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Siddharth Grease & Lubes appoints Nitesh Madan as new CHRO

by Catalina Sepulveda

Earlier in his career, he deployed SAP SuccessFactors at Ericsson India and oversaw recruitment and performance management at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India. Nitesh Madan has been named chief human resources officer (CHRO) at Siddharth Grease & Lubes, where he will direct the company’s workforce strategy and HR modernization. His responsibilities include enhancing organizational effectiveness, developing leadership pipelines, and supporting a results-oriented culture while embedding digital tools into HR workflows.…

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A diverse team of professionals discussing projects in a plant-filled office setting. Photo: Antoni Shkraba/Pexels Nandini Matiyani, group chief human resources officer at Strides, did not initially plan a career in HR. She started in sales, progressing steadily until the birth of her first child prompted a career reassessment. She moved into a non-sales role as her organization began a Six Sigma quality initiative. Matiyani earned her Six Sigma Black…

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India’s female workforce doubles, job quality lags

by Emilia Reyes

The female worker population ratio rose from 22% in 2017-18 to 38% in 2025. Between 2017-18 and 2025, India’s working women population surged to 201 million from 104 million, marking an almost twofold rise. Yet, this expansion has failed to deliver more stable, higher-paying positions for women, according to research by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). Instead, growth has centered on agriculture, self-employment, and unpaid…

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Southeast Asia Remote Work Carries Hidden Legal Risks

Southeast Asia remote work exposes employers to hidden legal risks in immigration,...

Catalina Sepulveda • Oct 8, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Southeast Asia Remote Work Carries Hidden Legal Risks

Y oung female candidate shaking hands with employer before job interview in light office with urban landscape through windows. Photo: Sora Shimazaki/Pexels While working remotely from another Southeast Asian country might appear straightforward, it potentially exposes employers to risks...

in immigration, tax, data security, and employment law. David Smail, Partner and Head of Employment at DLA Piper in Singapore, outlines key considerations for businesses before approving such requests. The Hidden Legal Risks of Cross-Border Remote Work For many employers,...

Tesco Offers Paid Leave for Domestic Abuse Victims

Tesco introduces paid leave for domestic abuse victims, offering 3 days or...

Emilia Reyes • Oct 5, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Tesco Offers Paid Leave for Domestic Abuse Victims

A dditionally, employees have access to the Peoplesafe personal safety app, offering an extra layer of protection and peace of mind. Tesco has introduced paid leave for employees experiencing domestic abuse. The policy, developed with the Usdaw union, offers...

3 days or 21 hours of paid Safe Leave. It allows workers to attend court, secure housing, or arrange childcare, as well as undertake other critical tasks such as changing locks or separating finances. This flexible approach ensures employees can...

Worker with Tourette’s wins £10k payout

Worker with Tourette's syndrome wins nearly £10,000 in disability discrimination case against...

Catalina Sepulveda • Oct 1, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Worker with Tourette’s wins £10k payout

M r Gee's contract was terminated in November 2020. In a disability discrimination case, a worker with Tourette syndrome, Mr Gee, secured nearly £10,000. He was employed by confectionery firm JF Renshaw, which later went into administration and was...

taken over by British Bakels in 2023. In November 2020, Gee's contract was terminated with a one-week notice period. He later sought re-employment with the firm, submitting applications in June 2021 and again in June 2023, each of which was...

Informa Connect Launches HR Certifications for AI and Sustainability

Informa Connect Academy offers HR certifications in AI and sustainability, combining in-person...

Emilia Reyes • Sep 28, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Informa Connect Launches HR Certifications for AI and Sustainability

I nforma Connect Academy provides in-person HR certification sessions in Dubai and online options. Informa Connect Academy delivers professional certifications designed to strengthen the capabilities of HR professionals in a dynamic, evolving workplace. These programs span critical areas such...

as artificial intelligence, leadership development, and workforce analytics, offering both in-person sessions in Dubai and online alternatives to meet diverse learning preferences. The academy’s offerings are strategically crafted to align with current industry demands and prepare professionals for emerging challenges...