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Commuting Accidents Fall Under Employment Scope, Says SC
Employment

Commuting Accidents Fall Under Employment Scope, Says SC

In a significant judgment delivered on July 29, 2025, the Supreme Court (SC) of India ruled that employees injured or killed while commuting to or from their workplace may be eligible for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, provided a clear nexus exists between the accident and the employment. The decision marks a pivotal […]

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NCS Portal Mobilizes Over 6.43 Crore Job Vacancies
Employment

NCS Portal Mobilizes Over 6.43 Crore Job Vacancies

National Career Service (NCS) Portal, launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has emerged as one of India’s most comprehensive digital platforms for employment facilitation. As of July 2025, the portal has mobilized more than 6.43 crore job vacancies, reflecting its expanding role in connecting job seekers with opportunities across both government and private […]

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HR’s Role in Talent Challenges and Future-Ready Workforce
Talent Management

HR’s Role in Talent Challenges and Future-Ready Workforce

Organizations are under tremendous pressure to increase their performance through cost optimisation, speedy innovations and talent development and retention. On the other hand, talent has an inherent want to associate with the best, whether it’s a product-based or a service-based organization. Further, products, services, business models, or process can be copied but people and their […]

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UMANG App Now Required for Accessing EPFO Services
EPFO

UMANG App Now Required for Accessing EPFO Services

Starting August 1, 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it mandatory for members to activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) through the UMANG mobile app, using Aadhaar-based face authentication. This move marks a significant shift toward a fully digital and self-service model for accessing EPFO services, eliminating the need for employer intervention […]

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AT&T CEO Issues Firm Return-to-Office Mandate
Work Model

AT&T CEO Issues Firm Return-to-Office Mandate

AT&T CEO John Stankey has issued a company-wide ultimatum: employees must return to the office five days a week or begin exploring other job opportunities. The directive, delivered via an internal memo on July 31, 2025, marks a significant shift in the telecom giant’s workplace policy, officially ending its hybrid work model that had been […]

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Global Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring in India as Local IT Shrinks
Employment

Global Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring in India as Local IT Shrinks

Despite widespread layoffs across global markets, major international technology firms—collectively known as FAAMNG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google)—are steadily increasing their hiring footprint in India. Over the past year, these companies have grown their India-based headcount by 16%, adding approximately 28,000 new jobs across their own and affiliate entities. This hiring momentum stands […]

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Sikkim Sets Benchmark with Sabbatical Leave Policy
Labour Law

Sikkim Sets Benchmark with Sabbatical Leave Policy

Government of Sikkim has launched a Sabbatical Leave Scheme for its regular and temporary government employees, making it the first state in India to formally implement such a policy. Introduced in August 2023, the scheme allows eligible employees to take a break from service for a period ranging from one year to three years, while […]

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Paid Virtual Internship in Android Developer, Apply by: Aug 10
Employment

Paid Virtual Internship in Android Developer, Apply by: Aug 10

A virtual internship is now open for students interested in Android development, backend engineering, or UI/UX design. This virtual internship program is centered around building a mobile news application that focuses on regional languages. The app will offer real-time news updates, trending stories, and local content in a simple and easy-to-use format. About the program […]

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Donald Trump Fires BLS Chief After Weak Jobs Report
Employment

Donald Trump Fires BLS Chief After Weak Jobs Report

On August 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump removed Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the release of a disappointing monthly employment report. The report showed that the U.S. economy added only 73,000 jobs in July, with significant downward revisions for May and June, reducing previously reported gains by […]

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Role of Hiring Managers: Offer to Onboarding Engagement Journey
Talent Acquisition

Role of Hiring Managers: Offer to Onboarding Engagement Journey

In today’s fiercely competitive talent landscape, hiring doesn’t end at the offer stage; it begins there. While Talent Acquisition (TA) teams are the architects of the candidate experience up until the offer, the baton of trust, connection, and continuity must pass decisively to one key stakeholder: the Hiring Manager. The post-offer phase is a critical […]

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SAP to Acquire SmartRecruiters; Advancing AI-Driven Hiring
Merger & Acquisition

SAP to Acquire SmartRecruiters; Advancing AI-Driven Hiring

SAP SE, the global enterprise software leader, has announced its intent to acquire SmartRecruiters, a prominent talent acquisition (TA) software provider, in a move aimed at bolstering its SuccessFactors Human Capital Management (HCM) suite. The acquisition, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. SmartRecruiters, […]

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Google CEO Urges Employees to Boost Efficiency with AI
Industry

Google CEO Urges Employees to Boost Efficiency with AI

At a recent all-hands meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai called on employees to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) more aggressively to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. The directive comes as Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, prepares for a record $85 billion in capital expenditures in 2025, up from $75 billion earlier in the year. Sundar emphasized […]

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