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Updated on: Dec 2025
SBI to Hire 16,000 Employees, Expands Branch Network in FY26
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SBI to Hire 16,000 Employees, Expands Branch Network in FY26

The country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), is set to hire 16,000 employees in the current financial year, with plans to continue onboarding similar numbers annually to support its rapid business expansion and strengthen customer service. Speaking to Business Line, Chairman C.S. Setty said that SBI will also add 200–300 new branches this […]

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Vrinda Taneja Joins Novartis as Director – People & Organisation
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Vrinda Taneja Joins Novartis as Director – People & Organisation

Vrinda Taneja joins Novartis, an innovative medicines company, as Director – People & Organization for the International India business. At Novartis, Vrinda will accelerate the company’s people agenda through her nuanced understanding of workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement. Commenting on her appointment, she shared her excitement about joining Novartis as Director – People […]

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Amazon Asks Staff to Call AI Agents ‘Teammates’ for Collaboration
Technology

Amazon Asks Staff to Call AI Agents ‘Teammates’ for Collaboration

Amazon is rolling out an internal directive urging its vast workforce to adopt a specific terminology when interacting with and discussing generative AI agents. The directive encourages employees to refer to these sophisticated digital assistants as “teammates” instead of “tools.” This linguistic shift is more than mere semantics; it represents a deliberate strategy by the […]

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Uplers ropes in Welspun’s Dr. Deepa Mishra as Director – People & Culture
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Uplers ropes in Welspun’s Dr. Deepa Mishra as Director – People & Culture

Uplers, the largest AI-enabled talent platform, has appointed Dr. Deepa Mishra as Director – People & Culture. In her new role, she will strengthen the company’s leadership team, bringing extensive expertise in culture transformation, talent development, and organizational growth. Extensive Experience Dr. Mishra brings with her a rich and diverse professional journey spanning more than […]

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TCS Confirms Retrenchment of 376 Employees in Pune
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TCS Confirms Retrenchment of 376 Employees in Pune

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has retrenched 376 employees in its Pune facility over two consecutive quarters, according to a recent statement made by a Maharashtra state minister in the legislative council. The disclosure, which came in response to a query regarding job losses in the IT sector, brings a degree […]

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Farmley Launches Advance Salary Access for Staff
Industry

Farmley Launches Advance Salary Access for Staff

Farmley, a prominent player in the nuts and dry fruits industry, has announced the introduction of a progressive ‘advance salary’ policy for its employees. This significant move in employee welfare is designed to provide immediate financial liquidity and support to its workforce, allowing them to access a portion of their earned wages ahead of the […]

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SBI Accelerates Wealth Management Push with Massive Hiring
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SBI Accelerates Wealth Management Push with Massive Hiring

The State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest public sector lender, is embarking on a significant expansion of its wealth management division with plans to laterally hire close to 1,000 specialist personnel. This aggressive recruitment campaign underscores SBI’s commitment to capturing a larger share of India’s rapidly growing High Net Worth Individual (HNI) and […]

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Amagi appoints Shashank Bhushan as Americas & Global HR head
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Amagi appoints Shashank Bhushan as Americas & Global HR head

Amagi Corporation appoints Shashank Bhushan as HR Head for Americas and Global People Business Partner, marking a significant leadership addition to its fast-growing global team. Sharing his excitement on LinkedIn, he said, “Amagi’s fast-paced, innovative environment is redefining the future of media technology, and I am honored to contribute to this journey.” In his new […]

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Samsung Reduces Financial Barrier to Adoption for Global Staff
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Samsung Reduces Financial Barrier to Adoption for Global Staff

Samsung Electronics has significantly expanded its commitment to employee welfare and family inclusion by introducing a comprehensive $10,000 adoption financial benefit for its eligible global workforce. This new policy marks a major enhancement in the company’s human resources strategy, aiming to provide substantial financial relief and support to employees navigating the complex and often expensive […]

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Intel Initiates 15% Job Cuts in Santa Clara
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Intel Initiates 15% Job Cuts in Santa Clara

Intel Corporation, the semiconductor giant, has commenced significant layoffs at its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, as part of a larger, previously announced plan to reduce its global workforce by approximately 15%. This strategic, multi-billion-dollar cost-cutting measure is designed to help the company navigate a challenging global chip market. It also allows Intel to reinvest […]

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Internship in HR & Admin, Stipend 8000/month, Apply by Jan 15
Employment

Internship in HR & Admin, Stipend 8000/month, Apply by Jan 15

AICTE and Prari Workforce Solution LLP have announced a full-time HR & Admin Support Internship for students looking to gain real-world exposure to corporate work culture. Based in Ahmednagar, the internship begins immediately and runs for 6 months, offering hands-on experience in both human resources and administrative functions. Interns will assist departments in tasks such […]

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Labour Codes Prioritize Swift Action on Workplace Grievances
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Labour Codes Prioritize Swift Action on Workplace Grievances

The impending implementation of the four new Labour Codes, often referred to collectively as the Labour Code 2025, is poised to reshape India’s industrial relations landscape, with a primary focus on worker welfare and dispute resolution speed. A key highlight providing immediate relief to millions of employees is the set of provisions designed to ensure […]

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