Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Rise of ‘Smart’ Worker: 10 Must-Have Manufacturing Skills for 2026
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Rise of ‘Smart’ Worker: 10 Must-Have Manufacturing Skills for 2026

As India charges toward its goal of becoming a $1 trillion manufacturing powerhouse, the traditional “shop-floor” worker is undergoing a radical transformation. A recent analysis by Dr. Nipun Sharma, CEO of TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, highlights that by 2026, the sector will move from volume-led hiring to a capability-led model. In this new era, the integration of […]

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The Data Behind the Growing Public Outcry Against FedEx
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The Data Behind the Growing Public Outcry Against FedEx

In a growing controversy that has ignited debate over corporate ethics and nationalistic hiring practices, global logistics giant FedEx is facing intense public and political scrutiny. The criticism centers on a stark paradox: the company has significantly increased its hiring of foreign workers under the H-1B visa scheme while simultaneously executing large-scale layoffs of its American workforce. The Multi-Billion […]

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Dell Enforces Five-Day Presence at Major Sales Hubs
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Dell Enforces Five-Day Presence at Major Sales Hubs

Dell Technologies has announced a strict five-day in-office mandate for its sales force at primary U.S. hubs. The directive, effective in late December 2025, signals the final “retirement” of the hybrid work era for one of the world’s largest technology companies. This escalation follows internal reviews that revealed a disconnect between previous corporate guidelines and […]

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WeWork India Grants New Parents 6 Months of Work-From-Home
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WeWork India Grants New Parents 6 Months of Work-From-Home

WeWork India has unveiled a comprehensive suite of “progressive wellbeing” policies. Announced on December 22, 2025, these measures are designed to address the nuanced needs of a diverse, multi-generational workforce. By introducing industry-leading benefits such as menstrual and menopausal leave, extended remote work for new parents, and sabbaticals, the company aims to foster an environment of empathy, inclusivity, and long-term […]

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Kalpa Power Appoints Pankaj Aggarwal as CFO
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Kalpa Power Appoints Pankaj Aggarwal as CFO

Kalpa Power Private Limited has announced the appointment of Pankaj Aggarwal as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic hire marks a new phase of institutional growth as the company pursues an aggressive roadmap to achieve 5 GW of renewable energy installations by 2030. A Veteran Strategist Joins the Helm Pankaj Aggarwal brings over 23 years of extensive experience in […]

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MP to Roll Out 80% Salary Rule for Extended Child Care Leave
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MP to Roll Out 80% Salary Rule for Extended Child Care Leave

MP government has announced the implementation of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 2025. Set to go into effect on January 1, 2026, these new regulations will replace the nearly five-decade-old rules established in 1977. The move will impact over 6.5 lakh MP government employees, aligning the state’s leave policies with Central Government standards while introducing modern […]

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Air India Express Pilot Grounded After Viral Scuffle with Passenger
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Air India Express Pilot Grounded After Viral Scuffle with Passenger

Air India Express has suspended an off-duty pilot and issued a formal show-cause notice after he allegedly assaulted a passenger at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The incident, which took place on Friday, December 19, 2025, has drawn the attention of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, resulting in the immediate grounding of the captain […]

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Google and Apple Warn H-1B Staff to Avoid Overseas Travel
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Google and Apple Warn H-1B Staff to Avoid Overseas Travel

Alphabet Inc.’s Google has cautioned its foreign-born employees on H-1B visa against international travel. The warning, issued in late December 2025, highlights a “severe and unpredictable” backlog in U.S. visa stamping that risks leaving critical tech talent stranded outside the United States for up to a year. The Internal Directive at Google: Stay Put Google’s […]

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Private Firms Face Penal Action for Violating WFH Mandate
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Private Firms Face Penal Action for Violating WFH Mandate

Delhi government has escalated its “Work from Home” (WFH) directives into a mandatory legal requirement for the private sector. Labor Minister Kapil Mishra and Environment Minister Gopal Rai have signaled that private offices failing to transition at least 50% of their staff to remote work will face stringent legal consequences under environmental protection laws. The […]

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Deel CEO Says Companies are Moving to Where the Talent Lives
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Deel CEO Says Companies are Moving to Where the Talent Lives

In a recent high-level interview, Alex Bouaziz, the co-founder and CEO of the $12 billion global HR juggernaut Deel, delivered a stark warning to Western economies: companies will follow talent, regardless of national borders. Amidst a landscape of tightening immigration laws and a fierce global race for Artificial Intelligence (AI) expertise, Alex argues that the […]

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Women’s Applications for Leadership Roles Jump 35% in 2025
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Women’s Applications for Leadership Roles Jump 35% in 2025

According to the newly released “India at Work 2025” report by Apna.co, India’s leading jobs and careers platform, the country recorded a staggering 9 crore job applications in 2025, representing a 29% year-on-year (YoY) increase. The data paints a picture of a workforce that is becoming more geographically distributed, digitally native, and inclusive. The surge in activity was largely driven by […]

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