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Pay Cut for Telangana Employees Who Dont Care for Parents

Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed a pioneering bill that mandates a salary deduction for...

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Your Salary and Work Week Will Change With New Labour Codes

In a significant move toward modernizing Indias industrial landscape, the Union Ministry of Labour ...

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Biocon gets Naveen Narayanan as CHRO top leadership reshuffle

In a major leadership reshuffle, Biocon has elevated Naveen Narayanan to Chief Human Resources Offic...

CHRO Move

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EPFO

Huge Relief for PF Members: How to Get Higher Pension Without Employer Proof

In a landmark ruling that provides significant relief to thousands of pensioners, the Supreme Court of India has affirmed that the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) cannot deny “Higher Pension” benefits simply because an employer failed to maintain or provide decades-old salary records. The judgment emphasizes that a worker’s statutory right to a pension based […]

Layoffs

KPMG UK Audit Layoffs: Why 440 Qualified Accountants are Facing Redundancy

In a rare move for a “Big Four” audit practice, KPMG UK has notified nearly 600 employees in its audit division that their positions are at risk. Following a formal consultation process expected to conclude in mid-May 2026, the firm anticipates that approximately 440 staff members—roughly 6% of the 7,100-strong division—will ultimately leave the organization. The Attrition Paradox: Too Many […]

Your H-1B extension may soon cost significantly much more

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has officially proposed a transformative rule that would significantly raise the minimum salary requirements for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM (employment-based green card) programs. Released on March 26, 2026, the rule—titled “Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States”—aims to […]

Internship

Govt of India Offers MoPR Internship, Stipend ₹7,000/month

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has shared clear guidelines for MoPR Internship under the updated Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). This program invites undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students from recognized institutions across India. It gives them a chance to learn how rural governance works in real settings. Overview: Internship program of the MoPR The internship […]

EPFO

EPFO 3.0: How to Withdraw Your PF via UPI and ATM Starting April 1

In a landmark shift toward “banking-style” convenience, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch its highly anticipated EPFO 3.0 upgrade on April 1, 2026. The centerpiece of this overhaul is a new dedicated mobile application that will allow nearly eight crore subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) savings instantly via UPI and physical ATM cards. Instant […]

Odisha’s Gig Workers are Missing Out on Essential Social Security Benefits

Despite a significant surge in app-based services across Odisha, registration of gig and platform workers on the union government’s e-Shram portal remains alarmingly low. Labour and ESI Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia informed the State Assembly on March 24, 2026, that only 17,450 gig workers from the state have enrolled on the platform so far, leaving a vast majority without formal social […]

Appointments

HCCB, Bhopal Appoints Praveen Pathak as Factory HR Head

Praveen Pathak has joined Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) as Factory HR Head in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. In this role, he will handle plant-level HR strategy, with a focus on workforce productivity, industrial relations, and talent development to support strong manufacturing performance. Extensive Experience He brings over 17 years of HR experience across manufacturing and industrial […]

CHRO Move

Omega Healthcare Appoints Viral Bansal as Chief People Officer

Omega Healthcare Management Services has appointed Viral Bansal as Chief People Officer, effective March 2026. Based in Bengaluru, he will lead the company’s global human resources strategy, focusing on talent development, organizational transformation, and employee experience. Extensive Experience Viral brings over two decades of HR leadership experience across global organizations. Prior to joining Omega Healthcare, […]

Hiring

Microsoft Hiring Freeze: Key Azure and Sales Units Hit as AI Costs Surge

Microsoft has reportedly instructed managers across its major revenue-generating divisions, including Azure Cloud and North American Sales, to suspend new hiring. The directive, which surfaced in late March 2026, aims to protect profit margins and rein in costs as the company approaches the end of its fiscal year in June. Managers have been told to halt recruitment for […]

Layoffs

Nokia is Cutting 20% of its India Workforce Amid 5G Sales Slump

Nokia has commenced a significant organizational restructuring in India, signaling a new phase in its global cost-cutting initiative. Reports from late March 2026 indicate that the company plans to reduce its Indian workforce by approximately 20%, potentially impacting over 3,000 employees. This move is part of a broader global strategy to eliminate up to 14,000 roles—nearly one-fifth […]