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Updated on: Mar 2025
Top 15 Fastest Growing Essential Job Skills in India, 2025 Report
Employment

Top 15 Fastest Growing Essential Job Skills in India, 2025 Report

Technologies are advancing and Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of this shift, reshaping industries and job roles. According to LinkedIn, by 2030, 70% of job skills will change, requiring both companies and professionals to adapt. For businesses, this transformation means embracing skills-based hiring, allowing them to build a future-ready workforce and expand talent pools […]

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EPFO Pensioners Demand ₹9,000 Minimum Pension for Financial Security
EPFO

EPFO Pensioners Demand ₹9,000 Minimum Pension for Financial Security

Pensioners under Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) have intensified their demand for an increase in the minimum monthly pension amount from the current ₹1,000 to ₹9,000. This demand has gained momentum as pensioners across the country, including those in Nashik and Chennai, staged protests and submitted appeals to government authorities. The pensioners argue that the […]

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Karnataka Workers Seek Relief from Scorching Heat with Revised Timings
Labour Law

Karnataka Workers Seek Relief from Scorching Heat with Revised Timings

As temperatures soar past 42°C in Karnataka, government employees and laborers across the state are calling for a change in working hours to cope with the extreme heat. The relentless summer has made it increasingly difficult for workers, particularly in rural areas, to perform their duties efficiently. This demand for revised schedules has gained momentum, […]

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Morgan Stanley plans to cut around 2,000 jobs this month
Layoffs

Morgan Stanley plans to cut around 2,000 jobs this month

Morgan Stanley plans to cut around 2,000 jobs this month, following similar moves by Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Bank of America. Despite posting strong profits in late 2024, Morgan Stanley the bank is reducing its workforce by 2-3%, according to Bloomberg. The cuts will not affect financial advisers. The Wave of Job Cuts on Wall […]

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Nestlé India Debunks Viral Job Post Offering ₹5-10 LPA Salaries
Employment

Nestlé India Debunks Viral Job Post Offering ₹5-10 LPA Salaries

A LinkedIn post claiming to offer lucrative job opportunities at Nestlé India has recently gone viral, sparking widespread attention and concern. The post advertised salaries ranging from ₹5 to ₹10 lakh per annum. It was quickly debunked by Nestlé India’s Chairman and Managing Director, Suresh Narayanan. In a strongly worded statement, Narayanan labeled the advertisement […]

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Nationwide Strike on May 20 Against Labour Codes and Privatization
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Nationwide Strike on May 20 Against Labour Codes and Privatization

To address growing concerns over labour codes, worker’s rights and privatization, several central trade unions and independent sectoral federations have called for a nationwide strike on May 20, 2025. This decision was announced during the National Convention of Workers held in New Delhi on March 18, 2025. The strike is a protest against the government’s […]

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EY and NVIDIA Collaborate to Launch EY.ai Agentic Platform
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, […]

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Flipkart Appoints Dhiraj Singh as Director – Employee Relations
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 […]

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Canpack India Appoints Narayan Ramachandran as India HR Head
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, […]

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

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Hero MotoCorp Faces Leadership Exodus Amid Market Challenges
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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. […]

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EPFO Battles Against Early PF Withdrawals by Young Workers
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 […]

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