Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

TCS Confirms Retrenchment of 376 Employees in Pune
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TCS Confirms Retrenchment of 376 Employees in Pune

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has retrenched 376 employees in its Pune facility over two consecutive quarters, according to a recent statement made by a Maharashtra state minister in the legislative council. The disclosure, which came in response to a query regarding job losses in the IT sector, brings a degree […]

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Farmley Launches Advance Salary Access for Staff
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Farmley Launches Advance Salary Access for Staff

Farmley, a prominent player in the nuts and dry fruits industry, has announced the introduction of a progressive ‘advance salary’ policy for its employees. This significant move in employee welfare is designed to provide immediate financial liquidity and support to its workforce, allowing them to access a portion of their earned wages ahead of the […]

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SBI Accelerates Wealth Management Push with Massive Hiring
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SBI Accelerates Wealth Management Push with Massive Hiring

The State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest public sector lender, is embarking on a significant expansion of its wealth management division with plans to laterally hire close to 1,000 specialist personnel. This aggressive recruitment campaign underscores SBI’s commitment to capturing a larger share of India’s rapidly growing High Net Worth Individual (HNI) and […]

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Samsung Reduces Financial Barrier to Adoption for Global Staff
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Samsung Reduces Financial Barrier to Adoption for Global Staff

Samsung Electronics has significantly expanded its commitment to employee welfare and family inclusion by introducing a comprehensive $10,000 adoption financial benefit for its eligible global workforce. This new policy marks a major enhancement in the company’s human resources strategy, aiming to provide substantial financial relief and support to employees navigating the complex and often expensive […]

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Intel Initiates 15% Job Cuts in Santa Clara
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Intel Initiates 15% Job Cuts in Santa Clara

Intel Corporation, the semiconductor giant, has commenced significant layoffs at its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, as part of a larger, previously announced plan to reduce its global workforce by approximately 15%. This strategic, multi-billion-dollar cost-cutting measure is designed to help the company navigate a challenging global chip market. It also allows Intel to reinvest […]

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Labour Codes Prioritize Swift Action on Workplace Grievances
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Labour Codes Prioritize Swift Action on Workplace Grievances

The impending implementation of the four new Labour Codes, often referred to collectively as the Labour Code 2025, is poised to reshape India’s industrial relations landscape, with a primary focus on worker welfare and dispute resolution speed. A key highlight providing immediate relief to millions of employees is the set of provisions designed to ensure […]

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Pilots Count of 13,989 Underpins Domestic Air Travel Growth
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Pilots Count of 13,989 Underpins Domestic Air Travel Growth

Government of India has officially disclosed that the nation’s six major domestic airlines collectively employ 13,989 pilots. This crucial data, often presented in Parliament, provides a direct snapshot of the workforce powering India’s rapidly expanding civil aviation sector. The figure comes amid unprecedented fleet expansion plans and addresses ongoing industry debates regarding potential pilot shortages. […]

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DGCA Panel to Summon IndiGo CEO and COO Over Flight Chaos
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DGCA Panel to Summon IndiGo CEO and COO Over Flight Chaos

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has escalated its high-stakes probe into the systemic flight disruptions plaguing IndiGo, setting the stage for a critical accountability review. A specially constituted DGCA panel is now widely expected to summon the airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pieter Elbers, and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, for a […]

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Whatfix Cuts 60-80 Jobs Amid AI Adoption Wave
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Whatfix Cuts 60-80 Jobs Amid AI Adoption Wave

Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) provider Whatfix, backed by major investors like Warburg Pincus and SoftBank, has initiated a significant restructuring, resulting in the layoff of approximately 6% of its global workforce. The cuts, estimated to impact between 60 to 80 employees, primarily target the company’s non-engineering functions, specifically its sales and marketing (Go-To-Market or GTM) […]

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ADP Appoints Gaurav Rathee as Head of HR for Global Shared Services International – India & the Philippines
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ADP Appoints Gaurav Rathee as Head of HR for Global Shared Services International – India & the Philippines

ADP India, a global leader in human capital management (HCM) solutions, has announced the strategic appointment of Gaurav Rathee as Divisional Vice President and Head of Human Resources for its Global Shared Services International (GSSI) operations across India and the Philippines. This move places Gaurav at the helm of the people strategy for over 15,000 […]

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Loco Pilots Demand Work-Hour Cap, Citing IndiGo Fatigue Crisis
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Loco Pilots Demand Work-Hour Cap, Citing IndiGo Fatigue Crisis

The crisis that gripped IndiGo following issues related to pilot fatigue and duty hour compliance has brought renewed focus on the strenuous working conditions faced by loco pilots in the Indian Railways. The All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) has seized this moment to amplify its long-pending demand for a scientific, globally-aligned Fatigue Risk Management System […]

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