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10 Best Employee Experience and Engagement Tools That Improve Retention and Productivity

Employee experience and engagement have become central to how modern organisations retain talent, improve productivity, and build resilient workplace cultures. As workforces grow more distributed and expectations around wellbeing, communication, safety, and purpose increase, companies are turning to specialised employee experience, engagement, and workplace management platforms to support their people

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Top 5 KYC & Identity Verification Tools for Banks, Fintechs, and Enterprises in the USA

Verifying customer identities online shouldn’t slow down your business—it should power it safely and efficiently. That’s where KYC (Know Your Customer) and identity verification software come in. These tools help enterprises confirm identities, check documents, and prevent fraud in real time, all while keeping compliance with regulations

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10 Best HRMS Software for Small and Medium Businesses in the USA

Managing payroll, employee records, and compliance is one of the biggest challenges for small and medium businesses in the United States. As teams grow and labour regulations become stricter, choosing the right Human Resource Management System (HRMS) can save time, reduce errors and improve employee experience. Today’s HRMS platforms

BFSI UX Takes Centre Stage as Institutions Shift Focus from Screens to Behaviour

As financial institutions accelerate digital transformation, a quieter shift is unfolding behind the screens, one that has less to do with visual design and more to do with how core product journeys are being rebuilt. Industry studies over the past few years have consistently shown high abandonment across onboarding, activation,

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Top 10 HRTech Companies in India Powering Hiring, Payroll and Employee Management

India’s HRTech sector is growing fast as companies shift to digital tools for hiring, payroll, employee engagement and workforce management. According to an IMARC Group report, in 2024, the Indian HR technology market was valued at around $1,120 million and is expected to reach nearly $2,300 million

Facing New Year’s Eve Strike Call, Zomato and Swiggy Boost Gig Worker Payouts

In an effort to minimise service interruptions on New Year's Eve amid a strike call by gig workers' unions, food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are providing additional incentives to their delivery partners, a practice they typically follow during festive periods. According to the Indian Federation of

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Top 10 AI Tools for HR Professionals in 2026

AI tools revolutionize Human Resource activities through process optimization, decision-making enhancement, and employee experience improvement. Repetitive tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, onboarding paperwork, and performance reviews get automated. These tools work with natural language processing and machine learning to identify suitable candidates, eliminate biases, and foster diversity. AI

DPDP Rules Set New Standards for Data Privacy in India’s Digital Lending Sector

The introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules marks a significant change in India's digital regulations, especially for the financial sector. For years, digital lending, onboarding, and automated financial processes have outpaced the existing guidelines on handling personal data. The new rules provide essential clarity, setting

Skoda Volkswagen India Expects Limited Staff Exits Through Early-Retirement Scheme

In an effort to soothe worries about possible job losses at its manufacturing operations, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has implemented an early-retirement option at its facilities in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, which it anticipates will result in just a limited number of employees leaving. Despite employing almost 5,000

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2026 AI Tool Stacks: How Modular AI Tools Can Help Startups Fully Automate Their Workflows

In 2026, new business ventures known as startups will have to deal with a new reality: they may either advance briskly or not at all. AI technologies have come a long way since they were first used in high-tech add-ons. Now, they are important components of the building that can

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How to build emotionally intelligent workplaces with AI as an enabler?

This article has been contributed by Anish Singh, Founder of All Things People  In startups, we talk endlessly about strategy, funding rounds, product roadmaps and growth curves. But if you have ever built a team from scratch, you know that none of that matters if the people working with you

SpeakX.ai Rolls Out $1 Million ESOP Buyback for 15 Employees as Part of Its Expanded Early-Stage Ownership Program

* To Strengthen Ownership, Reward Performance, and Attract Top Talent SpeakX.ai, India’s largest Generative AI-powered English-speaking platform, has announced a comprehensive and forward-looking ESOP program designed to reward performance, deepen long-term commitment, and broaden wealth creation across the organisation. As part of this initiative, SpeakX has completed a $1

