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EPFO Mangaluru Sets Ambitious Target of , Enrolments

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO Regional Office in Mangaluru has announced a bold targ...

EPFO

Philips India Invites Applications for Internship and Apprenticeship

Philips, a global leader in health technology, has opened applications for its Internship and Appren...

Internship

Bihar Govt Launches Paid Internship to Support Youth Employment

In a major push to tackle youth unemployment and enhance industry readiness, the Bihar government ha...

Industry

India’s Sunrise Sectors Drive Apprenticeship Boom in FY2025

India’s apprenticeship ecosystem is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the rapid expansion of sunrise sectors that are reshaping the future of work. According to the latest Apprenticeship Outlook Report (Q1 FY2024–25) by TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, the Net Apprenticeship Outlook (NAO) has surged to 76%, marking an 8% increase from the previous quarter. This unprecedented […]

Infosys Sends Warning Emails to Staff Exceeding Daily Work Limits

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, has rolled out a new internal policy aimed at curbing excessive work hours among its 323,500 employees. The company has begun sending automated warning emails to staff who consistently work more than 9 hours and 15 minutes a day, particularly during remote work periods. The alerts are part of […]

Appointments

GSK India Elevates Harsh Trehan to CHRO and EVP-HR Role

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) India has announced the elevation of Harsh V. Trehan to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Executive Vice President – Human Resources, effective July 1, 2025. Harsh will now lead the HR function for GSK India’s pharmaceutical business, overseeing a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees, including a unionised segment, from […]

Hiring

Public Sector Banks to Hire 50,000 Employees in FY2025–26

India’s public sector banks (PSBs) are set to undertake one of the largest recruitment drives in recent years, with plans to hire approximately 50,000 personnel during the current financial year. The move is aimed at supporting business expansion, enhancing customer service, and reinforcing operational capacity across the banking ecosystem. Multiple banks have compiled data showing […]

Infosys Combines Online and In-Person Hiring

Infosys, one of India’s largest IT services firms, has officially transitioned from a virtual-only recruitment model to a hybrid hiring approach, combining online assessments with in-person interviews. The move marks a significant recalibration of the company’s talent acquisition strategy, prompted by concerns over the effectiveness of remote hiring during the pandemic years. The decision follows […]

Appointments

Dixon Technologies Appoints Samar as VP – HRD and Admin

Dixon Technologies India Ltd, a leading player in India’s electronics manufacturing sector, has appointed Dr. Samar Srivastava as Vice President – Human Resource Development (HRD) & Administration. The appointment comes at a time when Dixon is scaling its operations and deepening its capabilities across consumer electronics, mobile devices, lighting, and home appliances. Samar brings nearly […]

Labour Law

Telangana Government Approves 10-Hour Workdays

Government of Telangana has officially permitted 10-hour workdays for employees in commercial establishments, excluding shops. The decision, announced by the Labour Department and set to take effect from July 8, is part of a broader effort to align state labour regulations with evolving business needs while embedding safeguards to protect worker welfare. The reform modifies […]

Compensation

TCS Faces Employee Discontent Over Attendance-Linked Bonus

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing growing employee dissatisfaction following changes to its Quarterly Performance Bonus (QPB) policy. The revised framework links bonus eligibility to physical office attendance, prompting concerns about fairness, transparency, and alignment with evolving work models. The policy update, implemented via the company’s internal HR portal, stipulates […]

Internship Program by Delhi Government, Stipend 20,000 Monthly

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has started a new internship program for young people. It’s called the Viksit Delhi Chief Minister Internship Programme. The goal is to involve students and young professionals in the work of the government and give them real-life experience in how decisions are made and carried out. Monthly Stipend Each selected […]

Appointments

Simero Ceramic Appoints Gaurav as CHRO and Dir HR & Admin

Simero Ceramic, one of India’s leading luxury tile manufacturers, has announced the appointment of Dr. Gaurav Buch as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Director – HR & Admin. Gaurav brings over 24 years of HR leadership experience across diverse industries including FMCG, pharmaceuticals, energy, manufacturing, and retail, and is widely recognized for his strategic […]

Labour Law

Madhya Pradesh Clears Night Shifts for Women

Madhya Pradesh government has officially permitted women to work night shifts across industries, commercial establishments, shopping malls, and production units. The decision, announced by the State Labour Department, is part of a broader strategy to enhance women’s workforce participation, promote economic empowerment, and align with national efforts to modernize labour laws. The Madhya Pradesh government […]

DRDO 6 Month Internship 2025: ₹30,000 Stipend, Apply by July 10

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced a paid internship program for final-year engineering students at its Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL) in Hyderabad. The program runs for six months and offers real-world exposure to research projects in defense electronics, radar systems, and signal processing. Internship Details Interns must maintain required attendance throughout. […]