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Amazon has announced a major restructuring of its audio operations, resulting in the layoff of approximately 110 employees from its podcast studio Wondery. The move, confirmed in early August 2025, is part of a broader effort to streamline the company’s audio content strategy and adapt to changing market dynamics. The layoffs affect teams involved in […]
In association with AICTE, Nagar Palika Parishad Jalalabad, Shahjahanpur, has announced a full-time internship under the Solid Waste Management program supported by Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). This 12-month internship provides selected candidates with practical experience in waste management operations across the city’s 25 wards. About Internship This opportunity is designed for recent graduates who want […]
In a significant judgment delivered on July 29, 2025, the Supreme Court (SC) of India ruled that employees injured or killed while commuting to or from their workplace may be eligible for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, provided a clear nexus exists between the accident and the employment. The decision marks a pivotal […]
National Career Service (NCS) Portal, launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has emerged as one of India’s most comprehensive digital platforms for employment facilitation. As of July 2025, the portal has mobilized more than 6.43 crore job vacancies, reflecting its expanding role in connecting job seekers with opportunities across both government and private […]
Starting August 1, 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it mandatory for members to activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) through the UMANG mobile app, using Aadhaar-based face authentication. This move marks a significant shift toward a fully digital and self-service model for accessing EPFO services, eliminating the need for employer intervention […]
AT&T CEO John Stankey has issued a company-wide ultimatum: employees must return to the office five days a week or begin exploring other job opportunities. The directive, delivered via an internal memo on July 31, 2025, marks a significant shift in the telecom giant’s workplace policy, officially ending its hybrid work model that had been […]
Despite widespread layoffs across global markets, major international technology firms—collectively known as FAAMNG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google)—are steadily increasing their hiring footprint in India. Over the past year, these companies have grown their India-based headcount by 16%, adding approximately 28,000 new jobs across their own and affiliate entities. This hiring momentum stands […]
Government of Sikkim has launched a Sabbatical Leave Scheme for its regular and temporary government employees, making it the first state in India to formally implement such a policy. Introduced in August 2023, the scheme allows eligible employees to take a break from service for a period ranging from one year to three years, while […]
A virtual internship is now open for students interested in Android development, backend engineering, or UI/UX design. This virtual internship program is centered around building a mobile news application that focuses on regional languages. The app will offer real-time news updates, trending stories, and local content in a simple and easy-to-use format. About the program […]
On August 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump removed Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the release of a disappointing monthly employment report. The report showed that the U.S. economy added only 73,000 jobs in July, with significant downward revisions for May and June, reducing previously reported gains by […]
SAP SE, the global enterprise software leader, has announced its intent to acquire SmartRecruiters, a prominent talent acquisition (TA) software provider, in a move aimed at bolstering its SuccessFactors Human Capital Management (HCM) suite. The acquisition, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. SmartRecruiters, […]
At a recent all-hands meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai called on employees to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) more aggressively to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. The directive comes as Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, prepares for a record $85 billion in capital expenditures in 2025, up from $75 billion earlier in the year. Sundar emphasized […]
