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Skills-based architecture: When capabilities matter more than titles

What is SBA? Skills-based architecture (SBA) is a modern HR framework that organises work around skills rather than static job descriptions. Instead of defining employees by what their business card says, SBA defines them by what they can actually do—their capabilities, expertise, and potential. This allows organisations to redeploy talent quickly, adapt to change, and [...] The post Skills-based architecture: When capabilities matter more than titles appeared first on HR Katha .

India-EU Summit LIVE: India-EU announce mega FTA; PM Modi calls it New Delhi's biggest trade deal ever

The deal, concluded after negotiations spanning over two decades, has been termed as the "mother of all deals" as it will create a market of about 2 billion people

India, EU Conclude Long-Pending Free Trade Agreement Talks, Implementation Likely By 2027

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed on Monday that the deal has been finalised and will be formally announced during the summit scheduled for January 27

Starbucks reports $31 million pay for CEO Brian Niccol in 2025

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's 2025 pay includes a $5 million bonus and close to $20 million in stock awards, as per a filing from the coffee chain on Monday. In 2024, Niccol's compensation was $96 million and included a stock award of over $90 million.

China's Anta Sports muscles in with $1.8 billion move for 29.1% Puma stake

The transaction comes as ‌the German sportswear group struggles to revive ‌sales and investor confidence under its new CEO, Arthur Hoeld.

Conclusion of talks on India-EU FTA set to be announced today; pact later this year

Budget 2026: Government seen easing fiscal grip amid global headwinds

Budget 2026 will likely focus on supporting the economy amidst global challenges. Rating agencies suggest a cautious approach to fiscal consolidation. Reforms, especially in deregulation, will be viewed favorably. Any deviation from fiscal discipline could negatively impact ratings. Experts anticipate continued strong economic growth for India.

Adani Power’s India grid plan gains urgency amid Bangladesh tariff row

While Adani's coal-fired plant in Jharkhand's Godda is currently linked only to the Bangladesh grid, the company has received an approval to connect to the Indian grid, too. It had indicated it would be connected to India’s power infrastructure by December 2025, but that hasn’t been completed yet.

US Treasury Department ends contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak

US Treasury Department ends contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak

NJ Transit Resumes Rail Service Following Winter Storm Blast

New Jersey Transit is resuming rail service after the heaviest and coldest winter storm in years forced the state-run agency on Sunday to halt all of its public transportation operations.

UAE firm Al Habtoor plans legal action against Lebanon over $1.7 billion investment losses

After tax return data leak, US Treasury terminates consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton contracts

The US Treasury Department has terminated 31 contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton, totaling $21 million in obligations. This action follows the conviction of a former contractor linked to the firm for leaking sensitive IRS tax data, including President Trump's. The Treasury cited the firm's failure to implement adequate safeguards for confidential taxpayer information.