Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

LinkedIn Slashes 900 Jobs Despite 12% Revenue Growth
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LinkedIn Slashes 900 Jobs Despite 12% Revenue Growth

LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional networking giant, has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 5%, affecting roughly 875 to 900 employees. This decision comes as part of a strategic shift to realign the company’s operations toward high-growth priorities and improve profitability in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. LinkedIn Internal Memo Outlines Affected Departments In an […]

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Cisco to Cut 4,000 Jobs to Sharpen Focus on Emerging Tech
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Cisco to Cut 4,000 Jobs to Sharpen Focus on Emerging Tech

Networking titan Cisco Systems has announced a significant restructuring plan that includes cutting approximately 4,000 jobs, representing less than 5% of its global workforce. The move comes as the company pivots aggressively toward high-growth areas, specifically artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, while moving away from its traditional networking hardware roots. Strategic Realignment for the AI Era The job […]

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Shaadi.com Launches Weekly WFH for 500 Staff
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Shaadi.com Launches Weekly WFH for 500 Staff

In a swift response to a national appeal for resource conservation, Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO of People Group and Shaadi.com, has announced the implementation of a mandatory one-day-a-week work-from-home (WFH) policy. Effective immediately, all 500 employees at the company will work remotely every Wednesday to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to reduce fuel consumption amid global […]

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Amazon Employees Inflating AI Usage to Signal Productivity
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Amazon Employees Inflating AI Usage to Signal Productivity

A new workplace phenomenon dubbed “tokenmaxxing” has surfaced at Amazon, where employees are reportedly using internal artificial intelligence tools excessively to artificially inflate their productivity metrics. Amidst a company-wide push for AI integration, staff members are allegedly generating unnecessary AI activity to satisfy internal usage targets and climb digital leaderboards. The Rise of “MeshClaw” and […]

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Gujarat Government Launches Massive Performance Review
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Gujarat Government Launches Massive Performance Review

The Government of Gujarat has officially initiated a comprehensive performance review of its workforce, signaling a rigorous crackdown on inefficiency within the state administration. Under this directive, employees found underperforming or lacking integrity may face “premature retirement” in the public interest. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline governance and ensure that […]

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Adda247 Slashes Sales and Content Teams to Save Costs
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Adda247 Slashes Sales and Content Teams to Save Costs

Adda247, the Google-backed edtech major, has reportedly laid off approximately 20% of its workforce as it seeks to streamline operations ahead of a planned Initial Public Offering (IPO). The downsizing, which has affected between 250 to 300 employees, marks a significant pivot toward profitability and operational sustainability in an increasingly competitive Indian edtech market. Adda247 Restructuring for Profitability […]

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Origen Realty Appoints Ankita Saxena as Head People & Culture
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Origen Realty Appoints Ankita Saxena as Head People & Culture

Origen Realty, a rising force in the real estate sector, has announced the strategic appointment of Ankita Saxena as its new Head of People & Culture. Ankita operates out of the company’s Gurugram headquarters. She is tasked with spearheading the firm’s mission to build a future-ready, people-centric organization aligned with its aggressive long-term growth objectives. […]

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SBI Workforce Hits 5-Year High Post Massive FY26 Recruitment
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SBI Workforce Hits 5-Year High Post Massive FY26 Recruitment

The State Bank of India (SBI) has reached a significant human resources milestone, with its total workforce climbing to a five-year high of 245,131 employees. This expansion follows a robust recruitment drive in the 2026 financial year (FY26), during which the public sector banking giant added nearly 9,000 new professionals to its ranks. SBI Strengthening the Ranks and […]

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Can Your Boss Say No to WFH Despite Government Support?
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Can Your Boss Say No to WFH Despite Government Support?

As India moves toward the vision of a “Viksit Bharat,” the debate over Work-From-Home (WFH) has reignited following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent advocacy for flexible work models. While the Prime Minister emphasized that flexible shifts and remote work are key to increasing female labor force participation and reducing urban congestion, many employees are questioning […]

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ColdStar Logistics Increases Women Workforce by 4,000%
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ColdStar Logistics Increases Women Workforce by 4,000%

ColdStar Logistics, a prominent Indian temperature-controlled supply chain provider, has undergone a massive organizational transformation, expanding its workforce sevenfold over the last three fiscal years. As of May 2026, the company has scaled from just 427 employees in FY22 to over 3,111 personnel in FY25. This rapid hiring spree aligns with the company’s push to dominate the […]

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GM Restructures IT Division to Focus on AI-Native Engineers
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GM Restructures IT Division to Focus on AI-Native Engineers

General Motors (GM) has initiated a significant restructuring of its technology division, laying off hundreds of salaried employees to pivot toward a workforce centered on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. The Detroit automaker confirmed on May 12, 2026, that it is reducing its IT headcount by approximately 10%, affecting between 500 to 600 employees globally. GM Restructuring for […]

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