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PM Internship Scheme Sees Surge in Female Applicants

The second round of the PM Internship Scheme PMIS has witnessed a marked increase in female partic...

Internship

Havells India Promotes Preemita Singh to President CHRO

Havells India has promoted Preemita Singh to the role of President and Chief Human Resources Officer...

Appointments

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Amazon Lays Off Employees in Podcast Division

Amazon has announced a major restructuring of its audio operations, resulting in the layoff of appro...

Layoffs

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Paid Internship for 12 Months, Stipend 28000; Apply by Aug 12

In association with AICTE, Nagar Palika Parishad Jalalabad, Shahjahanpur, has announced a full-time internship under the Solid Waste Management program supported by Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). This 12-month internship provides selected candidates with practical experience in waste management operations across the city’s 25 wards. About Internship This opportunity is designed for recent graduates who want […]

Commuting Accidents Fall Under Employment Scope, Says SC

In a significant judgment delivered on July 29, 2025, the Supreme Court (SC) of India ruled that employees injured or killed while commuting to or from their workplace may be eligible for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, provided a clear nexus exists between the accident and the employment. The decision marks a pivotal […]

NCS Portal Mobilizes Over 6.43 Crore Job Vacancies

National Career Service (NCS) Portal, launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has emerged as one of India’s most comprehensive digital platforms for employment facilitation. As of July 2025, the portal has mobilized more than 6.43 crore job vacancies, reflecting its expanding role in connecting job seekers with opportunities across both government and private […]

EPFO

UMANG App Now Required for Accessing EPFO Services

Starting August 1, 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it mandatory for members to activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) through the UMANG mobile app, using Aadhaar-based face authentication. This move marks a significant shift toward a fully digital and self-service model for accessing EPFO services, eliminating the need for employer intervention […]

Work Model

AT&T CEO Issues Firm Return-to-Office Mandate

AT&T CEO John Stankey has issued a company-wide ultimatum: employees must return to the office five days a week or begin exploring other job opportunities. The directive, delivered via an internal memo on July 31, 2025, marks a significant shift in the telecom giant’s workplace policy, officially ending its hybrid work model that had been […]

Global Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring in India as Local IT Shrinks

Despite widespread layoffs across global markets, major international technology firms—collectively known as FAAMNG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google)—are steadily increasing their hiring footprint in India. Over the past year, these companies have grown their India-based headcount by 16%, adding approximately 28,000 new jobs across their own and affiliate entities. This hiring momentum stands […]

Labour Law

Sikkim Sets Benchmark with Sabbatical Leave Policy

Government of Sikkim has launched a Sabbatical Leave Scheme for its regular and temporary government employees, making it the first state in India to formally implement such a policy. Introduced in August 2023, the scheme allows eligible employees to take a break from service for a period ranging from one year to three years, while […]

Paid Virtual Internship in Android Developer, Apply by: Aug 10

A virtual internship is now open for students interested in Android development, backend engineering, or UI/UX design. This virtual internship program is centered around building a mobile news application that focuses on regional languages. The app will offer real-time news updates, trending stories, and local content in a simple and easy-to-use format. About the program […]

Donald Trump Fires BLS Chief After Weak Jobs Report

On August 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump removed Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the release of a disappointing monthly employment report. The report showed that the U.S. economy added only 73,000 jobs in July, with significant downward revisions for May and June, reducing previously reported gains by […]

Merger & Acquisition

SAP to Acquire SmartRecruiters; Advancing AI-Driven Hiring

SAP SE, the global enterprise software leader, has announced its intent to acquire SmartRecruiters, a prominent talent acquisition (TA) software provider, in a move aimed at bolstering its SuccessFactors Human Capital Management (HCM) suite. The acquisition, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. SmartRecruiters, […]

Industry

Google CEO Urges Employees to Boost Efficiency with AI

At a recent all-hands meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai called on employees to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) more aggressively to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. The directive comes as Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, prepares for a record $85 billion in capital expenditures in 2025, up from $75 billion earlier in the year. Sundar emphasized […]