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Updated on: Mar 2025

Hiring

HCLTech Hiring Spree Jobs in Finance, HR, and Operations

Mar 1, 2025

Google Announces Layoffs in HR and Cloud Divisions to Cut Costs

Google, one of the worlds leading technology giants, has recently announced significant workf...

Layoffs

Mar 1, 2025

Meta Fires Employees for Leaking Confidential Information

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has recently dismissed approximately ...

Layoffs

Mar 1, 2025

Latest news: Meta Fires Employees for Leaking Confidential Information - SightsIn Plus

Smallest AIs Skills-First Approach Disrupts Traditional Hiring Practices

Bengaluru-based AI startup Smallest AI has disrupted traditional hiring practices by eliminating the...

Hiring

Mar 1, 2025

Appointments

Inspira Enterprise Appoints Lalith Sharma as President and CHRO

Inspira Enterprise, a global leader in cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation services, has announced the appointment of Lalith Sharma as its President and Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). Lalith Sharma, a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in the technology and IT services industry, shared the news through his LinkedIn profile. He stated, “I’m […]

Mar 1, 2025

Partnership

Tech Mahindra and Qualcomm Collaborate to Integrate IndusQ AI Model Globally

Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions, has announced a strategic AI-led collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies. This partnership involves the integration of Tech Mahindra’s proprietary AI model, IndusQ LLM, into the Qualcomm AI Hub, a platform dedicated to on-device AI model deployment. This integration marks a significant milestone in the […]

Mar 1, 2025

Industry

Microsoft Phases Out Skype, Shifts Focus to Teams

Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue its long-standing communication platform, Skype, starting May 5, 2025. This decision marks the end of an era for one of the oldest internet communication apps, which has been a staple in the world of online messaging and video calls for over two decades. This is part of Microsoft’s […]

Mar 1, 2025

Labour Law

Goldman Sachs Drops Diversity Section from Annual Filing

Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s leading investment banks, has recently made headlines by dropping the diversity and inclusion (D&I) section from its latest annual filing. This move has sparked significant debate and raised questions about the future of diversity initiatives within the company and the broader financial industry. This report delves into the details […]

Feb 28, 2025

Hiring

Honeywell India Hiring Top Talent for Over 300 Job Openings

Honeywell India, a leading multinational conglomerate, is offering over 300 job openings across various domains. The job openings span multiple locations, including Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai, and cover a wide range of roles. Honeywell places a strong emphasis on Inclusion & Diversity (I&D), actively recruiting, developing, and retaining talent from diverse backgrounds. The company […]

Feb 28, 2025

Labour Law

Infosys Layoffs Spark Controversy: Nasscom Stands by Tech Industry Practices

In recent weeks, Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, has faced significant scrutiny and criticism following the layoffs of hundreds of trainees at its Mysuru campus. The layoffs have sparked outrage among employees and labor unions. This has led to investigations by the Karnataka Labour Department and the Union Ministry of Labour and […]

Feb 28, 2025

Labour Law

Meta Faces Lawsuit Alleging Hiring Bias Against American Workers

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing a class-action lawsuit in the United States for allegedly favoring foreign workers on H-1B visas over American citizens in its hiring practices. The lawsuit, filed by three U.S. citizens, claims that Meta systematically prioritized hiring H-1B visa holders between 2020 and 2024 to reduce […]

Feb 28, 2025

Employment

Technicolor India Closure: Over 2,000 Employees Left Jobless

Technicolor India, a prominent player in the animation and visual effects industry, has announced the closure of its operations, leaving over 2,000 employees in Mumbai and Bengaluru in a state of uncertainty. The Paris-based parent company, Technicolor Group, is facing severe financial distress, leading to this drastic decision. This report delves into the details of […]

Feb 28, 2025

Hiring

The Leadership Mindset Shift Needed for AI Adoption in Hiring

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the hiring processes of Indian companies has become a significant challenge. Despite the potential benefits of artificial intelligence in improving the quality of hires and streamlining recruitment, many organizations are grappling with the complexities of this technological shift. This report delves into the various facets of AI adoption […]

Feb 28, 2025

Press Release

FGII Launches Coffee Table Book Featuring PwD Stories

Future Generali India Insurance Company (FGII) has proudly turned a new page in its DEI journey with the launch of its exclusive coffee table book, It’s a Onederful World. This special edition book brings to life stories of inclusion, resilience, and change, marking a significant milestone in FGII’s commitment to DEI. PwDs Now Account for […]

Feb 27, 2025

EPFO

Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO to Process All Applications by March 31

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed 70% of applications under the Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) scheme and aims to complete the remaining cases by March 31, 2025. This update was shared during the Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF, chaired by Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra. […]

Feb 27, 2025

Partnership

Vedanta and AXA Climate Collaborate to Launch VEDAS for Sustainable Future

Vedanta Group, a global leader in natural resources, has announced the launch of VEDAS (Vedanta Academy for Sustainability) in collaboration with AXA Climate, a pioneer in climate risk and resilience services. This innovative initiative aims to upskill over 100,000 employees and business partners. It will equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and mindset to […]

Feb 27, 2025