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Dentsu Elevates Harini Muralidharan as Cluster HR Director

Dentsu has elevated Harini Muralidharan as Cluster HR Director India, Finance Services amp India...

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Labour Ministry and Zomato Partner to Create . Lakh Jobs

Ministry of Labour amp Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU with Zomato to li...

Jobs

Goldman Sachs Plans Job Cuts as AI Reshapes Operations

Goldman Sachs is preparing for another round of job cuts as part of its broader strategy to integrat...

Layoffs

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AWS Virtual Internship Program; Deadline October 31, 2025

EduSkills Foundation, in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and supported by AWS Academy, has announced the launch of a Virtual Internship Program on Cloud Technology. The initiative aims to create an industry-ready workforce equipped with in-demand cloud computing skills that align with the digital economy’s future needs. The internship, open […]

Compensation

Appraisal Season Begins at Infosys, Raises Expected in 2026

Infosys has officially launched its annual performance appraisal cycle for the fiscal year ending September 2025, setting in motion a process that has sparked renewed hope among employees for long-overdue salary hikes in 2026. The Bengaluru-based IT services major has asked employees to complete their self-assessments by October 17, 2025, as part of its routine […]

TCS to Retrain 100,000 Employees Yearly Amid AI Transformation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans to retrain about 100,000 employees every year—nearly one-sixth of its workforce—as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine technology services and client expectations, Nikkei Asia reported. Chief Technology Officer Harrick Vin said that the emergence of generative AI marks “a transformation unlike any other technological wave.” Unlike traditional tools, AI systems that learn […]

Appointments

Welspun Corp Appoints Rakesh as Chief Human Resource Officer

Welspun Corp Limited has appointed Rakesh Mehta as its new Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). In his new role, he will be instrumental in shaping Welspun Corp’s global people strategy, emphasizing leadership development, organizational excellence, and cultural transformation as the company continues to expand its diversified business portfolio. Professional Experience and Background Bringing over 30 […]

Industry

HCLTech Q2 FY26: Adds 3,489 Employees, Boosts AI Revenue

HCLTech has released its financial results for the second quarter of FY26, showing notable improvements across revenue, employee headcount, and strategic partnerships. The company’s performance reflects its continued focus on digital transformation, AI-led services, and talent expansion, especially in contrast to Q1 FY26 and Q2 FY25. Financial Performance: Steady Growth and Margin Recovery HCLTech reported […]

Compensation

HCLTech Announces October Salary Hike & Pay Structure Change

HCLTech has announced a fresh round of salary increments for its employees starting October 2025, reinforcing its commitment to workforce stability and growth. The move comes amid strong quarterly performance and improved business visibility, particularly in artificial intelligence-led services. Alongside the pay hikes, the company has introduced a significant change in its compensation structure by […]

Appointments

UNIBIC Foods ropes in Ajay Bathija from Coca-Cola India as CEO

UNIBIC Foods, one of India’s leading cookie, biscuit, and snacks companies, has announced the appointment of Ajay Bathija as its Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Bathija will drive UNIBIC’s strategic growth initiatives, strengthen its position in India’s competitive packaged foods industry, and accelerate international market expansion. Bathija brings over two decades of leadership […]

Technology

Sam Altman Reconsiders the Meaning of Work in AI Era

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reignited debate around the nature of work in the artificial intelligence era, asking what truly qualifies as “real work” as AI systems increasingly automate tasks once considered essential. Speaking at OpenAI’s DevDay conference in a conversation with AI analyst Rowan Cheung, Sam drew comparisons between traditional labor and modern desk […]

EPFO

EPFO Rolls Out New Scheme to Enroll Left-Out Workers

Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025 (EEC 2025) to bring more workers under EPFO. The government launched the initiative to expand social security coverage. It will operate from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 to include workers previously left out due to administrative or compliance gaps. Objective: Widening […]

Google Cloud CEO: AI Will Empower, Not Replace Workers

Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian has reaffirmed his belief that artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool for empowerment, not displacement. In a recent interview with Big Technology, Thomas addressed growing concerns about AI-related job losses and emphasized that the technology is designed to help workers achieve tasks that were previously out of reach. His remarks […]

EPFO

EPFO Allows Full EPF Withdrawal Under New Rules

In a major reform aimed at improving financial flexibility and ease of access for over 70 million subscribers, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has liberalised its partial withdrawal rules. Members can now withdraw up to 100% of their eligible Provident Fund (PF) balance under revised guidelines approved during the 238th meeting of the Central […]