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Updated on: Aug 2026
Global Layoffs Reach Indian Shores: Will Severance Match the U.S.?
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Global Layoffs Reach Indian Shores: Will Severance Match the U.S.?

The latest wave of global workforce restructuring is increasingly affecting employees in India as multinational companies extend organisational changes to their engineering, technology, product and shared services teams. While India continues to be a key talent hub for global businesses, companies are changing the way they hire, manage and support employees in response to artificial […]

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Labour Codes Are Redefining Salary Structures: Compliance Is Not Just About 50% Basic Pay
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Labour Codes Are Redefining Salary Structures: Compliance Is Not Just About 50% Basic Pay

Labour Codes are prompting organizations to rethink salary structures. Leading IT companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), are revising compensation components to balance compliance, payroll efficiency, cost optimization, and employee benefits. While Artificial Intelligence, skills transformation, and productivity dominate boardroom discussions, compensation design has emerged as one of the most significant HR priorities. Also Read: […]

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The Real HR Story Behind India’s IT Hiring: Q1 FY27 Results
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The Real HR Story Behind India’s IT Hiring: Q1 FY27 Results

India’s four largest IT services companies—TCS, Infosys, HCLTech and Wipro—have announced their Q1 FY27 results, offering a clear view of the current state of the technology job market. While business performance varied across companies, the HR trends were largely similar. Hiring has become more measured, attrition has stabilized, and companies are placing greater emphasis on […]

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Major GCC Announcements in 2026 Set to Create Thousands of Jobs in India
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Major GCC Announcements in 2026 Set to Create Thousands of Jobs in India

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem has maintained strong momentum in 2026, with multinational companies announcing new centres and expanding existing operations across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai and the National Capital Region. The investments span technology, engineering, research and development (R&D), cybersecurity, finance, operations and artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcing India’s position as the preferred destination […]

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Salary Gap Widens in India’s IT Sector- Report
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Salary Gap Widens in India’s IT Sector- Report

The salary gap between top executives and employees has widened at several of India’s leading IT companies. The latest annual reports from major IT firms show that while CEOs received significant compensation increases during FY2025-26, most employees received salary hikes in the single-digit range. The trend comes at a time when the IT industry is […]

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The Capgemini Creche Incident is Bigger Than One Company
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The Capgemini Creche Incident is Bigger Than One Company

The recent allegations of child abuse at a corporate crèche inside a Capgemini campus in Bengaluru have once again raised serious questions about the safety of workplace childcare facilities. The company has temporarily closed the daycare centre and ended its engagement with the service provider while investigations continue. While the facts of the case are […]

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TCS Pay Restructuring Signals a Wider Shift in IT Compensation Practices
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TCS Pay Restructuring Signals a Wider Shift in IT Compensation Practices

Nearly three weeks after Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) introduced changes to its compensation structure, employees are continuing to evaluate the impact of the revised variable pay framework on their monthly earnings and long-term payouts. The changes, rolled out alongside the company’s annual appraisal cycle, altered the way performance-linked compensation is distributed and strengthened the connection […]

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Has the AI Bubble Burst? Why Companies Are Hiring Again
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Has the AI Bubble Burst? Why Companies Are Hiring Again

This raises an important question: Has the AI bubble burst? The short answer is no. What we are witnessing is not the collapse of AI, but a shift from AI hype to AI reality. Companies such as Cognizant, Infosys, and Walmart are not abandoning AI. Instead, they are recognizing that while AI can automate tasks, […]

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PM Modi Appealed for WFH, But Most Companies Hold Their Ground: Report
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PM Modi Appealed for WFH, But Most Companies Hold Their Ground: Report

A month after PM Modi urged organizations to consider work-from-home arrangements and virtual meetings to help conserve fuel, most employers across industries appear to have maintained their existing workplace policies, according to a recent survey. The Prime Minister’s appeal sparked discussions around remote work, employee flexibility, and sustainability. However, survey findings suggest that the message […]

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