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Updated on: Apr 2026
Microsoft Announces Historic Voluntary Retirement Initiative
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Microsoft Announces Historic Voluntary Retirement Initiative

In a historic first for the 51-year-old tech giant, Microsoft has launched a large-scale voluntary retirement program in United States. The initiative targets approximately 7% of its U.S. workforce, or roughly 8,750 employees, as the company recalibrates its talent pool to fund a massive $80 billion expansion into artificial intelligence infrastructure. The “Rule of 70” Eligibility The […]

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GlobalLogic Appoints Kavitha Ramaiah as Director – People Development
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GlobalLogic Appoints Kavitha Ramaiah as Director – People Development

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, has named Kavitha Ramaiah as Head Director – People Development. In her new role, she will lead key people programs. Her work will focus on building skills for the future, growing leadership talent, and supporting a strong learning culture across the company. Extensive Experience Ramaiah has close to 20 years […]

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Microsoft to Train Every Sector of Australia’s Workforce in AI
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Microsoft to Train Every Sector of Australia’s Workforce in AI

In a move to solidify Australia’s position as a global tier-one AI market, Microsoft has announced its largest-ever skilling commitment in the country. The tech giant has pledged to provide 3 million Australians with “workforce-ready” AI skills by the end of 2028. This initiative triples Microsoft’s previous 2024 target of one million, highlighting the explosive demand for […]

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Cognizant Debuts Skillspring to Train AI-Ready Talent
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Cognizant Debuts Skillspring to Train AI-Ready Talent

Cognizant has introduced Cognizant Skillspring, new AI-based learning platform built to help companies train their workforce for modern needs. This platform uses a mix of tools, including conversational features and different types of media, to make learning more practical and useful. The goal is to replace older training methods that often feel slow and disconnected […]

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Tata Electronics Appoints Arti Sharma as VP- HR, FAB Semiconductor
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Tata Electronics Appoints Arti Sharma as VP- HR, FAB Semiconductor

Tata Electronics has appointed Arti Sharma as Vice President – Human Resources for its FAB Semiconductor business. Effective from April 2026. In this new role, she will lead the people plan for the company’s new semiconductor fabrication project in India. This project is an important part of the country’s effort to build its own chip […]

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Google CEO Explains Why AI-Generated Code is Now a Standard
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Google CEO Explains Why AI-Generated Code is Now a Standard

Alphabet Inc. has revealed a transformative shift in its software engineering workflow, announcing that more than one-quarter of all new code at Google is currently generated by Artificial Intelligence. During the company’s Q3 2024 earnings call, CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted that this milestone is significantly accelerating development cycles and enhancing organizational productivity. Google Enhancing Engineering […]

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Wipro Opens Internship Opportunities Across India for Graduates
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Wipro Opens Internship Opportunities Across India for Graduates

Wipro Limited has expanded its internship openings across India, inviting students and fresh graduates from different fields to apply. These roles are listed on the company’s careers portal and show its focus on building a strong base of early talent as demand for digital and tech skills continues to grow. Wide Range of Roles Across […]

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Employee Engagement Hits 5-Year Low as Managers “Check Out”
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Employee Engagement Hits 5-Year Low as Managers “Check Out”

A new global benchmark report has sent shockwaves through the corporate world, revealing that employee engagement has plummeted to just 20% worldwide. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2026 Report, this marks the second consecutive year of decline, bringing engagement to its lowest level since 2020. Economists warn that this “engagement slump” is costing the global […]

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UPL Corporation Appoints Saurabh Bhasin as CHRO
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UPL Corporation Appoints Saurabh Bhasin as CHRO

UPL Corporation has elevated Saurabh Bhasin as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 2026. In his new role, Saurabh will lead the company’s global HR strategy and oversee people and organizational initiatives across six geographical regions, supporting a workforce of over 4,500 employees worldwide. Extensive Experience A seasoned HR leader with twenty years of […]

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Meta Faces Backlash Over “Biometric” Employee Tracking
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Meta Faces Backlash Over “Biometric” Employee Tracking

Meta Platforms has internally announced a controversial new data-collection program that will monitor every mouse click, keystroke, and screen movement of its U.S. employees. The initiative, titled the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), represents a radical shift in how the tech giant sources training data to build autonomous AI workplace agents. Meta Recording the “Human Touch” in […]

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Meesho Rewards Staff with Massive Equity Share Allotment
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Meesho Rewards Staff with Massive Equity Share Allotment

E-commerce unicorn Meesho has announced the allotment of 9,479,500 equity shares to its employees under its Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP). This significant move underscores the company’s commitment to wealth creation for its workforce and comes at a time when the firm is eyeing a potential public market debut in the near future. Meesho Expanding […]

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The Standard Opens Bengaluru GCC to Fuel AI and Tech Push
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The Standard Opens Bengaluru GCC to Fuel AI and Tech Push

The Standard, a prominent U.S.-based provider of insurance, retirement, and investment services, has officially inaugurated its permanent Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru’s Embassy Tech Village. This launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-term digital transformation strategy, following the establishment of its local operations in late 2025. The Standard Driving Innovation and Ownership […]

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