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The availability of remote and hybrid job roles for the Indian workforce has surged, moving far beyond the temporary phase induced by the pandemic. Data from job platforms reveals a significant transition, with job vacancies explicitly offering “work-from-home” or “remote” options rising steadily, from approximately 7.6% of postings in late 2024 to over 9.1% in […]
Campbell’s, the iconic American food giant, has confirmed the dismissal of Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Martin Bally, following the emergence of a secret audio recording containing vulgar, racist comments targeting Indian workers and derogatory remarks about the company’s own products and customers. The shocking details came to light […]
The implementation of India’s four new Labour Code, consolidating 29 central laws, marks a monumental shift in the country’s labour governance landscape. While simplifying compliance in the long term, the initial 100 days following implementation present a significant “risk trap” for Human Resources and corporate compliance teams. Experts are issuing warnings about this crucial period. […]
Kerala Labour Minister V. Sivankutty has categorically stated that the state will not implement the Central Government’s recently notified four Labour Codes, maintaining a firm stance against the sweeping federal reforms that critics argue are fundamentally “anti-worker.” The announcement, made on Thursday following a meeting with central trade union representatives, positions Kerala in direct opposition […]
Bank of Singapore (BoS), the private banking arm of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), is dramatically escalating its investment in human capital and proprietary technology. The strategic push, revealed by Chief Executive Jason Moo, is aimed at propelling the bank into the top five private banking institutions in Asia within the next three to five years, […]
In a finding that challenges the notion of Artificial Intelligence as a guaranteed solution for bias in recruitment, new research from the University of Washington (UW) suggests that humans working alongside biased AI are highly likely to reinforce, rather than correct, algorithmic inequities. The study, one of the first to deeply explore the interactive influence […]
McKinsey & Company, the globally recognized management consulting firm, has initiated a significant restructuring within its technology division, eliminating approximately 200 global tech jobs over the past week. The decision, according to sources familiar with the matter, is a direct result of the firm’s accelerating strategy to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to automate and streamline […]
In a landmark move poised to reshape corporate exit practices across India, the Central Government has introduced a stringent two-day deadline for the full and final settlement (FnF) of wages for employees who resign, are terminated, or are retrenched. This provision, embedded in the Code on Wages, 2019, drastically reduces the previous settlement period, which […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest and most valuable IT service providers, is currently facing intense public and legal scrutiny over fresh allegations that employees are being coerced into resigning, with the threat often stemming from failure in mandatory internal assessments. The controversy has prompted leading IT unions to intervene, demanding increased transparency […]
A massive joint platform of ten central trade unions (CTUs), supported by allied groups like the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), staged nationwide protests on Wednesday, November 26, condemning the central government’s implementation of the four new labour codes. The protests, which saw thousands of workers take to the streets, came just days after the codes, […]
C.E. Info Systems Ltd. (MapmyIndia Mappls) has announced a landmark collaboration with global technology firm Zoho. This strategic partnership integrates MapmyIndia’s location intelligence features—Address Capture and Nearby Lead Finder—directly into the Zoho CRM platform, empowering businesses with smarter, location-aware decision-making tools rooted in India. The alliance is a “Swadeshi celebration,” aligning firmly with the national goals of Atmanirbhar […]
