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Updated on: Dec 2025

Appointments

Novotel Hyderabad Airport gets Dharaniswar Das as Director People Culture

Dec 11, 2025

Google, Telangana Launch Google For Startups Hub In Hyderabad

In a major boost to Indias burgeoning startup ecosystem, Google and the Government of Telangana hav...

Industry

Dec 11, 2025

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SBI to Hire , Employees, Expands Branch Network in FY

The countrys largest lender, State Bank of India SBI, is set to hire , employees in the curr...

Hiring

Dec 11, 2025

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Vrinda Taneja Joins Novartis as Director People Organisation

Vrinda Taneja joins Novartis, an innovative medicines company, as Director People amp Organizati...

Appointments

Dec 11, 2025

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Technology

Amazon Asks Staff to Call AI Agents ‘Teammates’ for Collaboration

Amazon is rolling out an internal directive urging its vast workforce to adopt a specific terminology when interacting with and discussing generative AI agents. The directive encourages employees to refer to these sophisticated digital assistants as “teammates” instead of “tools.” This linguistic shift is more than mere semantics; it represents a deliberate strategy by the […]

Dec 11, 2025

Appointments

Uplers ropes in Welspun’s Dr. Deepa Mishra as Director – People & Culture

Uplers, the largest AI-enabled talent platform, has appointed Dr. Deepa Mishra as Director – People & Culture. In her new role, she will strengthen the company’s leadership team, bringing extensive expertise in culture transformation, talent development, and organizational growth. Extensive Experience Dr. Mishra brings with her a rich and diverse professional journey spanning more than […]

Dec 11, 2025

Layoffs

TCS Confirms Retrenchment of 376 Employees in Pune

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has retrenched 376 employees in its Pune facility over two consecutive quarters, according to a recent statement made by a Maharashtra state minister in the legislative council. The disclosure, which came in response to a query regarding job losses in the IT sector, brings a degree […]

Dec 11, 2025

Industry

Farmley Launches Advance Salary Access for Staff

Farmley, a prominent player in the nuts and dry fruits industry, has announced the introduction of a progressive ‘advance salary’ policy for its employees. This significant move in employee welfare is designed to provide immediate financial liquidity and support to its workforce, allowing them to access a portion of their earned wages ahead of the […]

Dec 11, 2025

Hiring

SBI Accelerates Wealth Management Push with Massive Hiring

The State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest public sector lender, is embarking on a significant expansion of its wealth management division with plans to laterally hire close to 1,000 specialist personnel. This aggressive recruitment campaign underscores SBI’s commitment to capturing a larger share of India’s rapidly growing High Net Worth Individual (HNI) and […]

Dec 11, 2025

Appointments

Amagi appoints Shashank Bhushan as Americas & Global HR head

Amagi Corporation appoints Shashank Bhushan as HR Head for Americas and Global People Business Partner, marking a significant leadership addition to its fast-growing global team. Sharing his excitement on LinkedIn, he said, “Amagi’s fast-paced, innovative environment is redefining the future of media technology, and I am honored to contribute to this journey.” In his new […]

Dec 11, 2025

Industry

Samsung Reduces Financial Barrier to Adoption for Global Staff

Samsung Electronics has significantly expanded its commitment to employee welfare and family inclusion by introducing a comprehensive $10,000 adoption financial benefit for its eligible global workforce. This new policy marks a major enhancement in the company’s human resources strategy, aiming to provide substantial financial relief and support to employees navigating the complex and often expensive […]

Dec 11, 2025

Layoffs

Intel Initiates 15% Job Cuts in Santa Clara

Intel Corporation, the semiconductor giant, has commenced significant layoffs at its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, as part of a larger, previously announced plan to reduce its global workforce by approximately 15%. This strategic, multi-billion-dollar cost-cutting measure is designed to help the company navigate a challenging global chip market. It also allows Intel to reinvest […]

Dec 10, 2025

Employment

Internship in HR & Admin, Stipend 8000/month, Apply by Jan 15

AICTE and Prari Workforce Solution LLP have announced a full-time HR & Admin Support Internship for students looking to gain real-world exposure to corporate work culture. Based in Ahmednagar, the internship begins immediately and runs for 6 months, offering hands-on experience in both human resources and administrative functions. Interns will assist departments in tasks such […]

Dec 10, 2025

Labour Law

Labour Codes Prioritize Swift Action on Workplace Grievances

The impending implementation of the four new Labour Codes, often referred to collectively as the Labour Code 2025, is poised to reshape India’s industrial relations landscape, with a primary focus on worker welfare and dispute resolution speed. A key highlight providing immediate relief to millions of employees is the set of provisions designed to ensure […]

Dec 10, 2025

Appointments

Reckitt Appoints Anandi Shankar as Regional HR Director – South Asia

Reckitt has appointed Anandi Shankar as Regional HR Director for South Asia, where she will lead the people function and drive talent strategy across a high-growth market. In her role, she will partner closely with the business to strengthen capabilities and support expansion efforts aimed at improving health and hygiene outcomes for over 1.8 billion […]

Dec 10, 2025

Industry

Pilots Count of 13,989 Underpins Domestic Air Travel Growth

Government of India has officially disclosed that the nation’s six major domestic airlines collectively employ 13,989 pilots. This crucial data, often presented in Parliament, provides a direct snapshot of the workforce powering India’s rapidly expanding civil aviation sector. The figure comes amid unprecedented fleet expansion plans and addresses ongoing industry debates regarding potential pilot shortages. […]

Dec 10, 2025