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Updated on: May 2025

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Google Changes Salary Structure What It Means for Employees

May 1, 2025

Why Wipro Entry-Level Pay Hasnt Changed in Years

Wipro, one of Indias leading IT services companies, has faced scrutiny over its entry-level s...

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Apr 17, 2025

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Why TCS Deferred FY Salary Hike Better Hike Ahead?

TCS had initially announced its annual salary hike during the QFY results, with increments rangin...

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Apr 16, 2025

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Skilled and Unskilled Workers in Delhi to Earn Higher Wages

Delhi government has announced a hike in minimum wages for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled work...

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Apr 16, 2025

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Odisha Increases DA for State Employees and Pensioners by 2%

Odisha government has announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state employees and pensioners. This decision, effective retrospectively from January 1, 2025, was declared by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on April 11, 2025. The hike raises the DA from 53% to 55%, benefiting approximately 8.5 lakh individuals across the state. The revised […]

Apr 12, 2025

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TCS Salary Hike: Balancing Employee Expectations and Economic Realities

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, has announced that salary hikes for the fiscal year 2025 will be reviewed and implemented based on the evolving business environment. The announcement has sparked discussions among employees and industry experts about the future of compensation trends in the IT industry. TCS has emphasized its commitment […]

Apr 10, 2025

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AI Talent Retention: Why Google is Paying Employees Not to Work

In a highly competitive artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, Google has adopted an unconventional strategy to retain its top talent. Reports suggest that the tech giant is paying some of its AI staff a year’s salary during extended leave. This primarily includes employees from its DeepMind division. This approach, known as “garden leave,” is designed to […]

Apr 9, 2025

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YesMadam Sets Benchmark with 0% Commission for Top Performers

YesMadam, a leading Indian at-home salon and wellness brand, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to empower its top-performing service professionals. The company has introduced a 0% commission model, allowing its best-performing partners to retain 100% of their earnings. The 0% commission model is designed to reward excellence and dedication among YesMadam’s service professionals. By eliminating […]

Apr 8, 2025

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Central Government Employees to Receive DA Arrears with April Salary

The central government has recently approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for its employees and pensioners. This decision, effective from January 1, 2025, was finalized during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, 2025. The move is set to benefit over one crore employees […]

Apr 3, 2025

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IndiGo Aligns Employee Rewards with Performance Metrics

InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, has approved the grant of 50,141 performance stock options under its Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) 2023. The company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee sanctioned this decision to reward employees based on their performance metrics. The stock options will take effect from April 1, 2025, aligning with SEBI regulations […]

Apr 2, 2025

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EY Report Highlights E-commerce as Salary Growth Leader in 2025

India’s e-commerce sector is poised for unprecedented salary hikes in 2025, surpassing 10%, according to a recent report by Ernst & Young (EY). This surge in pay growth highlights the sector’s resilience and rapid expansion, driven by technological advancements, increased consumer spending, and the growing digital economy. Despite a slight moderation in salary growth across […]

Apr 1, 2025

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Announces Major Shift in Promotion Policy

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has unveiled a transformative change in the company’s promotion policy during a recent Town Hall meeting. This announcement signifies a major shift away from traditional corporate practices. It focuses on efficiency, meritocracy, and customer-centric results rather than hierarchical growth and large team management. Key Changes in Promotion Policy at Amazon Andy […]

Mar 25, 2025

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Infosys rolls out 5% to 8% salary hike after 4 years: Report

India’s second largest IT giant, Infosys has announced an average salary hike of 5% to 8% after a four-years gap. Infosys has started giving performance-based salary hikes, ranging from 5% to 8%, for employees at Job Level 5 (up to team leaders) and Job Level 6 (managers below vice presidents). Salary Increases by Performance Rating […]

Mar 16, 2025

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Cognizant Rewards Employees with Highest Bonuses in Three Years

Cognizant, a global leader in IT services and consulting, has begun distributing bonus letters to eligible employees for the year 2024. This announcement comes as a significant morale booster for the workforce, with bonus payouts ranging between 85% and 115% of the target amount. The company has also confirmed that these payouts represent the highest […]

Mar 12, 2025

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Delhivery Boosts Employee Benefits with Fresh ESOP Allocation

Delhivery Limited, a leading logistics and supply chain services company in India, has recently issued 11,79,486 new equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP). The allotment was approved by the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee on March 10, 2025, and reflects Delhivery’s commitment to aligning employee incentives with its long-term business goals. The issuance of […]

Mar 12, 2025

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Boeing Introduces Unified Bonus Structure to Drive Performance

Boeing, one of the world’s largest aerospace companies, has announced a significant shift in its employee incentive structure. For the first time, annual bonuses for over 100,000 employees will be tied to company-wide performance rather than individual business unit achievements. This change reflects Boeing’s broader cultural transformation under the leadership of its new CEO, Kelly […]

Mar 10, 2025