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Updated on: Jan 2026

Industry

Microsoft Shutters Physical Employee Libraries After Years

Jan 19, 2026

Wipro Trims FY Graduate Intake by Following Low Q

IT major Wipro has significantly scaled back its fresher recruitment plans for the current fiscal ye...

Hiring

Jan 19, 2026

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CSIR Skill Initiative Hits -Lakh Trainee Milestone

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR has reached a major milestone in its missio...

Training

Jan 17, 2026

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Nifty- Leadership Churn Hits Record in

A new report reveals that CEOMD exits occurred within Nifty- companies during , a nearly ...

Survey & Report

Jan 17, 2026

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Appointments

Better Appoints Wipro’s Sandeep Dhar as Country Head – India

Better has appointed Sandeep Dhar as Country Head – India, bringing deep expertise in digital transformation, banking, and IT consulting. In his new role, Sandeep will lead efforts to streamline processes, systems, and experiences, creating efficient digital ecosystems. He will also focus on building and nurturing high-performing teams with a purpose-driven approach. Extensive Experience and […]

Jan 17, 2026

Appointments

redBus Appoints Divya Amarnath as Vice President and Head- HR

Divya Amarnath has been named Vice President and Head of Human Resources at redBus, a company within the MakeMyTrip Group. In this role, she leads the full people and workplace strategy for more than 1,500 employees across India and international markets at redBus, Bitla, and Savaari within the MakeMyTrip Group. Her responsibilities cover workforce planning, […]

Jan 17, 2026

Employment

Oracle Employees Fear Relocation Will Stunt Future Pay Growth

Oracle Corporation is accelerating its recruitment drive for its new global headquarters in Tennessee, but the push is meeting internal resistance. Recent reports from January 2026 reveal that while Oracle is advertising more open roles in Nashville than in any other U.S. city, current employees are raising alarms over “geographic pay differentials” and limited career […]

Jan 17, 2026

Hiring

TCS Headcount Contraction Drags Indian IT Net Hiring

India’s top-tier IT sector has hit a historic low in workforce expansion, as the combined net hiring for the “Big 5” firms—TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra—stagnated at a staggering 17 employees for the first nine months of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This near-zero growth marks a dramatic shift from the hyper-hiring era and reflects a […]

Jan 17, 2026

Labour Law

India’s New Labour Codes Set for April 1 Implementation

The Government of India is reportedly finalizing preparations to implement the four long-awaited Labour Codes—covering Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety—starting April 1, 2026. This landmark transition aims to consolidate 29 existing central labour laws into a streamlined legal framework, marking the most significant overhaul of India’s employment regulations since independence. Labour Codes: […]

Jan 17, 2026

Appointments

Subrat Chakravarty joins DS Group as CHRO & Head- Business Excellence

DS Group, an Indian conglomerate with operations across FMCG, hospitality, packaging, and other sectors, has appointed Subrat Chakravarty as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Head of Business Excellence. In this role, he will oversee people strategy, organization development, leadership building, and business excellence efforts to support the Group’s long-term growth plans. Extensive Experience […]

Jan 17, 2026

Technology

The AI-Ready Employee: Dell Mandates AI Literacy for Global Staff

Dell Technologies has unveiled a comprehensive strategic roadmap designed to transition its global workforce into an “AI-first” era. As the demand for generative AI (GenAI) reshapes the hardware and services landscape, Dell is betting on a massive internal upskilling initiative to ensure its employees remain competitive and innovation-ready. Jeff Clarke, Dell’s Vice Chairman and COO, […]

Jan 17, 2026

Employment

Microsoft and Google are Poaching Big Oil’s Top Talent

As the artificial intelligence boom matures in 2026, a new frontline has emerged in the competition between tech titans: the “energy talent war.” Reports from early January 2026 indicate that Microsoft and Google are aggressively poaching energy market veterans and nuclear engineers to solve the industry’s most pressing bottleneck—electricity. The 34% Surge in Energy Hiring […]

Jan 16, 2026

Industry

Wipro Q3 FY26: 12,000 Freshers in FY26; Attrition Falls to 14.2%

Wipro Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY26) on January 16, 2026. While the company achieved its best operating margin in years, its net profit faced a sharp decline due to the one-time impact of India’s new Labor Codes. Wipro Q3 FY26: Financial Results: A Tale of […]

Jan 16, 2026

Employment

Two Government TULIP Internship Opportunities, Apply by Jan 17

Bareilly Municipal Corporation (BMC) has invited applications for two full-time government internship roles under the Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 3.0 (SBM-U 3), offering young professionals an opportunity to gain hands-on exposure in urban governance and civic management. The internships, which will commence immediately, are designed to support the city’s efforts in strengthening waste and […]

Jan 16, 2026

Hiring

How to Scale Blind Hiring for High-Volume Frontline Roles Without Delays

Your diversity initiative looks impressive on paper. Blind hiring pilots showed promising results—more diverse candidate slates, better quality hires, and reduced bias. Then you tried scaling it across 200 nursing assistant positions, 150 retail associates, and 300 warehouse workers. The process collapsed within weeks. Recruiters spent hours manually redacting resumes. Hiring managers complained about delays. […]

Jan 16, 2026

Layoffs

Bajaj Mobility AG to Reduce Headcount by 500

Bajaj Mobility AG, the holding company for the renowned KTM Group, has announced a major “global rightsizing” initiative that will result in the reduction of approximately 500 jobs. The move comes shortly after Pune-based Bajaj Auto consolidated its control over the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, shifting from a minority investor to a majority shareholder. Restructuring Post-Insolvency Recovery […]

Jan 16, 2026