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Google invites Applications for Summer Internship in India

Google has officially announced the opening of its Software Engineering Internship Summer acr...

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McDonalds Recruitment Bot Leaks Millions of Job Applications

McDonalds AI-powered hiring chatbot Olivia, used across its McHire recruitment platform, has expo...

Hiring

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Priya Nair Becomes First Woman CEO of Hindustan Unilever

Hindustan Unilever Ltd HUL has appointed Priya Nair as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managin...

Appointments

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Microsoft India Announces Paid Software Engineer Internship Opp.

Microsoft is inviting applications for its Software Engineer Internship in India. This transformative opportunity offers students and early-career professionals the chance to gain real-world experience at one of the world’s leading technology companies. This internship is a part of Microsoft’s Early in Profession experience — a dynamic program designed to empower dreamers, doers, and developers […]

Industry

Coforge Mirrors Cognizant and Infosys in Strategic Consulting Push

Coforge Ltd., India’s seventh-largest IT services firm, is adopting a client-embedded consulting model—a strategy long employed by industry giants Cognizant and Infosys. The company is placing business consultants directly at client sites, aiming to proactively shape opportunities rather than waiting for formal RFPs. This approach marks a significant evolution in Coforge’s delivery model, positioning it […]

Compensation

No Decision Yet on TCS Salary Hikes, Says CHRO Milind Lakkad

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has officially confirmed that employee salary hikes remain on hold due to persistent global market volatility. The announcement was made by Chief Human Resources Officer Milind Lakkad following the company’s Q1 FY26 earnings report, reinforcing a cautious approach to compensation amid economic headwinds. Milind stated, “We […]

Press Release

O.C. Tanner 2025 Report: What truly makes employees feel valued

O.C. Tanner, the global leader in employee recognition solutions, has released its inaugural 2025 State of Employee Recognition Report. The report provides timely insights on enhancing workplace experiences by focusing on authenticity, personalisation, and human connection—even as AI adoption accelerates. Based on responses from 2,815 employees across the United States, Canada, Australia, India, and the […]

Industry

TCS Adds 6,071 Employees in Q1, Strengthens AI Talent Base

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a 5.98% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit for Q1 FY26, reaching ₹12,760 crore, up from ₹12,040 crore in Q1 FY25. On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, profit rose 4.38%, compared to ₹12,224 crore in Q4 FY25. Revenue for the quarter stood at ₹63,437 crore, marking a 1.3% YoY growth, but […]

Jobs

Microsoft Saves $500M with AI, Cuts 15,000 Jobs in 2025

Microsoft has revealed that its strategic deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across customer support and engineering operations has resulted in over $500 million in cost savings in its call centers over the past year. The announcement, made by Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff, comes just days after the company confirmed its third wave of layoffs […]

Industry

VinFast Inducts 200 Employees, Eyes 3,500 Jobs in Tamil Nadu

VinFast Auto India, the subsidiary of Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast, has officially inducted its first cohort of 200 employees for its upcoming EV plant in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s Asia expansion strategy and its commitment to building a robust, inclusive, and future-ready manufacturing ecosystem. The […]

Amazon Taps Office Staff to Support Warehouse Operations

Amazon has asked its corporate employees—including engineers, marketers, and HR professionals—to volunteer at warehouse facilities during its four-day Prime Day sales event. The initiative, described by the company as “entirely optional,” aims to support Amazon Fresh grocery deliveries and foster stronger connections between corporate and frontline teams. Amazon circulated the request via internal Slack messages […]

Virtual Internship in WebDev, Python, Java and AI; Apply by July 12

AICTE, through its official internship portal, is offering a fully digital, zero-stipend internship in Web Development, Python, Java, Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA), and Artificial Intelligence. The opportunity is open to students across India and is hosted by VaultofCodes. Key Details This internship lets learners build skills through structured modules and real coding tasks. Though […]

Appointments

Manpreet Singh Joins Alkami Technology as Head – HR, India

Alkami Technology, a leading U.S.-based provider of cloud-based digital banking solutions, has appointed Manpreet Singh as Head – Human Resources, India. Manpreet joins as a founding member of Alkami’s India leadership team. He is tasked with establishing the HR function from scratch as the company launches its Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. Manpreet Singh: […]

Appointments

Aptech Reappoints Priyanka Karekar as VP – HR, CSR, CS & Dev

Aptech Limited, a global leader in non-formal vocational training, has reappointed Priyanka Karekar as Vice President – Human Resources, CSR & Career Services & Development. This marks a homecoming for Priyanka, whose earlier 15-year tenure at Aptech saw her rise through multiple strategic roles, culminating in her position as Assistant Vice President – Head of […]

EPFO

EPFO Announces 8.25% Interest Credit for FY25

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has begun crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2024–25 into member accounts. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that the process, which traditionally stretches into the latter half of the year, is expected to be fully completed within this week, marking a significant improvement in operational efficiency. The announcement […]