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Updated on: May 2025

Internship

Big Changes in ApprenticeshipStipend Up, New Sectors Added!

May 27, 2025

Volvo Faces Market Challenges, Implements , Job Cuts

Sweden-based Volvo Cars has announced plans to cut , jobs globally as part of a major cost-cutti...

Layoffs

May 27, 2025

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Income Tax Filing Delayed Will the July Deadline Be Extended?

Income Tax Return ITR filing process for Assessment Year AY has not yet begun, leaving t...

Labour Law

May 26, 2025

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Uber CTO Confirms Major Hiring Plans for Indias Tech Workforce

Uber has announced plans to double its India tech workforce within the next three to five years, rei...

Hiring

May 26, 2025

EPFO

Your PF Transfer Just Got Easier! EPFO Says No More Rejections!

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a clarification stating that overlapping service periods should not be grounds for rejecting PF transfer claims. The directive, released in a circular dated May 20, 2025, aims to streamline the transfer process and prevent unnecessary delays for employees switching jobs. Previously, many regional EPFO offices rejected transfer claims […]

May 26, 2025

Layoffs

Walmart Summons Employees for In-Person Layoff Meetings

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has reportedly begun summoning employees to its offices for in-person termination meetings, raising concerns over workplace ethics and employee well-being. The layoffs, which primarily affect corporate and technology teams, are part of Walmart’s broader restructuring strategy aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. A viral LinkedIn post by a Bengaluru-based […]

May 26, 2025

Appointments

Adani GCC Appoints Preeti Jain as Chief People Officer

Adani Group’s Global Capability Centre (Adani GCC) has appointed Preeti Jain as its Chief People Officer (CPO), marking a significant step in its HR transformation strategy. Preeti, a seasoned HR leader with over 25 years of experience, will oversee talent development, organizational culture, and leadership initiatives as Adani GCC scales its operations. She shared the […]

May 26, 2025

Appointments

Cyient Appoints Kavita Kurup as Chief People Officer

Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering solutions company, has appointed Kavita Kurup as its Chief People Officer (CPO). Based at the company’s Hyderabad headquarters, Kavita will oversee Cyient’s global human resources function, leading its people, talent, and culture agenda across all geographies. With over 25 years of international leadership experience, Kavita brings expertise in business transformation, […]

May 26, 2025

Press Release

Prajjo HR & SightsIn Plus Hosted a Roundtable on KRA Alignment

In partnership with Prajjo HR, SightsIn Plus jointly hosted a roundtable discussion at Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton, Golf Course Road, Sector 56, Gurugram on Saturday, 24th May 2025. The theme of the discussion was “Misaligned KRAs – A Key Reason Behind Organizational Failure?”, bringing together senior HR professionals to talk about how unclear or poorly […]

May 26, 2025

Employment

OPPO Offers 2 Months Internship on Green Skills in India

In a significant move towards fostering environmental consciousness and green skills among India’s youth, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has partnered with OPPO India to introduce the ‘Generation Green’ internship program. This initiative, managed by 1M1B (One Million for One Billion), aims to equip students with the knowledge and tools necessary to […]

May 26, 2025

Employment

IBM is Offering Virtual Internship in Artificial Intelligence

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), working with Edunet Foundation and IBM SkillsBuild, is offering a six-week online internship in Artificial Intelligence (AI) starting June 2025. IBM’s goal is to help students build practical skills that match what today’s tech jobs require. This program includes weekly online sessions where students will learn the […]

May 25, 2025

Layoffs

Luminar Technologies Announces New Layoffs Amid CEO Exit

Luminar Technologies, a leading lidar technology company, has initiated another round of workforce reductions, just days after the abrupt resignation of its CEO and founder, Austin Russell. The company confirmed in a regulatory filing that the layoffs are part of its 2025 Restructuring Plan, aimed at streamlining operations amid ongoing financial challenges. The latest layoffs […]

May 24, 2025

Internship

PM Internship Scheme: More Firms, Bigger Budget for FY26

PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) is undergoing a review by the Union Cabinet, with proposed tweaks aimed at improving its effectiveness and expanding participation. The scheme, which was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25, aims to provide one crore internships over five years, bridging the gap between education and employment. The government is preparing a Cabinet […]

May 24, 2025

Social Media

Why Future Managers Must Be Experts in Technology and People

Richard Lobo, Chief People Officer (CPO) at Tech Mahindra, has emphasized the evolving role of managers in the digital age, stating that “Managers of the future will need to be ‘super managers’—experts in both technology and people.” His insights highlight the growing intersection of AI, automation, and human leadership, urging organizations to redefine talent acquisition, […]

May 24, 2025

Industry

Cognizant Launches 600-Workforce TechFin Centre in GIFT City

Cognizant has officially launched a 600-workforce strong TechFin Centre in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, marking a strategic expansion in its Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector operations. The facility, inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is expected to serve as a global hub for advanced technology solutions catering to Cognizant’s […]

May 24, 2025

Appointments

UKG Appoints Tanuka Bairagi as VP-HR India

UKG, a global leader in workforce management and human capital solutions, has appointed Tanuka Bairagi as its Vice President – Human Resources, India. Tanuka’s arrival comes as the company accelerates its AI-first transformation, reinforcing its commitment to an inclusive, agile, and progressive workplace culture. With over two decades of leadership experience in HR transformation, talent […]

May 24, 2025