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SC Orders Nationwide Survey to Identify POSH Non-Compliance
Labour Law

SC Orders Nationwide Survey to Identify POSH Non-Compliance

Supreme Court of India has issued binding directives mandating strict compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013—commonly known as the POSH Act. The Court has ordered that all workplaces, regardless of size or sector, must establish Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) or Local Committees (LCs) by the end […]

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Debate Over BOT Policy After Accenture Staff Receives Offer
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Debate Over BOT Policy After Accenture Staff Receives Offer

A recent Reddit post has reignited debate around Accenture Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) policy, after an employee sought advice on whether to accept a job offer from a client while still bound by contractual obligations. The post, which quickly gained traction among professionals in India’s tech and outsourcing sectors, reflects growing concerns over restrictive employment clauses and […]

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NITI Aayog Invites Applications for Internship Programme
Employment

NITI Aayog Invites Applications for Internship Programme

NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s apex public policy think tank, has announced the continuation of its Internship Scheme, inviting students and scholars from across the country to apply. The programme aims to provide first-hand exposure to policy formulation and implementation, while encouraging the infusion of fresh ideas into the governance framework. Who Can Apply […]

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India’s Life Sciences GCCs Drive New Job Opportunities
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India’s Life Sciences GCCs Drive New Job Opportunities

India is rapidly becoming a global center for life sciences Global Capability Centers (GCCs), with 23 of the world’s top 50 pharmaceutical and biotech companies establishing operations in the country—most within the last five years. According to EY India’s latest report, this surge reflects a strategic shift in how global firms view India—not just as […]

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Shoppers Stop Appoints Nabamita Banerjee as CHRO
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Shoppers Stop Appoints Nabamita Banerjee as CHRO

Shoppers Stop, part of the K Raheja Corp Group, has announced the appointment of Nabamita Banerjee as Customer Care Associate & Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), effective September 1. With this appointment, the retail major strengthens its leadership team to drive people strategy, culture transformation, and business growth in a highly competitive market. Extensive Experience […]

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Festive Relief: Centre Approves 3% Dearness Allowance Hike
Labour Law

Festive Relief: Centre Approves 3% Dearness Allowance Hike

Government of India has confirmed a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees and pensioners, raising the rate from 55% to 58%. The hike will be implemented retrospectively from July 1, 2025, and is expected to benefit over one crore employees and retirees across the country. While the formal notification is anticipated […]

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Hygienic Research Institute Appoints Saloni Sharma as Head – HR
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Hygienic Research Institute Appoints Saloni Sharma as Head – HR

Hygienic Research Institute Pvt. Ltd. (HRIPL), one of India’s fastest-growing FMCG companies and the force behind brands like Streax, Streax Professional, Vasmol, and Florozone, has announced the appointment of Saloni Sharma as Head – Human Resources. With over 18 years of experience across conglomerates and high-growth startups, Saloni brings deep expertise in Talent Acquisition, Talent […]

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Colgate-Palmolive Settles $332 Million Pension Lawsuit
Labour Law

Colgate-Palmolive Settles $332 Million Pension Lawsuit

Colgate-Palmolive has agreed to pay $332 million to settle a long-running class-action lawsuit filed by employees who alleged errors in the calculation of their pension benefits. The preliminary settlement, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, covers 1,177 current and former employees and awaits judicial approval. The dispute stems […]

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The Product-Led Shift: Why Employee Experience Needs PMs
Employee Engagement

The Product-Led Shift: Why Employee Experience Needs PMs

At GoKwik, we’ve reached a pivotal realization: employee experience (EX) isn’t a soft HR metric to be measured once a year through generic surveys. It’s a sophisticated product that demands the same rigorous approach we apply to our customer-facing solutions—continuous design, systematic testing, data-driven measurement, and relentless improvement. This shift in perspective isn’t just semantic. […]

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Fewer Firms Join EPFO as Job Creation Retreats from FY23 Peak
EPFO

Fewer Firms Join EPFO as Job Creation Retreats from FY23 Peak

India’s formal job creation has declined for the second consecutive year, according to revised payroll data released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). In FY25, the EPFO added 12.9 million net new subscribers, down from 13.1 million in FY24 and 13.8 million in FY23. The trend marks a notable retreat from the FY23 peak, […]

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Expense Monitoring Intensifies at Amazon Under CEO Andy Jassy
Industry

Expense Monitoring Intensifies at Amazon Under CEO Andy Jassy

Amazon has introduced a new expense policy requiring employees to report the percentage of work-related usage on company-issued mobile phones. CEO Andy Jassy is leading a broader cost-cutting initiative that aims to tighten operational discipline and reduce discretionary spending across divisions. The revised policy requires employees to demonstrate that the majority of their phone usage […]

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TCS Rewards Top Performers with Double-Digit Salary Hikes
Compensation

TCS Rewards Top Performers with Double-Digit Salary Hikes

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has resumed its annual salary revision cycle after a five-month delay, offering double-digit hikes to top-performing employees. The company confirmed that the increments, effective from September 1, 2025, will range between 4.5% and 7% for the majority of staff, while exceptional performers will receive hikes exceeding […]

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