News: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

Explore the latest News news, trends, AI innovations, HR analytics, and digital workplace insights. Stay updated with expert opinions and industry developments.

Updated on: Nov 2022
After Meta and Twitter, now Amazon to layoff employees
Layoffs

After Meta and Twitter, now Amazon to layoff employees

According to reports, global e-commerce major, Amazon has announced that the company is freezing new hiring in its corporate workforce sighting due to uncertainty in the global economy. E-commerce major has told employees in some unprofitable units to look for jobs elsewhere in the company. However, the exact number is unclear. As per the WSJ report, the company will be moving to redeploy staff […]

Read Story
Deutsche Bank announces to pay inflation bonus to employees
Compensation

Deutsche Bank announces to pay inflation bonus to employees

A German multinational investment bank and financial services company, Deutsche Bank has announced that the bank will pay an inflation bonus to its employees. The news comes at a time when companies have been laying off employees due to rising inflation. IT companies are already seeing margin pressure due to inflation and impending recession in markets […]

Read Story
HCLTech hiring women professionals under “Returnship Program”
Hiring

HCLTech hiring women professionals under “Returnship Program”

India’s leading global information technology company HCLTech has announced an ‘HCL Returnship Program’ for women professionals who are having a career break and want to return to work. The Returnship program supports women who want to pursue both personal and professional goals. The company welcomes “Returners” back with a supportive workplace and matches professionals with the right job for […]

Read Story
BetterPlace appoints Mohana MD as Chief People & Culture Officer
CHRO Move

BetterPlace appoints Mohana MD as Chief People & Culture Officer

India’s technology platform delivering digital solutions, BetterPlace has announced the appointment of Mohana M D as Chief People & Culture Officer. In this role, Mohana will be responsible for focusing on building a participative inclusive culture that would act as a catalyst for BetterPlace’s journey of growth. Additionally, she will be leading initiatives to build a […]

Read Story
Indian employees fired by Meta two days after relocating to Canada
Layoffs

Indian employees fired by Meta two days after relocating to Canada

An American multinational technology conglomerate, Meta has cut over 11,000 jobs, which is nearly 13% of its workforce. It has been reported that the company sacked Indian employees two days after relocating to Canada. Himanshu V was a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kharagpur). Himanshu V said that he had relocated to Canada for […]

Read Story
Unilever starts 4-day work week trial in Australia
Work Model

Unilever starts 4-day work week trial in Australia

Following an 18-month pilot in New Zealand, Unilever is extending its four-day workweek trial to the company’s Australian business. This follows encouraging early results from the pilot in New Zealand, in which all 80 team members participated. Beginning on 14 November 2022, the Australian trial will initially run for 12 months while it is evaluated. […]

Read Story
Elon Musk ends remote work in his first email to Twitter employees
Industry

Elon Musk ends remote work in his first email to Twitter employees

An American communications company, Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk said remote work will no longer be allowed and employees will be expected to be in the office for at least 40 hours per week, subject to exceptions by his approval. According to the email reviewed by Bloomberg News, Elon Musk emailed his workers for the […]

Read Story
TCS plans to expand footprint in Illinois, create 1,200 jobs
Hiring

TCS plans to expand footprint in Illinois, create 1,200 jobs

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced plans to boost its footprint in Illinois by creating 1,200 new jobs by the end of 2024. This investment in the local economy is accompanied by a commitment to accelerate its STEM outreach efforts in local schools to cover 25% more students and teachers. “I am thrilled that TCS will […]

Read Story
Mahindra Group signs a MoU for women’s empowerment
Industry

Mahindra Group signs a MoU for women’s empowerment

The Mahindra Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support women’s economic empowerment in India. This two-year MOU marks a significant step towards achieving the Mahindra Group’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitment of impacting one million women annually from 2026. The Mahindra Group, a global leader […]

Read Story
Communications Manager at Facebook laid off on maternity leave
Industry

Communications Manager at Facebook laid off on maternity leave

Meta has recently laid off over 11,000 jobs which are nearly 13% of its workforce. Anneka Patel is one of the employees affected by the layoffs. Anneka Patel was a Communications Manager at Facebook and has recently been laid off during her maternity leave. She shared her story on her LinkedIn profile. Anneka Patel said on […]

Read Story
Cognizant layoffs employees due to failed background checks
Layoffs

Cognizant layoffs employees due to failed background checks

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant India had reported 6 per cent involuntary attrition in the September ending quarter of FY22, which also includes the sacking of employees due to failed background checks. According to TOI, involuntary attrition can be thought of as a euphemism for sacking. Cognizant India Head Rajesh Nambiar said that […]

Read Story
Salesforce has laid off nearly 1000 employees
Layoffs

Salesforce has laid off nearly 1000 employees

According to CNBC, an American cloud-based software company, Salesforce has laid off hundreds of people this week. However, The company did not share an exact number but said it was less than a thousand. Overall, the technology giant plans to lay off as many as 2,500 workers, reported Protocol. However, The company did not share an […]

Read Story