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Updated on: Mar 2026

Compensation

Are You Getting a Raise? Salesforce Limits Salary Increases to Mid-Level Staff

Mar 27, 2026

Samsung Joins National Energy-Saving Drive Starting Thursday

South Koreas leading conglomerates, including Samsung Electronics and SK Group, have initiated urge...

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Mar 26, 2026

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Meta Launches Aggressive Retention Plan for Top Senior Leaders

Meta Platforms has introduced a high-stakes compensation overhaul for its senior leadership, offerin...

Compensation

Mar 26, 2026

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Is Your City Next? Cognizant Shifting , New Jobs to Indias Tier- Hubs

In a significant recalibration of its Indian operations, IT major Cognizant has seen its headcount i...

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Mar 26, 2026

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Samsung Electronics and Unions to Resume Critical Talks to Avert Mega-Strike

In a significant de-escalation of labor tensions, Samsung Electronics management and a coalition of its labor unions agreed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to return to the bargaining table. The decision follows a high-stakes meeting between union leaders and Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun, head of the company’s crucial chip division, aimed at preventing a massive […]

Mar 25, 2026

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Who is Atanu Chakraborty? The Resignation Letter That Cost HDFC Bank ₹1.6 Lakh Crore

In a high-stakes move to safeguard its reputation, HDFC Bank has appointed three prominent law firms—domestic leaders Trilegal and Wadia Ghandy & Co., alongside a marquee U.S.-based firm—to conduct a rigorous review of the sudden resignation of its Part-time Chairman, Atanu Chakraborty. The decision, approved during a board meeting on March 23, 2026, follows a week of market turbulence […]

Mar 25, 2026

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Can AI Run Meta? Mark Zuckerberg is Building an Agent to Find Out

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has significantly intensified the pursuit of “agentic AI” by hiring the entire founding team of the high-profile startup, Dreamer. This move, characterized as a major “acqui-hire,” brings seasoned veterans from Google and Stripe into Meta’s newly formed Superintelligence Labs (MSL) as the company races to build autonomous digital assistants. The Return […]

Mar 25, 2026

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No Booking, No Desk: Accenture Issues Stern Warning to Staff Over Office Etiquette

Professional services giant Accenture has issued a firm reminder to its employees regarding office attendance protocols, specifically targeting the use of desk-booking applications. As the firm manages a tightening real estate footprint and a continued push for hybrid work, leadership has warned that “camping” at unreserved desks or failing to check in could result in […]

Mar 24, 2026

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Ghost Addresses and Fake IDs: The Hidden Risks in India’s Gig Economy Hiring

As India’s gig economy continues its rapid expansion, a new report from identity management leader AuthBridge reveals a growing structural challenge: verification frameworks are struggling to keep pace with the scale of on-demand hiring. The “Workforce Fraud Files 2026,” based on data from April to September 2025, highlights that 6% of gig worker profiles contain […]

Mar 24, 2026

Hiring

Looking for a Job Change? TCS and Infosys Hiring for “Future-Ready” Tech Talent

In a significant shift in the Indian IT recruitment landscape, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has officially launched a major lateral hiring drive. This move comes just months after rival Infosys initiated an aggressive “head-hunting” campaign for specialist programmers, signaling a renewed battle for experienced tech talent as the industry pivots toward an AI-led future. TCS […]

Mar 24, 2026

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Wipro Expands Footprint in South Korea with New Seoul Innovation Lab

Wipro Limited has officially announced a significant expansion of its business operations in South Korea, marking the country as a critical pivot point for its global growth strategy. The expansion features an enlarged office presence in Seoul and the launch of a specialized Innovation Lab, designed to meet the rising demand for AI-led industrial transformation. […]

Mar 23, 2026

Employment

Why JPMorgan is Watching When Junior Bankers Log On and Off

JPMorgan Chase has launched a new internal system to track the working hours of its junior bankers, marking a shift toward data-driven oversight of employee wellbeing. This initiative follows increasing scrutiny of the high-pressure culture within Wall Street’s investment banking divisions, where grueling schedules often exceed 80 to 100 hours per week. Data-Driven Intervention The […]

Mar 23, 2026

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GIFT City’s Latest Win: Wipro Launches AI-First Center for Financial Giants

Wipro Limited has officially expanded its footprint into the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), marking a strategic milestone in its mission to lead AI-driven digital transformation for the global financial sector. Launched on March 19, 2026, the new facility is designed to serve as a high-tech nerve center for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance […]

Mar 21, 2026

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Punjab’s Industrial Boost: Tata Steel Inaugurates Massive Sustainable Steel Facility

Tata Steel has officially inaugurated its first scrap-based Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) in Ludhiana, Punjab. Representing a capital investment of approximately Rs 3,200 crore, the greenfield facility marks a pivotal shift in the company’s long-term strategy to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2045. Tata Steel: A Major Leap Toward Green Steelmaking The Ludhiana plant […]

Mar 21, 2026

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Infosys Pushes Managers to Use AI to Drive Growth

The IT services sector is increasing its focus on using artificial intelligence (AI). After moves by Accenture, Infosys is now asking its managers to use artificial intelligence (AI) more actively in client work to support growth. Earlier this month, Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture, made it clear to employees worldwide: knowing how to use artificial […]

Mar 21, 2026

Employment

Accenture Expands Footprint in Noida with Massive New Office Space

Global professional services firm Accenture in India has expanded its footprint in Noida by opening a new office at Sector 132. The company has leased approximately 1.65 lakh square feet of managed workspace from Onward Workspaces, reinforcing the growing demand for flexible and scalable office solutions. The office is located at the ‘Ace Capitol’ centre […]

Mar 21, 2026