Recognising the Organizations Redefining Employee Voice & Leadership

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Dear People & Culture Leader,   In the future-ready workplace, the exceptional employee experience is shaped by two defining forces: how effectively organizations listen, and how intentionally leaders engage .   As businesses move toward real-time feedback ecosystems and more people-first leadership models, the Employee Experience Awards 2026  celebrate organisations setting modern benchmarks in employee trust, connection, and measurable impact.   Featured Award Categories Exceptional Employee Experience in Employee Listening & VoE Exceptional Employee Experience through Leadership   Why These Categories Matter Modern employee experience is no longer built on assumptions—it is driven by measurable signals: Real-time employee sentiment and feedback intelligence Leadership effectiveness and trust indicators Engagement consistency across teams Feedback-to-impact accountability Data-backed culture transformation initiatives Organizations leading in these areas are redefining employee experience and shaping the future of work.   Early Bird Pricing valid till 20 May 2026 Organizational Category – INR 40,000 + Taxes Vendor Category – INR 45,000 + Taxes   Showcase Your Impact If your organization is building stronger employee connections through listening and leadership, this is your shot to gain industry recognition and benchmark your efforts among leading employers.   Warm Regards, Team Employee Experience Awards

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Webinar Happening Tomorrow: How to Scale Hiring Faster in 2026 | ETHRWorld

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Dear Colleague, Hiring today is no longer just about filling open roles faster. Organizations are now expected to balance growth, productivity, candidate experience, business expectations, and cost efficiency — all at the same time. And with AI rapidly reshaping the way companies hire, engage, and evaluate talent, the pressure to do more with less has never been greater. That is exactly why this conversation matters. ETHRWorld , in association with foundit , invites you to an exclusive live webinar: More Hires, Fewer Hands: Smarter Hiring When Budgets Don’t Budge Date: 14th May 2026 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM IST Format: Live Webinar

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Shyamakant Mishra Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Amdocs Sidharth GV Head of HR — APAC & Middle East, foundit Yasmin Taj Editor – Features, ETHRWorld and ETEducation, The Economic Times

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• How organizations are adapting to growing hiring demands with leaner teams • The real impact of AI across sourcing, screening, outreach, and hiring workflows • Building smarter and faster hiring processes without compromising candidate quality • Improving collaboration across teams to drive better hiring outcomes • Simplifying recruitment workflows to improve efficiency and productivity • Addressing recruiter fatigue and its growing impact on candidate experience and employer brand

As workforce expectations continue to evolve, the ability to hire efficiently, strategically, and at scale is becoming a critical business advantage.

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Meta to lay off 8,000 employees on May 20 | Why Amazon says AI token statistics would not be used in performance reviews

Meta to lay off 8,000 employees on May 20 | Why Amazon says AI token statistics would not be used in performance reviews

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