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Updated on: Sep 2025
Amazon to Align Corporate Benefits Across Grocery Units by 2026
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Amazon to Align Corporate Benefits Across Grocery Units by 2026

Amazon has announced a major overhaul of its employee benefits structure across its grocery businesses, confirming that by December 2026, all corporate staff within its grocery units—including Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Go—will be transitioned to a unified compensation and benefits framework. The move is part of Amazon’s broader strategy to streamline operations […]

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Google Restructures: 35% of Small-Team Managers Reassigned
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Google Restructures: 35% of Small-Team Managers Reassigned

Google has confirmed a 35% reduction in managers overseeing small teams, marking a significant shift in its organizational structure. The move, announced during an internal all-hands meeting on August 27, 2025, is part of CEO Sundar Pichai’s broader strategy to streamline operations, reduce bureaucracy, and improve decision-making speed across the company. The cuts primarily affect […]

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Dream11 Retains Workforce Amid 95% Revenue Loss
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Dream11 Retains Workforce Amid 95% Revenue Loss

In the wake of the Indian government’s blanket ban on real-money gaming (RMG), Dream11, the country’s largest fantasy sports platform, has suffered a staggering 95% drop in revenue. Despite the financial blow, co-founder and CEO Harsh Jain has publicly assured that the company will not resort to layoffs. “Talent is our most important asset. If […]

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Kyndryl invests $2.25B in India, launching AI Lab in Bengaluru
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Kyndryl invests $2.25B in India, launching AI Lab in Bengaluru

Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced that it is opening an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru to expand its AI-based consulting services. The Lab will bring together data scientists, consultants, and technology professionals to work side by side with businesses. The goal is to help companies adopt AI, software, and […]

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Foxconn Subsidiary Recalls 300 Engineers from India
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Foxconn Subsidiary Recalls 300 Engineers from India

Foxconn China-based subsidiary, Yuzhan Technology, has recalled approximately 300 Chinese engineers from its Indian operations, marking the second such withdrawal in recent months. The engineers were stationed at a display module assembly facility being set up in Tamil Nadu, part of Foxconn’s broader strategy to expand iPhone manufacturing in India. The move comes amid evolving […]

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Crowdsourced Spreadsheet Reveals Microsoft Salaries
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Crowdsourced Spreadsheet Reveals Microsoft Salaries

Microsoft employees have once again turned to crowdsourced spreadsheets to share detailed compensation data, offering a rare glimpse into the tech giant’s pay structures. The spreadsheet, which has already collected over 850 entries, includes self-reported information on base salaries, cash bonuses, and stock grants across various roles and divisions. While the data is unofficial and […]

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Meta Pauses AI Hiring After Aggressive Talent Acquisition
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Meta Pauses AI Hiring After Aggressive Talent Acquisition

Meta Platforms Inc. has imposed a hiring freeze across its artificial intelligence (AI) division, following months of aggressive recruitment from leading AI firms including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and Apple. The pause, which took effect last week, comes amid internal restructuring and growing investor scrutiny over escalating costs tied to Meta’s AI ambitions. The freeze […]

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Infosys Announces 80% Bonus Payout for Employees
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Infosys Announces 80% Bonus Payout for Employees

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, has announced an average bonus payout of 80% for eligible employees following a strong first-quarter performance in FY26. The payout, which will be processed with August salaries, marks a significant increase from the previous quarter’s average of 65%, signaling renewed confidence in business momentum and employee contributions. The bonus […]

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Amazon India Expands Tech Scholarships for Women
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Amazon India Expands Tech Scholarships for Women

Amazon India has announced the launch of 500 additional scholarships for female engineering students under its Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) program. The scholarships, aimed at students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, will support the 2025–2029 academic cycle and build on the success of the program’s earlier cohorts. The announcement coincides with the graduation of the first […]

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Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG Emerge as Executive Talent Hubs
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Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG Emerge as Executive Talent Hubs

A growing number of professionals from the Big Four accounting and consulting firms—Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG—are making their way into India’s corporate C-suites, signaling a shift in how companies source leadership talent. Industry experts estimate that between 30 to 50 senior professionals transition each year from these firms into executive roles across sectors such […]

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SN Subrahmanyan: Succession Planning Must Begin Early at L&T
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SN Subrahmanyan: Succession Planning Must Begin Early at L&T

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan has underscored the importance of early succession planning in large, complex organizations, stating that “it’s never too early” to groom future leaders. In a recent interview, Subrahmanyan shared insights into L&T’s structured approach to leadership continuity, reflecting on his own transition and the company’s long-term strategy to ensure […]

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Walmart Makes 10% Employee Grocery Discount Permanent
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Walmart Makes 10% Employee Grocery Discount Permanent

Walmart has broadened its long-running employee discount so that most grocery items now qualify for 10% off all year, not just during the holidays. The perk—one of the most requested by associates—takes effect immediately and covers categories such as dairy, meat, seafood and dry groceries, both in stores and online. Previously, the 10% discount applied […]

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