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Updated on: Jun 2025

Employment

AICTE offers Virtual HR Trainee Internship for students across India

Jun 13, 2025

Odisha Govt Implements Biometric Attendance

Odisha government has introduced mandatory biometric attendance for all state employees, reinforcing...

Labour Law

Jun 13, 2025

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GCCs in India Face Talent Turbulence Amid Soaring Job Mobility

As Indias Global Capability Centres GCCs expand in scale and complexity, talent retention h...

Editorial

Jun 12, 2025

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Salesforce Capita Partner to Launch AI-Powered Hiring Solution

Capita, a leading British outsourcing firm, is set to revolutionize its hiring process by rolling ou...

Hiring

Jun 12, 2025

Jobs

NASA Faces Historic Budget Cuts, Offers Voluntary Exit Programs

NASA has launched a voluntary separation plan, offering early retirement and deferred resignation options to employees as part of a major cost-cutting initiative. The move comes in response to proposed federal budget reductions, which aim to shrink the space agency’s workforce by nearly 32% by 2026. The plan is designed to ease transitions while ensuring […]

Jun 12, 2025

Internship

Deloitte Internship Conference Highlights Teamwork, Innovation

National Internship Conference 2025 at Deloitte US-India Offices was a vibrant gathering that brought together interns for a transformative experience filled with creativity, collaboration, and celebration. The event provided a platform for interns to engage in interactive sessions, build meaningful connections, and explore innovative problem-solving approaches. Deloitte Internship Conference: Moments of Connection and Creativity One […]

Jun 12, 2025

Hiring

State Bank of India Hires Over 13,000 Employees

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the recruitment of 13,455 junior associates, marking one of the largest hiring efforts in the banking sector. The move aims to enhance customer experience at SBI branches across 35 states and union territories, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to service excellence and workforce expansion. State Bank of India: Strategic […]

Jun 12, 2025

Employment

Google Offers Buyouts to Employees Amid Cost-Cutting

Google has initiated a new round of voluntary buyouts, offering severance packages to employees across multiple divisions as part of its ongoing cost-cutting strategy. The move comes as the tech giant continues to streamline operations while ramping up investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The buyouts, which target employees in search, advertising, research, and engineering units, […]

Jun 12, 2025

Employment

Deloitte offers Virtual Internship for recent graduates in STEM fields

Deloitte Australia offers a series of free, self‑paced Virtual Internship programs tailored for students and recent graduates in STEM fields. Candidates from any country in the world can apply. Tailored for students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields, these programs provide a glimpse into the day-to-day responsibilities of Deloitte professionals. Participants engage in projects that reflect […]

Jun 12, 2025

Appointments

Anand Rathi Group Appoints Tulanahinaa Maity as Chief HR Officer

Anand Rathi Group has appointed Tulanahinaa Maity as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Investment Services and Institutional Equity, reinforcing its commitment to strategic workforce development. With an extensive background in HR transformation, digital enablement, leadership development, and DEI, Tulanahinaa is set to drive innovative human capital strategies within the organization. Background and Experience […]

Jun 12, 2025

Layoffs

Sony Confirms Bend Studio Layoffs, Studio Moves to New Project

Sony Bend Studio, the developer behind the popular Days Gone, has laid off 30% of its workforce, affecting approximately 40 employees. The layoffs come after the cancellation of a live-service game, marking another setback in Sony’s broader restructuring efforts. Background: Sony Live-Service Strategy and Cancellations Sony has been aggressively pursuing live-service gaming, aiming to launch […]

Jun 12, 2025

Compensation

8th Pay Commission: How Fitment Factor Will Impact Salaries

8th Pay Commission is set to bring significant changes to the salary structure of over one crore central government employees and pensioners. Expected to be implemented by January 1, 2026, the commission will revise salaries, pensions, and allowances, directly benefiting 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners. Over the years, the salary calculation system has […]

Jun 11, 2025

Labour Law

Madras HC Stays Wage Cut for Hosiery Workers

Madras High Court has granted an interim stay on the Tamil Nadu government’s order regarding minimum wages for hosiery workers, following a legal challenge by trade unions. The government order (G.O.), issued in February 2025, aimed to revise wage structures for workers in Tiruppur’s garment industry. However, concerns over wage reductions prompted unions to seek […]

Jun 11, 2025

Technology

Accenture Trains 500,000 Employees for AI-Powered Consulting

Accenture, a global leader in consulting and professional services, has trained 500,000 employees in generative artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the growing demand for AI-driven consulting work. The company’s AI-related sales have surged to $2.6 billion in the last six months, reflecting the rapid adoption of AI technologies across industries. Sweet noted that AI is […]

Jun 11, 2025

Appointments

Tata Steel Names Chandan Mishra as Head-HR, Sahibabad

Tata Steel appoints Chandan Mishra as Head-HR, Sahibabad, marking a significant milestone in his career. With nearly a decade-long association with Tata Steel, Chandan has played a pivotal role in human resource management, workforce development, and strategic HR initiatives. His appointment reflects Tata Steel’s commitment to strengthening its HR leadership and fostering a dynamic workplace […]

Jun 11, 2025

Hiring

Meta CEO Personally Hiring for Superintelligence Team

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making a bold move in the AI race by personally leading the recruitment of a new Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team. Meta is investing over $10 billion in AI development to advance its research and innovation. The company is actively creating superintelligent AI, designing a system that could potentially surpass […]

Jun 11, 2025