativo y cualitativo. Grupos sociales relevantes en la vitivinicultura mendocina (1960-1990) [1] CEAR-UNQ/CONICET Localización: Perspectiva Geográfica, ISSN-e 0123-3769, Vol. 29, Nº. 3, 2024 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Viticulture in the Americas) Idioma: español Títulos paralelos: O “bom gosto” entre o modelo quantitativo e qualitativo.
SOLAPUR – IN THE WORLD OF BEEDI WORKERS - Business Manager
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn The first part of this series was published earlier titled ‘Solapur – Exploiting The Beedi Workers’ and this is the second part. Nagesh was accompanying us everywhere and was watching our interactions closely. He mentioned that his father was a textile worker while his mother was a beedi worker. I wanted to meet his mother.
Sakshi Jain joins India-GTC of Goodyear Tire as Head HR
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Sakshi Jain has joined Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company’s India Global Technology Center (GTC) as Head of Human Resources. Before this appointment, Sakshi was associated with Addepar as a senior Regional Sr. People Business Partner.
Gautam Duggal joins Citi as Sr. VP- Learning and Culture
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Gautam Duggal has joined Citi as Sr. Vice President- Learning and Culture for Technology, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, ESPA, and COO functions across the Asia Pacific and MEA Clusters. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Before this appointment, Gautam was associated with Mastercard as Director Global People Strategy and Business Partnering.
Routematic Appoints Chidananda Murthy as Vice President of People and Culture
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Routematic, a leading corporate mobility solutions provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chidananda Murthy as Vice President – People and Culture, effective immediately. In this role, Chidananda will lead Routematic’s people strategy, talent development, and organizational culture, fostering a high-performance and inclusive workplace.
Disciplinary Orders cannot be modified unilaterally when attains Finality upon Communication: AP HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Andhra Pradesh High Court in B. Asheervadam vs. UCO Bank (W.P. 12527 OF 2012), recently held that a disciplinary order, once communicated to an employee, cannot be modified unilaterally without separate notice and an opportunity to be heard. The court emphasized that disciplinary actions must adhere to principles of proportionality and fairness. Consequently, the court directed the bank to release the employee’s retiral benefits.
Despite Corporate Insolvency Proceedings, employee is entitled to gratuity: Calcutta HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Calcutta High Court, in M/s. Stesalit Limited vs. Union of India & Ors. (WPA 532 of 2025), recently held that gratuity payments are excluded from a corporate debtor’s estate under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC“) and distinct from other liabilities. The court observed that a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process leads to a change in management but does not extinguish the company’s labor law obligations.
Nature of Duties Determines 'Workman' Status Under the ID Act: Calcutta HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Calcutta High Court, in SwarnaksharPrakasaniPvt. Ltd. vs. State of West Bengal (WPA 281 of 2025), recently examined whether an employee qualifies as a ‘workman’ under the ID Act. The court reiterated that an ’employee’s actual job functions, rather than their designation, determine their classification. Consequently, the court directed the Industrial Tribunal to adjudicate the dispute.
It is for Tribunal to adjudicate employment status : Calcutta HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Calcutta High Court, in Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) vs. Union of India & Ors. (WPA 28424 of 2024), recently the court observed that a mere denial by the employer is insufficient to negate the existence of an employer-employee relationship.
Employee not to pay back wages for the period he was in jail: Allahabad HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Allahabad High Court, in Shivakar Singh vs. State of U.P. and 5 Others (WRIT – A No. – 10045 of 2020), recently ruled that an employee is not entitled to back wages for work missed due to confinement in jail, as per the ‘No Work No Pay’ principle. The court emphasized that an employer cannot be burdened with paying back wages if an employee is incarcerated—especially when such absence is unrelated to any invalid disciplinary inquiry.
Long-Term Casual Workers Performing Essential Duties Entitled to Regularization Despite workload reduction: Calcutta HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Calcutta High Court, in Indian Oil Corporation Limited vs. Union of India &Anr. (WPA 27693 of 2024), recently held that lengthy and uninterrupted service in essential functions warrants regularization, even when the workload has been reduced. The court emphasized that misusing temporary employment labels to deny employees their rightful claims contradicts principles of fairness and equity.
Leave encashment is a right, cannot be denied: Karnataka HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Karnataka High Court, in G. Linganagouda vs. General Manager, Karnataka Gramina Bank (WRIT PETITION NO.100339 OF 2025 (S-RES)),recently ruled that employers cannot withhold leave encashment from a dismissed employee, as it constitutes a property right under Article 300A of the Constitution. The court emphasized that once earned, terminal benefits—including leave encashment—become the ’employee’s property and cannot be arbitrarily withheld.
