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Updated on: Nov 2025

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EBG Inaugurates -Seater Powerhouse, Creating Jobs

Nov 21, 2025

Delhivery Opens Sixth All-Women Hub, Launches First in Kerala

Delhivery, Indias largest fully integrated logistics provider, announced the launch of its fi...

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Nov 21, 2025

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Legal Intervention Secures Gratuity for TCS Employee in Mumbai

A recent intervention by the Mumbai Labour Office in a grievance filed by a Tata Consultancy Service...

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Nov 20, 2025

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Karnataka Rolls Out New IT Policy with , Incentive

The Karnataka government has unveiled its ambitious new Information Technology IT policy, strategi...

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Nov 20, 2025

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Employment

Shrinking IT Entry-Level Jobs in India, Need for New Talent Models

India’s IT services sector, a longstanding launchpad for engineering graduates, is undergoing a structural transformation as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation reshape the fundamentals of early-career work. For decades, freshers entering the industry performed coding, testing, support, and maintenance tasks that served as essential stepping stones in the traditional apprenticeship-based career ladder. Today, however, these […]

Nov 20, 2025

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Indian IT Firms Hit by 6% H-1B Visa Denial Rate in FY 2025

A significant divergence has emerged in the U.S. H-1B visa landscape, with Indian-headquartered IT services firms facing increasingly high denial rates for new petitions, even as major American technology companies secure approvals at near-record levels. Data from the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) covering Fiscal Year 2025 highlights a structural shift in how U.S. […]

Nov 20, 2025

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HCLTech Inaugurates Calgary Office, Eyes Local Job Creation

HCLTech, a leading global technology company with over 226,600 employees across 60 countries, today significantly reinforced its commitment to growth in Western Canada by announcing the official opening of its new office in Calgary, Alberta. The expansion follows the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Invest Alberta, solidifying HCLTech’s commitment to advancing technology […]

Nov 19, 2025

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Anand Mahindra Warns Skilled Trades Scarcity Is Bigger Threat

While global attention remains fixated on the threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) displacing white-collar employees, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has sounded a powerful alarm about a far more immediate and critical threat: a crippling shortage of skilled tradespeople. Anand, echoing concerns raised by Ford CEO Jim Farley and tech billionaire Elon Musk, termed the issue a “silent […]

Nov 19, 2025

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Cognizant Uses ProHance to Flag Employees ‘Idle’ After 5 Minutes

Cognizant Technology Solutions has intensified the debate around digital surveillance in the hybrid work era by deploying advanced workforce-management tools on company-issued devices. Using software like ProHance, the system tracks employee activity, logging mouse movements, keyboard strokes, and the applications and websites used during work hours. This implementation signals an aggressive focus on micro-level productivity tracking across […]

Nov 18, 2025

Appointments

The Standard Opens India GCC; Mohua Sengupta Leads

The Standard, a leading provider of financial protection products in the United States, has formally announced the launch of its new Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. StanCorp Global Services India Pvt. Ltd. operates this strategic hub, which will bolster the company’s technological, operational, and innovative capabilities globally. The Standard also confirmed the appointment of […]

Nov 17, 2025

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How Netflix Uses Daily Feedback to Maintain Its Elite ‘Dream Team’

Netflix Inc. has reaffirmed its unique, high-performance culture by officially eliminating all formal, cyclical performance reviews. This confirmation comes from Netflix’s Chief Technology Officer, Elizabeth Stone, who detailed the streaming giant’s unconventional talent strategy that favors continuous, timely feedback and utilizes a rigorous retention mechanism known as the “Keeper Test.” Elizabeth’s comments underscore the company’s belief that traditional HR […]

Nov 17, 2025

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Reliance HR Chief Ira Bindra Earns Top Global CHRO Honors

Ira Bindra, President – People & Talent at Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), has achieved significant global recognition, being named among the world’s top Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) in the prestigious 2025 Leaders40 Top CHRO Award. The list, compiled by N2Growth, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm, in partnership with the Stanford Graduate School […]

Nov 17, 2025

Culture & Behaviour

Nike Ends Pandemic-Era Wellness Perk to “Get Back to Winning”

Nike Inc. has ended its highly regarded annual “Wellness Week” initiative, a five-day paid break for corporate employees, signaling a definitive shift in company priorities from pandemic-era employee well-being to aggressive organizational performance. The decision was communicated to staff by Chief People Officer (CPO) Treasure Heinle. It comes as the sportswear giant is deep into a comprehensive organizational reset […]

Nov 15, 2025

Compensation

Infosys Boosts Morale with 75% Average Bonus Payout

Infosys has distributed performance bonus letters to its eligible workforce for the July-September 2025 quarter (Q2 FY26), announcing an average payout of 75% of the targeted variable component. This significant payout reflects the company’s strong financial performance during the quarter and reinforces its commitment to a high-performance work culture, even as the global IT sector […]

Nov 15, 2025

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India to Host 2,400 GCCs by 2030, Shrugging Off H-1B Turbulence

India is poised to solidify its position as the undisputed global hub for corporate shared services, with the number of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in the country projected to surge by a staggering 33% to over 2,400 by the year 2030. This bullish forecast, presented in a new report by staffing and human resources firm TeamLease […]

Nov 12, 2025

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200 Zepto Cafe Outlets Closed as Focus Returns to Dark Store

Zepto, India’s leading quick commerce player, has announced a major operational restructuring, which involves the temporary shutdown of approximately 200 “Zepto Cafe” outlets across its operational cities. The move is a calculated strategic pivot aimed at consolidating resources and manpower to reinforce the company’s core 10-minute grocery delivery business, which operates through a network of dark stores. […]

Nov 12, 2025