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McDonalds India Appoints Pragya Singh as Director-People Partner

McDonalds India has announced the appointment of Pragya Singh as Director-People Partner, marking a...

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Deloitte Blore Launches Global AI Simulation Centre of Excellence

Deloitte has announced the launch and expansion of its Global Artificial Intelligence AI Simulatio...

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Wipro Makes Bold Move After Lagging Behind Infosys, Cognizant

Wipro Targets Growing GCC Market Wipro is getting ready to start a new Global Capability Center GCC...

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Vedanta Appoints Saty Jyot Kaur as CHRO for Sterlite Copper Silvassa

Vedanta Limited, one of India’s leading natural resources companies, has announced the appointment of Saty Jyot Kaur as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for its Sterlite Copper unit in Silvassa. Her extensive experience in HR leadership positions across the mining and metals industry positions her as a key player in driving the company’s people and […]

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Beyond KPIs: How Sentiment Analysis Enhances Workplace Productivity and Retention

In today’s fast-paced, results-driven business world, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are often the primary focus for evaluating employee performance, productivity, and overall success. While KPIs provide valuable insight into measurable outputs, they only scratch the surface of understanding how employees truly feel about their work environment, tasks, and leadership. This is where sentiment analysis comes […]

Karnataka Industries Threaten Shutdown Over Proposed Wage Hike

The industrial sector in Karnataka is facing a potential crisis as industries, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), threaten to shut down operations in protest against the state government’s proposed wage hike. The draft notification suggests revising the minimum wages for laborers from the current ₹12,000–₹21,000 per month to ₹25,000–₹31,000 per month, depending on the […]

Hiring

TCS to Hire 42,000 Freshers, Promotes 1.1 Lakh in FY25

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, has announced its ambitious hiring plans for the fiscal year 2026 (FY26), aiming to onboard 42,000 trainees. This move comes on the heels of a similar hiring spree in FY25, during which the company also rolled out an impressive 1.1 lakh promotions, showcasing its commitment to […]

Hiring

EY Scholarship 2025 For Indian Students: ₹1 Lakh and Internship

EY Scholarship 2025 program is a prestigious initiative by Ernst & Young (EY) aimed at recognizing and rewarding students with exceptional entrepreneurial spirit. Open to undergraduate students across India, the program offers a unique blend of financial support, professional exposure, and skill development. With a scholarship prize of ₹1 lakh and a two-month internship at […]

AXISCADES Appoints New Leaders to Drive Growth in Aerospace and ESAI

AXISCADES Technologies Limited, a leading provider of end-to-end technology and engineering solutions, has announced the appointment of KP Mohanakrishnan as Deputy CEO & President – Aerospace and D Murali Krishnan as Chief Operating Officer & President – ESAI. The Board of Directors approved these leadership changes on April 9, 2025. This marks a significant milestone […]

Deloitte is Transforming the Future of Work with New AI-Powered Solutions

Deloitte announced the expansion of its alliances with Google Cloud and ServiceNow to enable clients to rapidly scale their agentic AI capabilities, helping to build the enterprises of the future. As part of this expansion, Deloitte is introducing a suite of over 100 ready-to-deploy agents, powered by Google’s Gemini models and Agentspace, to transform customer […]

EPFO

EPFO Allows Demand Drafts for Past Dues to Resolve Technical Issues

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a significant policy change, allowing employers to make one-time payments of past dues via demand drafts. This decision comes in response to technical glitches and delays in the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) system, which have hindered timely deposit of EPF contributions. The move aims to address employer concerns while […]

Employment

Internship Tsunami in India: The New Gateway to Jobs & Big Pay

India has seen a remarkable surge in internship opportunities, with postings doubling over the past three years, according to a recent report by Indeed. The report highlights that internships are becoming a strategic priority for organisations aiming to equip young professionals with practical, industry-relevant skills. Between February 2022 and February 2025, internship listings rose by […]

Compensation

Odisha Increases DA for State Employees and Pensioners by 2%

Odisha government has announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state employees and pensioners. This decision, effective retrospectively from January 1, 2025, was declared by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on April 11, 2025. The hike raises the DA from 53% to 55%, benefiting approximately 8.5 lakh individuals across the state. The revised […]

BluSmart Faces Setbacks With Salary Delays and Leadership Exits

BluSmart Mobility, India’s first all-electric ride-hailing service, is grappling with significant financial challenges. The company, which operates in major cities like Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, has delayed March salary payments and witnessed a series of high-profile leadership exits. These developments have raised concerns about BluSmart’s financial stability and its ability to sustain operations in […]