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Updated on: Nov 2025
Legal Intervention Secures Gratuity for TCS Employee in Mumbai
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Legal Intervention Secures Gratuity for TCS Employee in Mumbai

A recent intervention by the Mumbai Labour Office in a grievance filed by a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee has brought the issue of coerced resignations in the Indian IT sector sharply into focus. The case, which centered on an employee reportedly forced to quit during a family medical emergency, has not only resulted in […]

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Karnataka Rolls Out New IT Policy with ₹50,000 Incentive
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Karnataka Rolls Out New IT Policy with ₹50,000 Incentive

The Karnataka government has unveiled its ambitious new Information Technology (IT) policy, strategically designed to propel the state’s tech ecosystem beyond the saturation point of Bengaluru. A cornerstone of the policy is a powerful financial incentive aimed at encouraging tech firms to establish operations and relocate highly skilled talent to emerging clusters across the state. […]

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Shrinking IT Entry-Level Jobs in India, Need for New Talent Models
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Shrinking IT Entry-Level Jobs in India, Need for New Talent Models

India’s IT services sector, a longstanding launchpad for engineering graduates, is undergoing a structural transformation as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation reshape the fundamentals of early-career work. For decades, freshers entering the industry performed coding, testing, support, and maintenance tasks that served as essential stepping stones in the traditional apprenticeship-based career ladder. Today, however, these […]

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Indian IT Firms Hit by 6% H-1B Visa Denial Rate in FY 2025
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Indian IT Firms Hit by 6% H-1B Visa Denial Rate in FY 2025

A significant divergence has emerged in the U.S. H-1B visa landscape, with Indian-headquartered IT services firms facing increasingly high denial rates for new petitions, even as major American technology companies secure approvals at near-record levels. Data from the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) covering Fiscal Year 2025 highlights a structural shift in how U.S. […]

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HCLTech Inaugurates Calgary Office, Eyes Local Job Creation
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HCLTech Inaugurates Calgary Office, Eyes Local Job Creation

HCLTech, a leading global technology company with over 226,600 employees across 60 countries, today significantly reinforced its commitment to growth in Western Canada by announcing the official opening of its new office in Calgary, Alberta. The expansion follows the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Invest Alberta, solidifying HCLTech’s commitment to advancing technology […]

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Anand Mahindra Warns Skilled Trades Scarcity Is Bigger Threat
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Anand Mahindra Warns Skilled Trades Scarcity Is Bigger Threat

While global attention remains fixated on the threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) displacing white-collar employees, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has sounded a powerful alarm about a far more immediate and critical threat: a crippling shortage of skilled tradespeople. Anand, echoing concerns raised by Ford CEO Jim Farley and tech billionaire Elon Musk, termed the issue a “silent […]

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Cognizant Uses ProHance to Flag Employees ‘Idle’ After 5 Minutes
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Cognizant Uses ProHance to Flag Employees ‘Idle’ After 5 Minutes

Cognizant Technology Solutions has intensified the debate around digital surveillance in the hybrid work era by deploying advanced workforce-management tools on company-issued devices. Using software like ProHance, the system tracks employee activity, logging mouse movements, keyboard strokes, and the applications and websites used during work hours. This implementation signals an aggressive focus on micro-level productivity tracking across […]

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The Standard Opens India GCC; Mohua Sengupta Leads
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The Standard Opens India GCC; Mohua Sengupta Leads

The Standard, a leading provider of financial protection products in the United States, has formally announced the launch of its new Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. StanCorp Global Services India Pvt. Ltd. operates this strategic hub, which will bolster the company’s technological, operational, and innovative capabilities globally. The Standard also confirmed the appointment of […]

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How Netflix Uses Daily Feedback to Maintain Its Elite ‘Dream Team’
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How Netflix Uses Daily Feedback to Maintain Its Elite ‘Dream Team’

Netflix Inc. has reaffirmed its unique, high-performance culture by officially eliminating all formal, cyclical performance reviews. This confirmation comes from Netflix’s Chief Technology Officer, Elizabeth Stone, who detailed the streaming giant’s unconventional talent strategy that favors continuous, timely feedback and utilizes a rigorous retention mechanism known as the “Keeper Test.” Elizabeth’s comments underscore the company’s belief that traditional HR […]

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Reliance HR Chief Ira Bindra Earns Top Global CHRO Honors
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Reliance HR Chief Ira Bindra Earns Top Global CHRO Honors

Ira Bindra, President – People & Talent at Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), has achieved significant global recognition, being named among the world’s top Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) in the prestigious 2025 Leaders40 Top CHRO Award. The list, compiled by N2Growth, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm, in partnership with the Stanford Graduate School […]

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Nike Ends Pandemic-Era Wellness Perk to “Get Back to Winning”
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Nike Ends Pandemic-Era Wellness Perk to “Get Back to Winning”

Nike Inc. has ended its highly regarded annual “Wellness Week” initiative, a five-day paid break for corporate employees, signaling a definitive shift in company priorities from pandemic-era employee well-being to aggressive organizational performance. The decision was communicated to staff by Chief People Officer (CPO) Treasure Heinle. It comes as the sportswear giant is deep into a comprehensive organizational reset […]

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Infosys Boosts Morale with 75% Average Bonus Payout
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Infosys Boosts Morale with 75% Average Bonus Payout

Infosys has distributed performance bonus letters to its eligible workforce for the July-September 2025 quarter (Q2 FY26), announcing an average payout of 75% of the targeted variable component. This significant payout reflects the company’s strong financial performance during the quarter and reinforces its commitment to a high-performance work culture, even as the global IT sector […]

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