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Updated on: Mar 2025

Labour Law

Karnataka Workers Seek Relief from Scorching Heat with Revised Timings

Mar 20, 2025

Morgan Stanley plans to cut around , jobs this month

Morgan Stanley plans to cut around , jobs this month, following similar moves by Goldman Sachs, ...

Layoffs

Mar 19, 2025

Latest news: Morgan Stanley plans to cut around , jobs this month - SightsIn Plus

Nestl India Debunks Viral Job Post Offering - LPA Salaries

A LinkedIn post claiming to offer lucrative job opportunities at Nestl India has recently gone vira...

Employment

Mar 19, 2025

Latest news: Nestl India Debunks Viral Job Post Offering - LPA Salaries - SightsIn Plus

Nationwide Strike on May Against Labour Codes and Privatization

To address growing concerns over labour codes, workers rights and privatization, several cent...

Strike

Mar 19, 2025

Partnership

EY and NVIDIA Collaborate to Launch EY.ai Agentic Platform

Ernst & Young (EY), a global leader in professional services, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking EY.ai Agentic Platform, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA AI. This innovative platform is set to transform business operations across multiple sectors, starting with tax, risk, and finance domains. By integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with human expertise, […]

Mar 19, 2025

Appointments

Flipkart Appoints Dhiraj Singh as Director – Employee Relations

Dhiraj Singh has taken on the role of Director – Employee Relations at Flipkart, one of India’s leading e-commerce platforms. Dhiraj himself announced the news through a LinkedIn post, expressing his excitement about starting this new position. With extensive experience in human resources and employee relations, Dhiraj’s appointment is expected to strengthen Flipkart’s HR strategies […]

Mar 19, 2025

Appointments

Canpack India Appoints Narayan Ramachandran as India HR Head

Narayan Ramachandran has taken on the role of India HR Head at Canpack India Private Limited, a leading global packaging solutions provider. Narayan made the announcement himself through a LinkedIn post. In it, he expressed gratitude for the onboarding experience and shared his enthusiasm for contributing to the company’s HR function. In his LinkedIn post, […]

Mar 19, 2025

Editorial

ESOPs Overrated? Why Huge Debate; Insights from HR & Experts

In a recent LinkedIn post on ESOPs, a workplace situation sparked a debate when an employee resigned, leaving his manager frustrated. “We gave him a raise!” the manager argued. “No, “the HR representative corrected. “We offered him more ESOPs, not a salary increase.” The employee’s departure emphasizes a simple truth: stock options don’t always meet […]

Mar 19, 2025

Movement

Hero MotoCorp Faces Leadership Exodus Amid Market Challenges

Hero MotoCorp, India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, is grappling with a wave of senior executive resignations, with close to half a dozen top leaders reportedly stepping down. This mass exodus comes at a time when the company is facing significant challenges, including declining market share, intensifying competition, and underwhelming performance in the electric vehicle (EV) segment. […]

Mar 19, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Battles Against Early PF Withdrawals by Young Workers

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), India’s statutory body managing retirement savings, is facing a significant challenge as a growing number of young subscribers are withdrawing their entire Provident Fund (PF) corpus prematurely. This trend, influenced by various socio-economic factors, threatens the long-term financial security of these individuals. It also undermines the core objective of the […]

Mar 19, 2025

Industry

Wipro realigns four GBLs, Effective April 1, 2025

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced a strategic realignment of its Global Business Lines (GBLs). The purpose is to better serve clients’ evolving needs and capitalize on emerging opportunities in AI, cloud, and digital transformation. These changes will take effect from April 1, 2025. Enhancing Client-Centric Solutions As businesses increasingly […]

Mar 18, 2025

Appointments

Abhimanyu Sen Takes Charge as Group CHRO at Allana Group

Abhimanyu Sen has taken on the role of Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Allana Group, one of India’s largest food companies. The announcement was shared by Abhimanyu himself on LinkedIn. In his post, he expressed his excitement about starting this new chapter in his career. With over two decades of experience in human […]

Mar 18, 2025

Layoffs

Amazon to Cut 14,000 Managerial Roles in Cost-Saving Drive

To streamline operations and enhance efficiency, Amazon is set to lay off 14,000 managerial employees by early 2025. This decision, part of the company’s broader cost-cutting strategy, aims to save between $2.1 billion and $3.6 billion annually. The layoffs represent a 13% reduction in Amazon’s global management workforce, reducing the number of managers from 105,770 […]

Mar 18, 2025

Partnership

Tech Mahindra and Google Cloud Join Forces to Boost AI Adoption

Tech Mahindra, a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to drive the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among enterprises worldwide. This collaboration aims to modernize infrastructure, optimize data architecture, and deliver tailored AI-powered solutions across various industries. Atul Soneja, Chief Operating Officer of Tech Mahindra, emphasized […]

Mar 18, 2025

Partnership

Ookla Teams Up with Deloitte and Heavy.AI for Smarter Network Optimization

Ookla, the global leader in connectivity intelligence and the company behind the popular Speedtest app, has announced two groundbreaking partnerships with Deloitte and Heavy.AI. These collaborations aim to transform network analytics, optimize connectivity, and enable data-driven decision-making for telecom providers, governments, and other organizations worldwide. Founded in 2006, Ookla is a global leader in connectivity […]

Mar 18, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Announced Key Reforms in EDLI Scheme to Enhance Benefits

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced key revisions to the Employees’ Deposit Linked Scheme (EDLI) during its 237th Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting on February 28, 2025. These changes aim to simplify the process of filing death claims for EPF family members and provide greater financial security. The new modifications will enhance […]

Mar 18, 2025