Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Artificial Intelligence

Cisco President Jeetu Patel- The Real AI Story Isnt Job CutsIts Work Transformation

Jul 14, 2026

HDFC Bank Cut , Jobsbut Thats Only Half the Story

Indias largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has reported a reduction of , employees ...

Employment

Jul 13, 2026

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EPFO Launches a Scheme to Resolve Long-Pending PF Disputes

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has launched VISHWAS , a one-time settle...

EPFO

Jul 13, 2026

Microsoft Issues Clarification on Recent Layoffs, H-B Visa Claims

Microsoft has dismissed claims linking its recent layoffs to the H-B visa programme, clarifying tha...

Industry

Jul 13, 2026

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C-Suite Move

TCS Redraws Leadership Map to Win the Next Wave of AI Deals

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced its biggest leadership reshuffle in three years, reorganising several senior leadership roles and creating new business units as the company positions itself to capture growing opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI)-led enterprise transformation. The restructuring spans multiple business verticals, including banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), cybersecurity, communications and media, […]

Jul 13, 2026Read Story

Compensation

TCS Revamps Salary Structure; Here’s What HR Said in Q1 FY27

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has revised the salary structure of its India-based employees to align with the requirements of the country’s new labour code, marking a significant shift in how employee compensation is structured. While the overall Cost to Company (CTC) remains unchanged, the restructured salary components are expected to influence employees’ monthly take-home pay […]

Jul 11, 2026Read Story

Artificial Intelligence

Cognizant has unveiled plans to ramp up its AI talent strategy

Cognizant is ramping up its artificial intelligence talent strategy, announcing plans to scale its frontier-certified engineers to 5,000 and frontier business operators to 10,000 as enterprises accelerate AI adoption. The company said its first batch of frontier-assessed and deployment-ready engineers will be unveiled in the fourth quarter of 2026. It also plans to strengthen its […]

Jul 11, 2026Read Story

EPFO

EPFO Restores Passbook Portal; Check Your PF Balance

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored its Member Passbook portal after completing a scheduled maintenance and technology upgrade, enabling millions of subscribers to access their provident fund account statements once again. The portal had been unavailable since late June as EPFO carried out a major database consolidation and software migration aimed at improving […]

Jul 11, 2026Read Story

Employment

Deloitte’s 50,000 Hiring Plan: Six Months Later, Expansion Appears on Track?

When Deloitte South Asia announced plans in January 2026 to hire 50,000 professionals in India, it marked one of the largest hiring commitments by a professional services firm. The announcement came at a time when several global technology companies were slowing recruitment and focusing on improving productivity through artificial intelligence (AI). Six months later, Deloitte […]

Jul 11, 2026Read Story

Industry

Cognizant Mentioned in Trump’s Major H-1B Fraud Probe

The Donald Trump administration has launched its first major investigation into alleged fraud involving H-1B and PERM employment visa programmes, signalling a tougher enforcement approach against suspected misuse of foreign worker hiring. The investigation was announced by Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, who said federal authorities have already issued multiple subpoenas as part of […]

Jul 11, 2026Read Story

Layoffs

After 500 Earlier Cuts, KPMG Plans Another 200 Layoffs

KPMG is proposing another round of workforce reductions, with around 200 roles at risk across its corporate services division as the professional services firm continues to reshape its operating model following the integration of its UK and Swiss businesses. The proposed reductions are expected to impact nearly 10% of the firm’s corporate services workforce. Functions […]

Jul 11, 2026Read Story

Layoffs

India’s IT Industry May See Silent Layoffs in 2026: TeamLease

Globally, 120,346 employees have been laid off by 226 technology companies in 2026 so far… and according to a TeamLease report, India’s IT industry is witnessing a new phase of workforce layoffs and restructuring. Silent Layoffs Replace Large Public Job Cuts India’s IT industry is witnessing a shift in how companies reduce their workforce. Instead of announcing large-scale […]

Jul 10, 2026Read Story

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