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Updated on: Jun 2025

Employment

NHRC Launches Week Summer Internship Programme

Jun 18, 2025

Genpact Employees Push Back Against -Hour Workday Policy

Genpact, a global professional services firm, has come under scrutiny following its decision to exte...

Labour Law

Jun 18, 2025

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Labour Welfare Schemes Benefit Over Lakh Unorganised Workers

Ministry of Labour amp Employment has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting unorganised workers ...

Labour Law

Jun 18, 2025

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Mahindra TEQO Appoints Ankit Jain as Chief Executive Officer

Mahindra TEQO, a leading renewable energy asset management and intelligence platform under the Mahin...

Appointments

Jun 17, 2025

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Appointments

Pizza Hut Appoints CFO and CPO to Drive Growth in South Asia

Pizza Hut, a division of US-based Yum! Brands, has announced the appointment of Pranav Dahiya as Chief Financial & Strategy Officer and Nazia Abidi as Chief People & Culture Officer for the Indian Subcontinent. These leadership changes come at a crucial time as Pizza Hut accelerates its expansion efforts in South Asia. The brand is […]

Jun 17, 2025

Appointments

KPMG Appoints Seven Partners in the Middle East

KPMG has announced the appointment of seven new partners across its Advisory and Tax practices in the Middle East. The latest cohort of partners reflects the firm’s commitment to expanding its presence and capabilities in key markets, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The appointments come shortly after KPMG’s previous intake of nine new partners, […]

Jun 17, 2025

Employment

TCS Staff Face Stricter Bench Rules, Mandates 225 Billed Days

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has rolled out a revised associate deployment policy, limiting the bench period to a maximum of 35 business days per year. Effective June 12, 2025, the new policy mandates that employees must be deployed for at least 225 billed days annually. The move aims to enhance workforce utilization, ensuring that associates […]

Jun 17, 2025

Appointments

Havells India Appoints Bhuwnesh Singh Chauhan as VP – HR

Havells India Ltd has announced the appointment of Bhuwnesh Singh Chauhan as its Vice President – Human Resources. Bhuwnesh has over 24 years of experience in human resources across manufacturing, engineering, and consumer goods sectors. His expertise spans organizational development, succession planning, and employee engagement, making him a seasoned HR leader. His appointment comes at […]

Jun 17, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Advises Members to Avoid Third-Party Agents

Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has issued a strong advisory urging its members to avoid unauthorized agents and instead utilize official EPFO portals for secure and free online services. Recent reports reveal that cybercafés and fintech operators are charging members unnecessary fees for EPFO services. These services, however, are officially available for free through EPFO’s […]

Jun 17, 2025

Appointments

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Appoints Sachin as Head-HR (Services)

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTEH) has appointed Sachin Bordavekar as its Head of Human Resources (Services). Sachin has over two decades of experience in human resources across various L&T Group companies. His expertise spans talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management, making him a seasoned HR leader. His appointment is expected to strengthen LTEH’s HR operations, […]

Jun 17, 2025

Employment

TCS Ramps Up Lateral Hiring for Mid and Senior Roles in India

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, is holding lateral hiring interviews for tech professionals at multiple locations, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, and Pune. The focus is on mid-level roles across various tech functions. TCS is seeking professionals with 5 to 15 years of experience, depending on the role. The company is […]

Jun 17, 2025

Compensation

India’s Auto Industry to Offer 10.1% Salary Hikes in FY26

India’s automotive industry is set to offer an average salary hike of 10.1% in FY26, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit increments. Deloitte’s Performance and Rewards Trends Study reports that the automotive industry will see a 10.1% salary increase in FY26. This growth surpasses the 8% average salary hike observed across other Indian sectors. […]

Jun 17, 2025

Employment

EY India Launches Student and Entry-Level Programs: Internships

EY India has launched student and early-career initiatives, aiming to attract fresh talent through diverse entry points—from short internships to year-long industrial placements and immersive trainee schemes. According to EY’s official career site, the firm offers work experience, internships, apprenticeships, undergraduate, and graduate programs across its core service lines—assurance, tax, transactions, and consulting. These programs […]

Jun 16, 2025

Survey & Report

PwC Study: AI Driving Job Growth and Higher Salaries

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, with a new PwC Global AI Jobs Barometer 2025 revealing that AI has quadrupled productivity growth in sectors most exposed to its adoption. The report highlights that industries leveraging AI have seen a 27% increase in productivity and a threefold rise in revenue per employee, […]

Jun 16, 2025

Press Release

Winpe’s ‘Women on Boards’ Initiative Aims to Boost Gender Diversity

Winpe, a gender diversity-focused non-profit organisation, has launched its “Women on Boards” programme, a landmark initiative aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women on corporate boards in India. Supported by British International Investment (BII), the programme seeks to create a pipeline of board-ready women professionals and connect them with private equity and venture capital-backed companies. […]

Jun 16, 2025

Hiring

TCS Offers ₹40,000 Vendor Bonus to Speed Up Senior Hiring

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has launched the Quick Joiner Incentive Plan, offering vendors an additional ₹40,000 per candidate for senior roles filled within 30 days. This initiative aims to expedite hiring, ensuring that experienced professionals join the company swiftly to meet growing market demands. However, the incentive comes with a […]

Jun 16, 2025