Subsistence allowance payment during suspension period amounts to punishment when there is no disciplinary inquiry: Raj. HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Rajasthan High Court, in Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited & Ors. vs. Ram Niwas Sharma & Ors. (D.B. Civil Writ Petition No.13662/2024), ruled that an employer cannot restrict an employee’s pay to a mere subsistence allowance during suspension if no formal departmental proceedings justify such a decision. The court observed that the employee in question was suspended pending a corruption investigation but was later acquitted.
Employee entitled to Continued Salary and Benefits for the disability acquired during service: Punjab & Haryana HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Punjab & Haryana High Court, in Narinder Kaur vs. State of Punjab and Others (CWP-2543-2025 (O & M)), held that an employee who acquires a disability during service is entitled to continued salary, benefits, and a supernumerary post, along with interest on withheld dues.
Labour Court cannot grant monetary claim having no pre existing right: Bom. HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Bombay High Court in Deepak VallabhdasIntwala vs. Casby Logistics Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. (Writ Petition No. 3428 of 2022), recently dismissed the employee’s claim, holding that claims under Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (“ID Act“) must be based on clear entitlements derived from statute, contract, or custom. The court noted that the employee’s complaint sought to quash transfer orders without initially demanding monetary relief.
Compensation to be granted if employee attains retirement age in case of illegal retrenchment: Bom. HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Bombay High Court in J Fibre Corporation vs. Maruti Harishchandra Amrute (Writ Petition No. 10454 of 2024), recently ruled that employers must adhere to proper retrenchment procedures outlined in the ID Act, even when valid business reasons exist for reducing staff. The court observed that the employer failed to present the seniority list before the Labour Court and delayed retrenchment compensation by 6 months after issuing the termination letter.
Employee resignation cannot be accepted with back date if withdrawn before acceptance: P&H HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Punjab & Haryana High Court in B.B. Gupta vs. Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Union Territory Chandigarh & Anr. (S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 10280-2001), recently ruled that once an employee withdraws his resignation, the employer loses the jurisdiction to accept it retrospectively to override the withdrawal. The court emphasized that resignation becomes effective only when accepted by the employer through a formal order.
No denial of Back wages upon Reinstatement when Rules 'Do Not Provide for 'No Pay' Punishment During Suspension: Telangana HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Telangana High Court in A. Rajaram Reddy vs. Additional Collector/PIC Chairman Karimnagar Cooperative Urban Bank & Ors. (Writ Petition No. 4307 of 2024), recently held that employers cannot impose punishments not prescribed under statutory rules. The court observed that if an employee is acquitted of criminal charges, the employer must consider imposing a lesser punishment.
Termination based on only preliminary inquiry is illegal: H.P. HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Himachal Pradesh High Court in State of HP vs. Ramesh Chand (CWP No. 8500 of 2013), recently ruled that termination of employment cannot be based solely on a preliminary inquiry. The court emphasized that dismissal without a full-fledged departmental inquiry is legally impermissible, as no proper investigation was conducted after issuing a charge sheet, nor was the employee given an opportunity to defend themselves.
Single inquiry for multiple employees possible if the disciplinary authority in common: Raj. HC
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Rajasthan High Court, in Shri Manish Kumar Balwani & Ors. vs. Bank of Baroda & Ors. (S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 17059/2024), on March 18, 2025ruled that a composite disciplinary hearing can only be conducted if all delinquent employees share the same competent and disciplinary authority.
India's Britannia says strike disrupts Gujarat plant operations
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn (Reuters) :Indian biscuit maker Britannia Industries said on Monday that operations at its Jhagadia plant in Gujarat have been partially affected due to a strike. The company is in continuous discussions with workers to resolve the strike, which began on Monday, the company said in an exchange filing. Get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world with the Reuters India File newsletter.
Lokesh Sikka Joins GM MODULAR as President & Group CHRO
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Lokesh Sikka has joined GM MODULAR, leader in Home Electrical Solutions, as President & Group CHRO. He will Oversee human resources for GM Group of Companies across India as part of the senior leadership team. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Before this appointment, Lokesh was associated with Reliance Retail as Head of Human Resources.
Yes Bank elevates Binoj Vasu as Country Head – Business HR - Business Manager
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Binoj Vasu has been elevated as Country Head -Business HR at Yes Bank. He will be Heading HR pan-Bank for all functions – Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Support Functions.
