Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO recorded a net addition of . lakh members in July ...
Ola has undertaken a major workforce reduction, cutting its employee base by nearly between Apri...
Global professional services firm Accenture has proposed the establishment of a new campus in Andhra...
Government of India is developing a dedicated platform to monitor and facilitate the global mobility of skilled worker. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the initiative seeks to align domestic skilling efforts with international standards and labor market needs. The platform will support mutual recognition of qualifications, certifications, and competencies with […]
HONO AI, a leading provider of AI-powered HR-tech solutions, has announced the appointment of Sumit Sabharwal as Chief Business Officer (CBO) for India and South Asia. Sumit will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding client relationships, and delivering value through next-generation HR technologies. This newly created role places Sumit at the helm of HONO’s […]
In 2024, Infosys had 3.3% of its total workforce employed under the H-1B visa program, the highest among major Indian IT firms. This figure, sourced from industry estimates by Jefferies, underscores the company’s continued reliance on U.S.-based skilled foreign workers to support its global delivery model. While Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) had a lower H-1B […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has confirmed that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, October 9, 2025, to approve and take on record the audited financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ending September 30, 2025. The meeting will also consider the declaration of a second interim […]
Cognizant Technology Solutions has appointed Thirumala (Thiru) Arohi as its first-ever Chief Learning Officer (CLO), marking a strategic move to deepen its commitment to enterprise learning and workforce transformation. Thirumala joins Cognizant from Infosys, where he served as Executive Vice President and Head of Education, Training & Assessment, and Learning Platforms. He brings over three […]
MG Motor India’s Halol plant in Gujarat is quietly redefining gender roles in automotive manufacturing. At its advanced battery assembly unit, women now make up nearly 80% of the workforce, a milestone that reflects the company’s sustained commitment to diversity and inclusion. This workforce is not limited to routine tasks—women are leading teams, conducting quality […]
Himachal Pradesh government has approved the recruitment of more than 2,600 youth in the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). The decision, announced on September 21, marks one of the largest hiring initiatives in the recent history of the state-owned utility. The recruitment includes 1,602 Bijli Upbhogta Mitras and 1,000 Technical Mates (T-Mates), aimed […]
Following the U.S. administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa petitions, Cognizant Technology Solutions has issued a measured response, stating that it is reviewing the implications of the policy while relying on its robust local recruiting and hiring infrastructure to navigate the change. The Teaneck-headquartered IT services firm, which has a […]
As Diwali approaches, lakhs of pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995, are awaiting a long-overdue revision in their monthly pension. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly considering a hike in the minimum pension amount, which has remained stagnant at ₹1,000 per month since September 2014. The proposed increase could raise the […]
United States has announced a steep increase in the annual fee for H-1B visas, raising it to $100,000 per application. The move, formalized through a presidential proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, is expected to significantly impact Indian IT companies and professionals who have long relied on the H-1B program to support operations and client […]
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has laid off approximately 1,500 employees and 60 partners across its Middle East operations, marking one of the firm’s most significant regional workforce reductions in recent years. The decision follows a breakdown in relations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which imposed a one-year ban on PwC from February 2025, barring the […]
