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Enterprise Innovation Deloitte India Partners with HCLSoftware

Deloitte India has announced a strategic collaboration with HCLSoftware, the enterprise software div...

Partnership

Latest news: Enterprise Innovation Deloitte India Partners with HCLSoftware - SightsIn Plus

Schneider Electric Elevates Subhashini to Director HR

Schneider Electric has announced the elevation of Subhashini Acharya as Director HR and Well-being f...

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EPFO

EPFO Extends UAN Deadline, Here’s Why It Matters for Workers

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for Universal Account Number (UAN) activation under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to June 30, 2025. This extension provides additional time for employees to activate their UAN and link it with Aadhaar and their bank accounts, ensuring access to EPF benefits and financial incentives. The […]

Layoffs

Microsoft Defends Coding Careers Amid AI Surge and Job Cuts

Despite recent layoffs affecting thousands of software engineers, Microsoft Chief Product Officer, Aparna Chennapragada, has pushed back against claims that coding is becoming obsolete. In a recent podcast appearance, she emphasized that computer science remains a valuable skill, even as AI automates aspects of software development. Her remarks come after Microsoft’s second-largest layoff in company […]

Jobs

Unemployment Among Graduates Rises as AI Impacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the job market, with entry-level white-collar roles facing the most disruption, according to a recent report by Jefferies. The study highlights that unemployment among recent college graduates in the U.S. has climbed to 5.8%, significantly higher than the national average of 4% and more than double the 2.7% rate […]

PNB Housing Finance Elevates Satish Singh as CPO

PNB Housing Finance has announced the appointment of Satish Singh as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). Satish has been associated with the company for over 13 years, contributing to its growth and HR strategies. Before his current role, he served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and National Head – Human Resources, leading key workforce […]

Employment

Two Months Virtual Internship on Google Cloud Generative AI

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in partnership with SmartBridge Educational Services Pvt. Ltd., has launched a cutting-edge virtual internship titled “Google Cloud Generative AI.” This two-month online program is designed to empower students with hands-on experience in one of the most transformative technologies of the decade—Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). With AI rapidly […]

Internship

OpenAI Engineer Offers Key Career Advice for Interns

OpenAI engineer Janvi Kalra recently shared insights on this topic, emphasizing the importance of gaining experience in both environments to make an informed career choice. For aspiring software engineers, choosing between an internship at a big tech firm or a startup can be a crucial career decision. While big tech companies like Google and Microsoft […]

Hiring

India’s Workforce Goes Green—35 Million Jobs Expected by 2047

India’s green economy is expanding rapidly, with projections indicating the creation of 7.29 million jobs by FY28 and 35 million by 2047. A recent report by NLB Services highlights the accelerating demand for sustainability-focused roles, driven by advancements in renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), sustainable infrastructure, and climate technology. The report also estimates that India’s […]

Employment

Air India Revamps Workforce, Reduces Employee Age

Air India is undergoing a major workforce transformation, aligning with its ambitious modernization and expansion goals. Since its privatization under the Tata Group, the airline has focused on rejuvenating its workforce, improving service quality, and ensuring operational efficiency. A key aspect of this transformation is the reduction in the average age of employees, alongside extensive […]

Volvo Group India Appoints Deepak as Head – Talent Management

Volvo Group India has appointed Deepak Prateek Singh as its Head – Talent Management & Organizational Development, reinforcing its commitment to workforce transformation and leadership development. With over eight years of HR leadership experience at Accenture, Deepak brings deep expertise in talent strategy, total rewards, learning, and people operations. His appointment is expected to drive […]

Hiring

Myntra Workforce Expansion: 20,000 Gig Jobs for EORS 2025

Myntra, India’s leading fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform, is preparing for its 22nd edition of the End of Reason Sale (EORS) by ramping up its workforce with over 20,000 gig workers. The End of Reason Sale (EORS) will take place from May 31 to June 12, 2025, bringing a huge surge in demand. To handle […]

Partnership

Samsung and Perplexity Join Forces—What It Means for AI Search

Samsung Electronics is reportedly close to finalizing a major partnership with Perplexity AI, an artificial intelligence startup specializing in AI-powered search technology. The deal, expected to be announced later this year, could see Perplexity’s AI assistant and search features integrated into Samsung’s devices, including its web browser and Bixby virtual assistant. The collaboration marks a […]