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Flipkart Hiring Spree , New Jobs in

Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant, has announced plans to hire , new employees in ...

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IBM Cuts , Jobs as AI Takes Over HR Operations

IBM has announced a major workforce reduction, laying off approximately , employees, with the Hu...

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GE Offers Student Programs, Internships, Setting New Standards

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is setting new standards in early-career development through its dyn...

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Labour Law

Income Tax Deadline Pushed to September 15!

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension of the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, pushing the due date from July 31, 2025, to September 15, 2025. This decision comes as a major relief for taxpayers, particularly salaried individuals and businesses, who now have additional time to […]

McKinsey Layoffs: 5,000 Jobs Lost as Firm Restructures

McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, has announced a major workforce reduction, cutting 10% of its global staff. This marks one of the largest downsizing efforts in the firm’s nearly century-long history. The layoffs, which have unfolded over the past 18 months, come as the consulting industry grapples with slowing […]

Social Media

Zepto Denies Allegations as Toxic Workplace Claims Go Viral

Zepto, the fast-growing quick-commerce startup, is facing serious allegations of fostering a toxic work environment, following claims made by a former contractual employee. The accusations, detailed in a widely circulated Reddit post, describe long working hours, verbal intimidation, and a lack of HR support, raising concerns about the company’s workplace culture and employee well-being. The […]

Wipro Enterprises Shuts Down Baddi Factory, Leading to Layoffs

Wipro Enterprises has permanently shut down one of its manufacturing units in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, triggering widespread layoffs. The decision, announced on May 24, 2025, follows nearly six months of continuous labour unrest and a workers’ strike that began in December 2024. The closure has left 80 employees without jobs, as disclosed by the company. […]

Appointments

Accenture Elevates Parived Bhatnagar to Head-HR, EMEA & AIOC

Accenture has announced the elevation of Parived Bhatnagar to Head – Human Resources (HR) for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Advanced Technology Centres in India (AIOC). This appointment marks a significant milestone in Parived’s career, as he takes on a leadership role that will shape Accenture’s HR strategy across multiple regions. Given his […]

Internship

Microsoft Offers Free Virtual Internship—Here’s How to Apply!

Microsoft has unveiled its Remote Internship 2025, a six-week virtual internship program designed to provide students with real-world experience in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. Offered in collaboration with the Edunet Foundation, this initiative allows students across India to participate remotely, making it accessible and flexible for all eligible applicants. The program is open […]

Employment

ServiceNow Offers Virtual Internship, Deadline Ends on May 31

ServiceNow has launched its third virtual internship program for the 2024–2025 academic year. This program, run in partnership with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and SmartBridge, is open to engineering students across India. The goal is to help students build useful digital skills and prepare for jobs in the tech industry. About […]

Appointments

Jeh Aerospace Appoints Anuradha Das as Chief People Officer

Jeh Aerospace, a rising leader in precision aerospace and defense manufacturing, has appointed Anuradha Das as its Chief People Officer (CPO). Anuradha brings over two decades of expertise in human resources, organizational design, and leadership development. As Jeh Aerospace expands, she is expected to play a crucial role in shaping its people strategy to support […]

Appointments

Redington Appoints Vijay Swaminathan as Global CHRO

Redington Limited, a leading technology solutions provider, has appointed Vijay Swaminathan as its Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Vijay will lead the company’s human capital strategy, overseeing workforce development across 40+ markets as Redington transitions from a tech distributor to a platform-led, innovation-driven organization. Redington’s leadership welcomed Vijay, stating: “His strategic HR leadership will […]

Internship

Big Changes in Apprenticeship—Stipend Up, New Sectors Added!

Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC), chaired by Union Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Jayant Chaudhary, has approved a significant hike in the minimum monthly stipend for apprentices under two key schemes—PM-National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) and National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). The revised stipend structure will increase payments from ₹5,000–₹9,000 across five bands to ₹6,800–₹12,300, ensuring […]

Volvo Faces Market Challenges, Implements 3,000 Job Cuts

Sweden-based Volvo Cars has announced plans to cut 3,000 jobs globally as part of a major cost-cutting initiative, citing economic uncertainty, trade tensions, and rising operational costs. The layoffs, which primarily affect white-collar employees, are part of Volvo’s broader restructuring strategy aimed at improving cash flow and long-term sustainability. Breakdown of Job Cuts at Volvo […]