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Updated on: Nov 2025
Employee Blasts Amazon for Confusing Benefits Communication
Layoffs

Employee Blasts Amazon for Confusing Benefits Communication

The emotional fallout from latest wave of Amazon corporate layoffs was starkly captured in the experience of former technical support engineer, John Paul Martinez, who disclosed that the sudden termination led him to “break down crying.” The 35-year-old, who had spent three years with the tech giant, criticized the company for what he called a “poor job” of […]

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Anand Mahindra Warns Skilled Trades Scarcity Is Bigger Threat
Industry

Anand Mahindra Warns Skilled Trades Scarcity Is Bigger Threat

While global attention remains fixated on the threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) displacing white-collar employees, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has sounded a powerful alarm about a far more immediate and critical threat: a crippling shortage of skilled tradespeople. Anand, echoing concerns raised by Ford CEO Jim Farley and tech billionaire Elon Musk, termed the issue a “silent […]

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Capgemini, SAP Deepen Ties to Drive Agentic AI Across Europe
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Capgemini, SAP Deepen Ties to Drive Agentic AI Across Europe

Capgemini has announced a significant expansion of its longstanding partnership with SAP to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI-powered enterprise transformation solutions across Europe. The collaboration aims to support organizations—particularly in the public sector, defense, and highly regulated industries—in strengthening digital sovereignty while innovating securely. As part of the initiative, the two companies will introduce […]

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Kroll CEO Urges Proactive Defense as CEOs Underestimate Risk
Survey & Report

Kroll CEO Urges Proactive Defense as CEOs Underestimate Risk

Corporate executives worldwide are dangerously unprepared for the rapidly intensifying and complex risk landscape, according to Jacob Silverman, CEO of Kroll, the global financial and risk advisory firm. Drawing on the company’s Global Business Sentiment Survey, Jacob warned that too many CEOs feel unable to navigate the confluence of cyber, geopolitical, and technological threats in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, […]

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TCS layoffs spark debate on long-serving staff and govt taxation
Layoffs

TCS layoffs spark debate on long-serving staff and govt taxation

A new allegation has emerged regarding TCS ongoing layoffs, involving a senior IT professional who was reportedly asked to resign while on approved medical leave. The employee, who has 29 years of industry experience, including 14 years at TCS, was scheduled to undergo surgery the following week. According to the complaint shared on social media, […]

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Swiggy & upGrad Partner to Educate 6.9 Lakh Delivery Partners
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Swiggy & upGrad Partner to Educate 6.9 Lakh Delivery Partners

Swiggy has announced the launch of a massive upskilling program for its 6.9 lakh delivery partners. Through a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with upGrad, Asia’s leading integrated skilling and lifelong learning major, the initiative seeks to transition delivery executives from informal work into credible, sustainable career pathways by offering access to formal higher education […]

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HC Rules Against Abrupt Pension Recovery Without Consent
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HC Rules Against Abrupt Pension Recovery Without Consent

Punjab and Haryana High Court has unequivocally stated that any recovery of excess amounts from a pension holder’s monthly payment cannot be made without their express written consent or without issuing a prior notice. The court sternly observed that such abrupt, uncommunicated deductions “undermine the economic dignity and emotional stability” of post-retirement life. The ruling was delivered by […]

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JSW Steel Appoints Sandiep Batra as President & CHRO
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JSW Steel Appoints Sandiep Batra as President & CHRO

JSW Steel has appointed Sandiep Batra as its new President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) – Steel Corporate, effective 18 November 2025. Batra will play a key role in shaping agile HR frameworks, enhancing organisational capabilities, and aligning the workforce with JSW Steel’s long-term operational and strategic vision. Diverse Industry Experience A seasoned HR […]

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Why Non-Tech Firms Must Hire AI Talent or Risk Falling Behind
Hiring

Why Non-Tech Firms Must Hire AI Talent or Risk Falling Behind

Traditional, non-tech—including finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing—are engaged in a fierce scramble to hire AI talent, recognizing that advanced capabilities are now essential not just for efficiency but for competitive survival. This frantic push is rapidly reshaping internal structures and compensation models across industries as firms aim to integrate Generative AI (GenAI) into core business […]

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Infosys Announces SP & DSE Freshers Hiring 2026 in India
Employment

Infosys Announces SP & DSE Freshers Hiring 2026 in India

Infosys has officially launched its On-Campus Recruitment Drive for the Graduating Batch of 2026, making a strong statement about its growth and commitment to nurturing future-ready IT professionals. The hiring focuses on high-end technical roles, including Specialist Programmer (Trainee) at various levels (L1, L2, L3), Digital Specialist Engineer (Trainee), and Systems Engineer (Trainee), with the […]

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India Plans Major HR Overhaul to Match Global Standards
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India Plans Major HR Overhaul to Match Global Standards

India is preparing a major reform of human resource (HR) standards in the services sector, aiming to align workforce practices with international norms and strengthen its position in global trade negotiations. According to a Hindustan Times report, the government seeks to modernise how skills are certified, how employees are trained, and how service companies manage […]

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Apprenticeship Model Becomes Key to Sustaining Talent Growth
Hiring

Apprenticeship Model Becomes Key to Sustaining Talent Growth

Amidst a protracted hiring slump and global economic uncertainties, Indian corporations are increasingly leveraging apprenticeship programs as a strategic tool to maintain talent pipelines, ensure skill alignment, and manage costs. This shift is turning apprenticeships from a niche training model into a crucial resource for businesses, particularly in the competitive IT, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. […]

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