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Samsung Electronics is facing scrutiny after reports of widespread layoffs across its global operations, including India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the United States. The company is reportedly cutting thousands of jobs, with up to 200 positions eliminated in India alone, sparking concerns that the layoffs are part of a larger restructuring effort aimed at streamlining […]
A photo of a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee sleeping on a footpath outside the company’s Sahyadri Park office in Pune has gone viral, prompting widespread public concern and a formal response from the IT giant. Sourabh More, the employee, claimed that the company had withheld his salary for several months and that financial distress […]
The second round of the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) has witnessed a marked increase in female participation, with the percentage of women applicants rising from 31% in the first round to 41% in the second. This development reflects a growing awareness and accessibility of internship opportunities for women across India, particularly in non-metropolitan regions. The […]
Havells India has promoted Preemita Singh to the role of President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Preemita’s elevation comes after two impactful years of leading Havells’ HR function, during which she played a central role in reshaping the organization’s talent and culture agenda. A Career Built on Strategic HR Transformation Preemita Singh brings over […]
Amazon has announced a major restructuring of its audio operations, resulting in the layoff of approximately 110 employees from its podcast studio Wondery. The move, confirmed in early August 2025, is part of a broader effort to streamline the company’s audio content strategy and adapt to changing market dynamics. The layoffs affect teams involved in […]
In a significant judgment delivered on July 29, 2025, the Supreme Court (SC) of India ruled that employees injured or killed while commuting to or from their workplace may be eligible for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, provided a clear nexus exists between the accident and the employment. The decision marks a pivotal […]
National Career Service (NCS) Portal, launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has emerged as one of India’s most comprehensive digital platforms for employment facilitation. As of July 2025, the portal has mobilized more than 6.43 crore job vacancies, reflecting its expanding role in connecting job seekers with opportunities across both government and private […]
Starting August 1, 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it mandatory for members to activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) through the UMANG mobile app, using Aadhaar-based face authentication. This move marks a significant shift toward a fully digital and self-service model for accessing EPFO services, eliminating the need for employer intervention […]
AT&T CEO John Stankey has issued a company-wide ultimatum: employees must return to the office five days a week or begin exploring other job opportunities. The directive, delivered via an internal memo on July 31, 2025, marks a significant shift in the telecom giant’s workplace policy, officially ending its hybrid work model that had been […]
Despite widespread layoffs across global markets, major international technology firms—collectively known as FAAMNG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google)—are steadily increasing their hiring footprint in India. Over the past year, these companies have grown their India-based headcount by 16%, adding approximately 28,000 new jobs across their own and affiliate entities. This hiring momentum stands […]
Government of Sikkim has launched a Sabbatical Leave Scheme for its regular and temporary government employees, making it the first state in India to formally implement such a policy. Introduced in August 2023, the scheme allows eligible employees to take a break from service for a period ranging from one year to three years, while […]
