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Gujarat Makes Worker ID Proof Mandatory for All Employees

Gujarat government has announced a new mandate requiring all workers to provide identification proof...

Labour Law

Gujarat Makes Worker ID Proof Mandatory for All Employees

Tech Mahindra has Announced Key Leadership Elevations

Tech Mahindra, a global leader in technology consulting and digital solutions, has announced key lea...

Appointments

Tech Mahindra has Announced Key Leadership Elevations

Amazon Cuts Jobs in Devices and Services Unit

Amazon has announced the elimination of approximately jobs within its Devices and Services divis...

Amazon Cuts Jobs in Devices and Services Unit

EPFO

EPFO Update: Higher Pension Payouts Expected by Year-End

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to speed up the processing of applications for higher pensions, with revised payouts likely to begin by the end of 2025. This move follows the Supreme Court’s November 2022 verdict allowing eligible employees to opt for higher pensions based on their full salary rather than the pensionable […]

Employment

Vedanta Aims for 30% Female Workforce by 2030

Vedanta Ltd., one of India’s leading natural resources companies, has announced an ambitious plan to increase female representation in its workforce to 30% by 2030. The initiative is part of the company’s broader commitment to gender diversity, inclusion, and workplace transformation. With 28% of its leadership roles already held by women, Vedanta is setting a […]

Labour Law

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Extended Internships…

On May 13, 2025, the Supreme Court of India sent a notice to the Union government over a petition that questions the decision to extend internship periods and charge monthly fees for medical students who had to return to India because of the COVID-19 outbreak and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The case was heard by a […]

NASA Eliminates Diversity Office, Including Indian-Origin DEI Chief

NASA has officially terminated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, leading to the dismissal of Neela Rajendra, the agency’s Indian-origin DEI chief. The move follows President Donald Trump’s executive order, which mandates the elimination of DEI initiatives across federal agencies. Neela Rajendra, who previously served as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at NASA’s […]

Appointments

Groupe SEB Appoints Saurabh Katyal as Head – HR India

Groupe SEB, a global leader in small domestic appliances and cookware, has announced the appointment of Saurabh Katyal as the Head of Human Resources – India. Saurabh has nearly two decades of HR leadership experience, making him a seasoned professional in workforce management. His expertise spans FMCG, telecom, automobile, and retail sectors, giving him a […]

Compensation

Infosys Announces 65% Bonus Payout for Q4FY25

India’s second-largest IT services firm, Infosys, has announced a 65% bonus payout for eligible employees for the fourth quarter of FY25, amid a challenging macroeconomic environment. The decision comes as the company navigates muted client spending, prolonged decision-making cycles, and global economic uncertainties. While Infosys had rolled out an 80% bonus payout in Q3FY25 and […]

Microsoft AI Director Among 6,000 Employees Laid Off

Microsoft has announced a major workforce reduction, laying off 6,000 employees globally, including Gabriela de Queiroz, the company’s Director of AI. The layoffs represent 3% of Microsoft’s total workforce, reflecting a significant reduction in staff. They are part of a broader restructuring effort designed to streamline operations and accelerate AI-driven automation. Gabriela, who played a […]

Hiring

Blue-Collar Hiring Surges 10% as Industries Address Skill Gaps

India’s blue-collar workforce is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by digital expansion, automation, and evolving compensation strategies. According to Deloitte’s Blue-Collar Workforce Trends 2025, wages for blue-collar employees are growing at an annual rate of 5–6%, with industries increasingly offering performance-based incentives to attract and retain skilled talent. The report highlights rising hiring intent, with […]

Labour Law

NSO Labour Force Survey to Cover Rural Employment Trends

National Statistics Office (NSO) has announced a major revamp of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), expanding its scope to include rural employment data for the first time. The revised survey methodology, effective January 2025, aims to provide high-frequency labour market indicators with enhanced coverage, ensuring more comprehensive employment and unemployment statistics across India. Previously, […]

Luxury Brand Burberry Announces Major Job Cuts

British luxury fashion brand Burberry has announced plans to cut 1,700 jobs globally as part of a major cost-cutting initiative aimed at stabilizing its business. The decision comes amid declining sales, economic uncertainty, and a broader slowdown in the luxury market. Despite these challenges, Burberry reported better-than-expected financial results, narrowly avoiding a loss for the […]

Employment

India Sets Ambitious Target of 700,000 Internships for FY26

The Government of India has significantly raised the bar for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), targeting 700,000 internships for FY26—a nearly sixfold increase over the previous year’s goal of 125,000. Despite the lukewarm response to the pilot phase, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is confident that policy changes and strategic tweaks will help meet […]

Appointments

PwC gets Nathan SV as Country Head- Acceleration Centers, India

PwC India has appointed Nathan SV as new Country Leader for its Acceleration Centers (ACs) in India. Welcoming him, the company said, “We’re excited to welcome Nathan SV as our new Country Leader for our Acceleration Centers in India.” This appointment shows PwC’s focus on growing its work in innovation, talent, and client service through […]