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AI Agents Are  the Next Big Shift in BFSI: How They Will Redefine Sales, Onboarding, and Customer Success

This article has been contributed by Ashutosh Prakash Singh, co-founder and CEO at RevRag.AI Banks and financial institutions process millions of transactions daily, yet something fundamental breaks down in most customer interactions. Applications get abandoned halfway. Questions get answered three times across different channels. Customers give up because explaining

AgriVijay Announces Successful Investor Exits with 400% Returns Following 105% YoY Growth

* The exits come following two new investor onboarding, bringing the total capital raised since 2020 to INR 2.47 Crore * AgriVijay is undertaking pre-Series A discussions, while also receiving acquisition interest presently AgriVijay, India’s first curated marketplace and Agtech Climate Action Social Enterprise dedicated to Renewable and Green Energy

Infosys Employees Set to Receive 75% Average Bonus this Year

Infosys issued incentive letters to workers at various job levels on Friday, announcing its most recent round of performance-linked bonuses for the September quarter. An average bonus of 75% of the eligible or goal amount for the period has been given by the Bengaluru-based company, which is also the second-largest

Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns of Severe Skilled Worker Shortage in America

Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford Motor business, has revealed that the business is having trouble filling 5,000 skilled-mechanic positions despite paying wages of nearly $120,000. This is one of his most severe warnings to date regarding America's labour future. Farley said the lack of skilled

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From BFSI to Manufacturing: How Industry-Specific AI Upskilling is Creating the Workforce of Tomorrow

This article has been contributed by Mr. Bikram Mishra, Chief Human Resource Officer, Dvara KGFS AI in Workforce Development: The Dvara KGFS Experience AI is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, yet its role in workforce development is still evolving. In the BFSI sector, where Dvara KGFS operates, adoption goes

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From Skincare Startup to Shark Tank India: The Inspiring Journey of Minimalist Co-founder Mohit Yadav

Shark Tank India is all set to make a spectacular comeback for its fifth season, bringing new opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs across the country. One of the biggest talking points this season is the onboarding of Mohit Yadav, co‑founder of the skincare brand Minimalist, to the panel of investors.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 14th October 2025: HouseEazy Raises INR 150 Cr, SpeakX Secures $16 Mn, Muttley Crew Expands Across India & More

India’s startup and corporate ecosystem continues to witness dynamic growth with significant funding rounds and key business developments on 14th October 2025. From real estate and edtech to agritech and pet food, startups are raising capital to scale operations, enhance technology, and expand market reach. In parallel, major corporate

Infosys Begins Annual Performance Review Cycle for Employees

The yearly performance review cycle of Infosys has begun, reigniting employee expectations for long-awaited pay raises in 2026. In an email, the HR department of the Bengaluru-based IT services behemoth requested that employees submit their self-evaluations by October 17. Employees feel that this appraisal season is more important than the

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Equal Pay Isn't Just HR Policy - It's Smart Business Strategy

This article has been contributed by Sonia Seth, SVP of Global HR & Employee Engagement. In today's fast-paced, changing world of business, equal pay cannot be a checkbox in HR or a compliance item, but a potent business tactic. Those organizations that provide equitable compensation for equitable work

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How to Ensure Compliance and Promote a Safe Workplace Culture at Scale

This article has been contributed by Neha Mishra, Senior VP- Human Resources, Homesfy.in  Success in today's workplace is more than productivity and profit; it is about safety, trust, and inclusivity. As organisations grow geographically and embrace hybrid models, creating culturally safe workplaces is no longer optional — it

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Perks vs. Pay: Driving Employee Retention and Beyond

This article has been contributed by Dr. Brillian S. K., Chief People Officer, TimesPro The debate sounds familiar, but the context has changed. A decade ago, candidates asked, “Is Provident Fund a part of the salary?” In 2025, they ask, “How much will I receive in hand?” The compensation conversation

OpenAI Jobs Platform in the Making: What It Means for the Future of HR and Hiring?

OpenAI is all set to compete with LinkedIn by changing the way businesses hire. Will it replace jobs in HR, too? The answer is...