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Updated on: Jun 2025
Global Unrest: Hiring Freeze Hits 63% of Indian Firms
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Global Unrest: Hiring Freeze Hits 63% of Indian Firms

A recent report by staffing firm Genius Consultants has revealed that 63% of Indian companies have either frozen hiring or downsized teams in response to escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly conflicts in the Middle East. The findings, based on a nationwide survey conducted between May 12 and June 6, 2025, highlight the growing impact of global […]

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Maharashtra Launches Maha-AASTHA to Digitise HR
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Maharashtra Launches Maha-AASTHA to Digitise HR

Government of Maharashtra has launched Maha-AASTHA, a comprehensive digital platform aimed at transforming human resource (HR) management across all state government departments. The initiative is designed to streamline personnel administration for nearly 7 lakh government employees, bringing uniformity, transparency, and efficiency to HR operations. The platform is part of the state’s broader administrative reform strategy, […]

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Infosys Tightens Hybrid Policy as Bengaluru Tops Attendance
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Infosys Tightens Hybrid Policy as Bengaluru Tops Attendance

Infosys, one of India’s top IT services firms, has reported that its Bengaluru, Chennai, and Pune development centres recorded the highest on-site attendance in April 2025. The data, shared during an internal all-hands meeting, reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to reinforce its return-to-office (RTO) policy, which mandates a minimum in-office presence for employees each month. […]

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EPFO April Data: 15.77 Lakh Rejoin, 2.45 Lakh Women
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EPFO April Data: 15.77 Lakh Rejoin, 2.45 Lakh Women

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a net addition of 19.14 lakh members, according to provisional payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. This marks a 31.31% increase over March 2025 and a 1.17% rise compared to April 2024, signaling improved job creation and growing awareness of social security benefits. EPFO New […]

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Infosys Continues to Offer Top-Ranked InStep Internship Program
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Infosys Continues to Offer Top-Ranked InStep Internship Program

Infosys, one of the world’s leading technology services companies, is once again accepting applications for its InStep Internship Program. The program has been rated the best internship globally for five years in a row by Vault Firsthand. InStep is fully funded and gives students from around the world the chance to work on real projects, […]

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Accenture Names Kate as Global Chief Leadership & HR Officer
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Accenture Names Kate as Global Chief Leadership & HR Officer

Accenture has announced the elevation of Kate Clifford to the role of Global Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer, succeeding Angela Beatty, who is stepping down after nearly a decade with the company. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Accenture undergoes a sweeping organizational transformation to align with its AI-first strategy and integrated […]

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ANEVOLVE Appoints Dr. Shafali Bahl Shah as Head – HR
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ANEVOLVE Appoints Dr. Shafali Bahl Shah as Head – HR

ANEVOLVE, the cleantech platform launched by the ANAND Group, has appointed Dr. Shafali Bahl Shah as its Head of Human Resources. With over two decades of experience across diverse industries, Dr. Shafali’s appointment signals ANEVOLVE’s commitment to building a future-ready, inclusive, and innovation-driven workforce as it scales its green mobility and sustainable technology operations. Launched […]

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From 9 to 12 Hours: Bengaluru Workforce Faces a New Reality
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From 9 to 12 Hours: Bengaluru Workforce Faces a New Reality

Karnataka government has stirred widespread debate with its proposal to amend the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, potentially allowing 12-hour workdays in the state, including in Bengaluru—India’s largest IT hub. The move, aimed at aligning state labour laws with Union government directives, has triggered strong opposition from employee unions, particularly in the IT/ITeS […]

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Graduates Join the Gig Wave as Logistics Hiring Explodes
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Graduates Join the Gig Wave as Logistics Hiring Explodes

India’s blue-collar gig economy witnessed an unprecedented 92% year-on-year surge in hiring in 2024, according to a new report by recruitment platform WorkIndia. The spike was primarily driven by the rapid expansion of last-mile logistics platforms, including e-commerce, food delivery, and ride-hailing services. The findings underscore a fundamental shift in how India’s workforce engages with […]

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Green HR: 75% organizations apply ESG practices in HR functions
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Green HR: 75% organizations apply ESG practices in HR functions

A survey on Green HR by SightsIn Plus gathered input from around 300 professionals and revealed that more than 75% of organizations in India now apply ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices in their HR functions. This shift shows a wider adoption of eco-friendly practices into HR functions as part of day-to-day work. Key Findings […]

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Accenture Rebrands Consulting as ‘Reinvention Services’
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Accenture Rebrands Consulting as ‘Reinvention Services’

Accenture has announced a sweeping reorganization of its business model. The global consulting giant is consolidating its core service lines—Strategy, Consulting, Song, Technology, and Operations—into a single, integrated business unit called Reinvention Services, effective September 1, 2025. This rebranding marks a significant evolution in how Accenture positions itself in the market, shifting from traditional consulting […]

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Wipro Expands Early Career Programs for Graduates in 2025
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Wipro Expands Early Career Programs for Graduates in 2025

Wipro Ltd, a leading global provider of IT, consulting, and business process services, has refreshed its Early Careers segment to offer expanded opportunities for fresh graduates and interns worldwide. Program Overview Wipro’s refreshed platform now clearly features multiple early‑career tracks: internships, apprenticeships, and direct entry‑level roles spanning diverse functions such as technology, business consulting, finance, human […]

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