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Industry

Accenture Q FY Hiring Paused, Strategy Refined

Jun 21, 2025

APAICTE Summer Internship Programme, a Nationwide Initiative

In a move to strengthen industryacademia collaboration and boost student employability, All India C...

Employment

Jun 21, 2025

Latest news: APAICTE Summer Internship Programme, a Nationwide Initiative - SightsIn Plus

Qualcomm Elevates Pooja Joshi to Senior Director, HRBP

Qualcomm has appointed Pooja Joshi as its new Senior Director, HR Business Partner. In a LinkedIn po...

Appointments

Jun 21, 2025

Latest news: Qualcomm Elevates Pooja Joshi to Senior Director, HRBP - SightsIn Plus

Assams DITEC Launches Internship for Next-Gen Tech Talent

Directorate of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications DITEC, Government of Assam, ...

Internship

Jun 20, 2025

Employment

HCLTech Launches Paid U.S. Apprenticeship Program

HCLTech, a global leader in IT services and digital transformation, today confirms the expansion of its U.S. Apprenticeship Program. Aimed at high school graduates and early‑career talent, this initiative offers full‑time tech jobs that include paid training, mentorship, benefits from day one, and the opportunity to earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree without taking on […]

Jun 20, 2025

Hiring

AI Tools Drive Shift to Precision Hiring in India

Once dominated by high-volume, fast-paced hiring—especially in sectors like IT, BPO, and retail—the focus is now squarely on quality over quantity. A new wave of AI-powered tools is enabling recruiters to prioritize skills, cultural fit, and long-term value over mere speed, marking a pivotal transformation in how talent is sourced and evaluated. According to LinkedIn’s […]

Jun 20, 2025

Hiring

StanChart Cuts 80 Jobs in Singapore, Moves Roles to India

Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) has initiated a fresh round of job cuts in Singapore, reportedly laying off around 80 employees, primarily from its technology and operations teams. The move is part of the bank’s broader “Fit for Growth” restructuring programme, aimed at reducing operational costs and returning US$1.5 billion to shareholders. While the bank has […]

Jun 20, 2025

Labour Law

After Nine Years, MP Employees to Get Long-Delayed Promotions

Madhya Pradesh government has officially cleared the path for long-pending promotions of state employees. The decision, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s cabinet on June 17, 2025, marks a significant policy shift that is expected to benefit nearly four lakh government employees and create two lakh new vacancies across departments. Background: Legal Disputes and Policy […]

Jun 20, 2025

Industry

Ola’s AI Arm Krutrim Sees Senior Exits Amid Semiconductor Push

Krutrim, the artificial intelligence arm of Ola, is undergoing a wave of high-profile exits even as it accelerates its efforts in AI model development, semiconductor design, and cloud infrastructure. The company, which recently launched its AI agent platform Kruti and is testing its advanced Bodhi chips, is navigating a delicate balance between organizational stability and […]

Jun 20, 2025

Reward & Recognition

Workplace Rewards Strategies that Align With Modern Generation

Reports suggest that 90% of employees at the workplace believe receiving recognition motivates them to put in more effort. Businesses are now in an era where a synergistic combination of generations work together toward common goals. While this fusion comes with various bonuses, it also leaves workplaces in a dilemma of choosing the right R&R […]

Jun 20, 2025

Employment

Pentagon Ends Weekly Task Emails as Civilian Job Cuts Loom

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Pentagon has officially scrapped its weekly employee check-in email requirement for civilian staff. The move comes as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce the size of the civilian workforce, with officials confirming plans to cut 5–8% of civilian roles, potentially affecting over 50,000 employees. The now-defunct […]

Jun 20, 2025

Employment

Amazon Employees Given 30 Days to Decide or Resign

Amazon has issued a sweeping directive to thousands of its corporate employees, requiring them to relocate to designated city hubs within 30 days or face a 60-day window to resign—without severance. The mandate has not been publicly announced through company-wide communication. Instead, it’s being delivered via one-on-one meetings and internal town halls, causing widespread anxiety […]

Jun 19, 2025

Editorial

Designing Dignity: How India Can Build an Inclusive Pension Future

With the old-age dependency ratio projected to reach 30% by 2050, the country faces a pressing need to build a comprehensive and inclusive pension system. Despite economic growth and expanding financial services, only 12% of India’s workforce is currently covered by formal pension schemes. The rest—primarily informal and gig workers—remain outside the safety net, raising […]

Jun 19, 2025

Layoffs

Thousands Face Layoffs at Microsoft in Sales Division Overhaul

Microsoft is preparing to implement another significant round of layoffs, this time targeting thousands of roles in its sales and marketing divisions, according to multiple reports. The move is part of the company’s broader effort to streamline operations and reallocate resources toward its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The layoffs are expected to be […]

Jun 19, 2025

Labour Law

NPS and UPS Pensioners Now Eligible for Full Gratuity

Central Government of India has announced full parity in gratuity benefits for pensioners under the National Pension System (NPS) and the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh announced the move on June 18, 2025. It addresses a long-standing demand from government staff and aligns retirement benefits across […]

Jun 19, 2025

Industry

TCS Faces Backlash Over New Bench Time Policy

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is facing mounting criticism from the All India IT & ITeS Employees’ Union (AIITEU) over its newly introduced associate deployment policy. The policy mandates that employees must be billable for at least 225 days annually, effectively capping bench time—the period employees are not assigned to client projects—at 35 days per year. […]

Jun 19, 2025