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In a timely and thought-provoking conversation between Usha Chirayil, Senior Director–HR at Reflections Info Systems, and Romesh Srivastava, Editor-in-Chief of SightsIn Plus, the recent overhaul of bench policies in India’s IT services sector came into focus—specifically the changes introduced by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in June 2025. With a sharper emphasis on productivity and employability, […]
Haryana Government has announced a revised wage structure for part-time and daily wage employees, effective from January 1, 2025. The update was formalized through a notification issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, and applies to workers employed under the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN). The revision introduces two salary slabs, offering greater transparency and equitable […]
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched SPREE 2025—the Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees. Approved during ESIC’s 196th meeting held in Shimla under the chairmanship of Union Labour & Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the scheme is active from July 1 to December 31, 2025. It aims to bring unregistered employers […]
LTIMindtree, a leading global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has launched its GCC-as-a-Service platform—an AI-powered, end-to-end solution designed to help enterprises build, operate, transform, and transfer their Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Announced on July 1, 2025, the offering is tailored to meet the rising demand from global organizations seeking to establish or scale GCCs […]
Bihar Government has launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Pratigya’ scheme, a paid internship programme designed to provide financial support and practical experience to young individuals across the state. The scheme was approved during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on July 1, 2025, and is part of the state’s flagship Saat Nischay-2 (Seven […]
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in collaboration with EduSkills Foundation, has launched a free virtual internship opportunity for students interested in cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Web Development, UI/UX Design, and Robotics. The internship program aims to equip students with hands-on experience and […]
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has initiated a major recruitment campaign to support the development of its digital payments platform, X Money, and accelerate AI model training. The company is actively hiring engineers, coders, designers, and finance experts across its offices in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Memphis, with several roles also open to […]
Microsoft has confirmed its decision to lay off approximately 9,000 employees, marking its largest workforce reduction in over two years and the second major round of layoffs in 2025. The cuts represent less than 4% of the company’s global workforce of 228,000 employees as of June 2024. This move is part of a broader strategy […]
Li & Fung, a global supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Hong Kong, has appointed Akanksha Srivastava as Head – Human Resources, India. Akanksha’s appointment reflects the company’s focus on building a resilient workforce. She will lead the HR function for Li & Fung India from her base in New Delhi. She will also oversee […]
Infosys has rolled out a new internal campaign aimed at reinforcing work-life balance among its employees, emphasizing adherence to a structured work schedule of 9.15 hours per day, five days a week. The initiative follows public debate sparked by remarks from Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. He had earlier advocated for a 70-hour workweek, which received […]
Microsoft has issued a new internal directive instructing managers to factor employees’ AI usage into their performance evaluations. The move, first reported by Business Insider and confirmed through internal communications, reflects Microsoft’s growing urgency to accelerate adoption of its own AI products, particularly Copilot, across its global workforce. In an internal memo, Julia Liuson, President […]
In a major step toward empowering students with future-ready skills, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched a free virtual internship program focused on Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science. This opportunity is open to students across India and offers hands-on learning and project-based experience in some of […]
