All Latest Posts

13874 posts found

Appointments

Juniper Green Energy Appoints Ankush Malik as CEO

May 22, 2025

Data-Driven Learning Shaping Smarter Talent Development

Data-Driven Learning Insights That Shape Smarter Talent Development Not long ago, I found myself re...

Learning & Development

May 22, 2025

Data-Driven Learning Shaping Smarter Talent Development

Meta Opens Applications for Paid Internship Apply Now!

Meta Summer Internship offers students and early-career professionals a paid opportunity to gai...

Internship

May 22, 2025

Maharashtra Government Announces Internship Initiative

In a progressive move to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry exposure, the Governm...

Employment

May 22, 2025

Maharashtra Government Announces Internship Initiative

EPFO

EPFO Female Workforce Surge, Net Payroll Rises

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 14.58 lakh members in March 2025, reflecting a 1.15% year-on-year increase compared to March 2024. The latest payroll data, released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, highlights rising employment opportunities, increased awareness of employee benefits, and EPFO’s successful outreach programs. Additionally, 7.54 lakh new […]

May 22, 2025

Industry

Byju’s Employees and Students Demand Compensation

Byju’s, once India’s most valued edtech startup, is facing severe financial distress, leaving employees unpaid and students without access to learning materials. Since entering insolvency proceedings in July 2024, the company has struggled to fulfill salary commitments and compensate affected students, despite repeated assurances from founder and CEO Byju Raveendran. With legal battles, investor disputes, […]

May 21, 2025

Work Model

Cognizant Mandates WFH as Bengaluru Faces Worst Flooding

Bengaluru, India’s IT capital, has been grappling with severe flooding following two days of relentless rainfall, prompting Cognizant Technology Solutions to mandate work-from-home (WFH) for its employees on May 20. The decision comes as major tech corridors, including Koramangala, HSR Layout, BTM Layout, and Marathahalli, remain submerged, disrupting daily commutes and crippling office access. While […]

May 21, 2025

Labour Law

Women Employees in Odisha Get Clarity on Maternity Leave Rules

Odisha government has introduced clear guidelines regarding maternity leave for women government employees, aiming to resolve confusion surrounding eligibility and duration under various circumstances. The new framework, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, provides structured leave policies for expectant mothers, those joining service post-childbirth, and cases involving miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death. Key Highlights […]

May 21, 2025

Employment

JPMorgan Chase Offers Global Student Programs & Internships

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has unveiled an expanded suite of student programs & Internships aimed at nurturing the next generation of professionals in finance, technology, and business. These initiatives, ranging from early insight experiences to full-time placements, are designed to provide students worldwide with practical exposure and skill development opportunities. Diverse Pathways for Aspiring Professionals […]

May 21, 2025

Business

Bimal Rath on How Embracing Technology is Transforming L&D

Bimal Rath on the Changing Face of L&D Through Embracing Technology Bimal is Co-Founder & Managing Director of Think Talent Services, a firm specializing in leadership development & talent management. Prior to his consulting career, Bimal had deep corporate experience across different industries and geographies, including the USA, the Middle East, Africa, and APAC. His […]

May 21, 2025

Strike

Samsung Workers Secure Wage Hike After Year-Long Protest

Samsung India and its workers’ union have reached a three-year wage agreement, ending a year-long protest at the company’s Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Labour Minister C V Ganesan actively facilitated the resolution after conducting multiple rounds of negotiations between Samsung India management and the CITU-backed Samsung India Workers’ Union (Siwu). The agreement […]

May 21, 2025

Labour Law

8th Pay Commission: What Can Employees Expect?

8th Pay Commission, announced in January 2025, is expected to bring significant salary and pension hikes for over 1 crore central government employees and retirees. The commission will review potential adjustments to salaries, pensions, and allowances to ensure fair compensation. A key focus will be on the fitment factor, a multiplier used to revise pay […]

May 21, 2025

Appointments

HCLTech appoints Kiran Cherukuri as Global GCC Practice Leader

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has announced the appointment of Kiran Cherukuri as its Global GCC Practice Leader. Kiran, a seasoned industry expert with over three decades of experience, will be responsible for scaling HCLTech’s GCC offerings, leveraging the company’s technology portfolio and corporate functions capabilities. Strengthening GCC Leadership at HCLTech HCLTech has been […]

May 21, 2025

Compensation

Accenture Rolls Out 3-13% Salary Hike for Senior Employees

Global IT consulting giant Accenture has rolled out salary hikes ranging from 3% to 13% for employees at Level 8 (Associate Manager) and above, marking the first such increment in two-and-a-half years. The move signals cautious optimism amid ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties. While the highest salary hike bracket reaches double digits, employees remain lukewarm […]

May 21, 2025

Internship

Bharti AXA Life Insurance Launches BIMA BHARTI Apprenticeship

Bharti AXA Life Insurance has announced the launch of its flagship apprenticeship program, BIMA BHARTI, aimed at empowering young talent and women in the insurance sector. This initiative is part of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), introduced in the Union Budget 2025, and aligns with the Government of India’s vision of youth empowerment and […]

May 20, 2025

Technology

AI Won’t Kill Jobs—It Will Transform Them, Says InfoEdge CEO

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries worldwide, Hitesh Oberoi, CEO and MD of InfoEdge, has shared his insights on how AI is influencing the Indian job market. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Hitesh emphasized that artificial intelligence is not simply eliminating jobs but rather transforming the nature of work, […]

May 20, 2025