Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Layoffs

Tools for Humanity Slashes Teams Amid Global Data Privacy Fines

Jun 11, 2026

Opendoor Shuts Down India Operations, Cutting Jobs

In a major strategic realignment, American digital real estate pioneer Opendoor Technologies Inc. ha...

Layoffs

Jun 11, 2026

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Cognizant AI Tool Replaces Resumes with Real-World Chat Data

Moving beyond simple productivity gains, global IT services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions ...

Industry

Jun 11, 2026

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Salesforce Offers Massive -Week Severance Packages

Customer relationship management CRM giant Salesforce Inc. has initiated a fresh round of job cuts...

Layoffs

Jun 10, 2026

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Industry

Infosys Pauses Exams for 20,000 Freshers After Uncovering Impersonation

Indian IT services major Infosys Limited has abruptly deferred online assessment tests and in-person evaluations for more than 20,000 job applicants. The drastic suspension follows the discovery of widespread malpractice, candidate impersonation, and fraudulent test-taking schemes designed to game the company’s digital screening pipeline. The pause explicitly disrupts hiring rounds for two premium entry-level technical […]

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Compensation

L’Oréal Launches Sixth Global Employee Share Ownership Plan

Cosmetics and beauty powerhouse L’Oréal Groupe has officially announced the launch of its sixth employee share ownership plan. Broadening its commitment to workplace value-sharing, the multinational utility is offering the investment program across 63 eligible countries. The initiative allows the firm’s global workforce to directly acquire equity and participate financially in the long-term growth and […]

Jun 10, 2026Read Story

Industry

TCS Launches Dedicated GVIC Unit to Power AI-Native GCCs

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, has announced the launch of a new dedicated business unit: the Global Value & Innovation Centres (GVIC). This specialized wing is designed to assist multinational corporations in establishing “AI-native” Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and transforming existing captives into innovation-led, value-driven hubs. The move highlights an industry-wide […]

Jun 10, 2026Read Story

Movement

NTPC Promotes 34 Internal Employees to Executive Director Roles

In a major structural move aimed at advancing succession planning, state-run power giant NTPC Limited has promoted 34 long-serving officials to the position of Executive Director (Senior Management). Effective June 8, 2026, the sweeping internal elevations mark one of the most extensive senior management updates in recent years for India’s largest power producer. The company […]

Jun 10, 2026Read Story

Compensation

Central Employees to Get 8th Pay Commission Arrears Up to ₹14 Lakh

Millions of central government employees and pensioners could be in for a massive financial windfall, with 8th pay commission arrears calculations suggesting lump-sum arrear payouts ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹14 lakh. These substantial payouts are linked to potential implementation delays and employee union demands for a higher wage multiplier under the upcoming 8th Central […]

Jun 10, 2026Read Story

Industry

TCS to Match Human Staff Count with AI Workers

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, is preparing for a radical workplace shift. Speaking at the company’s 31st Annual General Meeting, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran made a notable prediction. He stated that within the next three years, TCS will achieve a 1:1 ratio of autonomous artificial intelligence agents to its human […]

Jun 10, 2026Read Story

Industry

Walmart Claims Human Workers Will Always Overrule Retail AI

Walmart Inc., the largest private-sector employer in the United States, has launched an aggressive internal campaign to ease growing automation anxieties among its workforce. Speaking to thousands of employees at the retail giant’s annual Associates Week forum, top executives delivered a unified, reassuring message: artificial intelligence is designed to amplify human capabilities, improve job satisfaction, […]

Jun 9, 2026Read Story

Industry

Apna Debuts Multilingual AI Interview Kiosks in Mumbai Supporting 25,000+ Job Roles

To bridge the employment readiness gap for early-career professionals, tech platform Apna has launched India’s very first AI Interview Prep Lounge. Located at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Kaushalya Vikas Kendra (ABVKVK) in Kandivali East, Mumbai, the advanced facility was officially inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry. The initiative is […]

Jun 9, 2026Read Story

Employment

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to End H-1B Visa Abuse

In a bid to protect American white-collar jobs, hardline Republican lawmakers in the U.S. Congress have introduced a sweeping legislative framework to overhaul the H-1B visa program. Spearheaded by Representative Chip Roy (R-TX), the “American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026” targets systemic loopholes used by tech corporations to prioritize cheaper foreign labor over domestic STEM […]

Jun 9, 2026Read Story

Industry

Infosys Will Redeploy Staff as AI Tools Boost Coding Speed

India’s second-largest IT services exporter, Infosys, has firmly ruled out workforce reductions as artificial intelligence reshapes the global technology landscape. Amid widespread concern over automation-led job displacement, Chief Executive Officer Salil Parekh and Non-Executive Chairman Nandan Nilekani confirmed the company will redirect AI-driven productivity gains toward corporate expansion and aggressive employee reskilling. Infosys Preparing Talent […]

Jun 9, 2026Read Story

Layoffs

Uber Fires 23% of HR and Recruiting Team After Overhauling Corporate Structure

Ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. has announced a significant restructuring, cutting 23% of the workforce within its People and Places division. The department, which oversees human resources, global recruitment, workplace facilities, and corporate culture, is undergoing a sweeping reduction to eliminate administrative complexities and streamline operations. Uber Streamlining Under New Leadership The targeted layoffs represent one […]

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