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Updated on: Mar 2026

Compensation

Meta Launches Aggressive Retention Plan for Top Senior Leaders

Mar 26, 2026

Is Your City Next? Cognizant Shifting , New Jobs to Indias Tier- Hubs

In a significant recalibration of its Indian operations, IT major Cognizant has seen its headcount i...

Industry

Mar 26, 2026

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Samsung Electronics and Unions to Resume Critical Talks to Avert Mega-Strike

In a significant de-escalation of labor tensions, Samsung Electronics management and a coalition of ...

Industry

Mar 25, 2026

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ISRO Opens Applications for URSC Recruitment , Apply by April

The Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO, through the U R Rao Satellite Centre URSC, has rele...

Hiring

Mar 25, 2026

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EPFO

EPFO is Automatically Sending Unclaimed PF Money to Your Bank

In a major relief for millions of salaried employees, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a strategic initiative to reunite subscribers with over ₹10,181 crore lying in inoperative accounts. The central focus of this campaign is a new “auto-settlement” facility designed to credit unclaimed balances directly into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts without requiring a […]

Mar 25, 2026

Layoffs

Spotify Cancels Popular Sports Podcast; Cuts 15 Roles

Spotify has announced a targeted workforce reduction within its podcasting division, laying off approximately 15 employees, or roughly 3% of the unit’s headcount. The restructuring, confirmed on March 23, 2026, primarily impacts personnel at The Ringer and Spotify Studios, signaling a continued recalibration of the company’s massive original content engine. Spotify Focus on Speed, Not Cost Internal communications […]

Mar 25, 2026

Appointments

Raymond Appoints Sarita Tripathi as CHRO, Aerospace & Precision Engineering

Raymond Limited appoints Sarita Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer for the Aerospace & Precision Engineering business. In this role, she will lead the people strategy, with a focus on talent, culture, and building strong teams in a field where quality, innovation, and people matter. Raymond’s engineering business is growing its global presence, with a […]

Mar 25, 2026

Hiring

Forget AI Layoffs; Reddit is Going “Heavy” on Hiring New College Graduates

While much of the tech industry remains gripped by fears that artificial intelligence will eliminate entry-level roles, Reddit is moving in the opposite direction. CEO Steve Huffman recently announced that the social media platform plans to “go heavy” on hiring new college graduates, branding them as a uniquely valuable “AI-native” workforce. The “AI-Native” Advantage Speaking […]

Mar 25, 2026

Industry

Who is Atanu Chakraborty? The Resignation Letter That Cost HDFC Bank ₹1.6 Lakh Crore

In a high-stakes move to safeguard its reputation, HDFC Bank has appointed three prominent law firms—domestic leaders Trilegal and Wadia Ghandy & Co., alongside a marquee U.S.-based firm—to conduct a rigorous review of the sudden resignation of its Part-time Chairman, Atanu Chakraborty. The decision, approved during a board meeting on March 23, 2026, follows a week of market turbulence […]

Mar 25, 2026

Appointments

Goodyear India Appoints Vishal Dhingra as South Asia HR Director

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company India has elevated Vishal Dhingra as Human Resources Director for South Asia, effective April 21, 2026. He takes over from Abhishek Arora, who is leaving the company to look at other roles. In his new role, Dhingra will lead HR strategy for South Asia. His focus will be on building […]

Mar 25, 2026

Industry

Can AI Run Meta? Mark Zuckerberg is Building an Agent to Find Out

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has significantly intensified the pursuit of “agentic AI” by hiring the entire founding team of the high-profile startup, Dreamer. This move, characterized as a major “acqui-hire,” brings seasoned veterans from Google and Stripe into Meta’s newly formed Superintelligence Labs (MSL) as the company races to build autonomous digital assistants. The Return […]

Mar 25, 2026

Appointments

Religare Ropes in Dinkar Pawan as Director – HR from Deloitte

Religare Enterprises Limited has announced the appointment of Dinkar Pawan as Director – Human Resources to build a future-ready and performance-driven organisation. Welcoming him to the leadership team, the company expressed confidence in his ability to strengthen its people strategy and culture. In his new role, Dinkar will play a pivotal part in shaping the […]

Mar 25, 2026

Employment

Surat Gas Crisis: Why 1 in 3 Migrant Workers are Fleeing the Textile Hub

A severe cooking gas crisis triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia has sparked a mass exodus of migrant laborers from Surat, India’s prominent textile hub. Thousands of workers, primarily from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha, are crowding railway stations like Udhna to return to their native villages. While industrial work remains available, the inability […]

Mar 25, 2026

Hiring

HCLTech Announces Fresher Hiring for Engineering, MBA, and Non-Tech Graduates

HCLTech has started a hiring drive for fresh graduates from different study backgrounds. The company is offering entry-level roles that focus on skill building, leadership, and long-term career growth across engineering, management, non-tech, and specialized fields. Graduate Engineer Trainee (Engineering Graduates) HCLTech is hiring candidates with B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech degrees for the Graduate Engineer Trainee […]

Mar 24, 2026

Industry

No Booking, No Desk: Accenture Issues Stern Warning to Staff Over Office Etiquette

Professional services giant Accenture has issued a firm reminder to its employees regarding office attendance protocols, specifically targeting the use of desk-booking applications. As the firm manages a tightening real estate footprint and a continued push for hybrid work, leadership has warned that “camping” at unreserved desks or failing to check in could result in […]

Mar 24, 2026

Industry

Ghost Addresses and Fake IDs: The Hidden Risks in India’s Gig Economy Hiring

As India’s gig economy continues its rapid expansion, a new report from identity management leader AuthBridge reveals a growing structural challenge: verification frameworks are struggling to keep pace with the scale of on-demand hiring. The “Workforce Fraud Files 2026,” based on data from April to September 2025, highlights that 6% of gig worker profiles contain […]

Mar 24, 2026