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Cognizant Joins Other IT Firms in Bring Your Own Food Advisory

Cognizant has joined a growing list of IT giants in Pune advising employees to carry their own meals...

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COGENT Infotech Appoints Anita Rai as Head Human Resources

COGENT Infotech has appointed Anita Rai as Head Human Resources, effective from February , to ...

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Several Roles Cut at Netflix as Part of Global Workforce Realignment

Netflix has initiated a new round of layoffs as part of a broader strategic shift to restructure its...

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HDFC ERGO General Insurance Appoints Parthanil Ghosh as MD & CEO

The board of HDFC ERGO General Insurance has approved the appointment of Parthanil Ghosh as the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO), effective April 16, subject to necessary regulatory approvals. He will succeed Anuj Tyagi, who currently leads the general insurance company as MD & CEO. Anuj Tyagi had earlier submitted […]

YES Bank Appoints Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as MD & CEO – Designate

YES Bank has appointed Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a three-year term, following approval from the Reserve Bank of India. The bank confirmed that Vinay has joined as MD & CEO-designate and will officially take over the role from Prashant Kumar on 6 April. Prashant Kumar, who has […]

Infosys is Asking Pune Employees to Carry Home-Cooked Meals Amid LPG Shortage

IT major Infosys has issued an internal advisory to its employees at the Hinjewadi Phase II campus in Pune, suggesting they bring their own meals from home. The move comes as the campus faces unexpected disruptions in the supply of Liquified Petroleum Gas (Gas), which has significantly impacted the operational capacity of the office cafeterias […]

Eight-Week Web Development Internship Offers Practical Training and Monthly Stipend

AICTE and VaultSphere AI Technologies Private Limited announced a full-time Internship in Web Development based in Bengaluru. Selected interns will receive a stipend of ₹5,000 per month, along with one academic credit where applicable. The programme also offers a large intake, with 5,000 openings available for eligible candidates. Learning and Skill Development During the internship, […]

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Appoints Pooja Hegde as OD Specialist

After serving the organization in several senior HR leadership positions for over 14 years, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited has elevated Pooja Hegde as Organizational Development Specialist. In her new role, she will focus on strengthening organizational capability, driving leadership and talent development initiatives, and supporting strategic transformation across the company’s multi-brand operations. She […]

Tejaswini Initiative: Hindustan Zinc is Redefining Women’s Roles in Heavy Industry

Hindustan Zinc has officially launched ‘Tejaswini,’ a specialized all-women operational team at its Chanderiya Smelting Complex (CSC). This initiative marks the first time a core operational section at the facility—specifically the Leaching and Purification unit—will be managed entirely by women professionals across all shifts, including nights. Hindustan Zinc Breaking Barriers in Metallurgical Operations The Chanderiya […]

The Supreme Court Thinks Mandatory Menstrual Leave Might Hurt Female Employment

The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a national policy for menstrual leave for female students and working women. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, emphasized that such a mandate could unintentionally backfire, potentially discouraging employers from hiring women and creating new barriers […]

Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) Appoints Pushp Kumar Nayar as Director – HR

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), India’s second-largest public sector oil marketing company, has elevated Pushp Kumar Nayar as Director – Human Resources. In this role, he will oversee the company’s HR strategy, talent management, leadership growth, and workforce planning as BPCL continues to build strong people and teams across the organization. His role will focus […]

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Microsoft Integrates Anthropic to Transform Workplace Productivity

Microsoft has announced a significant strategic shift by integrating Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet model into its new “Copilot Cowork” feature. This move marks a departure from Microsoft’s exclusive reliance on OpenAI. It signals a multi-model approach to dominate the burgeoning market for autonomous AI agents within the workplace. The Evolution of Copilot Cowork Copilot Cowork […]

Elon Musk’s New AI Agent ‘Macrohard’ Aims to Replace Traditional Offices

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has introduced a revolutionary artificial intelligence initiative dubbed “Macrohard,” developed through a strategic collaboration between Tesla and his AI startup, xAI. The project, which Musk also refers to as “Digital Optimus,” is designed to emulate the complex operations of entire software companies, signaling a major push toward the automation of high-level […]

Hiring

DRDO Opens Applications for JRF, SRF, RA and Internship Roles

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited applications for research, technical, and internship roles across its labs in India. These jobs are open in many DRDO centers in cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi, Kanpur, Tezpur, and Visakhapatnam. Candidates with degrees in engineering, science, or technology can apply through the official DRDO vacancies portal. […]

Layoffs

Efficiency Over Staffing? Oracle Signals Job Cuts Linked to AI Progress

Oracle Corporation is preparing for a new phase of workforce restructuring as the tech giant integrates advanced Artificial Intelligence into its software development lifecycle. The company recently highlighted how AI-driven coding assistants have significantly boosted developer productivity, leading to a re-evaluation of its current staffing requirements across various departments. AI-Driven Productivity and Workforce Impact Oracle’s […]