Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Tech Layoffs Cross 1 Lakh in 2026 as May Job Cuts Surge
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Tech Layoffs Cross 1 Lakh in 2026 as May Job Cuts Surge

Data from tracking site Layoffs.fyi reveals that more than 1 lakh (100,000) tech employees have lost their jobs in the first five months of 2026. Cumulatively, a total of 1,16,739 workers have been laid off year-to-date, rapidly outpacing original market forecasts. A Devastating Month for the Tech Workforce The bleeding accelerated sharply in May, which accounted for […]

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Emids to Build 1,000-Strong AI Talent Pool for Healthcare GCCs
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Emids to Build 1,000-Strong AI Talent Pool for Healthcare GCCs

Digital healthcare services and engineering firm Emids has announced a major talent expansion plan. The company aims to build a workforce of 1,000 “forward-deployed context engineers” (FDCEs) over the next 12 months. This initiative is designed to help healthcare Global Capability Centres (GCCs) transition into strategic, AI-led innovation hubs. Emids Bridging the Domain-AI Gap According […]

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Unions Are Using 8th Pay Commission Delay to Push for Big Hikes
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Unions Are Using 8th Pay Commission Delay to Push for Big Hikes

The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has extended its deadline for stakeholders to submit recommendations and representations to June 15, 2026. This marks the third extension granted by the panel, allowing additional time for employee associations, staff unions, and pensioner groups to finalize their data via the official portal (8cpc.gov.in). The delays are pushing the […]

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Michael Page Study: Indian Recruiters Face New AI ‘CV Blind Spot’
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Michael Page Study: Indian Recruiters Face New AI ‘CV Blind Spot’

According to the Hiring Through the Hype: Talent Trends India 2026 report by recruitment firm Michael Page, capability is overtaking credentials in India’s shifting job market. Examining a survey pool of 3,552 Indian participants—part of a massive global study of 60,000 respondents across 170 countries—the data shows that 39% of hiring managers now prioritize skills over traditional […]

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Cognizant Launches Elite Ace Team Program in India to Build Full-Stack AI Talent
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Cognizant Launches Elite Ace Team Program in India to Build Full-Stack AI Talent

Global IT services leader Cognizant has launched the “Ace Team” program, a selective elite engineering pathway aimed at cultivating a premium cohort of AI-focused developers. Rolled out in India, the initiative marks a foundational shift for the company as it pivots from traditional back-office software maintenance into a specialized “AI builder” organization. Cognizant Developing Full-Stack […]

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Internal Memo Exposes Hidden Strain on Microsoft Managers
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Internal Memo Exposes Hidden Strain on Microsoft Managers

Microsoft latest biannual “Employee Signals” internal survey has revealed a complex shift in workplace sentiment. While employees report feeling highly energized, included, and aligned with corporate values, an underlying wave of anxiety persists regarding career progression, direct management, and professional growth opportunities. A Rise in Energy and Inclusivity The survey, which drew participation from 71% […]

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Teradata Halts Annual Increments to Finance AI Evolution
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Teradata Halts Annual Increments to Finance AI Evolution

In a striking reflection of how artificial intelligence is shifting corporate priorities, global cloud software and analytics firm Teradata has announced a freeze on annual salary hikes for 2026. According to an internal memo sent by CEO Steve McMillan—first reported by Business Insider—the company is entirely redirecting its customary salary-increment budget to fund aggressive investments […]

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Why Walmart Shareholders Blocked an AI Employee Impact Report
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Why Walmart Shareholders Blocked an AI Employee Impact Report

At its annual shareholder meeting, Walmart Inc. investors overwhelmingly rejected a proxy proposal that sought greater transparency regarding how the company’s implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) impacts its massive workforce. The proposal was backed by labor advocates and socially responsible investor groups. It pushed for a detailed report outlining the financial, operational, and ethical risks […]

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TCS Nashik Case: Survivor Reveals Shocking Details of Forced Pakistani Cleric Videos
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TCS Nashik Case: Survivor Reveals Shocking Details of Forced Pakistani Cleric Videos

A detailed investigation into the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Nashik case has uncovered an engineered campaign of psychological manipulation, sexual exploitation, and forced religious conversion. According to the 1,500-page charge sheet filed by the Nashik Police Special Investigation Team (SIT), a 23-year-old female employee was systematically coerced into watching videos of Pakistani Islamic clerics as […]

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T-Mobile Establishes First Offshore Tech Hub in Hyderabad
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T-Mobile Establishes First Offshore Tech Hub in Hyderabad

US telecom giant T-Mobile USA, operating through TMUS Global Solutions Technology, has officially launched its first-ever Global Capability Centre (GCC) outside the United States in Hyderabad. The massive expansion marks a pivotal step in the telecom leader’s global technology agenda, with plans to build a workforce of approximately 1,000 highly skilled technology professionals by 2027. […]

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Google Quietly Cuts Jobs Across Cloud and Cybersecurity
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Google Quietly Cuts Jobs Across Cloud and Cybersecurity

Google has initiated a quiet round of layoffs within its Cloud division, executing targeted workforce reductions over the past two weeks. This latest restructuring marks an ongoing industry-wide shift where Big Tech firms trim traditional roles to aggressively reallocate capital toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and development. Layoffs at Google: Prominent Cybersecurity Units Hit The […]

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