Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Capgemini Launches Twelfth ESOP Covering 98% of Employees
Compensation

Capgemini Launches Twelfth ESOP Covering 98% of Employees

Capgemini SE, the French multinational IT services and consulting firm, has announced the launch of its twelfth Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), reinforcing its long-standing commitment to employee inclusion in corporate growth. The plan, unveiled on September 11, 2025, is designed to cover approximately 98% of the company’s global workforce, offering them the opportunity to […]

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Apprenticeship Act Overhauled to Boost Youth Skilling
Training

Apprenticeship Act Overhauled to Boost Youth Skilling

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has officially notified sweeping amendments to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, marking a significant shift in India’s skilling framework. The revised rules, approved during the 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council chaired by Minister Jayant Chaudhary, aim to make apprenticeship training more attractive, inclusive, and aligned with industry […]

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New Leave Policy by Diageo India Supports Caregivers at Work
Industry

New Leave Policy by Diageo India Supports Caregivers at Work

Diageo India, the country’s leading beverage alcohol company and a subsidiary of global giant Diageo Plc, has announced a new Carer’s Leave Policy aimed at supporting employees who shoulder caregiving responsibilities. The policy, unveiled on September 12, 2025, offers up to five paid days of leave annually to full-time employees who need to care for […]

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EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte Intensify Partner Hiring to Fill Capability Gaps
Hiring

EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte Intensify Partner Hiring to Fill Capability Gaps

EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC—are witnessing an unprecedented wave of partner movements as they aggressively recruit from one another to fill capability gaps and reinforce high-demand service lines. Over the past three months alone, more than 60 partners have switched firms, marking one of the most intense talent reshuffles in recent years. The moves are […]

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JPMorgan Plans 20% Hiring in Asia Pacific Corporate Banking
Hiring

JPMorgan Plans 20% Hiring in Asia Pacific Corporate Banking

JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest U.S. bank by assets, is ramping up hiring across its corporate banking business in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, aiming for a 20% increase in headcount in 2026. This follows a similar expansion already achieved in 2025, where staffing levels in the division were raised by 20%—double the bank’s […]

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Zupee Lays Off 170 Employees After Real-Money Gaming Ban
Layoffs

Zupee Lays Off 170 Employees After Real-Money Gaming Ban

Gurugram-based gaming startup Zupee has announced the layoff of 170 employees—approximately 30% of its workforce—following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation, passed in August, imposes a blanket ban on real-money online games, directly impacting Zupee’s core business model and prompting a strategic restructuring. The company, known for […]

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Gujarat Assembly Passes Bill Allowing 4-Day Workweek
Labour Law

Gujarat Assembly Passes Bill Allowing 4-Day Workweek

Gujarat Legislative Assembly has approved the Factories Act (Gujarat Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing a significant change to the state’s labour framework. The bill permits factory workers to opt for a four-day workweek with 12-hour shifts, while maintaining the existing weekly cap of 48 working hours. The amendment, passed on September 11, 2025, modifies six sections […]

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Jindal Power Appoints Veerendra Vainsla as Head – HR
Appointments

Jindal Power Appoints Veerendra Vainsla as Head – HR

Jindal Power Limited (JPL), one of India’s leading energy companies, has appointed Veerendra Vainsla as its new Head – Human Resources. The announcement, made in August 2025, marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its workforce strategy and operational efficiency. Veerendra brings over 17 years of experience in human resource management […]

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Games24X7 Cuts 70% of Staff as Revenue Model Collapses
Layoffs

Games24X7 Cuts 70% of Staff as Revenue Model Collapses

Digital gaming firm Games24X7, known for platforms like My11Circle and RummyCircle, has begun laying off approximately 500 employees—nearly 70% of its workforce—following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation, passed by Parliament on August 21, imposes a blanket ban on all forms of real-money online gaming in India, […]

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Intel Announces Major Job Cuts and Ends Hybrid Work Model
Layoffs

Intel Announces Major Job Cuts and Ends Hybrid Work Model

Intel Corporation has initiated a sweeping restructuring plan under its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, which includes laying off approximately 15,000 employees—roughly 15% of its global workforce—and ending its hybrid work model. The changes, announced in an internal memo dated July 24, 2025, will take effect starting September 1, and are part of a broader effort […]

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Provident Fund Access to Get Easier with EPFO Digital Upgrade
EPFO

Provident Fund Access to Get Easier with EPFO Digital Upgrade

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out a significant digital upgrade that could allow subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) balances through ATMs and UPI platforms. The initiative, part of the EPFO 3.0 reform agenda, is expected to be discussed at the upcoming Central Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for October […]

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