Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship MSDE has launched the Skill India Assistant SI...
Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive ELI Scheme with a budgetary outlay of ...
Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has reported its highest-ever monthly net member addit...
The central government has officially confirmed its decision to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC). The announcement, made during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, marks the first formal step toward revising compensation structures under the next pay cycle. The 8th CPC is expected to affect approximately 50 lakh central government employees and 65 […]
Walmart Sourcing has announced the appointment of Atreyee Chowdhury as the new Head of HR, People Partner – India Hub. Atreyee steps into the role after nearly six years with Walmart Global Tech India, bringing over 17 years of experience in human resources, learning and development, and organizational transformation. Career Journey and Leadership Experience Atreyee […]
Wipro Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Saurabh Govil has confirmed that the company’s attrition rate has remained steady at approximately 15% over the past three to four quarters. Speaking during the Q1 FY26 earnings call, Saurabh emphasized that the IT major is “comfortable” with this level of attrition, citing adequate bench strength and no significant […]
Bata India has implemented significant workforce and compensation adjustments in fiscal year 2025 (FY25), reflecting a strategic shift toward operational efficiency and cost control. The company’s annual report and recent disclosures reveal a year marked by headcount reductions, scaled-back salary increases, and tighter expense management—even as profitability improved. Bata Workforce Reduction Across Categories Bata India’s […]
As the September 30 deadline approaches, central government employees face a pivotal decision: whether to remain in the New Pension System (NPS) or opt for the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The choice carries long-term implications for retirement security, income stability, and financial planning. With both schemes now offering comparable tax benefits, the decision […]
Novartis has named Jonas Prasanna as the new Head of People Services & Solutions (PS&S) for India. Based in Hyderabad, Jonas will oversee HR operations and service delivery across the country, with a focus on enhancing employee experience, operational excellence, and alignment with Novartis’s global transformation agenda. A Career Built on Diverse HR Leadership Jonas […]
A senior manager at the Bank of Baroda died by suicide on the bank’s premises late on July 17, 2025. The deceased, identified as Shiv Shankar Mitra, 52, was serving as Chief Manager at the branch and had recently submitted his resignation citing health issues and excessive work pressure. Sequence of Events Leading to the […]
In a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between education and employment, KPMG South Africa, Durban University of Technology (DUT), and UNESCO have successfully equipped more than 200 students with essential workplace skills. The initiative, delivered through UNESCO’s Global Skills Academy (GSA), forms part of KPMG’s global commitment to economically empower 10 million disadvantaged youth […]
Meta has unveiled the names of 44 individuals selected for its newly formed Superintelligence Team, a high-profile initiative aimed at advancing artificial general intelligence (AGI). Meta assembled the team through an aggressive global recruitment strategy. It includes only two Indian-origin researchers—Trapit Bansal and Hammad Syed—underscoring the team’s international scope and the competitive nature of its […]
Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally notified relaxed eligibility criteria for Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme under Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The Central Board of Trustees approved these changes in February 2025, and they were officially notified on July 18. They aim to strengthen financial protection for families of deceased employees, especially […]
Taxmann, India’s leading publisher of tax and legal content, has partnered with EY India to launch Taxmann.AI, an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to assist tax and legal professionals with research, document analysis, and drafting. The platform, unveiled on July 18, 2025, marks a significant step in digitizing India’s complex tax ecosystem and aims to improve […]
