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Updated on: Jun 2025

Employment

Cisco Virtual Internship for Digital Skills, Deadline June

Jun 6, 2025

Procter Gamble to Streamline Operations with , Layoffs

Procter amp Gamble PampG, one of the worlds largest consumer goods companies, has announced p...

Layoffs

Jun 6, 2025

Royal Enfield Expands Womens Workforce at Cheyyar Plant

Royal Enfield, one of Indias leading motorcycle manufacturers, is making a bold move toward gender ...

Employment

Jun 6, 2025

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Tesla Halts Production to Focus on Workforce Morale Efficiency

Tesla has temporarily halted production at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, for a weeklong employee...

Labour Law

Jun 6, 2025

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Compensation

Payroll Crisis in MP: 50,000 Employees Go Unpaid

A staggering 50,000 state government employees in MP have gone without salaries for the past six months, triggering a large-scale investigation into potential irregularities. Although these employees possess valid employee codes, their salaries have not been released from the state treasury, causing significant delays. This situation has raised concerns about potential administrative lapses or fraudulent […]

Jun 5, 2025

Hiring

Google to Keep Hiring Engineers Through 2026

Alphabet Inc.’s CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that Google will continue expanding its engineering workforce through 2026, despite the company’s deepening focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at the Bloomberg Tech conference in San Francisco, Sundar emphasized that human talent remains central to Google’s operations, even as AI reshapes the nature of work. This announcement […]

Jun 5, 2025

Hiring

India’s Campus Hiring Rebounds with AI-Driven Talent Strategies

Campus hiring in India has seen a strong resurgence in FY25, with companies increasing their hiring budgets by 15% and offering an average salary hike of 3.91% to fresh graduates. According to Deloitte’s Campus Workforce Trends: Placement Cycle 2025, organizations are shifting towards skill-first hiring strategies, leveraging AI-driven assessments and early engagement programs to attract […]

Jun 5, 2025

Compensation

Wipro Leads IT Sector with 90% Variable Pay in Q4 FY25

Wipro, one of India’s leading IT services companies, has announced an average variable pay of 90% for most of its employees in Q4 FY25. This payout stands out in the IT sector, where companies like Infosys and TCS have taken a more conservative approach due to global economic uncertainties. The higher-than-expected variable compensation reflects Wipro’s […]

Jun 5, 2025

Employment

AICTE and OPPO Offer 5000 Internship Opportunities in India

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in association with OPPO India and 1M1B (One Million for One Billion), has launched a new internship initiative titled ‘Generation Green’. The internship aims to involve students across India in activities related to sustainability and environmental awareness. Key Information Internship Objectives Participants will be required to carry […]

Jun 5, 2025

Employment

Nestlé India’s Workforce Shrinks by 3.8% Amid Expansion Plans

Nestlé India, one of the country’s leading FMCG giants, has reported a 3.8% decline in its permanent workforce for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25). Despite the reduction in employee count, the company has significantly increased its capital expenditure (capex), focusing on expanding operational capabilities and strengthening its market presence. The workforce dip comes at a […]

Jun 5, 2025

EPFO

Are Indians Ignoring Their Pension? The Truth May Shock You!

Despite the increasing focus on financial security and retirement planning, a significant portion of India’s working population remains unaware of pension schemes and how their retirement benefits are calculated. A recent survey by Grant Thornton Bharat reveals a significant gap in financial literacy, with 50% of respondents unaware of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Additionally, […]

Jun 5, 2025

Appointments

BharatPe Appoints Siddhartha Jain as Chief Network Officer

BharatPe, one of India’s leading financial services and UPI payments platforms, has announced the appointment of Siddhartha Jain as its Chief Network Officer (CNO). With over 21 years of experience in general management, P&L, sales & marketing, change management, and business transformation, Siddhartha brings a wealth of expertise to BharatPe’s leadership team. In his new […]

Jun 5, 2025

Appointments

Citi Appoints Dr. Tooba as CHRO for India & Indian Subcontinent

Citi has announced the appointment of Dr. Tooba Modassir as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for India and the Indian Subcontinent, which includes Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. In addition to her CHRO responsibilities, she will serve as the Banking HR Advisor for the region, overseeing HR strategy and operations for Citi’s workforce of over […]

Jun 4, 2025

Strike

ONGC Protests Continue Over Overtime Pay and Recruitment

India’s largest oil and gas producer, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), is facing financial strain at its Assam operations, citing low production levels and high employee costs as key factors. The company is also dealing with employee protests over the discontinuation of overtime payments, which workers claim have significantly impacted their earnings. The protests, […]

Jun 4, 2025

Appointments

Tata Tele Business Services Appoints Mridul Chandra as CHRO

Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS) has announced the appointment of Mridul Chandra as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With close to 30 years of experience in HR leadership, Mridul has played a pivotal role in shaping people strategies across leading global organizations, including Tata Communications, Colt Technology Services, EY, Wipro, and Bharat Heavy Electricals […]

Jun 4, 2025

Layoffs

Volkswagen Workforce Shake-Up as 20,000 Employees Buyout

Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, is undergoing a major restructuring, with 20,000 workers in Germany agreeing to voluntary redundancy as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative. The move is part of a deal struck with unions last year, aiming to reduce the company’s workforce by 35,000 employees by 2030. The job cuts primarily affect Volkswagen’s core […]

Jun 4, 2025