Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs in One Year as AI Adoption Reshapes Workforce
Layoffs

Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs in One Year as AI Adoption Reshapes Workforce

Oracle Corporation has reduced its global workforce by approximately 21,000 employees over the past 12 months, highlighting the growing impact of artificial intelligence on corporate operations and workforce planning. The disclosure was made in the company’s latest annual regulatory filing, where Oracle acknowledged that AI-driven efficiencies have contributed to job reductions and could lead to […]

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TCS Wins Elopak IT Deal, Cautious Hiring- 25,000 Fresher Offers for FY27
Employment

TCS Wins Elopak IT Deal, Cautious Hiring- 25,000 Fresher Offers for FY27

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, has secured a multi-year strategic IT partnership with Elopak ASA, however, reiterating a cautious hiring stance for FY27 amid a still-evolving global demand environment. Under the agreement, TCS will serve as Elopak’s strategic IT partner, leading the transformation and management of its global IT operations. The […]

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Central Govt Plans Major HR Reforms in Public Sector Banks
Labour Law

Central Govt Plans Major HR Reforms in Public Sector Banks

The Central Government is preparing a comprehensive review of human resource (HR) practices across Public Sector Banks (PSBs) as part of its broader efforts to modernize banking operations and improve workplace conditions for employees. The proposed overhaul is expected to focus on enhancing transparency in HR processes, strengthening accountability, improving employee engagement, and creating a […]

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L&T Bags ₹18,600 Crore Contracts with Tamil Nadu, To Create 8,200 Jobs
Industry

L&T Bags ₹18,600 Crore Contracts with Tamil Nadu, To Create 8,200 Jobs

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth ₹18,600 crore with the Government of Tamil Nadu to develop three major industrial projects across the state. The agreement is expected to generate around 8,200 direct employment opportunities, strengthening the state’s push for large-scale industrial expansion. The MoU was signed in […]

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Meta Lays Off 8,000 Employees, Shifts Focus to AI, 10% Workforce Affected
Layoffs

Meta Lays Off 8,000 Employees, Shifts Focus to AI, 10% Workforce Affected

Meta has started a major round of layoffs that will affect around 10 percent of its global workforce, or nearly 8,000 employees. The job cuts began this week and are being carried out in phases across different regions. Reports indicate that employees from the company’s integrity team, cybersecurity unit, and content design division are among […]

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Cognizant Launches New Physical AI Platform for Enterprise Operations
Industry

Cognizant Launches New Physical AI Platform for Enterprise Operations

Cognizant has announced the launch of its new Physical AI Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), designed to help companies use artificial intelligence across physical operations such as factories, warehouses, transportation systems, energy networks, and healthcare facilities. The platform is built on the company’s Cognizant Intelligence Spine, which connects different physical systems including industrial sensors, IoT devices, automation equipment, […]

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Tata Power Elevates Darshana Chheda as Group Head – HR Tech, Systems & Policies
Appointments

Tata Power Elevates Darshana Chheda as Group Head – HR Tech, Systems & Policies

Tata Power, part of the Tata Group, has announced the elevation of Darshana Chheda as Group Head – HR Tech, Systems & Policies. In her new role, she will lead the organization’s HR technology initiatives, SAP SuccessFactors ecosystem, and HR policy framework, supporting Tata Power’s ongoing digital transformation and people strategy agenda. Extensive Experience Prior […]

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Cognizant Released a Study on the Future of Entry-Level Work in India
Employment

Cognizant Released a Study on the Future of Entry-Level Work in India

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming India’s workforce at an accelerated pace, with more than one-third of entry-level tasks already being handled by AI systems, according to a new study released by Cognizant and Pearson. The report, titled as The AI Workforce Pulse: The Adaptability Imperative, the study surveyed 750 HR leaders across India, the United […]

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Accenture issued Memo to all employees worldwide…
Compensation

Accenture issued Memo to all employees worldwide…

Global professional services company Accenture has introduced a revised compensation approach for its June salary review cycle, impacting its workforce of more than 780,000 employees worldwide. Under the new framework, employees receiving stay-at-level salary increases will get only half of their approved hike added to their base salary, while the remaining half will be paid […]

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PM Modi to Disburse ₹2,400 Crore Employment Incentives
Employment

PM Modi to Disburse ₹2,400 Crore Employment Incentives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today, June 19, 2026, disburse ₹2,400 crore worth of incentives under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), marking one of the largest employment-linked payouts under the scheme so far. Around 1.5 million beneficiaries, including first-time employees and employers, are expected to receive direct financial support through the Direct […]

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KPMG Ends Summer Friday Early Finish, Sparking Employee Backlash
Compensation

KPMG Ends Summer Friday Early Finish, Sparking Employee Backlash

Last week, Big Four firm KPMG- UK withdrew the “Summer Friday early finish” benefit, triggering employee backlash. It is also affecting employee morale, workplace culture, and employer branding at a time when professional services firms are already navigating cost pressures and organisational restructuring. Withdrawal of Popular Summer Perk The policy, introduced in 2021, allowed staff […]

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