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Updated on: Mar 2026

Employment

Oracle Launches New Internship Program for Early Talent Markets

Mar 21, 2026

Better Times for IT Jobs? Accenture Signals Recovery with , New Hires in

Accenture has reported a notable uptick in its global workforce during the second quarter of fiscal ...

Hiring

Mar 21, 2026

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GIFT Citys Latest Win Wipro Launches AI-First Center for Financial Giants

Wipro Limited has officially expanded its footprint into the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City ...

Industry

Mar 21, 2026

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Punjabs Industrial Boost Tata Steel Inaugurates Massive Sustainable Steel Facility

Tata Steel has officially inaugurated its first scrap-based Electric Arc Furnace EAF in Ludhiana, ...

Industry

Mar 21, 2026

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Industry

Infosys Pushes Managers to Use AI to Drive Growth

The IT services sector is increasing its focus on using artificial intelligence (AI). After moves by Accenture, Infosys is now asking its managers to use artificial intelligence (AI) more actively in client work to support growth. Earlier this month, Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture, made it clear to employees worldwide: knowing how to use artificial […]

Mar 21, 2026

Compensation

Flipkart Rolls Out 105% Bonus Payout for Employees for 2025

Flipkart has announced a 105% bonus payout for 2025, showing its focus on rewarding employees after a strong year and steady progress toward profit. It shows the company wants to keep employees motivated as it grows and faces strong competition. Performance-Linked Bonus Plan The company has set its Company Performance Multiplier (CPM) at 105%, based […]

Mar 21, 2026

Employment

Accenture Expands Footprint in Noida with Massive New Office Space

Global professional services firm Accenture in India has expanded its footprint in Noida by opening a new office at Sector 132. The company has leased approximately 1.65 lakh square feet of managed workspace from Onward Workspaces, reinforcing the growing demand for flexible and scalable office solutions. The office is located at the ‘Ace Capitol’ centre […]

Mar 21, 2026

Appointments

AssetPlus appoints Mayank Kapoorr as Chief HR Officer

AssetPlus, a mutual fund distribution company, has appointed Mayank Kapoor as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Based in Chennai, he will lead the organization’s people strategy, focusing on building a high-performance culture, strengthening leadership capabilities, and developing scalable talent frameworks. In his new role, Kapoor is expected to drive culture-led growth, enhance employee experience, […]

Mar 21, 2026

Appointments

Allianz Technology Appoints Mansi Nigam as Chief People and Culture Officer, India

Allianz Technology has appointed Mansi Nigam as Chief People and Culture Officer for India, starting in March 2026. In her new role, based in Pune, she will lead the company’s people strategy, focusing on talent development, leadership growth, and company culture. Allianz Technology is expanding its operations in India, with an emphasis on building a […]

Mar 21, 2026

Employment

Three-Month Virtual HR Internship Program Across India

Program Overview AICTE and Blend Vidya EdTech have announced a Virtual HR Internship Program aimed at nurturing aspiring HR professionals across India. This three-month internship, starting immediately, is designed to offer practical exposure to human resource functions in a fast-growing edtech environment. With a focus on experiential learning, the program enables interns to actively contribute […]

Mar 20, 2026

Industry

ChatGPT Just Got a Promotion: Meet New AI-First Desktop Ecosystem by OpenAI

OpenAI is officially consolidating its fragmented product lineup into a single desktop “superapp.” The company confirmed on March 20, 2026, that it will merge its flagship ChatGPT application, the Codex coding platform, and the Atlas AI-powered browser into one unified interface. This strategic pivot marks a significant departure from last year’s “bet on everything” approach, which saw the company launch a […]

Mar 20, 2026

Employment

Cisco Opens Machine Learning Internship Opportunities in India

Cisco Systems has announced possible openings for its Machine Learning Internship program in India. The company is building a pool of candidates and will reach out when roles become available. Overview of the Internship At Cisco, AI is a key part of how the company builds products in areas like collaboration, networking, security, and observability. […]

Mar 20, 2026

Hiring

Block Initiates Selective Rehiring Weeks After Massive 4,000-Person Layoff

Block Inc. (formerly Square) has begun rehiring a select group of employees just weeks after executing one of the fintech sector’s most aggressive workforce reductions of 2026. The Jack Dorsey-led firm slashed approximately 4,000 roles in February, representing nearly 40% of its total headcount. It is now walking back several terminations, citing administrative oversights and […]

Mar 20, 2026

Layoffs

Crypto.com Cuts 180 Jobs in Bold AI Pivot: “Companies That Don’t Adapt Will Fail”

Crypto.com, the Singapore-headquartered digital asset exchange, has announced a 12% reduction in its global workforce, impacting approximately 180 employees. CEO Kris Marszalek characterized the move not as a reaction to market volatility, but as a mandatory strategic restructuring aimed at integrating “enterprise-wide AI” to drive the next phase of the company’s growth. The “AI or […]

Mar 20, 2026

Movement

Dr. Santrupt Misra in Rajya Sabha: Big Moment for HR Fraternity

In a top news update for the corporate world, renowned HR and business leader Dr. Santrupt Misra has been elected to the Rajya Sabha from Odisha. Yesterday, this news was first shared by GP Rao on LinkedIn. This marks a key milestone for the HR community and shows the growing role of people leadership in […]

Mar 20, 2026

Layoffs

From Back Office to Bots: HSBC Eyes 10% Workforce Cut to Boost AI Efficiency

HSBC Holdings Plc is reportedly weighing a massive workforce reduction that could impact approximately 20,000 roles, representing about 10% of its global headcount. This multi-year restructuring initiative, led by CEO Georges Elhedery, reflects a significant bet on artificial intelligence to streamline operations and shrink the bank’s middle- and back-office functions. The AI Pivot: Reshaping the […]

Mar 20, 2026