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Updated on: Sep 2026
Gen Z Doesn’t Work? Employee Stays in Office Till 1 AM as Entire Floor Leaves
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Gen Z Doesn’t Work? Employee Stays in Office Till 1 AM as Entire Floor Leaves

A Gen Z employee’s Reddit post about working alone in the office until around 1 am has sparked discussion about workplace stereotypes, employee skills, and the risks of depending on one person for critical work. Employee Says He Was the Only Person Handling the Work According to the employee’s post, he was still working around […]

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ANAND Group Appoints Yatendra Jain as Corporate Head – HR
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ANAND Group Appoints Yatendra Jain as Corporate Head – HR

ANAND Group India has appointed Yatendra Jain as Corporate Head of Human Resources, where he will lead the COE for Direct Workforce at the corporate level. In his new role, Jain will work on workforce planning, employee relations, HR processes, talent management, labour compliance, HR systems, analytics and workforce-related initiatives across the group. Extensive Experience […]

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Cognizant PERM Filings Suspended: What’s the Reality?
Industry

Cognizant PERM Filings Suspended: What’s the Reality?

The US Department of Labor has suspended Cognizant’s new PERM filings, a key step in the employment-based Green Card process, amid an investigation into alleged fraud and misuse of employment visa programmes. The action was announced on September 8, 2026, by Anthony D’Esposito, Inspector General at the US Department of Labor. The department said the […]

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TCS Wins Rs. 122.6 Crore Odisha Deal to Build OSWAS 3.0
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TCS Wins Rs. 122.6 Crore Odisha Deal to Build OSWAS 3.0

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a ₹122.6 crore contract to implement the next phase of the Odisha State Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) 3.0, extending its partnership with the Government of Odisha by around six years. The new system will provide government departments with a common digital workplace for file processing, electronic approvals, real-time tracking […]

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Microsoft Internship 2026, Available in India, Check Eligibility and Apply
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Microsoft Internship 2026, Available in India, Check Eligibility and Apply

Microsoft is inviting students and early-career candidates to explore internship opportunities in India through its official careers portal. Currently, internship opportunities are listed across different job families and solution areas, covering students from Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA and PhD programmes. Microsoft’s Careers website lets students search for internship jobs by location and job type. The India […]

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EPFO Ordered to Pay 6% Interest for 35-Day Delay in ₹14.06 Lakh PF Claim
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EPFO Ordered to Pay 6% Interest for 35-Day Delay in ₹14.06 Lakh PF Claim

The Mumbai Suburban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to pay 6% annual interest to a retired employee over a 35-day delay in settling his ₹14.06 lakh provident fund claim. The commission held EPFO responsible for deficiency in service after finding that the claim was not settled within […]

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Airedale by Modine Appoints Kumaraguru S as Director – HR
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Airedale by Modine Appoints Kumaraguru S as Director – HR

Kumaraguru S has joined Airedale by Modine as HR Director, bringing nearly two decades of human resources experience across electronics, automotive and performance chemical manufacturing sectors. In his new role, Kumaraguru will lead the people and HR agenda for Airedale by Modine’s new greenfield manufacturing facility in Vallam, Tamil Nadu. His responsibilities will include workforce […]

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Vertex Group Opens 5,000+ Seater Campus in Gurugram, Steps Up Mega Hiring
Employment

Vertex Group Opens 5,000+ Seater Campus in Gurugram, Steps Up Mega Hiring

Vertex Group has inaugurated a new 5,000+ seater Experience Campus in Sector 32, Gurugram, as the technology and business services company expands its delivery capacity to support growing client mandates. The new campus brings together operational floors, workspaces, meeting and training facilities, employee recreation areas, green spaces and cafeteria facilities. The facility is around 30 […]

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AI is Changing How Young Professionals Begin Their Careers
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AI is Changing How Young Professionals Begin Their Careers

Artificial intelligence (AI) could put pressure on the entry-level careers that fresh graduates traditionally use to gain workplace experience, even as there is no clear evidence of mass unemployment caused by AI, according to a recent Economic Times report. The concern is that routine work often gives young employees their first opportunity to learn processes, […]

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Nagarro Appoints Vivek Arora as Managing Director
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Nagarro Appoints Vivek Arora as Managing Director

Nagarro has elevated Vivek Arora to the position of Managing Director, while he will continue in his existing role as Global Business Unit Head alongside his new responsibilities. With more than two decades of experience, Vivek has held leadership roles across technology delivery, business operations, programme management and software development. He has spent more than […]

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Wipro Appoints Chayan Mehrotra as GM and Head – Life Sciences, West Coast
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Wipro Appoints Chayan Mehrotra as GM and Head – Life Sciences, West Coast

Wipro has appointed Chayan Mehrotra as General Manager and Territory Head – Life Sciences, West Coast, where he will lead the company’s Life Sciences business across the region. In his new role, Chayan will be responsible for a $125 million-plus ACV portfolio, driving high-growth business, building strategic partnerships and helping clients accelerate transformation through technology, […]

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Internships Become a Stronger Route to Full-Time Jobs as PPOs Rise
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Internships Become a Stronger Route to Full-Time Jobs as PPOs Rise

Internships are becoming an increasingly important route to full-time employment as companies use the period to assess students before making Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), according to Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends 2026 report. The report found that internship-to-offer conversions improved by approximately 6% year-on-year across the degree categories covered. Deloitte said the improvement reflects the growing […]

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