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
OpenAI Begins Hiring Account Directors for New Delhi Sales Team
Hiring

OpenAI Begins Hiring Account Directors for New Delhi Sales Team

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, has officially begun hiring for its first office in India, located in New Delhi. The company is recruiting senior-level Account Directors across three distinct sales divisions: Digital Natives, Large Enterprise, and Strategics. This hiring drive marks a significant step in OpenAI’s broader strategy to deepen its presence in […]

Read Story
New Certification Programme Launched by IIT-H and TCS iON
Training

New Certification Programme Launched by IIT-H and TCS iON

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) has partnered with TCS iON to launch a new online certificate programme in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Chip Design, aimed at addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the semiconductor and electronics industries. The registration window for the programme is now open and will close on September […]

Read Story
Microsoft AI Chief: Skill Gap Is Bigger Threat Than Job Loss
Employment

Microsoft AI Chief: Skill Gap Is Bigger Threat Than Job Loss

Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind, has cautioned that the most pressing challenge posed by artificial intelligence is not widespread job loss, but the growing risk that many people may struggle to adapt to the rapid changes it brings. In a recent interview, Mustafa emphasized that while AI is unlikely to […]

Read Story
Vishakha Group Appoints Rajiv Arora as President & Group CHRO
Appointments

Vishakha Group Appoints Rajiv Arora as President & Group CHRO

Vishakha Group appoints Rajiv Arora as President and Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). A seasoned HR leader with over three decades of diverse experience, Arora brings deep expertise in building people-centric organizations, driving cultural transformation, and enabling business growth through strategic human capital initiatives. His leadership is expected to strengthen further Vishakha Group’s vision […]

Read Story
Virtual Internship in Data Analysis, Stipend ₹13000 /month
Employment

Virtual Internship in Data Analysis, Stipend ₹13000 /month

AICTE and Zencast Private Limited have announced an exciting virtual internship program focused on automating data analysis in the metal casting industry using Python programming. The six-week program, starting immediately, offers students across India a chance to engage with cutting-edge industrial applications and develop skills highly relevant to the future of manufacturing. The internship begins […]

Read Story
TCS Appoints Amit Kapur to Head New AI Services Unit
Appointments

TCS Appoints Amit Kapur to Head New AI Services Unit

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced the creation of a new global business unit focused on artificial intelligence and services transformation. The newly formed AI and Services Transformation Unit will be led by Amit Kapur, a TCS veteran with over 26 years of experience, who currently heads the company’s UK […]

Read Story
Finance Ministry Approves Early Salary Disbursement
Labour Law

Finance Ministry Approves Early Salary Disbursement

In a move aimed at easing financial pressure during the festive season, the Ministry of Finance has approved the early disbursement of August 2025 salary, wages, and pensions for central government employees and pensioners in Kerala and Maharashtra. The decision comes ahead of Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi, two major regional festivals that typically involve increased […]

Read Story
Lenovo to Add 1,000 AI Roles in Bengaluru
Hiring

Lenovo to Add 1,000 AI Roles in Bengaluru

Lenovo is significantly expanding its footprint in India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, announcing plans to add 1,000 highly skilled professionals to its AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru by the end of FY26. The move positions India not only as a key market but also as a global capability hub for Lenovo’s AI-led enterprise […]

Read Story
TCS Accused of Firing Senior Manager Without Severance
Employment

TCS Accused of Firing Senior Manager Without Severance

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing serious allegations after a Reddit post claimed that a senior manager was forced to resign without severance pay following the failure of a client project. The post, shared by a TCS employee under the username “This_Hedgehog_4115,” has sparked widespread discussion about workplace ethics, project […]

Read Story
Dream11 Retains Workforce Amid 95% Revenue Loss
Industry

Dream11 Retains Workforce Amid 95% Revenue Loss

In the wake of the Indian government’s blanket ban on real-money gaming (RMG), Dream11, the country’s largest fantasy sports platform, has suffered a staggering 95% drop in revenue. Despite the financial blow, co-founder and CEO Harsh Jain has publicly assured that the company will not resort to layoffs. “Talent is our most important asset. If […]

Read Story
Top Free Cybersecurity Courses for Beginners: Harvard, SWAYAM & More
Employment

Top Free Cybersecurity Courses for Beginners: Harvard, SWAYAM & More

In today’s digital-first world, cybersecurity is no longer a niche skill reserved for IT professionals — it has become a necessity for everyone. From safeguarding personal data to defending organisations against cyber threats, understanding cybersecurity is now critical. Free online cybersecurity courses are emerging as a powerful gateway for students, professionals, and even casual internet […]

Read Story
Capgemini Deepens Cloud Expertise with Cloud4C Acquisition
Merger & Acquisition

Capgemini Deepens Cloud Expertise with Cloud4C Acquisition

Capgemini has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloud4C, a leading provider of automation-driven managed services for hybrid and sovereign cloud environments. The acquisition marks a strategic move by Capgemini to deepen its capabilities in cloud transformation, AI-powered automation, and SAP services, while expanding its footprint in the fast-growing cloud managed services market. Strategic Rationale […]

Read Story