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Exxon Mobil Faces Scrutiny Over Global Layoff Plans

Exxon Mobil has announced a workforce reduction plan that will affect approximately , employees ...

Layoffs

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India Adds . Crore Jobs in Six Years, Unemployment Falls

India has added . crore new jobs over the past six years, expanding its employment base from ....

Employment

Mastek Appoints Vimal Dangri as Chief Human Resources Officer

Mastek elevates Vimal Dangri as its new Chief Human Resources Officer CHRO, succeeding Arvind J. V...

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Employment

TCS Announces Freshers Hiring Program for FY26, Details Here

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has unveiled its B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring initiative for the FY26 batch. This strategic program offers science graduates a transformative pathway into the world of technology, equipping them with the skills and opportunities to thrive in the digital era. Who […]

Compensation

Big Payout, Bigger Tax: TCS Employees Face Surprise Burden

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is undergoing a significant workforce restructuring, impacting approximately 12,000 employees—roughly 2% of its global workforce. The layoffs, which began in August and continued through September 2025, are part of the company’s strategy to align talent with evolving client demands and emerging technologies such as AI and […]

Compensation

Eternal Rolls Out Major ESOPs Amid Revenue Surge and Profit Dip

Eternal Ltd., the parent company of Zomato, has approved a fresh round of employee stock options (ESOPs) valued at approximately ₹211 crore. The grant covers 64.13 lakh equity shares under three distinct ESOP plans and is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to incentivize and retain key talent amid a competitive market environment. The Nomination […]

Adani Group elevates Dr. Samir as CPO, Clean Energy Businesses

Adani Group elevates Dr. Samir Mishra as Chief People Officer (CPO) for its Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Green Hydrogen (GH2), and Electrolyzer verticals. In his new role, Dr. Mishra will be responsible for shaping the people strategy across Adani’s clean energy businesses. His focus will be on aligning talent practices with the Group’s long-term […]

Jobs

Goa Startup Policy to Create 1,000 Ventures and 10,000 Jobs

Goa government has launched its new Startup Policy 2025 with a clear goal: to establish 1,000 startups, generate 10,000 jobs for Goans, and transform the coastal state into India’s “creative capital” by 2028. The policy, rolled out last week, is designed to strengthen Goa’s growing reputation as a hub for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. According […]

Labour Law

Government Extends UPS Opt-In Deadline to November 30

Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for central government employees, past retirees, and legally wedded spouses of deceased retirees to opt into the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) until 30 November 2025. The previous deadline of 30 September 2025 has been pushed forward by two months following multiple requests from staff unions and stakeholders seeking […]

Capgemini Announced a Major Leadership Transition in India

Capgemini, a global business and technology transformation company, has announced a major leadership transition in its India operations. After seven successful years as CEO, Ashwin Yardi will retire from his executive role and assume the position of Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Capgemini in India, effective January 1, 2026. Sanjay Chalke, currently serving as […]

Social Media

Meta CTO Andrew Shares 4-Step Conflict Resolution Guide

Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth has outlined a four-step approach to resolving interpersonal conflicts in the workplace, drawing from his own experience managing teams and navigating internal tensions. In a blog post published on September 29, Andrew emphasized the importance of seeking meaningful feedback over reacting emotionally, especially in high-pressure environments. His framework is […]

Industry

Google Flags Surge in Extortion Emails Sent to Executives

Google has issued a warning about a surge in extortion emails being sent to executives at large organizations. The tech company revealed that a group claiming affiliation with the Clop ransomware gang is behind the campaign, which began around September 29, 2025. The senders of these emails allege that they have stolen sensitive data from […]

Citigroup Names Nisha Padbidri Global Head- HRBP and Functions

With India’s increasing importance in the Citigroup universe—both as a driver of business growth and talent development—the bank is shifting several senior global roles to the country. Citigroup has appointed Nisha Padbidri as Global Head of HR Partnership for Technology, Operations, HR, and Functions in line with this strategy. This global leadership role will be based in Mumbai for the first time, […]

Layoffs

US Senators Question TCS on Hiring Practices and H-1B Visa Use

Two senior U.S. Senators—Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Richard Durbin, the committee’s ranking member—have formally questioned Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) over its hiring practices in the United States. In a letter dated September 24, 2025, addressed to TCS CEO K Krithivasan, the Senators posed nine detailed questions seeking data and explanations […]