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Tata Digital, a Tata Group company, appoints Snigdha Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 01, 2026. In her new role as CHRO, she will lead the company’s human resources function, overseeing talent strategy, leadership development, organisational effectiveness, culture, employee experience, and other people-related initiatives. She brings over 16 years of experience in human resources across the FMCG, healthcare, hospitality, and digital sectors.

As the Indian IT industry moves beyond AI pilots and begins deploying artificial intelligence (AI) solutions at scale, demand for Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) is rising rapidly. These specialists are becoming one of the most sought-after technology professionals as enterprises look for talent that can bridge the gap between AI innovation and business outcomes.

Zoom has announced the appointment of Carlos Quaderi as Head of Asia Pacific (APAC), effective August 1, 2026, as the company strengthens its leadership in one of its fastest-growing markets. In his new role, Quaderi will report to Graeme Geddes, Chief Sales and Growth Officer, and lead Zoom’s go-to-market strategy across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), Asia, India, and Korea, excluding Japan.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is working on a framework to expand provident fund coverage beyond the organised workforce. The proposed universal PF scheme aims to bring gig workers, self-employed individuals, workers in the unorganised sector, and employees of exempted establishments under a voluntary retirement savings system.

India’s internet-enabled gig workforce is expected to grow from more than 6 million monthly active workers today to 17–21 million by 2030, according to a report by Redseer Strategy Consultants. The report tells the growing role of digital platforms in creating employment opportunities, saying the gig economy is set to become one of the country’s largest sources of new jobs over the next five years.

Accenture Revamps New model, aims to reward more employees while maintaining payroll flexibility amid economic uncertainty Global IT services major Accenture has introduced a new compensation structure that significantly expands the number of employees receiving annual salary hikes by splitting the increase equally between permanent base pay and a one-time lump-sum payment.

In a reassuring message for students and job seekers, LTM CEO and Managing Director Venu Lambu has said that artificial intelligence (AI) will not significantly reduce campus hiring, despite the rapid adoption of AI across industries. Lambu emphasized that fresh graduates remain at the core of the company’s long-term talent strategy, with LTM continuing to recruit thousands of campus hires every year.

BMW has appointed Dorothea von Boxberg, the current CEO of Brussels Airlines, as its new Board Member for Human Resources, effective September 1, 2026. The appointment comes as the German luxury carmaker continues its transformation efforts amid industry-wide challenges, including the shift to electric vehicles, global competition, and cost pressures. Von Boxberg will succeed Ilka Horstmeier, who has served as BMW’s HR Board Member. The company’s Supervisory Board approved the appointment.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has listed multiple AWS (Amazon Web Services) internships on its National Internship Portal, offering students a chance to gain practical experience in cloud computing and DevOps. The internships target engineering and technology students seeking job-ready skills in one of the fastest-growing areas of the IT sector. As businesses adopt cloud technologies, AWS has become a highly sought-after skill among employers.

HCLTech has expanded its partnership with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) by signing a new seven-year agreement focused on AI and technology transformation. As part of the deal, HCLTech will also acquire Guardian’s India Global Capability Center (GCC) for $10.5 million. The move strengthens HCLTech’s position in the insurance sector and will bring nearly 2,000 Guardian India employees into the company.