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Updated on: Aug 2025

Employment

Technip Energies Onboards Trainees Women

Aug 7, 2025

TCS Announces Salary Revisions and New Hiring Framework

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services firm, has announced wage hikes for appr...

Compensation

Aug 7, 2025

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Andhra Pradesh Launches Indias Largest Green Skilling Initiative

Andhra Pradesh has launched the countrys largest green skilling initiative aimed at building a futu...

Employment

Aug 6, 2025

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Airbus Appoints New India Head and South Asia Operations

Airbus has announced a leadership reshuffle for its India and South Asia operations, appointing Juer...

Appointments

Aug 6, 2025

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Layoffs

ClearTax Lays Off 16% of Workforce, Freshers Most Affected

Bengaluru-based fintech firm Clear, formerly known as ClearTax, has laid off 16% of its workforce in a move the company describes as part of a “strategic organisational restructuring.” The layoffs, which took effect on August 1, 2025, have disproportionately impacted freshers and recent campus hires, many of whom had joined the company just weeks earlier. […]

Aug 6, 2025

Employment

Walmart HR Chief Warns: Negativity Is a Career Red Flag

In a recent interview with CNBC Make It, Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart, delivered a blunt message to professionals navigating today’s competitive job market: negativity is a major red flag. Her comments, which have since gained traction across professional circles, emphasize the importance of solution-oriented thinking and collaborative behavior […]

Aug 6, 2025

Social Media

Accenture CEO Shares Father’s Life-Changing Career Advice

Julie Sweet, the Chair and CEO of Accenture, recently shared a deeply personal story that has resonated across the business world. In an interview with Fortune, Julie recalled a pivotal moment from her teenage years that continues to shape her leadership philosophy. At age 15, after losing a local debate competition hosted by the Lions […]

Aug 6, 2025

Hiring

Meta Redefines Tech Hiring with AI-Enabled Assessments

Meta has officially begun piloting a new hiring model that allows candidates to use AI tools during coding interviews, marking a significant departure from traditional recruitment practices. The initiative, confirmed through internal memos and spokesperson statements, is currently being tested with a select pool of engineering candidates. Tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Meta’s own […]

Aug 6, 2025

Employment

Paid Data Scientist Internship, Stipend 10000/Month, Apply Today

AICTE, in association with Infexial Software, is offering a full-time internship for students or recent graduates interested in data science. The internship runs for three months and gives participants the chance to work on real tasks related to data science. Interns will learn key skills such as programming in Python and R, using statistics in […]

Aug 6, 2025

Layoffs

Samsung Layoffs Spark Fears of Global Restructuring

Samsung Electronics is facing scrutiny after reports of widespread layoffs across its global operations, including India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the United States. The company is reportedly cutting thousands of jobs, with up to 200 positions eliminated in India alone, sparking concerns that the layoffs are part of a larger restructuring effort aimed at streamlining […]

Aug 6, 2025

Social Media

TCS Labels Footpath Incident ‘Unauthorized Absence’

A photo of a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee sleeping on a footpath outside the company’s Sahyadri Park office in Pune has gone viral, prompting widespread public concern and a formal response from the IT giant. Sourabh More, the employee, claimed that the company had withheld his salary for several months and that financial distress […]

Aug 5, 2025

Internship

PM Internship Scheme Sees Surge in Female Applicants

The second round of the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) has witnessed a marked increase in female participation, with the percentage of women applicants rising from 31% in the first round to 41% in the second. This development reflects a growing awareness and accessibility of internship opportunities for women across India, particularly in non-metropolitan regions. The […]

Aug 5, 2025

Appointments

Havells India Promotes Preemita Singh to President & CHRO

Havells India has promoted Preemita Singh to the role of President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Preemita’s elevation comes after two impactful years of leading Havells’ HR function, during which she played a central role in reshaping the organization’s talent and culture agenda. A Career Built on Strategic HR Transformation Preemita Singh brings over […]

Aug 5, 2025

Layoffs

Amazon Lays Off 110 Employees in Podcast Division

Amazon has announced a major restructuring of its audio operations, resulting in the layoff of approximately 110 employees from its podcast studio Wondery. The move, confirmed in early August 2025, is part of a broader effort to streamline the company’s audio content strategy and adapt to changing market dynamics. The layoffs affect teams involved in […]

Aug 5, 2025

Employment

Paid Internship for 12 Months, Stipend 28000; Apply by Aug 12

In association with AICTE, Nagar Palika Parishad Jalalabad, Shahjahanpur, has announced a full-time internship under the Solid Waste Management program supported by Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). This 12-month internship provides selected candidates with practical experience in waste management operations across the city’s 25 wards. About Internship This opportunity is designed for recent graduates who want […]

Aug 5, 2025

Employment

Commuting Accidents Fall Under Employment Scope, Says SC

In a significant judgment delivered on July 29, 2025, the Supreme Court (SC) of India ruled that employees injured or killed while commuting to or from their workplace may be eligible for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, provided a clear nexus exists between the accident and the employment. The decision marks a pivotal […]

Aug 5, 2025