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

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Workplace Rewards Strategies that Align With Modern Generation
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 […]

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Pentagon Ends Weekly Task Emails as Civilian Job Cuts Loom
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 […]

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Amazon Employees Given 30 Days to Decide or Resign
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 […]

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Designing Dignity: How India Can Build an Inclusive Pension Future
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 […]

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Thousands Face Layoffs at Microsoft in Sales Division Overhaul
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 […]

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NPS and UPS Pensioners Now Eligible for Full Gratuity
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 […]

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TCS Faces Backlash Over New Bench Time Policy
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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. […]

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Chandigarh EPFO Leads Nation in Higher Pension Claims: PoHW
EPFO

Chandigarh EPFO Leads Nation in Higher Pension Claims: PoHW

The Regional Office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Chandigarh has handled one of the highest volumes of higher pension applications in the country. This follows a ruling from the Supreme Court on November 4, 2022, which allowed eligible employees to opt for higher pensions under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995. The […]

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Vinay Razdan Quits HDFC Bank Amid Succession Planning Talks
CHRO Move

Vinay Razdan Quits HDFC Bank Amid Succession Planning Talks

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender, announced the resignation of its Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), Vinay Razdan, effective June 18, 2025. The bank confirmed the departure in a regulatory filing, stating that Vinay’s resignation had been accepted with effect from the close of business hours on the same day. Vinay’s exit comes after […]

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Intel to Lay Off Over 10,000 Employees Without Severance
Layoffs

Intel to Lay Off Over 10,000 Employees Without Severance

Intel Corporation is set to lay off over 10,000 employees beginning July 2025, primarily from its Intel Foundry division. The layoffs, which will affect 15% to 20% of the foundry workforce, come as part of a broader cost-cutting and restructuring strategy under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Notably, the company has confirmed that no severance packages, […]

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Top 10 Secrets of a Successful & Sustainable Rewards Strategy
Reward & Recognition

Top 10 Secrets of a Successful & Sustainable Rewards Strategy

We have all learned from our industry and network about new Rewards and Recognition (R&R) programs and replicated them in our organisation. Sometimes, it has worked fantastically, and sometimes there has been no change. What works well & what doesn’t? Some companies have already developed their secret sauce, while others are in the process of […]

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