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Updated on: Aug 2025
Mahindra & Mahindra Rolls Out ESOPs for 23,000 Employees
Compensation

Mahindra & Mahindra Rolls Out ESOPs for 23,000 Employees

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has announced a one-time Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for 23,000 employees across its group companies. The initiative, valued between ₹400 crore and ₹500 crore, is designed to reward long-term contributions and align employee efforts with the company’s broader wealth creation goals. This ESOP rollout spans three major subsidiaries: Mahindra & […]

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Paid Internship for Engineer Trainee | Stipend 10,000/Month
Employment

Paid Internship for Engineer Trainee | Stipend 10,000/Month

AICTE, in partnership with CyanConnode Pvt Ltd, is looking for Computer Science interns to support our engineering team. This is a full-time, paid internship based out of our Gurgaon office. Candidates must be available to work on-site throughout the internship. Location: GurgaonType: Full-Time, In-OfficeStart Date: ImmediateDuration: 3 MonthsStipend: ₹10,000/monthApplication Deadline: 30-Sep-2025Open Positions: 5 About the […]

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POSH Act Implementation Under Scrutiny in Maharashtra
Labour Law

POSH Act Implementation Under Scrutiny in Maharashtra

Maharashtra State Women’s Commission has formally called for mandatory audits of POSH compliance across workplaces in the state, citing widespread gaps in the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act. The proposal was submitted to the Minister for Women and Child […]

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SBI to Hire 5,583 Junior Associates for Customer Service in FY26
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SBI to Hire 5,583 Junior Associates for Customer Service in FY26

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a large-scale recruitment drive for 5,583 Junior Associates (Customer Service & Support) for the financial year 2025–26, aimed at improving customer experience across its extensive branch network. The hiring initiative is part of SBI’s broader strategy to deepen service delivery and reinforce its frontline workforce amid evolving customer […]

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Skill India Mission Trains Over 5 Lakh in Future Technologies
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Skill India Mission Trains Over 5 Lakh in Future Technologies

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is intensifying efforts under the Skill India Mission (SIM) to equip India’s youth with industry-relevant skills in emerging technologies. Through a network of training centres and schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and Craftsman Training Scheme […]

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Technip Energies Onboards 280 Trainees; 60% Women
Employment

Technip Energies Onboards 280 Trainees; 60% Women

Technip Energies, a global leader in engineering and technology solutions, has onboarded 280 new trainees across India as part of its strategic workforce expansion. The recruitment drive spans key locations including Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Dahej, and reflects the company’s commitment to building a future-ready talent pool to support both domestic and international projects. […]

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TCS Announces Salary Revisions and New Hiring Framework
Compensation

TCS Announces Salary Revisions and New Hiring Framework

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced wage hikes for approximately 80% of its workforce, primarily covering junior to mid-level employees. The pay revisions will take effect from September 1, 2025, and were communicated to staff via an internal email from Chief Human Resources Officer Milind Lakkad and CHRO Designate K […]

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Andhra Pradesh Launches India’s Largest Green Skilling Initiative
Employment

Andhra Pradesh Launches India’s Largest Green Skilling Initiative

Andhra Pradesh has launched the country’s largest green skilling initiative aimed at building a future-ready workforce for the solar and wind energy sectors. The programme was formally unveiled on August 6, 2025, during a dedicated event held in Vijayawada. The event was titled “Empowering India’s Green Future: Andhra Pradesh as the Talent Hub for Solar […]

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Airbus Appoints New India Head and South Asia Operations
Appointments

Airbus Appoints New India Head and South Asia Operations

Airbus has announced a leadership reshuffle for its India and South Asia operations, appointing Juergen Westermeier, the company’s current Chief Procurement Officer, as President and Managing Director for the region. Westermeier will take over from Rémi Maillard, effective September 1, 2025. This appointment is part of a broader leadership transition at the Netherlands-based global aircraft […]

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ClearTax Lays Off 16% of Workforce, Freshers Most Affected
Layoffs

ClearTax Lays Off 16% of Workforce, Freshers Most Affected

Bengaluru-based fintech firm Clear, formerly known as ClearTax, has laid off 16% of its workforce in a move the company describes as part of a “strategic organisational restructuring.” The layoffs, which took effect on August 1, 2025, have disproportionately impacted freshers and recent campus hires, many of whom had joined the company just weeks earlier. […]

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Walmart HR Chief Warns: Negativity Is a Career Red Flag
Employment

Walmart HR Chief Warns: Negativity Is a Career Red Flag

In a recent interview with CNBC Make It, Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart, delivered a blunt message to professionals navigating today’s competitive job market: negativity is a major red flag. Her comments, which have since gained traction across professional circles, emphasize the importance of solution-oriented thinking and collaborative behavior […]

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Accenture CEO Shares Father’s Life-Changing Career Advice
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Accenture CEO Shares Father’s Life-Changing Career Advice

Julie Sweet, the Chair and CEO of Accenture, recently shared a deeply personal story that has resonated across the business world. In an interview with Fortune, Julie recalled a pivotal moment from her teenage years that continues to shape her leadership philosophy. At age 15, after losing a local debate competition hosted by the Lions […]

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