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Updated on: Mar 2026
Wells Fargo Urges Staff to Build “AI Fluency”: AI or Risk Being Replaced?
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Wells Fargo Urges Staff to Build “AI Fluency”: AI or Risk Being Replaced?

Wells Fargo is intensifying its efforts to future-proof its workforce by launching comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) literacy initiatives. As the banking industry naviges a pivotal transformation, the lender is encouraging its employees to move beyond basic digital skills and develop “AI fluency” to remain competitive in an increasingly automated financial landscape. Wells Fargo Grassroots Enthusiasm […]

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Elon Musk is Recontacting Candidates He Previously Rejected
Employment

Elon Musk is Recontacting Candidates He Previously Rejected

Elon Musk has issued a public apology to candidates previously rejected by his artificial intelligence startup, xAI. Acknowledging that the company “was not built right the first time around,” Elon Musk revealed that he is now personally reviewing past interview records to reconnect with high-potential applicants who were originally declined or overlooked. Foundational Reset and […]

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Accenture to Hire More Entry-Level Grads in 2026 Than Last Year
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Accenture to Hire More Entry-Level Grads in 2026 Than Last Year

Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet has announced that the global professional services giant will expand its entry-level hiring across major markets in 2026. Speaking at recent industry forums, including the India AI-Impact Summit, Julie emphasized that the company plans to recruit more college graduates this year than in 2025, countering widespread concerns that generative […]

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Bharat Forge Appoints Srinivasu Malladi as SVP and CHRO
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Bharat Forge Appoints Srinivasu Malladi as SVP and CHRO

Bharat Forge Limited has promoted Srinivasu Malladi to Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to strengthen the company’s leadership team as it grows its global manufacturing and technology work. In this new role, Srinivasu leads the entire people and culture agenda at the company. He manages HR work for more than […]

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Netflix to Hire 300 Employees for Its New Hyderabad VFX Studio
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Netflix to Hire 300 Employees for Its New Hyderabad VFX Studio

Global streaming giant Netflix is significantly scaling its post-production capabilities in India by announcing the launch of a new Eyeline Studios facility in Hyderabad. As part of this strategic expansion, the company plans to recruit 300 specialized professionals, marking a major investment in India’s growing ecosystem for high-end visual effects (VFX) and content creation. Netflix […]

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Is Your Role Safe? Meta Set to Reduce Headcount by 20% in AI-First Strategy
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Is Your Role Safe? Meta Set to Reduce Headcount by 20% in AI-First Strategy

Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly preparing for a significant organizational restructuring that could see its global workforce reduced by approximately 20%. This strategic shift, dubbed “The Great Realignment,” follows the company’s previous “Year of Efficiency” and signals a decisive move to redirect capital and talent toward artificial intelligence and the development of next-generation computing platforms. […]

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PwC to Boost Graduate Recruitment After Recent Hiring Slowdown
Employment

PwC to Boost Graduate Recruitment After Recent Hiring Slowdown

Graduate Recruitment Expected to Rise- PwC UK PwC, one of the world’s largest consulting and professional services firms, plans to increase the number of graduates it hires next year, according to its UK senior partner Marco Amitrano. Speaking in an interview with BBC, Amitrano said the firm’s earlier reduction in graduate hiring was driven primarily […]

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IIRS (ISRO) Opens External Student Internship, Apply by March 31
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IIRS (ISRO) Opens External Student Internship, Apply by March 31

About the IIRS (ISRO) Internship The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a leading institute under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has opened applications for its External Student Internship Programme. The programme gives students a chance to gain practical experience in space science, remote sensing, and geospatial technology. Students from across India who study […]

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South Indian Bank Becomes Authorized Partner for EPFO Collection
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South Indian Bank Becomes Authorized Partner for EPFO Collection

South Indian Bank (SIB) has announced a strategic partnership with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) to facilitate the efficient collection of provident fund dues. By integrating its digital banking infrastructure with the EPFO portal, the private sector lender aims to simplify the statutory compliance process for thousands of employers across the country. EPFO Enhancing […]

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Two Month Linex & AWS Cloud Internship, Hands-On Training
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Two Month Linex & AWS Cloud Internship, Hands-On Training

AICTE and CodeMore have announced a two-month Linux Administrator & AWS Cloud Internship, offering aspiring technology professionals an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Linux system administration and cloud computing. The full-time internship is open to candidates across India and is scheduled to begin immediately. Interested applicants can submit their applications until May 20, 2026. […]

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Pernod Ricard India Appoints Namita Bharadwaj as CHRO
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Pernod Ricard India Appoints Namita Bharadwaj as CHRO

Pernod Ricard India has elevated Namita Bharadwaj as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective March 2026. Based in Gurugram, she will lead the company’s human resources strategy and people plans for the India business. In this role, Namita will manage key HR areas such as talent management, leadership growth, rewards strategy, and company change programs. […]

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20,000 Jobs in Vizag? Andhra Pradesh Invites Capgemini to Build Mega IT Hub
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20,000 Jobs in Vizag? Andhra Pradesh Invites Capgemini to Build Mega IT Hub

The Andhra Pradesh government has officially invited French technology major Capgemini to establish a massive IT development center and a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Visakhapatnam. This ambitious proposal, presented by IT Minister Nara Lokesh during a high-level meeting with Capgemini CEO Aiman Ezzat, holds the potential to generate approximately 20,000 new jobs, marking a […]

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