Sumit Sabharwal joins VOIS as Head of HR Services
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Sumit Sabharwal has joined VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) as Head of HR Services. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. As the Head of HR Services, His role is to enable the HR strategy and ensuring day to day excellence across all key HR processes. In addition, he is also responsible to oversee centers of expertise offering learning and development, business partnering and resourcing services to our local markets.
Culture Fit is Dead – Why You Should Hire Culture Add Instead - Business Manager
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn A comfortable trap? For years, companies have been obsessed with culture fit when hiring. The idea was that if employees shared the same values, work ethic, and ways of thinking, they would collaborate better and drive results. In reality, this approach has done more harm than good. It reinforces bias, blocks new thinking, and slows down innovation. It turns out that teams that think alike don’t challenge assumptions. They don’t push for better ideas.
Kanisha Raina joins PTC as Vice President- HR
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Kanisha Raina has joined PTC, a global leader in product lifecycle management software as Vice President – HR.
Dhiraj Singh joins Flipkart as Director- Employee Relations
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Dhiraj Singh has joined Flipkart as Director- Employee Relations. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Before this appointment, Dhiraj was associated with Unilever as Country Head HR – Food, Refreshments and Nutrition. Also read – Indian professionals see 65% salary hike post upskilling in AI/ML & data science: Report Dhiraj is an Experienced Human Resources professional with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry.
Retail Sector Tops Female Contractual Workforce Participation with 29.8% share : Report
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn The TeamLease report ‘No Women Left Behind 2.0.’ reveals that about 41.3% of women in contractual roles hold a graduation degree, while 28.5% have completed 12th grade. A smaller percentage have 10th-grade education (18.8%), with postgraduates (10.2%) and diploma & ITI holders (1.2%) making up the rest.
Indian professionals see 65 pc salary hike post upskilling in AI/ML & data science: Report
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn (IANS): Upskilling in artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML), and data science led to an average 65 percent salary hike in working professionals in India, according to a report on Thursday. The report, by higher education and professional training firm Great Learning, based on inputs from 1,000 working professionals, offers an in-depth analysis of the long-term impact of upskilling on career growth.
Trade unions call for nationwide strike on May 20 against privatisation, labour codes
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn NEW DELHI (PTI): Several trade unions on Tuesday called for a nationwide strike on May 20 to press for various demands, including scraping of labour codes, stopping privatisation and holding regular consultations through Indian Labour Conference.
Salary to grow at an average of 9.4% : Survey
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn According to a survey by Omam Consultants, a human resources consulting firm indicates that Salaries may grow at a slightly slower rate in 2025, with an average increase of 9.4%, down from 9.7% in 2024, Industries such as automotive, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and pharmaceuticals are expected to experience double-digit growth.
India's GCCs Salary Growth with 9.8% Increase this year, Outpacing Traditional IT Services: Report
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn A recent research report by leading digital talent solutions provider NLB Services highlights that GCCs in India are poised for a notable 9.8% salary growth over the next 12 months. This trend underscores a deliberate shift in compensation strategies as organizations adapt to evolving talent demands and navigate macroeconomic challenges. Incidentally, 61% of India Inc. GCCs acknowledge higher salaries in the ecosystem.
Amit Mishra joins Trident- Yarn Division as Chief HR
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Amit Mishra has joined Trident Group India as Chief HR for its Yarn Division. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Also read – Allana Group appoints Abhimanyu Sen as Group CHRO Before this appointment, Amit was associated as Senior Human Resources Manager with Welspun Living Limited, where he was responsible for HR strategy, business partnering, talent acquisition, and employee relations.
Allana Group appoints Abhimanyu Sen as Group CHRO
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Allana Group has announced the joining of Abhimanyu Sen as Group Chief Human Resource Officer. Group post on social media has confirmed this appointment. Allana Group is one of India’s largest food companies with a strong presence in B2B space and a few products in B2C space. It has revenues of over $ 2 billion per annum and is a leading exporter of branded processed food products & agricultural commodities.
Work holds significant value for majority workforce, but Millennials prioritize purpose beyond jobs: Report
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn GI Group Holding’s latest report, The Multigenerational Edge: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workplace, reveals that work holds significant value for Conventionalists (94%) and Gen X (78%), whereas Millennials (61%) and Gen Z (39%) prioritize purpose beyond their jobs. This generational shift underscores the evolving expectations from the workplace, with younger employees seeking meaning, flexibility, and alignment with personal values.
Reeti Dubey joins Google Operations Center India as Head of HR
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Reeti Dubey has joined Google Operations Center India as Head Of HR. She has confirmed this development through a social media post. Before this appointment, Reeti was associated with Nat West Group as Sr. Director- HR Business Partner for more than 17 years.
