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ATT CEO Issues Firm Return-to-Office Mandate

ATampT CEO John Stankey has issued a company-wide ultimatum employees must return to the office f...

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Global Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring in India as Local IT Shrinks

Despite widespread layoffs across global markets, major international technology firmscollectively ...

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Sikkim Sets Benchmark with Sabbatical Leave Policy

Government of Sikkim has launched a Sabbatical Leave Scheme for its regular and temporary government...

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Paid Virtual Internship in Android Developer, Apply by: Aug 10

A virtual internship is now open for students interested in Android development, backend engineering, or UI/UX design. This virtual internship program is centered around building a mobile news application that focuses on regional languages. The app will offer real-time news updates, trending stories, and local content in a simple and easy-to-use format. About the program […]

Donald Trump Fires BLS Chief After Weak Jobs Report

On August 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump removed Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the release of a disappointing monthly employment report. The report showed that the U.S. economy added only 73,000 jobs in July, with significant downward revisions for May and June, reducing previously reported gains by […]

Merger & Acquisition

SAP to Acquire SmartRecruiters; Advancing AI-Driven Hiring

SAP SE, the global enterprise software leader, has announced its intent to acquire SmartRecruiters, a prominent talent acquisition (TA) software provider, in a move aimed at bolstering its SuccessFactors Human Capital Management (HCM) suite. The acquisition, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. SmartRecruiters, […]

Industry

Google CEO Urges Employees to Boost Efficiency with AI

At a recent all-hands meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai called on employees to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) more aggressively to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. The directive comes as Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, prepares for a record $85 billion in capital expenditures in 2025, up from $75 billion earlier in the year. Sundar emphasized […]

Labour Law

TCS Misses Labour Ministry Meet, Offers Written Clarification

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has come under scrutiny for its recent decision to lay off 12,000 employees and delay the onboarding of over 600 lateral hires. The Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) convened a meeting on August 1, 2025, in response to a formal complaint filed by the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES). However, TCS […]

EPFO

EPFO Rejects 11 Lakh Higher Pension Claims

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed the processing of 15.24 lakh applications for higher pension entitlements, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling dated November 4, 2022. As of July 16, 2025, the EPFO has processed 98.5% of these claims, but the outcome has sparked widespread concern: over 11 lakh applications were rejected, while just […]

Partnership

HCLTech and Pearson Patner for AI-Driven Upskilling

HCLTech and Pearson have announced a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at accelerating AI-led upskilling across enterprises, government bodies, and higher education institutions. The collaboration seeks to equip individuals and organizations with the tools needed to adapt to rapid technological changes, particularly those driven by artificial intelligence. The partnership will focus on co-developing AI-powered learning products, […]

Compensation

Apple Discloses Base Salaries Amid AI Talent Battle

Apple Inc. has publicly disclosed detailed salary ranges for a wide array of technical roles, including engineers, software developers, and data scientists. The information comes from federal filings submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor in 2025, primarily related to foreign worker sponsorships. While the figures exclude bonuses, stock grants, and other benefits, they offer […]

SBI Strengthens Customer Service with 13,455 New Recruits

State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has initiated the onboarding of 13,455 newly recruited junior associates across its extensive branch network. This move is part of a broader strategy to reinforce customer service and operational efficiency at the grassroots level. The recruitment drive, announced in June 2025, is one of the […]

Hiring

Poddar Plumbing to Generate 12,000 Jobs

Poddar Plumbing Systems Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of CPVC and PVC pipes, has announced a significant expansion in Karnataka with a total investment of ₹758 crore. The company plans to establish a large-scale manufacturing facility in the Vemgal Industrial Area (Phase 2) in Kolar district, spread across 33 acres, and has proposed a second unit […]

Compensation

Mahindra Announces Diwali ESOP Grant for 14,000 Employees

Mahindra Group has announced a one-time Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) grant for 12,000 to 14,000 employees, including shop floor workers for the first time. The initiative, timed ahead of Diwali, reflects the company’s intent to recognize long-term contributions and foster a sense of ownership among its workforce. The ESOP grant spans across three core […]