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Updated on: Jun 2025

Layoffs

Sony Confirms Bend Studio Layoffs, Studio Moves to New Project

Jun 12, 2025

th Pay Commission How Fitment Factor Will Impact Salaries

th Pay Commission is set to bring significant changes to the salary structure of over one crore cen...

Compensation

Jun 11, 2025

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Madras HC Stays Wage Cut for Hosiery Workers

Madras High Court has granted an interim stay on the Tamil Nadu governments order regarding minimum...

Labour Law

Jun 11, 2025

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Accenture Trains , Employees for AI-Powered Consulting

Accenture, a global leader in consulting and professional services, has trained , employees in...

Technology

Jun 11, 2025

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Appointments

Tata Steel Names Chandan Mishra as Head-HR, Sahibabad

Tata Steel appoints Chandan Mishra as Head-HR, Sahibabad, marking a significant milestone in his career. With nearly a decade-long association with Tata Steel, Chandan has played a pivotal role in human resource management, workforce development, and strategic HR initiatives. His appointment reflects Tata Steel’s commitment to strengthening its HR leadership and fostering a dynamic workplace […]

Jun 11, 2025

Hiring

Meta CEO Personally Hiring for Superintelligence Team

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making a bold move in the AI race by personally leading the recruitment of a new Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team. Meta is investing over $10 billion in AI development to advance its research and innovation. The company is actively creating superintelligent AI, designing a system that could potentially surpass […]

Jun 11, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Flags High Rejection Rate of Higher Pension Applications

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) head office has written to its field offices, raising concern over the very high number of rejected higher pension applications compared to the number of demand letters issued. This letter, sent on May 23, follows instructions from the Ministry of Labour and Employment asking EPFO to audit all rejected […]

Jun 11, 2025

Jobs

Satya Nadella’s Advice to New Techies Amid AI Job Disruptions

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, concerns about job displacement have grown among tech professionals. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently addressed these concerns, offering valuable advice to new entrants in the tech industry. He emphasized that while AI is automating coding and other tasks, strong fundamentals in computational thinking and system design remain […]

Jun 11, 2025

Appointments

Landmark Group Appoints Ina Bajwa as Group Head Talent & Engmt

Landmark Group, one of the largest retail and hospitality conglomerates in the UAE, has welcomed a new addition to its Group HR leadership team. Landmark Group has built a legacy spanning over five decades, starting as a single store in 1973. Today, it has grown into an expansive network of 2,200 stores, covering fashion, electronics, […]

Jun 11, 2025

Social Media

Startup Founder Says Side Jobs Make Employees Stronger

Vedika Bhaia, founder of Growth Square and Social Capital, has openly encouraged her employees to pursue side hustles alongside their primary jobs. Unlike most companies that discourage external projects, Vedika believes that side jobs enhance professional growth, resilience, and financial stability. Her unconventional stance has sparked discussions about workplace loyalty, leadership, and employee empowerment, positioning […]

Jun 10, 2025

Hiring

India’s Hiring Outlook for Q3 2025 Holds Steady at 42%

India’s hiring landscape remains resilient heading into the third quarter of 2025, with employers reporting a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 42%. According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, this marks a slight dip from the previous quarter but reflects a strong 12-point year-on-year gain. Despite global economic uncertainties, India continues to rank second […]

Jun 10, 2025

Labour Law

Visa Ban! Saudi Arabia Suspends Work Visas for India & More

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of block work visas for citizens from 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, and Indonesia. The decision, which took effect in May 2025, is reportedly linked to security and administrative concerns surrounding the upcoming Hajj season. The suspension is intended to prevent visa misuse and stop unauthorized […]

Jun 10, 2025

Internship

Launch Your IT Career! Tech Mahindra Internship 2025 Now Open

Tech Mahindra, a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, has launched its Internship 2025 program, offering undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students a three-month immersive experience. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry realities, providing students with hands-on exposure to emerging technologies. The internship is open to students […]

Jun 10, 2025

Employment

UIDAI Aadhaar Invites Applications for Internship Program- 2025

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has opened applications for its Internship Program at the UIDAI Technology Centre in Bengaluru. This initiative offers students and recent graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-impact technological environment, contributing to one of the world’s most ambitious digital identity projects — Aadhaar. The internships are […]

Jun 10, 2025

Appointments

upGrad Appoints Ferzad Palia to Lead New D2C Business

upGrad, one of Asia’s largest integrated skilling and lifelong learning platforms, has announced the appointment of Ferzad Palia to head its newly launched Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) business. This strategic move marks upGrad’s next phase of growth, focusing on on-demand skilling to cater to India’s next-generation learners who seek flexible, always-on learning solutions. With a strong foundation […]

Jun 10, 2025

Employment

Skilling Revolution: PM Modi Next Big Move for India’s Growth

PM Modi is set to chair the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries, scheduled for November 2025. The conference will focus on ‘Human Capital for Viksit Bharat’, emphasizing education, skilling, and research & development (R&D) to equip India’s workforce for technological advancements. The event follows the 2024 edition, which centered on entrepreneurship, employment, and skilling, […]

Jun 10, 2025