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Updated on: May 2026

Appointments

Infosys Appoints Nitin Paranjpe as Non-Executive Vice Chairman

May 3, 2026

Indian Institute of Internship Announces Summer Internship

The Indian Institute of Internship has opened applications for its Summer Internship Programme ....

Internship

May 3, 2026

Accenture Sets Up New GCC in Pune with Crore Deal

Accenture has signed a large office lease worth about crore in Pune, showing its long-term focu...

Industry

May 3, 2026

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Cognizant Plans M Restructuring, Layoffs Expected in AI Shift

Cognizant has announced a restructuring plan worth between million and million as it adjus...

Layoffs

May 3, 2026

Industry

Infosys Clears CEO Rewards While Workforce Awaits Wage News

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services exporter, has officially approved a significant equity-based compensation package for its CEO and Managing Director, Salil Parekh. However, the decision has highlighted a growing disparity within the organization, as the timeline and quantum of annual wage hikes for its 3.2 lakh-strong workforce remain undecided. The CEO’s ₹52 Crore Reward On […]

Apr 30, 2026

Appointments

Sony Pictures Networks India Transitions CHRO Manu Wadhwa to Strategy Advisor Role

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced that Manu Wadhwa will move from her role as Chief Human Resources Officer to Strategy Advisor, starting 1 July 2026. In her new role, Manu will work closely with the leadership team on key business goals. She will use her deep understanding of the company and her experience […]

Apr 30, 2026

Appointments

Horizontal Talent Appoints Usha Chirayil as Sr. Director – People & Culture, APAC

Horizontal Talent has appointed Usha Chirayil as Senior Director – People & Culture for the APAC region. In her new role, she will drive people strategy across the APAC region, strengthen organizational culture, and ensure talent initiatives are closely aligned with business objectives. She will focus on workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement to […]

Apr 29, 2026

EPFO

EPF Wage Ceiling Hike 2026: PF Limit Likely to Jump to ₹21,000

The Union Government is reportedly revisiting the proposal to raise the mandatory wage ceiling for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). Sources indicate that the current limit of ₹15,000 has remained unchanged since 2014. This figure could be increased to ₹21,000 or even ₹25,000 per month. This reform is expected to bring millions of additional formal sector […]

Apr 29, 2026

Layoffs

KPMG to Cut 10% of US Audit Partners After Early Retirement Plan Falls Short

Global accounting firm KPMG plans to cut nearly 10% of its audit partners in the United States of America (USA) after efforts to encourage early retirement did not work as expected. The move shows the pressure on firms to adjust their workforce based on current business needs. Retirement Plan Did Not Work KPMG had offered […]

Apr 29, 2026

Industry

Accenture Scales Microsoft Copilot to 743,000 Employees

In the largest enterprise deployment of generative AI to date, Accenture has announced the global rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot to its entire workforce of 743,000 employees. This massive expansion follows a successful multi-phased pilot program and positions the professional services giant as a primary laboratory for AI-driven workforce transformation. Accenture Measured Gains in Speed and […]

Apr 29, 2026

Industry

TCS Nashik Case: New Claims of Pressure and Abuse

Nashik, India: More serious details have come out in the TCS harassment case at the Nashik office. The new claims suggest a pattern of pressure, threats, and attempts to push a woman to change her religion. Police sources say the main accused, Nida Khan, who worked as a process associate, has been charged with hurting […]

Apr 28, 2026

Internship

Three – Month Data Analyst Internship Program, Apply by April 30

AICTE and PRARI Workforce Solution LLP are offering a three-month, full-time Data Analyst Internship. The program is designed to give students real work experience in data-focused business settings. It is open to candidates with a Computer Engineering background and starts right away. Program Details The internship lasts three months and offers a monthly stipend of […]

Apr 28, 2026

Appointments

Unilever Appoints Faraz Zaidi as Head- HR, Global Customer Operations

Unilever – London, United Kingdom, has elevated Faraz Zaidi as Head- HR, Global Customer Operations, from his most recent role as HR Director – Global Business Services. In this role, Faraz Zaidi will lead HR for Unilever’s global operations, covering supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics. He will focus on talent planning, improving employee skills, and […]

Apr 28, 2026

Industry

Why Oracle Employees Face Rising Distress Post-Layoffs

Despite remaining on the payroll after Oracle massive workforce reduction—estimated at 30,000 global roles in early 2026—many “survivors” are reporting severe mental exhaustion and depression. Internal sentiment across platforms like Reddit and LinkedIn suggests that while these employees kept their jobs, the environment they now inhabit is defined by stagnant wages, “shadow” workloads, and a pervasive fear […]

Apr 28, 2026

News

Hyundai and TVS Join Forces to Boost EV Infrastructure and Hiring

Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to co-develop and commercialize electric three-wheelers (E3W). This partnership, finalized in April 2026, will go beyond vehicle manufacturing. It will act as a significant catalyst for employment generation and technical upskilling across the nation’s automotive supply chain. Synergy of Global Design and Local […]

Apr 27, 2026

Industry

Axis Bank Cut 3,000 Staff While Opening 400 New Branches

Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector lender, has reduced its workforce by over 3,100 employees during the 2026 fiscal year. The bank’s management cited sustained investments in technology and automation as the primary drivers of enhanced productivity, allowing the institution to handle higher business volumes with a leaner staff. Axis Bank Productivity Gains Over Targeted Cuts The […]

Apr 27, 2026