Shalini Mondal

Shalini is a senior tech journalist, exploring the latest advancements in AI and the GCC sector. When she's not reporting on the latest innovations, you can find her immersed in her next literary adventure.

31 Articles

Articles by Shalini Mondal

AI Is Rewriting Hiring. Humans Still Make the Final Call

Modern ATS platforms already incorporate AI, allowing recruiters to organise applications and rank candidates using customised parameters.

Aug 31, 20268 min read

How to Attract AI Talent in 2026: What Top Employers Do Differently

AI professionals are looking beyond compensation. Employers that offer meaningful work, continuous learning, modern technology and a strong workplace culture are emerging as the preferred destinations.

Jul 22, 20265 min read

Workday Appoints Ex-NTT Data APAC CEO John Lombard to Lead Asia Pacific Business

The appointment comes as enterprises across Asia Pacific increasingly invest in AI to modernise HR, finance and IT operations.

Jul 9, 20262 min read

AI Now Powers 2 in 3 New GCC Jobs as India’s Capability Centres Race Past 5 Lakh Annual Hiring, Finds Study

The share of AI-led roles has increased from just 11% in 2021 to a projected 64% in 2026.

Jul 1, 20263 min read

MongoDB Plans to Upskill Two Million Builders in India by 2030, Expands AI and Database Training

The initiative has already trained over 650,000 students through collaborations with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), SmartBridge, ICT Academy, and leading universities

Jun 30, 20263 min read

Cybersecurity Talent Gap Widens as AI Reshapes Workforce Demand, Accenture Finds

Demand for AI-related cybersecurity skills has more than doubled since 2020, with hiring requirements now outpacing talent availability.

Jun 29, 20264 min read

Sability Partners with Darwinbox to Strengthen AI-Driven HCM Transformation Services

The collaboration is designed to support organisations in transitioning from legacy HR systems to intelligent, AI-powered platforms.

Jun 24, 20262 min read

Indian Salaries to Grow up to 10.2% in FY27; EV, Engineering Roles Lead: TeamLease Report

High-growth industries such as EV and EV infrastructure, fintech, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and power and energy are expected to record high increments.

Jun 10, 20262 min read

AI Tops HR Agendas, But Outcomes Remain Elusive for Many Enterprises: PeopleStrong Report

The study found that 74% of organisations have prioritised AI-led HR transformation

Jun 4, 20263 min read

True Launches AI Capability Index to Assess Executives for the AI Era

The leadership market is facing a growing divide between experienced executives and emerging leaders

Jun 3, 20262 min read

Tamil Nadu Uses Facial Recognition to Enforce Attendance Compliance

Channels include biometric authentication and Face ID verification, while continuing to maintain manual attendance records.

Jun 2, 20262 min read

India’s Creator Economy Job Postings Surge 919% Since 2020, Finds Report

Creator-focused roles now account for nearly one in 100 marketing-related openings in India.

May 26, 20262 min read

Cigna Healthcare Appoints Anisha Vaz as Head of HR for India Operations

The appointment also highlights India’s growing importance within the global operating models of multinational healthcare companies.

May 20, 20262 min read

Bolt CEO Defends HR Cuts, Pushes Aggressive AI Turnaround Strategy

Bolt chief Ryan Breslow claimed that internal complications disappeared after the HR department was dissolved.

May 20, 20262 min read

AI-Augmented Training Becomes Critical HR Tech Lever to Fix Retention in Logistics, Report Suggests

The report highlights a widening disconnect between the pace of automation and workforce readiness.

May 19, 20262 min read

Cloudflare to Lay Off Over 1,100 Employees as AI Reshapes Internal Operations

Cloudflare has seen internal usage of AI tools surge by more than 600% over the past three months.

May 19, 20263 min read

Jaya Chanda Joins Bureau Veritas as APAC Talent Management Director

Chanda will lead talent management initiatives across the Asia-Pacific, overseeing leadership growth, employee development, and organisational capability strategies.

May 19, 20262 min read

GitLab Announces AI-Led Restructuring, Plans Workforce Cuts & Flatter Organisation

The move is part of a broader effort to redesign the company around AI-first workflows and leaner operational models.

May 19, 20263 min read

Innovaccer Cuts 340 Jobs Across India, US Amid Shift to AI-Native Operations

The company’s next phase as an ‘AI-native’ organisation will focus on automation-led efficiency and AI-integrated product development.

May 19, 20262 min read

EvoluteIQ Strengthens Global Leadership With Key C-Suite Appointments Post $53 Million Investment

Paul Maguire, who has been a Board Advisor for EvoluteIQ for over three years, will now take on a full-time role as Chief Growth Officer.

May 6, 20263 min read

Salesforce to Hire 1,000 Graduates Amid Rising Tech Layoffs as AI Reshapes Workforce

The hiring initiative stands in contrast to widespread job cuts across major tech companies.

Apr 30, 20262 min read

Vedanta Appoints Pallavi Bhatia as CHRO for Alumina Business

Her appointment comes as Vedanta continues to strengthen its leadership across key business verticals.

Apr 30, 20261 min read

Perfios Appoints Veena Rao as COO to Drive Global Operations and Scale

The appointment comes at a time when Perfios is accelerating its growth across markets and investing in strengthening its leadership bench.

Apr 28, 20262 min read

Sonata Software Appoints Rajsekhar Datta Roy as CEO; Samir Dhir to Step Down in May

Roy has played a central role at Sonata Software, scaling the company’s Microsoft and Dynamics practices into major industry-focused offerings.

Apr 27, 20262 min read

Harley-Davidson Cuts Jobs as Losses Mount

Workforce reduction, which began in early April, is expected to deliver annual savings of approximately $150 million.

Apr 24, 20262 min read

Newgen Software Appoints Kashish Daya Kapoor as Global CHRO to Lead Talent Strategy

The company is strengthening its leadership bench to support its global growth ambitions and evolving talent priorities

Apr 21, 20262 min read

Novo Nordisk Moves Beyond Layoffs, Adds 2,000 Roles in Strategic Reset

The hiring push follows a major workforce reduction in 2025, when the company cut nearly 9,000 roles.

Apr 20, 20262 min read

PB Fintech Appoints Amrita Pandey as Group HR Head to Drive Next Phase of Growth

The move comes as the fintech firm looks to build stronger internal leadership pipelines.

Apr 17, 20262 min read

Practo Appoints Srijesh Kumar as Global Chief Product & Technology Officer

Srijesh will lead end-to-end product and technology functions, with a focus on strengthening the platform, improving patient and provider experiences.

Apr 16, 20262 min read

Human-Centric AI Strategies Deliver Stronger Returns Than Tech-First Approaches, Finds Deloitte Report

The 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report highlights that technology alone is no longer a differentiator.

Apr 15, 20262 min read

Oracle Unveils AI-Powered HR Applications to Automate Decision-Making

Oracle is positioning AI to move HR teams away from repetitive administrative work toward more strategic, proactive roles.

Apr 10, 20262 min read