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Updated on: Jan 2026

Appointments

Cargill Appoints Swaminathan Chandrashekhar as Director HRBP

Jan 21, 2026

Wipro and SymphonyAI Partner to Optimize Global Workflows

Wipro Limited, a global leader in technology services and consulting, has deepened its strategic par...

Partnership

Jan 21, 2026

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Capgemini Announces , Voluntary Departures

Capgemini, the French IT consulting and services giant, has announced plans to cut up to , jobs ...

Layoffs

Jan 21, 2026

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Cashfree Payments Celebrates th Anniversary with ESOP

Cashfree Payments has announced a significant Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP buyback program. ...

Compensation

Jan 20, 2026

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Technology

Cisco Predicts Total Workflow Reconfiguration via AI

Cisco Systems has released a landmark perspective on the future of global industry, characterizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the most profound platform shift in human history. According to Cisco’s leadership and its latest “AI Readiness Index,” the technology is not merely an incremental improvement but a fundamental force that will reconfigure every job, workflow, and […]

Jan 20, 2026

Industry

Maruti Suzuki to Create 12,000 Jobs in Gujarat

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has formalized a massive expansion plan in Gujarat, committing an investment of ₹35,000 crore to establish a new greenfield manufacturing facility. Officials finalized the announcement during an investment letter handover ceremony in Gandhinagar. This event sent the automaker’s shares climbing nearly 2% on Monday as investors cheered the long-term growth roadmap. A […]

Jan 20, 2026

Hiring

IT Union Slams Wipro Due to Delay in Onboarding 200+ Freshers

Indian IT major Wipro is facing renewed scrutiny as reports emerge that the company has delayed the onboarding of over 200 campus recruits. The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), a prominent IT union, has officially flagged the issue, calling for government intervention to protect the interests of graduates who have been waiting for nearly […]

Jan 20, 2026

Employment

Top 10 Tech Virtual Internships in India: Apply Today

AICTE is offering various Virtual Internships, offering hands-on learning, industry mentorship, and career-ready skills. With thousands of new listings, students from engineering, management, science, and related fields can gain work experience without location limits. Below is a short list of the Top 10 virtual internships in India now trending on the AICTE Internship Portal. These […]

Jan 20, 2026

Appointments

DHL Express Elevates Anu Daga as Vice President – HR, UK

DHL Express, a global logistics company, has appointed Anu Daga as Vice President – Human Resources, effective January 2026. Based in London, she will lead the people and culture function for DHL Express UK. Her work will focus on talent planning, leadership growth, employee experience, and strong people practices to support business growth in the […]

Jan 20, 2026

Layoffs

Citigroup Nears Finish Line of Massive 20,000-Job Cuts

Citigroup is accelerating its most significant corporate restructuring in two decades, as CEO Jane Fraser’s “transformation plan” moves into its final execution phases. The banking giant is aggressively advancing a global workforce reset designed to eliminate bureaucratic layers, reduce costs, and pivot the institution toward a more streamlined, digital-first operating model. The Scale of Reset […]

Jan 20, 2026

Appointments

Vertis Infrastructure Trust Appoints Jonathan D’Souza as CHRO

Vertis Infrastructure Trust (Previously Highways Infrastructure Trust) appoints Jonathan D’Souza as Chief Human Resources Officer. His appointment takes effect in January 2026. Based in Mumbai, D’Souza will oversee people and culture efforts as the Trust works to strengthen its base, expand operations, and build skills needed for the future across its infrastructure assets. In this […]

Jan 20, 2026

Appointments

TCS elevates Prerna Sinha as Head – HR, Cyber Security Business Group

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has elevated Prerna Sinha as Head – Human Resources for its Cyber Security Business Group, effective November 2025. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, Prerna takes on the role after nearly 19 years with the company, marking another key leadership transition within TCS’s people function as it strengthens its fast-growing cyber security business. […]

Jan 19, 2026

Employment

Goldman Sachs Outlines the High Cost of AI Efficiency

Goldman Sachs has issued a stark warning regarding the global labor market, estimating that Artificial Intelligence could eventually automate up to 25% of all work hours across the global economy. In a comprehensive research report, the investment bank’s analysts detailed a transformative shift in the nature of employment, projecting that the AI transition will lead […]

Jan 19, 2026

Industry

Nano GCCs Pivot to Long-Term Talent Roadmaps

A stark divergence has emerged in India’s Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem, where the “Nano GCCs” model is redefining the relationship between corporate structure and employee loyalty. New industry data reveals that while mass-scale centers struggle with market volatility, Nano GCCs—compact hubs of 20 to 150 specialists—are achieving retention rates as high as 88% by utilizing clearly […]

Jan 19, 2026

Appointments

Garware Fulflex Group appoints Deo Kumar Pandey as VP & Global CHRO

Garware Fulflex Group has announced the appointment of Deo Kumar Pandey as Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer. In this new role, he will work closely with global leaders and teams to guide the group’s people strategy, build a strong people-first culture, and support steady, long-term business growth across markets. Extensive Experience Deo […]

Jan 19, 2026

Industry

Microsoft Shutters Physical Employee Libraries After 40 Years

In a move that marks the end of a long-standing corporate era, Microsoft has announced the permanent closure of its internal employee libraries. The decision to shutter the Microsoft Library—a fixture of the company’s culture since the 1980s—signals a definitive shift toward digital-first resources and the aggressive integration of Artificial Intelligence in workplace learning. The […]

Jan 19, 2026