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Qualcomm has appointed Pooja Joshi as its new Senior Director, HR Business Partner. In a LinkedIn post, Pooja sahered that she reflected on her 18-year journey with the company and expressed enthusiasm for this new chapter. Her appointment comes at a time when Qualcomm is deepening its focus on employee experience, leadership development, and inclusive […]
Directorate of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITEC), Government of Assam, has launched a statewide internship programme for engineering students. The initiative, spearheaded by Ashwani Kumar, IAS, Director of DITEC, aims to provide hands-on exposure to real-world IT projects and foster a new generation of tech-savvy professionals within the state. The programme is open to […]
HCLTech, a global leader in IT services and digital transformation, today confirms the expansion of its U.S. Apprenticeship Program. Aimed at high school graduates and early‑career talent, this initiative offers full‑time tech jobs that include paid training, mentorship, benefits from day one, and the opportunity to earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree without taking on […]
Once dominated by high-volume, fast-paced hiring—especially in sectors like IT, BPO, and retail—the focus is now squarely on quality over quantity. A new wave of AI-powered tools is enabling recruiters to prioritize skills, cultural fit, and long-term value over mere speed, marking a pivotal transformation in how talent is sourced and evaluated. According to LinkedIn’s […]
Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) has initiated a fresh round of job cuts in Singapore, reportedly laying off around 80 employees, primarily from its technology and operations teams. The move is part of the bank’s broader “Fit for Growth” restructuring programme, aimed at reducing operational costs and returning US$1.5 billion to shareholders. While the bank has […]
Madhya Pradesh government has officially cleared the path for long-pending promotions of state employees. The decision, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s cabinet on June 17, 2025, marks a significant policy shift that is expected to benefit nearly four lakh government employees and create two lakh new vacancies across departments. Background: Legal Disputes and Policy […]
Krutrim, the artificial intelligence arm of Ola, is undergoing a wave of high-profile exits even as it accelerates its efforts in AI model development, semiconductor design, and cloud infrastructure. The company, which recently launched its AI agent platform Kruti and is testing its advanced Bodhi chips, is navigating a delicate balance between organizational stability and […]
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Pentagon has officially scrapped its weekly employee check-in email requirement for civilian staff. The move comes as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce the size of the civilian workforce, with officials confirming plans to cut 5–8% of civilian roles, potentially affecting over 50,000 employees. The now-defunct […]
Amazon has issued a sweeping directive to thousands of its corporate employees, requiring them to relocate to designated city hubs within 30 days or face a 60-day window to resign—without severance. The mandate has not been publicly announced through company-wide communication. Instead, it’s being delivered via one-on-one meetings and internal town halls, causing widespread anxiety […]
Microsoft is preparing to implement another significant round of layoffs, this time targeting thousands of roles in its sales and marketing divisions, according to multiple reports. The move is part of the company’s broader effort to streamline operations and reallocate resources toward its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The layoffs are expected to be […]
Central Government of India has announced full parity in gratuity benefits for pensioners under the National Pension System (NPS) and the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh announced the move on June 18, 2025. It addresses a long-standing demand from government staff and aligns retirement benefits across […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is facing mounting criticism from the All India IT & ITeS Employees’ Union (AIITEU) over its newly introduced associate deployment policy. The policy mandates that employees must be billable for at least 225 days annually, effectively capping bench time—the period employees are not assigned to client projects—at 35 days per year. […]
