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Updated on: Mar 2025

Hiring

EY India Hiring for Over , Roles Exciting Vacancies Across Domains

Mar 11, 2025

Deloitte Offers Amplify Internship Program for Graduates in SEA

Deloitte has announced the launch of its new internship program, Amplify, designed to help graduat...

Hiring

Mar 11, 2025

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Aditya Birla Education Trust Appoints Akshatha Karangutkar as HR Head

Aditya Birla Education Trust ABET has named Akshatha Karangutkar as its Human Resources He...

Appointments

Mar 11, 2025

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IT Sector Adapts to GCC Boom with Specialized Divisions

Indias IT sector is setting up specialized divisions to support the establishment and operati...

Industry

Mar 11, 2025

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Hiring

Infosys Walk-in Drive on March 12 & 13, 2025: Register Today

IT giant, Infosys is organizing a Walk-in Drive on March 12 and 13, 2025, for multiple roles at Pune and Bengaluru locations. Below are the details of each drive: Infosys Walk-in Drive on March 12, 2025 Infosys Walk-in Drive on March 13, 2025 – Bangalore This Walk-in Drive presents a great opportunity for professionals to […]

Mar 11, 2025

Appointments

Kapture CX Appoints HR Veteran Devika Rajeev as Head – HR

In a significant leadership appointment, Kapture CX has named Devika Rajeev as its Head – Human Resources. With over 13 years of experience in various facets of HR, Devika is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s workforce strategies and enhancing its organizational culture. Kapture CX is an AI-native customer experience platform […]

Mar 11, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Officials Prohibited from Labour/EPF Consultancy Work

Ministry of Labour and Employment has released a notice that strictly prohibits officials and officers of EPFO from engaging in Labour/EPF consultancy work. This ban extends to both direct involvement and indirect participation through family members. The directive is seen as a step towards enhancing accountability and maintaining the ethical standards of the EPFO. The […]

Mar 11, 2025

Hiring

TCS Walk-in Drives on Mar 14, 15, and 22, for 15 Roles in India

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is conducting nationwide walk-in drives to recruit talented professionals across multiple roles. These hiring events will be held on March 14, 15, and 22, 2025, at various locations, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and virtual platforms. Available Positions & Locations TCS invites experienced professionals to participate in these walk-in drives and explore […]

Mar 10, 2025

Compensation

Boeing Introduces Unified Bonus Structure to Drive Performance

Boeing, one of the world’s largest aerospace companies, has announced a significant shift in its employee incentive structure. For the first time, annual bonuses for over 100,000 employees will be tied to company-wide performance rather than individual business unit achievements. This change reflects Boeing’s broader cultural transformation under the leadership of its new CEO, Kelly […]

Mar 10, 2025

Appointments

SitusAMC Appoints Sharmilaa Thakur as People and Culture Head-India

SitusAMC, a global leader in providing innovative solutions for the real estate finance industry, has appointed Sharmilaa Thakur as the People and Culture Head for its India operations. This strategic move highlights the company’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture as it continues to expand its presence in the region. Vision for […]

Mar 10, 2025

Layoffs

PwC, KPMG, EY and Deloitte Employees Fear Job Cuts

Big Four accounting firms—Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), and KPMG—are grappling with significant workforce challenges as fears of job cuts loom large. These concerns have been fueled by a combination of economic uncertainties, evolving client demands, and a slowdown in the consulting market. Employees across various levels, from associates to senior consultants, are […]

Mar 10, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Retains 8.25% Interest Rate Amid Pension Hike Demands

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced that the interest rate on provident fund (PF) deposits will remain at 8.25% for the financial year 2024-25. This decision, made during the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting on February 28, 2025, is expected to benefit over 70 million EPFO subscribers. Alongside this announcement, the CBT also […]

Mar 10, 2025

Event

IT Minister Challenges TCS, Infosys, and Wipro to Lead India’s Tech Revolution

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has issued a clarion call to India’s leading IT giants—TCS, Infosys, and Wipro—to transition from being service providers to becoming product innovators. Speaking at the 32nd ICT Business Awards & DQ Digital Leadership Conclave, organized by Dataquest India, the minister emphasized the need for India to establish itself as a […]

Mar 10, 2025

EPFO

EPFO New Rules: Minimum Insurance Payout for Short Service Tenure

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced significant amendments to Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme, aimed at strengthening financial security for the families of deceased EPF members. These changes were approved during the 237th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) on February 28, 2025. They are expected to benefit thousands of families […]

Mar 10, 2025

Industry

IT Unions Fight Against Extended Working Hours and Unpaid Overtime

In recent months, the Indian Information Technology (IT) sector has been at the center of a significant labor movement, as employees and unions intensify their demands to curtail increasing working hours and eliminate unpaid overtime. This surge in activism underscores a growing concern over work-life balance, employee well-being, and the enforcement of labor rights within […]

Mar 10, 2025

Press Release

Government Pushes for Gig Worker Registration on e-Shram Portal

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a call to action for platform workers across India, urging them to register on the e-Shram portal. This initiative aims to provide formal recognition to gig and platform workers while granting them access to healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Growing Gig […]

Mar 8, 2025