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Updated on: Mar 2025

Survey & Report

Workplace Realities Are Employers Truly Supporting Employee Growth and Well-being?

Mar 18, 2025

Income Tax Filing Which Tax Regime Should You Choose?

As the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns ITR for the Assessment Year - approaches, taxp...

Labour Law

Mar 18, 2025

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Indian Semiconductor Companies Hiring Global Talent to Drive Growth

As India positions itself as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing, homegrown companies are a...

Hiring

Mar 18, 2025

PwC India Hiring Spree Thousands of Jobs Across Various Domains

PwC India, a leading professional services firm, is currently hiring for over , roles across the...

Hiring

Mar 17, 2025

Labour Law

New Labour Codes Spark Debate Over Worker Protections

India’s new labour codes, set to be implemented in stages starting in 2025, aim to consolidate and simplify the country’s complex labour laws. These reforms promise to streamline compliance and expand social security. However, they have sparked concerns among trade unions and labour organizations about potential gaps in worker protections. Consolidation of Labour Laws in […]

Mar 17, 2025

Labour Law

Kohl’s Expands Supplier Diversity Program Amid DEI Framework Shift

Kohl’s, a leading U.S. department store chain, has restructured its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) framework. The company has replaced the title of its Chief DEI Officer with a broader designation and expanded its supplier diversity program to include a wider range of small businesses. These changes come amidst a shifting landscape of corporate DEI […]

Mar 17, 2025

Social Media

PM Modi Highlights India’s Role in Shaping Global Tech Leadership

In a candid conversation with American podcaster Lex Fridman, PM Modi shed light on the factors that have propelled Indian professionals to leadership positions in top global tech firms. From Sundar Pichai at Google to Satya Nadella at Microsoft, Indian talent continues to dominate the tech world, and PM Modi attributes this success to a […]

Mar 17, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Sets Record with 2.16 Crore Auto-Claims in FY 2024-25

EPFO has increased the limit for advance claims processed automatically to ₹1 lakh. Earlier, only medical-related claims were allowed under this system, but now housing, education, and marriage advances are also included. As a result, 60% of these claims are now settled automatically within three days. EPFO reached a record high of 2.16 crore auto-claims […]

Mar 17, 2025

Industry

Cognizant, Wipro Lead the Shift to Asset-Light Business Models

Several leading companies in India are adopting asset-light business models, putting expansive IT campuses up for sale. This reflects a strategy to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and adapt to evolving workforce dynamics, including the rise of remote and hybrid work models. The asset-light approach involves reducing ownership of fixed assets, such as real estate, […]

Mar 17, 2025

Appointments

Sampark India Logistics Appoints Samar Mahapatra as CHRO

Samar Mahapatra has joined Sampark India Logistics as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This exciting update comes directly from Samar himself, highlighting a new chapter in his illustrious career. Samar’s contributions to the field have earned him widespread recognition, including seven National HR Awards and two International HR Awards. He also shares his expertise […]

Mar 17, 2025

Work Model

Trump’s Return-to-Office Mandate Sparks Chaos

President Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025, order mandated hundreds of thousands of federal employees full-time Return-to-Office, ending remote arrangements established during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many returned to unprepared workplaces, facing dire conditions. At NASA headquarters in Washington, employees encountered cockroach infestations and worked in chairs without desks, according to two insiders. Across eight agencies, […]

Mar 17, 2025

Industry

PwC Faces Record Partner Exits and Apprenticeship Scheme Suspension

PwC, one of the Big Four accounting firms, is facing significant challenges as it grapples with a record number of partner exits and the suspension of its flagship technology apprenticeship scheme. These developments come amidst a broader slowdown in the consulting sector, forcing the firm to implement cost-saving measures to protect its profit margins. The […]

Mar 17, 2025

Hiring

Mega Walk-in Drive for IT Hiring on March 22, 2025 at Delhi/NCR

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will conduct a walk-in recruitment drive on March 22, 2025, in Delhi/NCR across various domains in IT Hiring. This IT hiring is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to enhance their careers in SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, and Pega technologies. Interested candidates with relevant experience can attend the walk-in drive at the […]

Mar 17, 2025

Appointments

LTIMindtree Appoints Nachiket Deshpande as President and Executive Board Member

LTIMindtree has appointed Nachiket Deshpande as President and Executive Board Member. He takes over from Sudhir Chaturvedi, who recently stepped down. Before this, Nachiket worked as Chief Operating Officer at LTIMindtree for nearly 2.5 years and played a key role in strengthening operations, improving processes, and enhancing customer satisfaction. His leadership has been marked by […]

Mar 16, 2025

Compensation

Infosys rolls out 5% to 8% salary hike after 4 years: Report

India’s second largest IT giant, Infosys has announced an average salary hike of 5% to 8% after a four-years gap. Infosys has started giving performance-based salary hikes, ranging from 5% to 8%, for employees at Job Level 5 (up to team leaders) and Job Level 6 (managers below vice presidents). Salary Increases by Performance Rating […]

Mar 16, 2025

Industry

Infosys Trainee Evaluation Postponed to March 18 After Layoff Criticism

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, has announced that it will conduct its trainee assessment on March 18, 2025, following an indefinite postponement last month. The Generic FA2 is a critical evaluation for trainee engineers. It applies to those who were onboarded between October and November 2024. This decision comes amidst growing scrutiny over the […]

Mar 15, 2025