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Updated on: Dec 2025

Appointments

Uplers ropes in Welspuns Dr. Deepa Mishra as Director People Culture

Dec 11, 2025

TCS Confirms Retrenchment of Employees in Pune

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services firm, has retrenched employees in i...

Layoffs

Dec 11, 2025

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Farmley Launches Advance Salary Access for Staff

Farmley, a prominent player in the nuts and dry fruits industry, has announced the introduction of a...

Industry

Dec 11, 2025

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SBI Accelerates Wealth Management Push with Massive Hiring

The State Bank of India SBI, the nations largest public sector lender, is embarking on a si...

Hiring

Dec 11, 2025

Appointments

Amagi appoints Shashank Bhushan as Americas & Global HR head

Amagi Corporation appoints Shashank Bhushan as HR Head for Americas and Global People Business Partner, marking a significant leadership addition to its fast-growing global team. Sharing his excitement on LinkedIn, he said, “Amagi’s fast-paced, innovative environment is redefining the future of media technology, and I am honored to contribute to this journey.” In his new […]

Dec 11, 2025

Industry

Samsung Reduces Financial Barrier to Adoption for Global Staff

Samsung Electronics has significantly expanded its commitment to employee welfare and family inclusion by introducing a comprehensive $10,000 adoption financial benefit for its eligible global workforce. This new policy marks a major enhancement in the company’s human resources strategy, aiming to provide substantial financial relief and support to employees navigating the complex and often expensive […]

Dec 11, 2025

Layoffs

Intel Initiates 15% Job Cuts in Santa Clara

Intel Corporation, the semiconductor giant, has commenced significant layoffs at its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, as part of a larger, previously announced plan to reduce its global workforce by approximately 15%. This strategic, multi-billion-dollar cost-cutting measure is designed to help the company navigate a challenging global chip market. It also allows Intel to reinvest […]

Dec 10, 2025

Employment

Internship in HR & Admin, Stipend 8000/month, Apply by Jan 15

AICTE and Prari Workforce Solution LLP have announced a full-time HR & Admin Support Internship for students looking to gain real-world exposure to corporate work culture. Based in Ahmednagar, the internship begins immediately and runs for 6 months, offering hands-on experience in both human resources and administrative functions. Interns will assist departments in tasks such […]

Dec 10, 2025

Labour Law

Labour Codes Prioritize Swift Action on Workplace Grievances

The impending implementation of the four new Labour Codes, often referred to collectively as the Labour Code 2025, is poised to reshape India’s industrial relations landscape, with a primary focus on worker welfare and dispute resolution speed. A key highlight providing immediate relief to millions of employees is the set of provisions designed to ensure […]

Dec 10, 2025

Appointments

Reckitt Appoints Anandi Shankar as Regional HR Director – South Asia

Reckitt has appointed Anandi Shankar as Regional HR Director for South Asia, where she will lead the people function and drive talent strategy across a high-growth market. In her role, she will partner closely with the business to strengthen capabilities and support expansion efforts aimed at improving health and hygiene outcomes for over 1.8 billion […]

Dec 10, 2025

Industry

Pilots Count of 13,989 Underpins Domestic Air Travel Growth

Government of India has officially disclosed that the nation’s six major domestic airlines collectively employ 13,989 pilots. This crucial data, often presented in Parliament, provides a direct snapshot of the workforce powering India’s rapidly expanding civil aviation sector. The figure comes amid unprecedented fleet expansion plans and addresses ongoing industry debates regarding potential pilot shortages. […]

Dec 10, 2025

Labour Law

DGCA Panel to Summon IndiGo CEO and COO Over Flight Chaos

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has escalated its high-stakes probe into the systemic flight disruptions plaguing IndiGo, setting the stage for a critical accountability review. A specially constituted DGCA panel is now widely expected to summon the airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pieter Elbers, and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, for a […]

Dec 10, 2025

Layoffs

Whatfix Cuts 60-80 Jobs Amid AI Adoption Wave

Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) provider Whatfix, backed by major investors like Warburg Pincus and SoftBank, has initiated a significant restructuring, resulting in the layoff of approximately 6% of its global workforce. The cuts, estimated to impact between 60 to 80 employees, primarily target the company’s non-engineering functions, specifically its sales and marketing (Go-To-Market or GTM) […]

Dec 10, 2025

Appointments

ADP Appoints Gaurav Rathee as Head of HR for Global Shared Services International – India & the Philippines

ADP India, a global leader in human capital management (HCM) solutions, has announced the strategic appointment of Gaurav Rathee as Divisional Vice President and Head of Human Resources for its Global Shared Services International (GSSI) operations across India and the Philippines. This move places Gaurav at the helm of the people strategy for over 15,000 […]

Dec 10, 2025

Appointments

Ram Prasad joins Brilyant as Chief Human Resources Officer

Brilyant, a Global Systems Integrator (GSI) focused on creating high-performance digital workplaces, has appointed Ram Prasad as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this new role, he will drive Brilyant’s growth by strengthening organizational capabilities through innovative HR leadership. Extensive Experience and Background Ram is a seasoned HR strategist with extensive global experience spanning […]

Dec 9, 2025

Labour Law

Loco Pilots Demand Work-Hour Cap, Citing IndiGo Fatigue Crisis

The crisis that gripped IndiGo following issues related to pilot fatigue and duty hour compliance has brought renewed focus on the strenuous working conditions faced by loco pilots in the Indian Railways. The All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) has seized this moment to amplify its long-pending demand for a scientific, globally-aligned Fatigue Risk Management System […]

Dec 9, 2025