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Updated on: Oct 2025

Industry

Infosys Q FY Balanced Growth, Expands Lateral Hiring

Oct 16, 2025

Infosys Ramps Up Lateral Hiring with Cash Referral Bonuses

Infosys has launched an aggressive lateral hiring campaign across its Indian development centers, of...

Compensation

Oct 16, 2025

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Stacy Martinet on How AI Use Shapes Hiring at Adobe

Adobe Chief Communications Officer, Stacy Martinet, has offered a candid look into how the company a...

Jobs

Oct 16, 2025

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IBM and Edunet Foundation Launch -Week AI-Powered Internship

In a major step toward enhancing digital employability for Indias youth, Edunet Foundation, in coll...

Employment

Oct 16, 2025

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Technology

Citigroup Scales AI Across Global Teams, Boosts Productivity

Citigroup has revealed that its internal deployment of artificial intelligence tools is saving developers approximately 100,000 hours every week. The announcement, made by CEO Jane Fraser during the bank’s Q3 2025 earnings call, highlights the growing role of generative AI and automation in transforming enterprise workflows and boosting operational efficiency. Citigroup AI Tools Reshape Developer […]

Oct 16, 2025

Appointments

Allianz Appoints Ritu Arora as its new Country Head for India

Allianz has announced the appointment of Ritu Arora as its new Country Head for India, effective immediately. Based in Mumbai, Ritu will be responsible for steering Allianz’s long-term expansion and deepening the company’s engagement across India’s financial and insurance landscape. Commenting on her new role, Ritu Arora, Country Head of India for Allianz, said, “I […]

Oct 16, 2025

Hiring

Facebook Brings Back Job Listings to Support Local Hiring

Meta has officially reintroduced job listings on Facebook, marking the return of a feature that was discontinued in 2022. The move comes amid growing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on entry-level employment and reflects Meta’s renewed focus on community-driven tools that connect users with local opportunities. Job Listings Return to Facebook Marketplace On […]

Oct 16, 2025

C-Suite Move

Tarun Garg Becomes First Indian to Lead Hyundai Motor India

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has named Tarun Garg as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, marking a milestone as the first Indian to head the South Korean automaker’s operations in the country. Tarun, currently the Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, will officially assume his new responsibilities on January 1, 2026, pending shareholder […]

Oct 16, 2025

Layoffs

Amazon to Cut 15% of HR Staff Amid AI Push

Amazon is preparing to reduce up to 15% of its Human Resources workforce, marking one of the most significant internal reorganizations in recent years. The layoffs will primarily affect the People eXperience and Technology (PXT) division, which oversees recruitment, HR technology, and employee support systems. move is part of a broader cost-cutting strategy and reflects […]

Oct 16, 2025

Employment

PwC in India Hiring for Over 3,000 New Job Openings

PwC, one of the Big Four firms in India, is hiring for over 3,000 positions across its offices in India. The recruitment spans a wide range of roles, reflecting the firm’s continued investment in expanding its workforce and strengthening capabilities in consulting, technology, and corporate functions. The open positions include Associates, Senior Associates, Managers in […]

Oct 15, 2025

Compensation

Samsung Ties Employee Rewards to Share Price Growth

Samsung Electronics has announced a new performance-linked stock compensation program for its employees, marking a significant shift in its approach to workforce incentives. The initiative, unveiled on October 14, 2025, comes as the company reports its strongest quarterly earnings in over three years and aims to align employee rewards with long-term shareholder value. Performance Stock […]

Oct 15, 2025

Industry

TCS CHRO on Layoffs: No Targets, Evaluations Will Continue

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has addressed growing speculation around potential layoffs, with Chief Human Resources Officer Sudeep Kunnumal stating that the company is not pursuing any fixed headcount reduction targets. His comments came during the Q2 FY26 earnings call, where analysts raised questions about the recent decline in workforce numbers and future restructuring plans. TCS […]

Oct 15, 2025

Hiring

Amazon to Hire 250,000 Workers for 2025 Holiday Season

Amazon has announced plans to hire 250,000 workers across the United States for the 2025 holiday season, marking the third consecutive year the company has committed to this scale of seasonal hiring. The move underscores Amazon’s continued reliance on a robust logistics and fulfillment workforce to meet the surge in customer demand during the peak […]

Oct 15, 2025

Appointments

Dentsu Elevates Harini Muralidharan as Cluster HR Director

Dentsu has elevated Harini Muralidharan as Cluster HR Director – India, Finance Services & India Business Platforms, expanding her leadership remit across India and Sri Lanka. In this role, she will steer commercial growth, align global finance operations, and lead cross-functional initiatives across India Business Platforms. Her mandate emphasizes driving Dentsu’s people strategy, fostering organizational agility, and […]

Oct 15, 2025

Jobs

Labour Ministry and Zomato Partner to Create 2.5 Lakh Jobs

Ministry of Labour & Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zomato to list nearly 2.5 lakh flexible job opportunities annually on the National Career Service (NCS) portal. The partnership aims to strengthen India’s gig economy by connecting youth and women with structured, technology-enabled livelihoods. Formalizing the Gig Economy The MoU was signed […]

Oct 15, 2025

Layoffs

Goldman Sachs Plans Job Cuts as AI Reshapes Operations

Goldman Sachs is preparing for another round of job cuts as part of its broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into core operations and streamline costs. The move, revealed through an internal memo, is part of the firm’s “OneGS 3.0” transformation initiative, which aims to modernize workflows, improve efficiency, and position the bank for long-term […]

Oct 15, 2025