Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Microsoft Rumored to Trim Workforce in AI-First Shift
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Microsoft Rumored to Trim Workforce in AI-First Shift

As the new fiscal quarter begins, reports are emerging that Microsoft Corporation may be preparing to announce a fresh round of job cuts this January. Following a trend that has seen several tech giants re-evaluating their headcounts in the face of rapid AI integration and shifting global economic conditions, the Redmond-based software giant is rumored to be […]

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Wipro Chief Culture Officer Sunita Cherian Retires After 29 Years
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Wipro Chief Culture Officer Sunita Cherian Retires After 29 Years

Sunita Rebecca Cherian, a cornerstone of Wipro leadership for nearly three decades, has officially announced her retirement from corporate life. The Senior Vice President and Chief Culture Officer of Wipro Limited has chosen to “hang up her boots” after a distinguished 29-year journey that began in the mid-1990s. Her retirement marks the end of an […]

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Mahindra & Mahindra Completes Share Transfer to Workforce
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Mahindra & Mahindra Completes Share Transfer to Workforce

In a significant move to deepen its culture of inclusive ownership, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), the flagship entity of the diversified Mahindra Group, has officially informed stock exchanges regarding a fresh transfer of equity shares to its employees. The Mahindra & Mahindra Employees’ Stock Option Trust executed the share transfer. This action followed the exercise of […]

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Supreme Court Pushes for EPF Wage Ceiling Hike
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Supreme Court Pushes for EPF Wage Ceiling Hike

Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to consider a formal revision of the wage ceiling for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme. On January 5, 2026, a Bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar ordered the Centre and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to take a decisive call on the matter within four months. The current […]

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Cloudhead Games Announces Drastic 70% Workforce Reduction
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Cloudhead Games Announces Drastic 70% Workforce Reduction

Cloudhead Games, a veteran studio widely considered the “creative heart” of the virtual reality industry, has announced a sweeping restructuring that will see roughly 70% of its workforce laid off. The cuts, which officially take effect on January 7, 2026, mark the most difficult chapter in the studio’s 14-year history as a VR-exclusive developer. The studio, famous for […]

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Tech Mahindra Appoints Aditi as Strategic People Partner- BHR
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Tech Mahindra Appoints Aditi as Strategic People Partner- BHR

Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services, has appointed Aditi Bhardwaj as its Strategic People Partner for Business Human Resources (BHR). This appointment, effective early January 2026, marks a significant step in the company’s “Nxt.Now” framework, aimed at fostering a robust leadership pipeline to manage its evolving global workforce. Aditi Bhardwaj’s […]

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Wipro Expands Airoli Campus to 8.8 Lakh Sq. Ft.
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Wipro Expands Airoli Campus to 8.8 Lakh Sq. Ft.

Information technology giant Wipro Limited has significantly deepened its commitment to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) by securing an additional 145,157 square feet of Grade-A office space. The deal, finalized in early January 2026, involves a long-term lease at Mindspace Business Parks in Airoli East, Navi Mumbai. This expansion follows a record-breaking 2025 for Indian commercial real estate and underscores the […]

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8th Pay Commission to Reset DA and Redefine Indian Pay Matrix
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8th Pay Commission to Reset DA and Redefine Indian Pay Matrix

As of January 6, 2026, the transition from the 7th to the 8th Pay Commission (CPC) has officially become the focal point for over 1.1 crore central government employees and pensioners. While the implementation date is widely recognized as January 1, 2026, the official rollout is entering a high-stakes phase of deliberation that promises the most significant financial restructuring in […]

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Paytm Rewards Workforce with 1.89 Lakh Share Allotment
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Paytm Rewards Workforce with 1.89 Lakh Share Allotment

One 97 Communications, the parent company of fintech major Paytm, has officially expanded its equity base by allotting 1,88,879 equity shares to employees. This move, finalized on January 3, 2026, follows the exercise of vested options under the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) 2019 scheme. The allotment signifies a continued commitment to talent retention as the company navigates […]

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Goldman Sachs Projects Sustained AI-Driven Job Reductions
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Goldman Sachs Projects Sustained AI-Driven Job Reductions

In a comprehensive analysis released in early January 2026, Goldman Sachs has signaled that the wave of artificial intelligence-led workforce reductions is far from over. The investment bank’s latest economic outlook suggests that corporate America is entering a “permanent restructuring phase,” where AI integration will continue to displace administrative, middle-management, and entry-level white-collar roles throughout 2026. The […]

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Google and Microsoft Tighten Performance Reviews for 2026
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Google and Microsoft Tighten Performance Reviews for 2026

Technology titans Google and Microsoft have significantly overhauled their internal review systems, moving toward a more aggressive, outcome-driven evaluation model. These changes, set to dictate compensation planning throughout 2026, signal a strategic pivot intended to fund massive AI investments by narrowing the rewards for average contributors. Google GRAD System: Higher Stakes for the “Middle” Google has modified its Googler Reviews […]

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