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Updated on: Aug 2025

Hiring

Big Billion Days Flipkart Boosts Hiring in Tier and Cities

Aug 25, 2025

Dilip Pattanayak joins RP Sanjiv Goenka Group as President- HR

RP Sanjiv Goenka Group has appointed Dilip Pattanayak as PresidentGroup HR to lead and strengthen t...

Appointments

Aug 25, 2025

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Will AI Make Your Manager Obsolete or More Human?

The Myth Imagine running a transport company in the pre-Uber era. You have a fleet of cars and drive...

Technology

Aug 25, 2025

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Virtual Internship on AI in Glass Casting, Stipend month

AICTE and ZenCast Private Limited have announced the launch of a unique virtual internship program f...

Employment

Aug 25, 2025

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EPFO

4.9 Million+ EPS-95 Retirees Receive Less Than ₹1,500 Monthly

A recent disclosure by the Ministry of Labour and Employment has brought renewed attention to the financial distress faced by millions of retired workers under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS-95). As of March 31, 2025, out of 8.15 million pensioners enrolled in the scheme, more than 4.9 million—over 60%—receive monthly pensions below ₹1,500. The […]

Aug 25, 2025

Appointments

Rohit Jindal Appointed CHRO at Hamilton Housewares (Milton)

Hamilton Housewares Pvt. Ltd., the parent company behind household brands such as Milton, Treo, SpotZero, Claro, and Milton ProCook, has appointed Rohit Jindal as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Rohit’s appointment comes at a time when Hamilton is focusing on operational excellence, workforce engagement, and leadership development to support its growth ambitions in the […]

Aug 25, 2025

Hiring

Russia Turns to Indian Workers to Fill Industrial Labour Gaps

In response to a widening industrial workforce shortage, Russia is actively seeking to recruit skilled Indian workers across key sectors including machinery, electronics, construction, and textiles. India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, confirmed the development in an interview with Russian news agency TASS, stating that Russian companies are increasingly turning to India’s skilled labour pool […]

Aug 25, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Registers 21.89 Lakh Net Formal Job Additions in June 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recorded its highest-ever net addition of formal jobs in June 2025, with 21.89 lakh members added to its payroll. This marks the strongest monthly growth since EPFO began publishing payroll data in April 2018, signaling a robust expansion in India’s formal workforce. According to provisional data released by the […]

Aug 23, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship in Emerging Technologies; Apply by Aug 25

AICTE and Robokwik.com have announced the launch of their new Virtual Internship Program for students and aspiring professionals across India. The two-month internship, beginning immediately, offers candidates the chance to gain practical exposure in high-demand technology domains such as Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Website Development. Internship Structure The […]

Aug 23, 2025

Hiring

72% of Employers in India Plan New Job Creation in H2 2025

India’s white-collar job market is poised for robust growth in the latter half of 2025, with a significant majority of employers planning to expand their workforce through net new job creation. According to Naukri’s bi-annual Hiring Outlook report, 72% of surveyed employers indicated plans to create new roles rather than rely solely on replacement hiring. […]

Aug 23, 2025

Appointments

McDonald’s Appoints Saumya Mittal as Chief People Officer, Asia

McDonald’s Corporation has announced the appointment of Saumya Mittal as Chief People Officer for Asia. With nearly two decades of global HR leadership experience, Saumya steps into the role to drive the people agenda across one of McDonald’s fastest-growing regions. Before joining McDonald’s, she worked as APAC Commercial HR Lead at Google, where she played […]

Aug 23, 2025

Hiring

Novo Nordisk Announces Global Hiring Freeze

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has implemented a global hiring freeze for all non-business critical roles, signaling a major shift in its operational strategy amid intensifying competition and financial headwinds. The decision, confirmed by company spokespersons, follows the appointment of Maziar Mike Doustdar as CEO earlier this month and reflects a broader effort to reassess […]

Aug 23, 2025

Employment

HR Internship Program, Stipend ₹10000 /Month, Apply by Aug 31

Internship Opportunity for Aspiring HR Professionals AICTE, in partnership with Anil Agencies Pvt Ltd, has announced the commencement of its HR Internship Program in Delhi. It aimed at providing young professionals with hands-on experience in human resource management. The internship is full-time, begins immediately, and runs for a duration of three months. Applications are open […]

Aug 23, 2025

Labour Law

KSRTC Partners with SBI to Enhance Employee Family Welfare

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced a significant enhancement in its Employee Family Welfare Scheme, doubling the compensation offered to families of employees who pass away due to non-accidental causes. Effective September 1, 2025, the total compensation will rise to ₹20 lakh, up from the previous ₹10 lakh. This revised package includes ₹14 […]

Aug 23, 2025

Movement

OpenAI Chief People Officer Julia Villagra Steps Down

Julia Villagra, OpenAI Chief People Officer, is set to leave the company at the end of this week, marking another high-profile exit from the artificial intelligence firm during a period of rapid growth and internal restructuring. Julia’s departure was confirmed by OpenAI and first reported by Reuters. She joined the company in February 2024 as […]

Aug 23, 2025

Hiring

OpenAI Begins Hiring for First India Office in Delhi

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, has officially announced plans to establish its first office in India. The new office will be located in New Delhi and is expected to open later this year. The move marks a significant milestone in OpenAI’s global expansion strategy and reflects the company’s growing focus […]

Aug 22, 2025