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Updated on: Oct 2025

Compensation

Appraisal Season Begins at Infosys, Raises Expected in

Oct 15, 2025

TCS to Retrain , Employees Yearly Amid AI Transformation

Tata Consultancy Services TCS plans to retrain about , employees every yearnearly one-sixth...

Employment

Oct 15, 2025

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Welspun Corp Appoints Rakesh as Chief Human Resource Officer

Welspun Corp Limited has appointed Rakesh Mehta as its new Chief Human Resource Officer CHRO. In h...

Appointments

Oct 14, 2025

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HCLTech Q FY Adds , Employees, Boosts AI Revenue

HCLTech has released its financial results for the second quarter of FY, showing notable improveme...

Industry

Oct 14, 2025

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Compensation

HCLTech Announces October Salary Hike & Pay Structure Change

HCLTech has announced a fresh round of salary increments for its employees starting October 2025, reinforcing its commitment to workforce stability and growth. The move comes amid strong quarterly performance and improved business visibility, particularly in artificial intelligence-led services. Alongside the pay hikes, the company has introduced a significant change in its compensation structure by […]

Oct 14, 2025

Appointments

UNIBIC Foods ropes in Ajay Bathija from Coca-Cola India as CEO

UNIBIC Foods, one of India’s leading cookie, biscuit, and snacks companies, has announced the appointment of Ajay Bathija as its Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Bathija will drive UNIBIC’s strategic growth initiatives, strengthen its position in India’s competitive packaged foods industry, and accelerate international market expansion. Bathija brings over two decades of leadership […]

Oct 14, 2025

Technology

Sam Altman Reconsiders the Meaning of Work in AI Era

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reignited debate around the nature of work in the artificial intelligence era, asking what truly qualifies as “real work” as AI systems increasingly automate tasks once considered essential. Speaking at OpenAI’s DevDay conference in a conversation with AI analyst Rowan Cheung, Sam drew comparisons between traditional labor and modern desk […]

Oct 14, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Rolls Out New Scheme to Enroll Left-Out Workers

Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025 (EEC 2025) to bring more workers under EPFO. The government launched the initiative to expand social security coverage. It will operate from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 to include workers previously left out due to administrative or compliance gaps. Objective: Widening […]

Oct 14, 2025

Employment

Google Cloud CEO: AI Will Empower, Not Replace Workers

Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian has reaffirmed his belief that artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool for empowerment, not displacement. In a recent interview with Big Technology, Thomas addressed growing concerns about AI-related job losses and emphasized that the technology is designed to help workers achieve tasks that were previously out of reach. His remarks […]

Oct 14, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Allows Full EPF Withdrawal Under New Rules

In a major reform aimed at improving financial flexibility and ease of access for over 70 million subscribers, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has liberalised its partial withdrawal rules. Members can now withdraw up to 100% of their eligible Provident Fund (PF) balance under revised guidelines approved during the 238th meeting of the Central […]

Oct 14, 2025

Employment

Microsoft Offers Virtual Internship in Artificial Intelligence, 100 Seats

Microsoft and Rinex Technologies Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration, have announced an exciting virtual internship program, “Artificial Intelligence with Python“. This two-month internship offers aspiring tech enthusiasts a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the most transformative technologies of the digital era. Program Overview The Artificial Intelligence with Python internship provides a comprehensive learning experience, […]

Oct 13, 2025

Hiring

TCS CEO Confirms Shift Toward Local Hiring in the US

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is recalibrating its hiring strategy in the United States by significantly reducing its reliance on H-1B visa holders. CEO K Krithivasan confirmed that the company has deployed fewer than the approved number of H-1B staff this financial year and will not pursue new H-1B hires in […]

Oct 13, 2025

Hiring

SBI Targets 30% Female Workforce by 2030

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, has announced a strategic plan to improve gender diversity across its workforce. The bank aims to increase the proportion of women employees from the current 27% to 30% by 2030. This initiative is part of SBI’s broader commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. SBI […]

Oct 13, 2025

Jobs

CDC Reinstates Hundreds After Layoff Notification Errors

Hundreds of employees at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who were initially laid off during the ongoing federal government shutdown have been reinstated following what officials described as “incorrect notifications.” The reversal has drawn attention to administrative missteps and the broader implications of workforce reductions in critical public health agencies. Layoff […]

Oct 13, 2025

Appointments

Fiserv Appoints Samidha Mohanty as Senior Director- HR

Fiserv, a global technology leader delivering innovative and transformative financial services, appoints Samidha Mohanty as Senior Director- Human Resources. With over two decades of expertise in people leadership, organizational transformation, and talent development, Samidha will spearhead the People and Culture function, developing HR strategies in line with the company’s mission. Extensive Experience and Background Prior […]

Oct 13, 2025

Partnership

EY and Microsoft Launch Free AI Skills Passport for Indian Youth

EY India and Microsoft have joined forces to launch the AI Skills Passport, a free online learning initiative aimed at equipping India’s youth with essential artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The program targets individuals aged 16 and above, with a focus on students and early-career professionals. This collaboration is part of a broader effort to bridge […]

Oct 13, 2025