News: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

Explore the latest News news, trends, AI innovations, HR analytics, and digital workplace insights. Stay updated with expert opinions and industry developments.

Updated on: Aug 2025
IBM SkillsBuild Internship: AI, Cloud Technologies, Apply by Aug 31
Employment

IBM SkillsBuild Internship: AI, Cloud Technologies, Apply by Aug 31

Pan India, Edunet Foundation, in collaboration with IBM, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated SkillsBuild Internship for August 2025. The internship, designed to empower students with practical and industry-relevant expertise, offers a transformative 4-week learning journey in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Technologies. The program aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge […]

Read Story
Virtual Internship: Python, AI, ML, Data Science, Java, Web Dev…
Employment

Virtual Internship: Python, AI, ML, Data Science, Java, Web Dev…

AICTE and Robokwik have announced the launch of their multi-disciplinary Virtual Internship Program, offering students and young professionals across India. An opportunity to upskill in emerging technologies, including Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Website Development. The Virtual Internship program, starting immediately, will run for two months and is open […]

Read Story
AWS CEO Warns Against Replacing Junior Employees with AI
Employment

AWS CEO Warns Against Replacing Junior Employees with AI

Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman has issued a blunt warning to companies considering the replacement of junior employees with artificial intelligence (AI), calling it “one of the dumbest things I’ve ever heard.” Speaking on the Matthew Berman Podcast, Matt challenged the growing trend among tech firms to reduce entry-level hiring in favor of […]

Read Story
Big Four Firm PwC Plans Major Cut in Associate Hiring by 2028
Hiring

Big Four Firm PwC Plans Major Cut in Associate Hiring by 2028

Landing a job at PwC straight out of college is set to become significantly more challenging. According to an internal presentation shared with alumni of a major U.S. university, the Big Four accounting and consulting firm plans to reduce entry-level hiring by nearly one-third over the next three years. The presentation, first reported by Business […]

Read Story
Virtual Internship in Web Development for Students Across India
Employment

Virtual Internship in Web Development for Students Across India

AICTE and Elewayte, a company of Realtek Consulting LLC, have announced the launch of its Web Developer (Intern) Virtual Internship Program. The Virtual Internship is designed to provide students across India with a practical, hands-on learning experience in full-stack web development, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry-ready skills. The internship, which is set […]

Read Story
Big Billion Days 2025: Flipkart Boosts Hiring in Tier 2 and 3 Cities
Hiring

Big Billion Days 2025: Flipkart Boosts Hiring in Tier 2 and 3 Cities

As India’s largest e-commerce event, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, approaches, Flipkart has announced the creation of over 2.2 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its supply chain, logistics, and last-mile delivery operations. The hiring drive is part of the company’s broader festive preparedness strategy, aimed at scaling operations to meet the surge in consumer […]

Read Story
Dilip Pattanayak joins RP Sanjiv Goenka Group as President- HR
Appointments

Dilip Pattanayak joins RP Sanjiv Goenka Group as President- HR

RP Sanjiv Goenka Group has appointed Dilip Pattanayak as President–Group HR to lead and strengthen the company’s people agenda across its wide portfolio of businesses. In his new role, Pattanayak will focus on driving HR transformation and building on the Group’s culture of excellence. A Veteran HR Leader Pattanayak joins RP Sanjiv Goenka Group from […]

Read Story
Will AI Make Your Manager Obsolete — or More Human?
Technology

Will AI Make Your Manager Obsolete — or More Human?

The Myth Imagine running a transport company in the pre-Uber era. You have a fleet of cars and drivers. When a customer calls, you quickly find the nearest available driver, make the booking, and keep both sides happy. This was a flourishing business a few decades ago. Even now, there are companies that run this […]

Read Story
Virtual Internship on AI in Glass Casting, Stipend ₹10000 /month
Employment

Virtual Internship on AI in Glass Casting, Stipend ₹10000 /month

AICTE and ZenCast Private Limited have announced the launch of a unique virtual internship program focused on the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in glass casting. The 16-week program, starting immediately, offers students and young professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge applications of AI in manufacturing. The initiative is aimed at reimagining […]

Read Story
4.9 Million+ EPS-95 Retirees Receive Less Than ₹1,500 Monthly
EPFO

4.9 Million+ EPS-95 Retirees Receive Less Than ₹1,500 Monthly

A recent disclosure by the Ministry of Labour and Employment has brought renewed attention to the financial distress faced by millions of retired workers under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS-95). As of March 31, 2025, out of 8.15 million pensioners enrolled in the scheme, more than 4.9 million—over 60%—receive monthly pensions below ₹1,500. The […]

Read Story
Rohit Jindal Appointed CHRO at Hamilton Housewares (Milton)
Appointments

Rohit Jindal Appointed CHRO at Hamilton Housewares (Milton)

Hamilton Housewares Pvt. Ltd., the parent company behind household brands such as Milton, Treo, SpotZero, Claro, and Milton ProCook, has appointed Rohit Jindal as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Rohit’s appointment comes at a time when Hamilton is focusing on operational excellence, workforce engagement, and leadership development to support its growth ambitions in the […]

Read Story
Russia Turns to Indian Workers to Fill Industrial Labour Gaps
Hiring

Russia Turns to Indian Workers to Fill Industrial Labour Gaps

In response to a widening industrial workforce shortage, Russia is actively seeking to recruit skilled Indian workers across key sectors including machinery, electronics, construction, and textiles. India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, confirmed the development in an interview with Russian news agency TASS, stating that Russian companies are increasingly turning to India’s skilled labour pool […]

Read Story