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Updated on: Jun 2026
Salesforce Layoffs Spark Debate as 30-Week Severance Package Wins Praise
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Salesforce Layoffs Spark Debate as 30-Week Severance Package Wins Praise

Salesforce announced the latest round of layoffs along with a severance package, which has generated significant discussion across the technology industry. While job cuts are never easy for employees, many professionals have been surprised by the company’s severance package, which offers eligible employees up to 30 weeks of pay and extended healthcare benefits. The layoffs […]

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Unilever Opens New Fragrance Hub in Mumbai to Strengthen Global Innovation
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Unilever Opens New Fragrance Hub in Mumbai to Strengthen Global Innovation

Unilever has opened a new Unilever Fragrance House (UFH) hub in Mumbai as part of its €100 million global investment to strengthen in-house fragrance development capabilities. The new facility is located at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Powai campus in Mumbai and forms part of Unilever’s global fragrance innovation network. The company said the […]

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Deloitte Elevates Akshay Chauhan as Director – Human Capital Consulting
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Deloitte Elevates Akshay Chauhan as Director – Human Capital Consulting

Global professional services firm Deloitte has appointed Akshay Chauhan as Director – Human Capital Consulting in its Gurugram office. In his new role, Akshay Chauhan will lead human capital consulting initiatives, advising organizations on workforce transformation, talent strategy, rewards, organizational effectiveness, and future-ready people practices. Extensive Experience Akshay has been associated with Deloitte for more […]

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K Drive Mobility Appoints Ravi Prakash as Director and Head – HR
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K Drive Mobility Appoints Ravi Prakash as Director and Head – HR

K Drive Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a Bharat Forge Group company, has appointed Ravi Prakash as Director and Head – Human Resources. Based in Pune, Prakash will lead the company’s people strategy as it enters a new phase of growth and transformation following its acquisition from American Axle & Manufacturing. In his new role, Prakash […]

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TCS to Take $70 Million Additional Hit After U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal
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TCS to Take $70 Million Additional Hit After U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

According to media reports, India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), will record a one-time exceptional charge of $70 million in the first quarter of FY2027 after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear its appeal in a long-running trade secrets dispute with DXC Technology. Supreme Court Ends Legal Road The decision leaves […]

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EPF Interest Credit 2026: Why the Delay?
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EPF Interest Credit 2026: Why the Delay?

Millions of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) subscribers are closely monitoring their account balances as they wait for the annual interest credit for FY2025-26. While the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has retained the interest rate at 8.25%, many members are wondering why the amount has not yet appeared in their passbooks. The question surfaces almost […]

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Accenture 50-50 Hike Model: Employee Reactions Tell Mixed Story
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Accenture 50-50 Hike Model: Employee Reactions Tell Mixed Story

After more than two years of limited salary revisions, Accenture has announced a new compensation approach for employees in India, ending a wage freeze that had become a concern for many professionals. The company has introduced a “50-50 formula,” under which half of the salary increase will be added to an employee’s base pay, while […]

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8-Week AI with Python- Microsoft Virtual Internship: 100 Openings
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8-Week AI with Python- Microsoft Virtual Internship: 100 Openings

AICTE and Rinex Technologies Pvt. Ltd. have announced applications for its Artificial Intelligence with Python – Microsoft virtual internship program. The initiative is aimed at students and aspiring professionals seeking practical knowledge and industry exposure in artificial intelligence. This Virtual Internship offers participants an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of AI, understand its real-world applications, […]

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UNIVO Appoints Nitin Golani as Chief Executive Officer
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UNIVO Appoints Nitin Golani as Chief Executive Officer

UNIVO, one of India’s leading online higher education companies, has announced the appointment of Nitin Golani as its Chief Executive Officer. He will lead the company’s next phase of growth as it strengthens its presence in the rapidly evolving online higher education sector. In his new role, Nitin will focus on enhancing learner outcomes and […]

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Hexaware Opens GIFT City TechFin Centre, Plans 1,000 Jobs Over Next Three Years
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Hexaware Opens GIFT City TechFin Centre, Plans 1,000 Jobs Over Next Three Years

IT services company Hexaware Technologies has opened a new TechFin Centre at GIFT City in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, strengthening its presence in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector. The company currently has around 250 employees at the facility and plans to increase the workforce to 1,000 over the next three years. The new office […]

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Ambuja Neotia Healthcare Venture Elevates Ramesh Dixit as VP & Head – HR
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Ambuja Neotia Healthcare Venture Elevates Ramesh Dixit as VP & Head – HR

Ambuja Neotia Healthcare Venture Limited has elevated Ramesh Kumar Dixit as Vice President & Head – Human Resources. In his new role, he will continue to lead the company’s people agenda with an enhanced focus on employee experience, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and workforce transformation. Extensive Experience A seasoned HR leader with more than 25 […]

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EY GDS Launches AI Center in Bengaluru, Creating New Job Opportunities
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EY GDS Launches AI Center in Bengaluru, Creating New Job Opportunities

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) has launched the ey.ai Center for Reimagination in Bengaluru. Spread across 40,000 square feet, the center is designed to help businesses understand how artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies can impact industries, jobs, and business operations. The launch is part of EY’s previously announced investment of US$1.4 billion in AI. […]

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