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Updated on: Jun 2025
Deloitte Adds Lego Sets to $1,000 Annual Well-Being Subsidy
Compensation

Deloitte Adds Lego Sets to $1,000 Annual Well-Being Subsidy

Deloitte, one of the Big Four accounting and consulting firms, has added a playful twist to its employee well-being strategy. As of June 1, 2025 — the start of its fiscal year — the company’s U.S. employees can now get reimbursed for buying Lego sets and puzzles, as part of its $1,000 annual well-being subsidy. […]

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Sun Pharmaceutical Appoints Kirti Ganorkar as Managing Director
Appointments

Sun Pharmaceutical Appoints Kirti Ganorkar as Managing Director

Pharma major Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has announced the appointment of Kirti Ganorkar as Managing Director, effective September 1, 2025. He is succeeding founder Dilip Shanghvi. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting. In his new role, all business verticals and functions will report to Ganorkar, signalling a […]

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NeoSOFT Expands with Three New Offices, 1,100 New Jobs
Hiring

NeoSOFT Expands with Three New Offices, 1,100 New Jobs

NeoSOFT, a leading digital engineering and IT solutions provider, has announced a major expansion, opening new offices in Mumbai, Airoli (Navi Mumbai), and Pune. This strategic move aims to accelerate the development of its NeoNXT platform, strengthen cloud infrastructure capabilities, and drive AI innovation. Alongside this expansion, NeoSOFT plans to hire 1,100 professionals, reinforcing its […]

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Coal India Introduces Mandatory Uniforms for Employees
Labour Law

Coal India Introduces Mandatory Uniforms for Employees

Coal India Ltd. (CIL), the country’s largest coal producer, has announced the implementation of a uniform dress code for its 2.25 lakh employees, effective July 2025. The decision, approved by the CIL board on May 30, 2025, aims to enhance workplace uniformity, reinforce corporate identity, and improve employee presentation. Details of the New Dress Code […]

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L’Oréal Expands Employee Share Ownership Plan to 62 Countries
Compensation

L’Oréal Expands Employee Share Ownership Plan to 62 Countries

L’Oréal Groupe has announced the expansion of its global employee share ownership plan, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive value sharing and long-term employee engagement. This marks the fifth consecutive year of the initiative, allowing employees across 62 countries to invest in the company at a discounted rate. With over 45,000 employees already shareholders, nearly half […]

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Capgemini and Dai-ichi Life Set Up GCC in India
Employment

Capgemini and Dai-ichi Life Set Up GCC in India

French IT services giant Capgemini has signed a multi-year agreement with Dai-ichi Life Holdings, a leading Japanese life insurance company, to establish a Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. This initiative aims to accelerate Dai-ichi Life’s digital transformation, leveraging India’s skilled talent pool to enhance the insurer’s IT and digital strategies. The GCC, set up […]

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Deloitte Expands AI Capabilities with Asia Pacific Agentic AI CoE
Technology

Deloitte Expands AI Capabilities with Asia Pacific Agentic AI CoE

Deloitte has unveiled its Asia Pacific Agentic AI Centre of Excellence (CoE), strategically located across India, Malaysia, and Singapore. This initiative is part of Deloitte’s broader effort to accelerate AI adoption at scale, supporting businesses in deploying autonomous AI-driven solutions. The CoE will bring together over 6,000 AI practitioners and facilitate a pipeline of AI […]

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Ghazal Alagh Shares Lessons on Balance, and Smart Work
Social Media

Ghazal Alagh Shares Lessons on Balance, and Smart Work

Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, has sparked a conversation on hustle culture, urging professionals to rethink their approach to work and success. In a recent LinkedIn post, she shared five key lessons that have shaped her perspective in 2025, emphasizing clarity, balance, and mindful effort over relentless hustle. Her reflections resonate with entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, […]

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India’s Top 5 Hiring Cities: Bengaluru Leads, Jaipur Joins the List
Hiring

India’s Top 5 Hiring Cities: Bengaluru Leads, Jaipur Joins the List

India’s job market is undergoing a significant transformation, with southern cities maintaining their dominance in hiring while western and northern hubs emerge as strong contenders. According to TeamLease Staffing’s Employment Outlook Report for H1 FY25–26, the top five hiring destinations are evolving rapidly, driven by shifting talent demands and region-specific strengths. The report, which covers […]

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EPFO Speeds Up Claim Settlements: 50% Processed in 3 Days
EPFO

EPFO Speeds Up Claim Settlements: 50% Processed in 3 Days

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has significantly improved its claim settlement process, resolving nearly 50% of claims within just three days. As of June 5, 2025, the organization has processed 68.96 lakh claims, marking a major milestone in its automation-driven efficiency strategy. EPFO is preparing to increase the automated claim settlement limit from ₹1 lakh […]

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PayNearby Expands Team to Support UPI Growth, Plans to Hire
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PayNearby Expands Team to Support UPI Growth, Plans to Hire

PayNearby, a leading branchless banking and digital network, has announced plans to hire 300-400 employees by March 2026 as part of its national expansion strategy. The fintech firm aims to strengthen platform capabilities, accelerate UPI adoption, and onboard 500 million users across India. The hiring initiative aligns with PayNearby’s broader goal of adding 5 lakh […]

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DGT and Shell India Launch EV Training Program for Youth Skilling
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DGT and Shell India Launch EV Training Program for Youth Skilling

Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has partnered with Shell India to launch a Green Skills-focused Electric Vehicle (EV) training program. This initiative is designed to equip students and faculty with the skills needed for green energy and e-mobility. The program prepares them for the rapidly evolving […]

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