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Flipkart Rolls Out Bonus Payout for Employees for

Flipkart has announced a bonus payout for , showing its focus on rewarding employees after ...

Compensation

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Accenture Expands Footprint in Noida with Massive New Office Space

Global professional services firm Accenture in India has expanded its footprint in Noida by opening ...

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AssetPlus appoints Mayank Kapoorr as Chief HR Officer

AssetPlus, a mutual fund distribution company, has appointed Mayank Kapoor as its Chief Human Resour...

Appointments

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Appointments

Allianz Technology Appoints Mansi Nigam as Chief People and Culture Officer, India

Allianz Technology has appointed Mansi Nigam as Chief People and Culture Officer for India, starting in March 2026. In her new role, based in Pune, she will lead the company’s people strategy, focusing on talent development, leadership growth, and company culture. Allianz Technology is expanding its operations in India, with an emphasis on building a […]

Three-Month Virtual HR Internship Program Across India

Program Overview AICTE and Blend Vidya EdTech have announced a Virtual HR Internship Program aimed at nurturing aspiring HR professionals across India. This three-month internship, starting immediately, is designed to offer practical exposure to human resource functions in a fast-growing edtech environment. With a focus on experiential learning, the program enables interns to actively contribute […]

Industry

ChatGPT Just Got a Promotion: Meet New AI-First Desktop Ecosystem by OpenAI

OpenAI is officially consolidating its fragmented product lineup into a single desktop “superapp.” The company confirmed on March 20, 2026, that it will merge its flagship ChatGPT application, the Codex coding platform, and the Atlas AI-powered browser into one unified interface. This strategic pivot marks a significant departure from last year’s “bet on everything” approach, which saw the company launch a […]

Cisco Opens Machine Learning Internship Opportunities in India

Cisco Systems has announced possible openings for its Machine Learning Internship program in India. The company is building a pool of candidates and will reach out when roles become available. Overview of the Internship At Cisco, AI is a key part of how the company builds products in areas like collaboration, networking, security, and observability. […]

Hiring

Block Initiates Selective Rehiring Weeks After Massive 4,000-Person Layoff

Block Inc. (formerly Square) has begun rehiring a select group of employees just weeks after executing one of the fintech sector’s most aggressive workforce reductions of 2026. The Jack Dorsey-led firm slashed approximately 4,000 roles in February, representing nearly 40% of its total headcount. It is now walking back several terminations, citing administrative oversights and […]

Layoffs

Crypto.com Cuts 180 Jobs in Bold AI Pivot: “Companies That Don’t Adapt Will Fail”

Crypto.com, the Singapore-headquartered digital asset exchange, has announced a 12% reduction in its global workforce, impacting approximately 180 employees. CEO Kris Marszalek characterized the move not as a reaction to market volatility, but as a mandatory strategic restructuring aimed at integrating “enterprise-wide AI” to drive the next phase of the company’s growth. The “AI or […]

Movement

Dr. Santrupt Misra in Rajya Sabha: Big Moment for HR Fraternity

In a top news update for the corporate world, renowned HR and business leader Dr. Santrupt Misra has been elected to the Rajya Sabha from Odisha. Yesterday, this news was first shared by GP Rao on LinkedIn. This marks a key milestone for the HR community and shows the growing role of people leadership in […]

Layoffs

From Back Office to Bots: HSBC Eyes 10% Workforce Cut to Boost AI Efficiency

HSBC Holdings Plc is reportedly weighing a massive workforce reduction that could impact approximately 20,000 roles, representing about 10% of its global headcount. This multi-year restructuring initiative, led by CEO Georges Elhedery, reflects a significant bet on artificial intelligence to streamline operations and shrink the bank’s middle- and back-office functions. The AI Pivot: Reshaping the […]

Industry

Reality Check for Reality Labs: Meta Shifts Away from VR Dominance

Meta is significantly shifting its metaverse strategy, moving away from its original vision of a Virtual Reality (VR)-exclusive ecosystem. The company’s social platform, Horizon Worlds, is increasingly being repositioned for mobile and web platforms, marking a strategic retreat from the immersive-only hardware requirements that defined the “rebrand” era of 2021. From VR Exclusive to Multi-Platform […]

Labour Law

Can Your Employer Fire You for Vaping? Why This Nestlé Worker Just Won a 27 Lakh Payout

In a significant ruling for labor rights, an employment tribunal has ordered global food giant Nestlé to pay £22,000 (approximately ₹27 lakh) to a former employee. The worker, Luke Billings, was dismissed following allegations that he triggered a factory-wide fire alarm by vaping in a disabled washroom. The Incident and Production Shutdown The dispute traces […]

Appointments

MobiKwik appoints Anis Pathan as Chief Risk Officer

Leading Indian fintech unicorn MobiKwik has officially announced the appointment of Anis Pathan as its new Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Approved by the Board of Directors, this strategic move comes as the platform undergoes a massive transition from a digital wallet into a comprehensive financial services institution. Anis will spearhead the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management […]

Mar 19, 2026