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Childcare emerges as key HR focus under Social Security Code

India Inc is boosting childcare support as the Social Security Code nears. Nearly 60% of companies have increased budgets for crèches and daycare. This move aims to retain talent and promote workforce diversity. Childcare benefits are now a top HR priority for working parents. The government's initiative strengthens existing provisions for parental support.

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Mission 100 million jobs launched in India

A new national initiative, Hundred Million Jobs, has been launched by senior industry leaders. Its goal is to create 100 million jobs in India over the next ten years. This effort addresses the country's employment challenge despite rapid economic growth. The mission focuses on entrepreneurship, reskilling, and enterprise development.

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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India gets Karishhma Kumar as CIO

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has appointed Karishhma Kumar as its new chief information officer (CIO). She was earlier with Beiersdorf as IT service line head, India hub. This alumna of KIT’s Institute of Management Education and Research from where she completed an MBA in Marketing and Systems, went on to study customer relationship management at [...] The post Skoda Auto Volkswagen India gets Karishhma Kumar as CIO appeared first on HR Katha .

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Social Security Code: Focus on childcare benefits is back

India Inc is significantly boosting childcare budgets, with 60% of companies planning higher spends, doubling their investment from three years ago. This surge, driven by the upcoming Social Security Code mandating crèche facilities, highlights a shift towards childcare as a key tool for talent retention and diversity. Companies are increasingly adopting gender-neutral policies to support working parents.

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Two executives quit IndusInd, bank fills key posts

IndusInd Bank announced the resignations of two senior executives, Rana Vikram Anand and Anish Behl, who are leaving to explore new opportunities. Anand will depart in April 2026, while Behl's tenure concludes in January. These departures follow a series of senior-level exits, though the bank has simultaneously bolstered its leadership with recent appointments in wholesale banking, data, and human resources.

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Labour Codes may spur hiring as firms get more flexibility to restructure

India’s new Labour Codes are expected to boost hiring by giving firms greater flexibility to restructure operations. The Industrial Relations Code raises the threshold for government approval for layoffs and closures to 300 workers from 100, easing compliance for MSMEs and mid-sized firms. Experts say labour-intensive sectors will benefit most, though some warn of higher labour turnover and income volatility.