Rishi Tiwari joins Kotak Life as Senior VP - HR
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Rishi Tiwari has joined Kotak Life as Senior Vice President – Human Resources. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Prior to this appointment, Rishi was associated with REA India as Director of Human Resources. Also read – Growing Horizontally: Expanding Skills Beyond Role With over 19+ years of diverse HR experience in Human Resources Rishi gained 360 degree exposure in HR function.
Growing Horizontally: Expanding Skills Beyond Role
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn What does career growth mean? Is it growing to the next level a change of your title in the visiting card and an increase in reward? Is it an enriched job responsibility? Is it a responsibility to manage a bigger region or a team? Or is it some combination of all that and maybe a few things more? There is also “Horizontal Growth”.
78 pc Indian employers plan to hire more women in blue-collar jobs this year
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn (IANS) : Around 78 per cent of employers in India plan to hire more women for blue-collar roles in 2025 as compared to 73 per cent last year, a new report said on Thursday. According to the report by job platform Indeed, women occupy 20 per cent of blue-collar jobs in the country.
TCS appoints Sudeep Kunnumal as CHRO
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Tata Consultancy Services Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Sudeep Kunnumal as Chief Human Resources Officer effective from March 14,2025.according to an exchange filing by the company. He will replace Milind Lakkad, following his superannuation. In his current role, Mr. Sudeep Kunnumal leads the Human Resources function for Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) vertical and has been associated with Company since the year 2000.
Sharmilaa Thakur joins SitusAMC as People & Culture Head - India
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Sharmilaa Thakur has SitusAMC as People & Culture Head – India. She has confirmed this development through a social media post. Before this appointment, Sharmilla was associated as Advisory with PepsiCo, United States. With over 20 years of experience in HR leadership across diverse industries and global regions, Sharmilla brings a wealth of expertise in transforming organizations, driving employee engagement, and aligning talent strategies with business goals.
92% of Indian employees believe AI will improve work speed and quality: Report
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Atlassian, a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, released its ‘State of Teams 2025’ report, that provides key insights into AI adoption, information management, and team collaboration in India. According to the research, a remarkable 92% of Indian professionals agree that AI will improve the speed and quality of their team’s work.
Devika Rajeev Joins Kapture CX as Director HR
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Devika Rajeev Has joined Kapture CX as Director-Human Resources. In this role, she owns the entire people portfolio for the organization, right from Talent Acquisition to People Operations to Talent Engagement. Before joining Kapture CX Devika was the Head – People & Culture at Sattva Consulting, one of the largest consulting organizations in India.
Eagle Trans Group Promotes Mayank Misra as Head of HR
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Mayank Misra has been elevated to the position of Head of Human Resources by Eagle Tyrans Group. He has confirmed this development through a social media post. Mayank has been with this group from last more than four years working as Global Group Sr. HR manager leading HR strategies for 12 countries across 20 offices globally, aligning structure, culture, and talent with business goals.
Akshatha Karangutkar joins Aditya Birla Education Trust as HR Head
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn Akshatha Karangutkar has joined Aditya Birla Education Trust as HR Head. With over 20 years of experience in human resources management, she brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the role. In her new role, she will oversee the human capital for all the group units. Her expertise has been talent management, driving HR strategies, fostering employee development, people and business alignment, and cultivating a positive organizational culture. She will report to Mrs.
Analytics: A Mind Tool
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn I was wondering about Analytics, HR Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, etc. People are talking so much about Analytics now and learning analytic tools etc. I found it interesting that what Analytics does is the skill of the mind and there is no tool for that. Even AI cannot tell you what Analytics to do. Analytics is indeed a skill of the mind, requiring human judgment, creativity, and critical thinking.
Empowering women in retail, gig work, and beyond is essential for driving inclusive growth
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn “On International Women’s Day, it’s important to recognize the significant strides women are making across industries in India, especially in retail, the gig economy, and other rapidly evolving sectors like e-commerce and supply chain logistics. In India, women account for 30% of the organised retail workforce, and this number is expected to grow as companies prioritize diversity.
Pause & Praise: A Balanced Approach to Leadership
FacebookXPinterestLinkedIn In today’s fast-paced work environment, leaders often find themselves making snap judgments and reacting hastily to challenges. However, a more thoughtful and effective approach to leadership is the “Pause and Praise” method. This style encourages leaders to take a moment to absorb situations, understand them from multiple perspectives, and then respond by highlighting the positive aspects. This not only fosters motivation but also strengthens team engagement and output.
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