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Updated on: Jul 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship -Tech Management Aspirants, Apply by July

Jul 22, 2025

Juniper Green Energy Appoints Varinder as AVP Head HR

Juniper Green Energy has appointed Varinder Singh as the Assistant Vice President and Head of Human ...

Appointments

Jul 22, 2025

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Skill India Assistant Launched to Expand Access to Skilling

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship MSDE has launched the Skill India Assistant SI...

Jobs

Jul 22, 2025

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ELI Scheme Targets . Crore Jobs with EPF-Linked Incentives

Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive ELI Scheme with a budgetary outlay of ...

EPFO

Jul 22, 2025

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EPFO

EPFO Achieves Net Member Addition of 20.06 Lakh in May 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported its highest-ever monthly net member addition of 20.06 lakh in May 2025. This figure includes 9.42 lakh new subscribers, reflecting a surge in workforce formalization and heightened awareness of social security benefits. The data, released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, underscores the impact of targeted outreach […]

Jul 22, 2025

Labour Law

Govt Confirms 8th Pay Commission, Seeks Stakeholder Inputs

The central government has officially confirmed its decision to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC). The announcement, made during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, marks the first formal step toward revising compensation structures under the next pay cycle. The 8th CPC is expected to affect approximately 50 lakh central government employees and 65 […]

Jul 22, 2025

Appointments

Walmart Sourcing Appoints Atreyee as Head – HR, People Partner

Walmart Sourcing has announced the appointment of Atreyee Chowdhury as the new Head of HR, People Partner – India Hub. Atreyee steps into the role after nearly six years with Walmart Global Tech India, bringing over 17 years of experience in human resources, learning and development, and organizational transformation. Career Journey and Leadership Experience Atreyee […]

Jul 22, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship: Python, AI, ML, Data Science, Java – Apply Today

This virtual internship program is by ROBOKWIK and AICTE and offers a structured experience through training, project work, and report submission. Python, AI, ML, Data Science, Java, and Website Development internship program starting August 2025. Interns will learn at their own pace, complete assigned tasks, and receive a certificate upon successful completion. The program is […]

Jul 21, 2025

Employment

Attrition at Wipro Stable at 15% Over Four Quarters

Wipro Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Saurabh Govil has confirmed that the company’s attrition rate has remained steady at approximately 15% over the past three to four quarters. Speaking during the Q1 FY26 earnings call, Saurabh emphasized that the IT major is “comfortable” with this level of attrition, citing adequate bench strength and no significant […]

Jul 21, 2025

Industry

Bata India Reduces Workforce and Salary Hikes in FY25

Bata India has implemented significant workforce and compensation adjustments in fiscal year 2025 (FY25), reflecting a strategic shift toward operational efficiency and cost control. The company’s annual report and recent disclosures reveal a year marked by headcount reductions, scaled-back salary increases, and tighter expense management—even as profitability improved. Bata Workforce Reduction Across Categories Bata India’s […]

Jul 21, 2025

Employment

Wipro Held Liable for Damaging Ex-Employee’s Reputation

The Delhi High Court recently ordered Wipro to pay Rs 2 lakh in damages to a former employee. The case involved defamatory statements made in the employee’s relieving letter. The court also told the company to issue a new letter without those remarks. The employee had worked as a principal consultant from March 2018 to […]

Jul 21, 2025

EPFO

NPS vs UPS: Which Pension Scheme Suits Your Retirement?

As the September 30 deadline approaches, central government employees face a pivotal decision: whether to remain in the New Pension System (NPS) or opt for the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The choice carries long-term implications for retirement security, income stability, and financial planning. With both schemes now offering comparable tax benefits, the decision […]

Jul 21, 2025

Appointments

Novartis Appoints Jonas as Head of People Services & Soln.

Novartis has named Jonas Prasanna as the new Head of People Services & Solutions (PS&S) for India. Based in Hyderabad, Jonas will oversee HR operations and service delivery across the country, with a focus on enhancing employee experience, operational excellence, and alignment with Novartis’s global transformation agenda. A Career Built on Diverse HR Leadership Jonas […]

Jul 21, 2025

Demise

Bank of Baroda Manager Dies by Suicide, Cites Work Pressure

A senior manager at the Bank of Baroda died by suicide on the bank’s premises late on July 17, 2025. The deceased, identified as Shiv Shankar Mitra, 52, was serving as Chief Manager at the branch and had recently submitted his resignation citing health issues and excessive work pressure. Sequence of Events Leading to the […]

Jul 21, 2025

Employment

Two Months Free Virtual Internship for Software Engineers

TechieHelp is inviting students across India to apply for its virtual internship program for Full Stack Developer Software Engineers. This opportunity is designed for those who want real experience in web development using tools and technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Firebase, and more. Interns will get to work on live projects and […]

Jul 21, 2025

Partnership

KPMG, DUT, and UNESCO Mentor 200+ Youth for Career Success

In a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between education and employment, KPMG South Africa, Durban University of Technology (DUT), and UNESCO have successfully equipped more than 200 students with essential workplace skills. The initiative, delivered through UNESCO’s Global Skills Academy (GSA), forms part of KPMG’s global commitment to economically empower 10 million disadvantaged youth […]

Jul 21, 2025