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Updated on: Jul 2025

Appointments

Apollo Tyres Appoints R Mahalakshmi as Chief HR Officer

Jul 18, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover to Cut Management Jobs

Jaguar Land Rover JLR, the UK-based luxury carmaker owned by Tata Motors, has announced plans to c...

Layoffs

Jul 18, 2025

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Intel Confirms , Layoffs in U.S., Surpassing Initial Estimates

Intel Corporation has officially confirmed the layoff of , employees across the United States, m...

Layoffs

Jul 18, 2025

EPFO Approves , Pension Major Relief for Lakh Retirees

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has officially approved a sevenfold increase in the mi...

EPFO

Jul 17, 2025

Employment

TCS Employees Face Layoff Fears with 35-Day Bench Policy

As Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) wraps up the first 35-day cycle of its newly implemented benching policy, thousands of employees are grappling with anxiety, career uncertainty, and fears of termination. The policy, introduced on June 12, 2025, limits the time an employee can remain unallocated—without a billable project—to 35 business days per year, marking a […]

Jul 17, 2025

Technology

AI for All: 5.5 Lakh Village Entrepreneurs to Receive Free Training

Government of India has announced free Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for 5.5 lakh Village-Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) operating Common Service Centres (CSCs) across the country. The initiative, unveiled by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the 16th foundation day of CSC SPV, is part of the ambitious IndiaAI Mission, which aims to skill 10 lakh citizens in […]

Jul 17, 2025

Labour Law

Delhi High Court Slams Wipro Over Defamatory Termination Letter

Delhi High Court has ordered Wipro Limited to pay ₹2 lakh in compensatory damages to a former employee for defamatory remarks made in his termination letter. The ruling, delivered by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, sets a precedent in Indian employment law by recognizing the reputational harm caused by stigmatic language in internal HR documents. The […]

Jul 17, 2025

Industry

IBM Has Launched Agentic AI Innovation Centre in Bengaluru

IBM has launched a new Agentic AI Innovation Centre at its Bengaluru office on July 16. This space is meant to help companies build and test autonomous AI agents. It gives businesses the tools they need to create their agents, fine-tune Small Language Models (SLMs), and check results in just a few hours. Support for […]

Jul 17, 2025

Layoffs

700 Jobs Cut as Scale AI Restructures GenAI Division

Scale AI, a leading data-labeling startup in the artificial intelligence sector, has announced a significant workforce reduction, laying off 200 full-time employees—approximately 14% of its global staff—and terminating contracts with 500 global contractors. The move comes just weeks after Meta’s $14.3 billion investment, which secured a 49% stake in the company and saw Scale’s founder […]

Jul 17, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship on Google Cloud Cyber Security; Apply by July 31

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) continues to promote virtual internship programs that bridge academic learning and practical industry exposure. These structured internships offer students opportunities to work on real-world projects, often extending to full-time job prospects. One of the latest offerings is a Python and AI-focused virtual Internship, open to students across […]

Jul 17, 2025

Hiring

Deloitte Report 2025: Skill-First Strategy Surges in Campus Hiring

Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends Report 2025 signals a strong rebound in campus hiring, with companies increasing their hiring budgets by 15% and offering an average 3.91% salary hike to future-ready graduates. The report, based on data from over 500 campuses and 200+ organizations, highlights a strategic pivot toward skill-first hiring, AI-enhanced screening, and long-term […]

Jul 17, 2025

Compensation

Mark Zuckerberg Says Meta’s AI Talent Isn’t Chasing Paychecks

In a candid interview with The Information, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dismissed the notion that top AI researchers are joining Meta solely for massive compensation packages. Amid reports of Rs 1,600 crore ($200 million) offers to lure talent from Apple, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind, Mark clarified that the real draw lies in unmatched compute power, […]

Jul 17, 2025

Appointments

Usha International Appoints Dipty Jalan as CHRO (SVP HR)

Usha International, one of India’s leading consumer durables brands, has appointed Dipty Jalan as Chief Human Resources Officer (Senior Vice President – HR), marking her return to the organization in a significantly expanded leadership role. Dipty brings over two decades of experience in HR strategy, organizational development, and cultural transformation. Her appointment reflects Usha’s renewed […]

Jul 16, 2025

Layoffs

Bumble Slashes 30% of Workforce to Rebuild Amid User Decline

Dating app giant Bumble Inc. has announced a sweeping 30% reduction in its global workforce, impacting approximately 240 employees, as part of a broader strategic overhaul aimed at reviving user engagement and streamlining operations. The move comes amid mounting pressure on online dating platforms to evolve in response to shifting user behavior, particularly among Gen […]

Jul 16, 2025

Appointments

Gunjan Mishra Joins CorroHealth as AVP – HR

Gunjan Mishra, a seasoned HR leader with nearly two decades of experience, has joined CorroHealth as Associate Vice President – Human Resources. Gunjan has earned wide recognition for her expertise in organizational development, employee engagement, and talent management. Her appointment will fast-track CorroHealth’s efforts to build a high-performance, inclusive, and future-ready workforce. Gunjan Mishra’s Career: […]

Jul 16, 2025

Compensation

Amid Expansion, Swiggy Rolls Out ₹150 Crore ESOPs for Staff

Foodtech and quick commerce giant Swiggy has announced a fresh round of employee stock option (ESOP) grants worth ₹150 crore under its ESOP 2024 plan. According to filings with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the company has issued 38.86 lakh stock options priced at ₹1 per share, which will convert into fully paid-up equity shares […]

Jul 16, 2025