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Updated on: Nov 2025

Hiring

SEBI is Hiring for Officer Grade A Posts Details Inside

Nov 3, 2025

Microsoft to Resume Hiring with AI-Focused Roles After Layoffs

After a year marked by significant layoffs, Microsoft is preparing to resume hiring with a clear foc...

Hiring

Nov 3, 2025

Amazon Layoffs Highlight AIs Impact on Indian Jobs

Recent decision by Amazon to lay off , corporate employees globally has sent ripples across Ind...

Layoffs

Nov 3, 2025

EPFO Launches Employee Enrollment Scheme

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has laun...

EPFO

Nov 3, 2025

Training

Karnataka Urges Policy Shift to Support Industrial Apprenticeships

The Karnataka government has formally requested the Centre to increase the apprenticeship intake limit for industries, citing the need to expand employment and skill development opportunities for youth. The appeal was made during a recent event at Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s Bidadi plant, where state officials emphasized the importance of aligning apprenticeship policies with the evolving […]

Nov 1, 2025

Hiring

AI Roles Drive New Hiring Trends in India

India’s technology sector is undergoing a significant shift in hiring priorities, with artificial intelligence (AI)-focused roles now leading new job openings across major firms. As businesses accelerate their adoption of AI, demand for professionals skilled in data architecture, machine learning, and generative AI has surged, positioning India as a key global hub for AI development. […]

Nov 1, 2025

Hiring

Satellite Internet Push: Starlink Starts Local Hiring in India

Starlink, the satellite broadband arm of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has initiated its first round of hiring in India as it prepares to launch satellite-based internet services in the country. The move marks a significant milestone in Starlink’s efforts to establish a local presence and deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to underserved and remote regions across India. […]

Nov 1, 2025

Layoffs

Tech Sector Faces 2,00,000 Job Cuts; More Layoffs Ahead

The global tech sector is undergoing a significant workforce contraction, with over 2,00,000 jobs already lost in 2025 and an additional 30,000 layoffs anticipated in the next two months. According to a recent report cited by The Economic Times, this wave of job cuts is being driven primarily by cost-cutting measures and accelerated adoption of […]

Nov 1, 2025

Hiring

OpenAI Expands Hiring in India to Support Startup Ecosystem

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, is ramping up hiring in India with a clear focus on supporting startups and enterprise adoption of generative AI. The company is actively recruiting for go-to-market and solutions architect roles, particularly in Bengaluru, as part of its broader strategy to engage with India’s fast-growing innovation […]

Nov 1, 2025

Event

Karnataka Hosts Bengaluru Skill Summit: Focus on Workforce 2030

The Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, is set to host the inaugural edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 from 4th to 6th November at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. The summit is organized by the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA). It […]

Oct 31, 2025

Layoffs

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says Layoffs Are About Culture, Not AI

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has publicly addressed the company’s decision to lay off 14,000 corporate employees, clarifying that the move is not driven by financial constraints or artificial intelligence. Speaking during Amazon’s quarterly earnings call on October 31, 2025, Andy emphasized that the layoffs are part of a broader effort to fix internal culture and […]

Oct 31, 2025

Hiring

Climate Investment Could Create 5 Million Jobs in India by 2030

India could add more than 5 million jobs to its economy by 2030 through strategic investments in climate action, according to a new report released by Deloitte India in collaboration with the Rainmatter Foundation. Titled The State of Climate Response in India, the report outlines how a US$1.5 trillion investment over the next five years […]

Oct 31, 2025

Compensation

Entry-Level Salaries in BFSI Sector to Rise up to 10.4% in FY26

Entry-level salaries in India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector are projected to grow between 8.9% and 10.4% in FY2025–26, according to a focused analysis released by TeamLease Staffing. The report, part of the broader Jobs & Salaries Primer FY2025–26, draws insights from 1,308 businesses across 23 industries and 20 cities, offering a granular […]

Oct 31, 2025

Compensation

Groww Employees to Benefit from Major ESOP Gains

Groww, India’s largest stockbroking platform by active clients, is set to unlock an estimated ₹2,400–₹2,500 crore in employee wealth through its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). This windfall stems from the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which has gained significant value following a sharp rise in Groww’s valuation. The IPO, scheduled to open on […]

Oct 31, 2025

Appointments

Shilpa Dua Joins NIIT Limited as Chief Human Resources Officer

NIIT Limited has announced the appointment of Shilpa Dua as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 30, 2025. Bringing over 18 years of extensive HR leadership experience, Shilpa is set to play a key role in advancing NIIT’s people strategy and driving organizational excellence. Her career spans multiple industries, including financial services, retail, […]

Oct 31, 2025

Jobs

YouTube Restructures Around AI, Offers Voluntary Buyouts

YouTube has announced a major internal reorganisation aimed at deepening its focus on artificial intelligence (AI), offering voluntary buyouts to select U.S.-based employees. The move, disclosed in an internal memo by CEO Neal Mohan, marks the first significant restructuring of YouTube’s product division in nearly a decade. The company emphasized that the buyouts are entirely […]

Oct 31, 2025