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Relaxo Footwears Appoints Manju Kohli as Chief HR Officer

Indias leading footwear manufacturer, Relaxo Footwears Limited, has announced the appointment of Ma...

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Labour Codes Recognize and Regulate WFH Arrangements

The imminent operationalization of the four comprehensive Labour Codes is set to bring Indias...

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Tesla Launches Aggressive Hunt for Next-Generation Chip Talent

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has forcefully reiterated the companys deep commitment to becoming a leader in ...

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Dr. Reddy’s elevates Manish Shukla as Global Head HR- Corporate

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has elevated Manish Shukla to Global Head, HR – Corporate, and Head, HR Strategy. In his new role, Manish will drive enterprise-wide HR strategy, lead global capability-building initiatives, and collaborate closely with CXOs and senior leaders across functions and geographies to strengthen workforce effectiveness. He will also oversee key HR projects and […]

Hiring

How Four New Labour Codes Will Reshape Salaries and Hiring

The operationalization of India’s four comprehensive Labour Codes—the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Social Security, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code—is set to fundamentally transform the country’s employment landscape. Consolidating 29 fragmented and often archaic laws, this legislative overhaul aims to simplify the regulatory framework, enhance workers’ […]

Layoffs

Apple Cuts Dozens of Sales Roles in Strategic Restructuring

Apple Inc., a company long known for avoiding the massive, sweeping layoffs that have characterized Silicon Valley over the past two years, has initiated a series of targeted job cuts within its sales organization. The reduction, which has impacted dozens of employees, signals an ongoing effort to streamline operations and fundamentally change how the tech […]

TCS Elevates Kritika Saxena as Head of Marketing – India

India’s largest IT services provider company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has elevated Kritika Saxena as Head of Marketing – India. In her role, she will lead TCS’s marketing strategy across India’s market, driving brand visibility, integrated communication, and strategic storytelling across key business verticals. In her expanded portfolio, she will work closely with the India […]

Labour Law

How the New Labour Codes Redefine Gratuity for India’s Workforce

Central Government has announced the operationalization of the four comprehensive Labour Codes, consolidating 29 complex labour laws. Among the most significant reforms impacting millions of workers is the dramatic reduction in the mandatory service period for gratuity eligibility: from the existing five years to just one year of continuous service under the new Code on Social […]

Industry

TCS faces $194 mn after US appeals court upholds damages

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is staring at a major financial blow after a US Court of Appeals upheld a District Court ruling ordering the Indian IT major to pay $194 million in damages linked to a long-running trade secrets dispute. In an exchange filing on 22 November 2025, TCS termed it an “Adverse Ruling” and […]

Work Model

Delhi Mandates 50% Work-From-Home for Private Offices

Delhi government has issued a critical advisory directing all private offices to operate with a maximum of 50 per cent on-site staff, with the remaining employees mandated to work from home. This stringent measure has been implemented as a precautionary step under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). It follows explicit directions from the central […]

Employment

UNIDO Offers Internship Programme in India : Apply by Dec 1

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has announced its Internship Programme in India, offering aspiring young professionals a chance to gain meaningful experience in international development. The internship is based at the UNIDO Sub-Regional Office in New Delhi, supporting programmes across India and neighbouring South Asian countries. This initiative aims to equip students and […]

Labour Law

India’s Labour Codes Formalize and Protect the Gig Economy

Central Government has brought into effect the four new Labour Codes, replacing 29 fragmented central labour laws. This major structural reform aims at simplifying regulations and modernizing the workforce. It is particularly significant for the millions of workers powering India’s burgeoning gig and platform economy. The new legal system formally integrates this traditionally excluded workforce segment for the […]

Best Value Chem Appoints Manoj Tiwari as CHRO

Best Value Chem has announced the appointment of Manoj Tiwari as Chief Human Resources Officer. As a part of his new mandate as CHRO, Manoj will lead the human resources function with a focused approach toward strengthening talent strategy, organisational development, and people-centric policies. He is expected to lead key initiatives around culture building, capability […]

Layoffs

How Largest Layoffs At Amazon Targeted Its Tech Workforce

Amazon recent wave of corporate layoffs, announced in October 2025 as part of a planned reduction of up to 14,000 corporate staff, has disproportionately hit its core technical workforce. According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings across key U.S. states—including Washington, New York, California, and New Jersey—nearly 40% of the approximately 4,700 roles eliminated […]

Industry

GCCs Aggressively Recruit for LLM and Prompt Engineering Roles

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India are rapidly transforming their talent strategies, moving beyond traditional back-office roles to prioritize the hiring of highly specialized professionals in Generative AI (GenAI), machine learning, and niche engineering domains. This significant pivot is driven by the growing trend of parent multinational corporations (MNCs) granting their Indian GCCs “end-to-end ownership” of global […]