Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Employment

Deloittes , Hiring Plan Six Months Later, Expansion Appears on Track?

Jul 11, 2026

Cognizant Mentioned in Trumps Major H-B Fraud Probe

The Donald Trump administration has launched its first major investigation into alleged fraud involv...

Industry

Jul 11, 2026

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After Earlier Cuts, KPMG Plans Another Layoffs

KPMG is proposing another round of workforce reductions, with around roles at risk across its co...

Layoffs

Jul 11, 2026

Indias IT Industry May See Silent Layoffs in TeamLease

Globally, , employees have been laid off by technology companies in so far and...

Layoffs

Jul 10, 2026

Industry

TCS vs Accenture: Show Different Hiring Pace, Same Focus on AI

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Accenture have reported their latest quarterly results, showing that both companies continue to invest in talent and artificial intelligence despite global economic uncertainty. Although both companies remained committed to hiring, the pace and approach differed. TCS continued with a calibrated hiring strategy, while Accenture maintained relatively stronger workforce expansion. However, […]

Jul 10, 2026Read Story

Layoffs

The New Face of Layoffs: Why Companies Are Offering Better Severance Packages

Layoffs remain one of the most difficult decisions companies make. While job cuts continue across the technology sector, there is a noticeable shift in how organizations are supporting affected employees during workforce reductions. According to Layoffs.fyi, 120,346 employees have been laid off by 226 technology companies in 2026 so far. Instead of simply announcing job […]

Jul 10, 2026Read Story

Industry

TCS Hiring Picks Up in Q1 FY27 Despite Global Uncertainty

Today, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported its first quarter for FY27, a consolidated net profit of ₹13,349 crore for Q1 FY27, down 2.7% sequentially, mainly due to a one-time legal settlement of ₹668 crore. The reported profit was slightly below market estimates of ₹13,461 crore. However, the company exceeded revenue expectations, reporting ₹72,275 crore in […]

Jul 9, 2026Read Story

Employment

Indian Railways Begins Hiring Process for 4,098 Technical Posts

Ministry of Indian Railways has approved the recruitment process for 4,098 technical posts across different railway zones. The hiring aims to fill critical vacancies in technical departments and strengthen safety across the Indian Railways network. The vacancies are spread across 35 technical categories. These include posts that are directly involved in railway operations, maintenance, inspection, […]

Jul 9, 2026Read Story

Layoffs

Microsoft Tops Salesforce with Up to 39 Weeks of Massive Severance Pay

Microsoft has announced a comprehensive severance package for employees affected by its latest round of layoffs, which impacted around 4,800 employees, or approximately 2.1% of its global workforce. The package includes financial support and continued benefits as the company streamlines its operations and reallocates resources toward artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. The announcement comes just […]

Jul 9, 2026Read Story

Survey & Report

Beyond Traditional Careers: AI Drives a New Leadership Model in India

The profile of India’s corporate leadership is changing. According to new data released by LinkedIn, Millennials now account for 55% of the country’s C-suite executives, making them the largest generation in senior leadership roles. Their representation has increased by 14.5% over the past seven years, reflecting a shift in how organisations identify and develop future […]

Jul 9, 2026Read Story

EPFO

EPFO to Credit EPF Interest to Members’ Accounts by July 15

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started the process of crediting annual interest of 8.25% to the EPF members’ accounts. Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that around ₹1.44 lakh crore in interest will be credited to nearly 3.4 crore EPF subscribers. Members are expected to see the updated balance in their […]

Jul 8, 2026Read Story

Employment

DXC Opens One of Its Largest Global Delivery Centers in Bengaluru

DXC Technology has opened its new AI-first Customer Experience Center in Bengaluru, marking another step in its efforts to support businesses adopting artificial intelligence. The new facility is spread across 200,000 square feet and is one of the company’s largest delivery centers globally. The center has been created to give customers a space where they […]

Jul 8, 2026Read Story

Work Model

Gurugram Police Issue WFH Advisory Amid Heavy Rains

Heavy rainfall brought Gurugram to a standstill on Tuesday, with flooded roads, road cave-ins and long traffic jams disrupting normal life across the city. As the situation worsened, Gurugram Police advised corporate offices and private establishments to allow employees to work from home over the next few days to reduce traffic and ensure commuter safety. […]

Jul 8, 2026Read Story

Compensation

National Pension System (NPS) Gets New Fund Options for CAB Employees

The Central Government has extended two additional investment choices under the National Pension System (NPS) to eligible employees of Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs). The decision gives employees more flexibility to choose an investment option that matches their financial goals and risk appetite. The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, issued an Office Memorandum announcing that […]

Jul 8, 2026Read Story

Employment

Accenture Realigns Workforce Strategy for the Next Phase of AI Adoption

Accenture realigns its workforce strategy as enterprises take more time than expected to adopt artificial intelligence at scale. While demand for AI solutions continues to grow, the company says most businesses are still in the early stages of integrating AI into their operations. CEO Julie Sweet said many organisations have moved beyond testing AI, but […]

Jul 7, 2026Read Story