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Updated on: Apr 2025

Employment

Vanguard to Open GCC in Hyderabad, Hiring , Employees

Apr 1, 2025

EPFO Claim Settlement Major Reforms for FY

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has introduced several transformative changes to its c...

EPFO

Apr 1, 2025

Zomato Lays Off Employees Amid Food Delivery Slowdown

Zomato, one of Indias leading food delivery platforms, has let go of employees from its c...

Layoffs

Apr 1, 2025

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LTIMindtree Expands Strategic Partnership with Google Cloud

LTIMindtree, a global leader in technology consulting and digital solutions, has announced a strateg...

Partnership

Apr 1, 2025

Movement

Intas Pharmaceuticals President – Global HR Ajay Bhatt Retires

Ajay Bhatt, a distinguished leader in healthcare human resources, has retired from his role as President-Global HR at Intas Pharmaceuticals. With an illustrious career spanning 38 years, Ajay has left an indelible mark on the pharmaceutical industry, contributing significantly to talent management, organizational development, and crisis management. His retirement marks the end of an era […]

Apr 1, 2025

Compensation

EY Report Highlights E-commerce as Salary Growth Leader in 2025

India’s e-commerce sector is poised for unprecedented salary hikes in 2025, surpassing 10%, according to a recent report by Ernst & Young (EY). This surge in pay growth highlights the sector’s resilience and rapid expansion, driven by technological advancements, increased consumer spending, and the growing digital economy. Despite a slight moderation in salary growth across […]

Apr 1, 2025

C-Suite Move

Paneesh Rao bids farewell with a sense of gratitude to LTIMindtree

After an illustrious 36-year career in HR, Dr. Paneesh Rao, most recently working as Chief Sustainability Officer at LTIMindtree, bids farewell with a sense of gratitude and a touch of disbelief as this significant chapter ends. Before stepping into the role of Global Head of Sustainability, Paneesh served as the Chief People Officer at LTIMindtree […]

Apr 1, 2025

Hiring

Hyundai Motor to Hire Global Talent in Advanced Technologies

Hyundai Motor, a global leader in the automotive industry, has announced a global recruitment program aimed at securing top-tier foreign engineering talent. The program is set to attract highly skilled professionals from diverse engineering fields, further strengthening Hyundai’s position as a pioneer in the automotive and mobility sectors. Hyundai Motor: Key Details of the Recruitment […]

Apr 1, 2025

EPFO

Faster PF Withdrawals: EPFO Introduces ₹5 Lakh Auto-Claim Limit

To enhance the ease of living for its 7.5 crore members, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to increase the auto-settlement limit for provident fund (PF) withdrawals from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh. This decision, approved during the 113th Executive Committee meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) held in Srinagar, Jammu […]

Mar 31, 2025

Appointments

Croma Welcomes Shibashish Roy as CEO and Managing Director

Croma, India’s leading consumer durables and electronics retail chain, has announced the appointment of Shibashish Roy as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), effective April 1, 2025. With over two decades of experience within Tata Group companies, Shibashish succeeds Avijit Mitra, who has retired after a distinguished tenure. As the retail industry […]

Mar 31, 2025

Partnership

Centre and Uttar Pradesh Join Forces for Skill Development Revolution

To bolster skill development across India, the Centre and Uttar Pradesh have joined forces to implement transformative programs aimed at empowering the workforce. At the heart of this collaboration is the ₹60,000 crore ITI Upgradation Scheme, which seeks to modernize Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and elevate them into world-class skill development centers. This ambitious plan […]

Mar 31, 2025

Hiring

Tech Companies Target Niche Talent with AI-Driven Solutions

As the technology sector undergoes rapid transformation, companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and recruit niche talent. This trend comes at a time when tech layoffs are prevalent, yet specialized roles in AI-related fields are attracting multiple offers and commanding higher salaries. Positions such as prompt engineers, AI ethicists, and generative AI […]

Mar 31, 2025

Appointments

Maruti Suzuki Appoints Dr. Tapan Sahoo as Head – Digital Enterprise and Cybersecurity

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has appointed Dr. Tapan Sahoo as the Head of Digital Enterprise (DE) and Information & Cyber Security, effective April 1, 2025. In his new role, Dr. Sahoo will lead the company’s digital enterprise initiatives, focusing on technology strategy, cybersecurity, and deploying data-driven solutions. He will be pivotal in implementing innovative digital […]

Mar 31, 2025

Employment

Careernet Report Tracks Six Years of Progress in Women’s Employment

Careernet, a leading talent solutions provider in India, has released its annual report, “The State of Women’s Employment in India,” offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of women’s participation in the workforce. Analyzing over 30,000 placement samples per year from 2019 to 2024, the report highlights trends in women’s employment, including sectoral participation, city-wise […]

Mar 31, 2025

Partnership

Accenture and Siemens Join Forces to Revolutionize Manufacturing

Accenture and Siemens have announced the formation of a groundbreaking partnership, the Accenture Siemens Business Group, at Hannover Messe 2025. This alliance, comprising 7,000 professionals globally, aims to transform engineering and manufacturing by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as industrial artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital twin solutions. The collaboration marks a significant step toward redefining […]

Mar 31, 2025

Labour Law

eShram Portal Gains Momentum with 70,000 Gig Workers Onboarded

Over 70,000 gig workers have registered on the eShram portal, a government initiative aimed at providing social security benefits to unorganized sector workers. This achievement follows the onboarding of ten major e-commerce platforms, including Uber, Zomato, Blinkit, and Swiggy. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour has lauded this progress but emphasized the need for further […]

Mar 31, 2025