Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Meta to Use AI for Recruitment, Raising Ethical Concerns
Employment

Meta to Use AI for Recruitment, Raising Ethical Concerns

Meta is set to revolutionize its hiring process by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist recruiters and evaluate human interviewers. According to internal documents accessed by Business Insider, the company is developing an AI system that will test candidates’ coding abilities, suggest interview questions, and match applicants with suitable interviewers. What stands out in […]

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Amazon Freezes Retail Hiring Budget for 2025
Hiring

Amazon Freezes Retail Hiring Budget for 2025

Amazon has announced a freeze on its retail hiring budget for 2025, signaling a shift in its workforce strategy amid ongoing cost-cutting measures. The decision, revealed through an internal email, indicates that the company will maintain a flat headcount operating expense compared to the previous year. While Amazon has clarified that hiring will continue, the […]

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Andhra Pradesh Government Approves 10-Hour Workday
Labour Law

Andhra Pradesh Government Approves 10-Hour Workday

Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has approved a controversial amendment to labor laws, extending the mandatory daily work hours for private firms and factories from nine to ten hours. The government’s decision seeks to attract investments and enhance industrial productivity, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a business-friendly state. However, workers’ unions […]

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Infosys Rolls Out ₹700 Interview Incentive for Senior Employees
Compensation

Infosys Rolls Out ₹700 Interview Incentive for Senior Employees

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, has launched a cash incentive program for senior employees participating in lateral hiring interviews. Effective from January 1, 2025, this initiative is designed to increase employee involvement in recruitment efforts. It also seeks to tackle talent shortages in specialized fields like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The program […]

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Amazon Lays Off Employees in Kindle and Goodreads Operations
Layoffs

Amazon Lays Off Employees in Kindle and Goodreads Operations

Amazon has announced a restructuring of its Books division, leading to job cuts across Kindle and Goodreads. The company confirmed that fewer than 100 employees have been impacted by the layoffs, which are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Amazon continues to streamline operations under CEO Andy Jassy, who actively […]

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Nexus Select Trust Elevates Santosh Kumar as AVP – HR
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Nexus Select Trust Elevates Santosh Kumar as AVP – HR

Nexus Select Trust has announced the elevation of Santosh Kumar Dhanewar to the role of Assistant Vice President – Human Resources. This promotion is a reflection of the company’s commitment to recognizing talent and fostering leadership growth within its ranks. Santosh’s new role comes with expanded responsibilities across Nexus Select Trust’s growing portfolio of malls, […]

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Infosys Encourages Employee Relocation to Hubballi with Sops
Compensation

Infosys Encourages Employee Relocation to Hubballi with Sops

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, has introduced a new transfer policy offering financial incentives to employees willing to relocate to its Hubballi development center in Karnataka. The initiative aims to strengthen Infosys’ presence in the tier-2 city, optimize the use of its modern infrastructure, and encourage local talent from the Mumbai-Karnataka region to explore […]

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EY SDG Accelerator 2025: Boosting Women-Led AI Ventures
Internship

EY SDG Accelerator 2025: Boosting Women-Led AI Ventures

Ernst & Young (EY) has launched the EY SDG Accelerator Program 2025, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support women-led AI ventures that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program aims to bridge the gender gap in tech entrepreneurship while fostering AI-driven solutions that address critical global challenges such as climate change, […]

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Procter & Gamble to Streamline Operations with 7,000 Layoffs
Layoffs

Procter & Gamble to Streamline Operations with 7,000 Layoffs

Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, has announced plans to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years, representing approximately 15% of its global non-manufacturing workforce. The move is part of a broader organizational restructuring aimed at streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, and adapting to an increasingly challenging business environment. […]

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Royal Enfield Expands Women’s Workforce at Cheyyar Plant
Employment

Royal Enfield Expands Women’s Workforce at Cheyyar Plant

Royal Enfield, one of India’s leading motorcycle manufacturers, is making a bold move toward gender inclusivity by transforming its Cheyyar plant in Tamil Nadu into an all-women facility. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to increasing gender diversity in the automotive sector, a traditionally male-dominated industry. The announcement was made by B. Govindarajan, CEO […]

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Tesla Halts Production to Focus on Workforce Morale & Efficiency
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Tesla Halts Production to Focus on Workforce Morale & Efficiency

Tesla has temporarily halted production at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, for a weeklong employee training program aimed at improving workplace culture, morale, and operational efficiency. The initiative, which took place during Memorial Day week, comes amid growing concerns about employee burnout, retention challenges, and dissatisfaction among past employees. Instead of resuming operations for its […]

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