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Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year
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Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year

Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees across several business units, according to multiple media reports. As part of a global restructuring, the company is expected to reduce up to 2.5% of its worldwide workforce. While Microsoft has not announced country-specific impacts, India is unlikely to be completely […]

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HDFC Bank Appoints Former CEC Rajiv Kumar as New Chairman
Appointments

HDFC Bank Appoints Former CEC Rajiv Kumar as New Chairman

India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has appointed former Chief Election Commissioner and ex-Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar as its new Part-time Chairman, subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The appointment comes more than three months after former chairman Atanu Chakraborty stepped down in March, creating a leadership vacancy at the […]

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Moving Toward a Model of Fluid, Real-Time Incentives in the Era of AI
Reward & Recognition

Moving Toward a Model of Fluid, Real-Time Incentives in the Era of AI

At 11:47 PM on a Thursday, Anika sat alone in her apartment in Bengaluru, staring at her laptop screen. Three hours earlier, a critical customer escalation had exploded inside her company’s global operations dashboard. Revenue risk. Angry client. Leadership panic. Within minutes, teams across Singapore, Frankfurt, and Chennai jumped onto a war-room call. Anika was […]

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JPMorgan Sees India’s IT Recovery Only by FY30
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JPMorgan Sees India’s IT Recovery Only by FY30

India’s IT services sector may take longer to recover than expected, according to a new report by JPMorgan. The firm now expects a strong recovery only by FY30, as artificial intelligence (AI), global uncertainty, and weak technology spending continue to affect the industry. AI and Global Uncertainty Keep Growth Low JPMorgan said India’s IT industry […]

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Ford rehired 350 engineers after AI failed to meet quality standards
Employment

Ford rehired 350 engineers after AI failed to meet quality standards

American automaker Ford has brought back around 350 veteran engineers after its AI-based quality control systems failed to meet the company’s quality standards. The move shows that while artificial intelligence can improve manufacturing processes, it cannot fully replace the knowledge and experience of skilled engineers. Like many global companies, Ford adopted AI to lower costs, […]

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Ex-TCS Veteran Rajashree R Joins QBurst as Global Head- Industries
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Ex-TCS Veteran Rajashree R Joins QBurst as Global Head- Industries

QBurst, a design-led digital engineering company powered by High AI-Q™, has appointed Ex-TCS Veteran Rajashree R as its Global Head of Industries. In her new role, she will lead the company’s industry strategy, working closely with clients, partners, and internal teams to develop industry-focused solutions and expand the adoption of AI-powered technologies across key sectors. […]

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Why India is Emerging as the Next Global Data Centre Hub
Technology

Why India is Emerging as the Next Global Data Centre Hub

India is fast emerging as a major global destination for data-centre investment as the US and Europe face a growing capacity crunch. According to a recent ICICI Securities report, the surge in AI demand, hyperscale cloud expansion, and policy support are helping position India as the next big data infrastructure hub. Why India Is Gaining […]

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India’s Economy Could Hit $7 Trillion This Decade, Boosting Jobs
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India’s Economy Could Hit $7 Trillion This Decade, Boosting Jobs

India is on course to become a $7 trillion economy by the end of this decade, with the potential to double in size to nearly $14 trillion by the mid-2030s, according to India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The projection reflects the country’s long-term growth trajectory, driven by economic reforms, infrastructure development, […]

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Afrin Noor Joins Jindal Steel as Vice President – Talent & Strategy
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Afrin Noor Joins Jindal Steel as Vice President – Talent & Strategy

Jindal Steel, one of India’s leading integrated steel producers, has appointed Afrin Noor as Vice President – Talent & Strategy. In her new role, Afrin will lead the company’s talent and people strategy, focusing on leadership development, workforce planning, organizational design, and HR initiatives that support business goals. Extensive Experience She joins the company with […]

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Beyond Compensation: How Recognition Culture Wins Gen Z Talent
Reward & Recognition

Beyond Compensation: How Recognition Culture Wins Gen Z Talent

The conversation around hiring has changed dramatically over the last few years. While organizations continue to compete on compensation, benefits, and career opportunities, a quieter but more profound shift is taking place in the workforce. Increasingly, candidates—especially Gen Z professionals—are evaluating employers not just on what they pay, but on how they value people. For […]

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Manufacturing Momentum Spurs Demand for Skilled Talent
Employment

Manufacturing Momentum Spurs Demand for Skilled Talent

India’s industrial output grew 5.1% year-on-year in May, up from 4.9% in April, driven by strong manufacturing activity and higher electricity generation, according to the latest Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data. While the figures primarily measure industrial performance, they also provide valuable signals for the labour market, indicating continued demand for talent across manufacturing, […]

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Govt Plans ₹5,000-Crore Scheme to Help Steel Industry Adopt Green Technologies
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Govt Plans ₹5,000-Crore Scheme to Help Steel Industry Adopt Green Technologies

The Central government is planning a ₹5,000-crore scheme to help the steel industry adopt green technologies and reduce carbon emissions. The move is part of the government’s efforts to make steel production cleaner and support the industry’s transition to low-carbon manufacturing. The scheme is expected to provide financial support to steel manufacturers, especially smaller companies, […]

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