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Updated on: Jul 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship on Emerging Technologies Apply by July

Jul 3, 2025

xAI Hiring for High-Paying Roles in Engg, Design, and Finance

Elon Musks artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has initiated a major recruitment campaign to supp...

Hiring

Jul 3, 2025

Microsoft Cuts , Jobs in Largest Layoff Since

Microsoft has confirmed its decision to lay off approximately , employees, marking its largest w...

Layoffs

Jul 3, 2025

Li Fung Appoints Akanksha Srivastava as Head HR, India

Li amp Fung, a global supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Hong Kong, has appointed Ak...

Appointments

Jul 2, 2025

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Employment

Infosys Introduces New Worklife Balance Campaign

Infosys has rolled out a new internal campaign aimed at reinforcing work-life balance among its employees, emphasizing adherence to a structured work schedule of 9.15 hours per day, five days a week. The initiative follows public debate sparked by remarks from Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. He had earlier advocated for a 70-hour workweek, which received […]

Jul 2, 2025

Technology

Microsoft Makes AI Usage Mandatory in Employee Evaluations

Microsoft has issued a new internal directive instructing managers to factor employees’ AI usage into their performance evaluations. The move, first reported by Business Insider and confirmed through internal communications, reflects Microsoft’s growing urgency to accelerate adoption of its own AI products, particularly Copilot, across its global workforce. In an internal memo, Julia Liuson, President […]

Jul 2, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship in Python, AI, ML & Data Science; Apply by July 4

In a major step toward empowering students with future-ready skills, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched a free virtual internship program focused on Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science. This opportunity is open to students across India and offers hands-on learning and project-based experience in some of […]

Jul 2, 2025

Appointments

Sayantan Chatterjee Elevated to Partner Role at PwC India

PwC India has elevated Sayantan Chatterjee to the role of Partner, reinforcing its leadership bench in the Health Industries vertical. Sayantan, who previously served as Executive Director, brings over 19 years of experience in management consulting, digital transformation, and project delivery across healthcare ecosystems in India and globally. His promotion reflects PwC’s continued focus on […]

Jul 2, 2025

Partnership

IIT Madras and Accenture Launch Skilling Programmes

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Accenture have announced a strategic partnership to deliver specialized skilling programmes aimed at preparing professionals for the rapidly evolving software-defined vehicle (SDV) landscape. The initiative brings together IIT Madras’s Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR) and Accenture’s LearnVantage Software-Defined Vehicle Academy, with a shared goal […]

Jul 2, 2025

Appointments

Lenovo Promotes Yogesh Singhania to Dir, Global HR Services

Lenovo has promoted Yogesh Singhania to the role of Director – Global HR Services, effective July 2025. This elevation comes within a year of his tenure as Global HR Services Head, expressing the company’s recognition of his operational leadership and impact on HR transformation. Yogesh will now lead Lenovo’s global HR services function, overseeing end-to-end […]

Jul 2, 2025

Hiring

Meta Launches Superintelligence Labs, Expands AI Hiring

On July 1, 2025, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, announced a major overhaul of the company’s artificial intelligence division with the launch of Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Meta has formed a new unit to bring together its AI research, product development, and foundational model teams. This includes its open-source Llama models and the Fundamental […]

Jul 2, 2025

Appointments

TCS Appoints Swarna Sudha Selvaraj as Head – HR, AI & Data

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has promoted Swarna Sudha Selvaraj to the role of Head – HR, AI & Data, marking a significant milestone in her 18-year journey with the company. Swarna’s new role will encompass end-to-end HR responsibilities, integrating talent strategy with AI and data initiatives across the organization. Her appointment comes at a time […]

Jul 2, 2025

Appointments

Hameed Jung is Appointed as CHRO of Shriram Bioseed Genetics

DCM Shriram elevates Hameed Jung as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Shriram Bioseed Genetics, the agri-biotech subsidiary of the Group. Prior to this, he has been associated with DCM Shriram as Vice President – Human Resources and Group Head – Learning & Development. His appointment is effective July 1, 2025. He will be based […]

Jul 1, 2025

Labour Law

ELI Scheme Targets 3.5 Crore Jobs with ₹99,446 Crore Outlay

On July 1, 2025, Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, a large-scale initiative aimed at generating over 3.5 crore jobs across India within two years. With a total outlay of ₹99,446 crore, the scheme is part of a broader ₹2 lakh crore employment and skilling package […]

Jul 1, 2025

Compensation

8th Pay Commission May Cut Pension Deduction Period

As the government prepares the groundwork for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), a long-standing demand from central government pensioners may finally see resolution. The commission is likely to review and potentially reduce the 15-year commuted pension deduction period to 12 years. This change could significantly improve the financial well-being of millions of retirees. The […]

Jul 1, 2025

Employment

Accenture Offers Free Virtual Tech Apprenticeship Program

Accenture UK has unveiled a new virtual technology apprenticeship simulation on Forage—an accessible, self‑paced program offering a realistic glimpse into tech consulting roles. Students and professionals from any country can apply and participate in the Accenture UK Virtual Tech Apprenticeship Program on Forage. Designed to introduce early-career talent to the digital transformation landscape, the 2–3‑hour simulation […]

Jul 1, 2025