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Karnataka Mandates Disabled Quota in Private Jobs

Karnataka Labour Department is preparing a comprehensive Bill to mandate up to a job reservation ...

Labour Law

Karnataka Mandates Disabled Quota in Private Jobs

JPMorgan CEO Predicts .-Day Workweek Within Decades

Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, has made...

Work Model

JPMorgan CEO Predicts .-Day Workweek Within Decades

Sonika Shukla Joins Outlook Publishing Group as Head HR

Outlook Publishing Group has appointed Sonika Shukla as Head Human Resources, marking a significan...

Appointments

Sonika Shukla Joins Outlook Publishing Group as Head HR

Layoffs

IBM to Cut 2,700 Jobs Amid Expanding Wave of Tech Layoffs

The global technology sector is facing yet another wave of job cuts as IBM becomes the latest major company to announce layoffs. The tech giant revealed plans to cut around 2,700 positions — roughly 1% of its worldwide workforce — as part of an ongoing restructuring initiative aimed at improving efficiency and aligning with new […]

Partnership

DGT and Autodesk Partner to Digitally Upskill Vocational Trainers

Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Autodesk, a global leader in design and make technology. The partnership was formalized on November 6, 2025, in the presence of senior officials from MSDE and Autodesk, including Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE, and […]

Employment

Virtual Internship in Python, AI, ML, Data Science; Apply by Nov 13

AICTE and Robokwik.com have announced a Virtual Internship Program offering opportunities in Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Website Development. The program is open to candidates across India and is set to begin immediately. Applications close on 13th November 2025, and the internship runs for two months with one academic […]

Culture & Behaviour

Quiet Quitting vs. Quiet Thriving: The New Engagement Spectrum

Something interesting is happening in workplaces around the world. Employees are redefining their relationship with work, not through loud announcements or dramatic declarations, but through subtle shifts in how they show up each day. This quiet recalibration reveals two distinct patterns: quiet quitting and quiet thriving. Understanding this spectrum isn’t just about spotting a trend. […]

Appointments

Britannia Industries appoints Rakshit Hargave from Birla Opus CEO

Britannia Industries has appointed Rakshit Hargave as its new Chief Executive Officer and additional Whole‑time Director for a five‑year term starting December 15, 2025, pending shareholder approval. The board stated that the move underscores its intent to drive sustained growth and enhance competitiveness amid rapid changes in the FMCG landscape. Hargave is currently working as […]

Technology

New Microsoft Feature Lets Staff Flag Product Misuse

Microsoft has launched a new internal reporting mechanism called Trusted Technology Review, designed to allow employees to confidentially raise concerns about the ethical use and deployment of the company’s technologies. Microsoft integrated the feature into its existing Integrity Portal and announced it through an internal memo from President Brad Smith on November 5, 2025. This […]

Labour Law

UP Factories Act Enforced: Daily Work Hours Extended to 12

Uttar Pradesh Factories (Amendment) Act has officially come into force following President Droupadi Murmu’s assent, enabling the state government to extend the maximum daily working hours in factories to 12 hours, up from the previous limit of 9 hours. The legislation, notified on November 4, 2025, is part of the state’s broader push to enhance […]

EPFO

Delhi HC Makes EPF Mandatory for Foreign Workers in India

In a significant judgment with wide-ranging implications for multinational companies and foreign professionals, the Delhi High Court has upheld the mandatory inclusion of international workers under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme in India. The ruling, delivered by a bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, validates two central government […]

Layoffs

Porter Lays Off 300–350 Employees in Restructuring Move

Bengaluru-based logistics startup Porter has laid off approximately 300 to 350 employees, representing nearly 18% of its workforce, as part of a one-time restructuring initiative. The decision, confirmed by the company on November 5, 2025, is aimed at reducing costs, eliminating redundancies, and preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO). Porter Strategic Realignment and […]

Employment

AICTE Internship: Data Structures, Algorithm, Java, Stipend ₹10k/m

AICTE and MindSeekers Technologies Private Limited has launched a six-month full-time internship titled “Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) with Java)” to help students enhance their programming fundamentals and problem-solving skills. The program, open Pan-India, starts immediately and offers a stipend of ₹10,000 per month along with 10 academic credits. Applications close on April 30, 2026. […]

Layoffs

American Airlines to Cut 5,000 Jobs Globally, Shift Roles to India

American Airlines has announced plans to cut approximately 5,000 jobs globally, as part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency and redirecting resources toward strategic growth areas. The layoffs will primarily affect corporate, management, and support roles, with a significant portion of functions expected to be offshored to India, particularly in Hyderabad, […]

Culture & Behaviour

Turning employee feedback into actionable insights that drive value

In times of ambiguity—when markets shake, business models strain, and talent churn feels like a sneaky leak in the hull—employee feedback is not a “nice-to-have” but a lifeline. It’s the thermometer, compass and barometer for any organization that wants to stay alive, adaptive, and human. But as many organizations discover, collecting feedback is the easy […]