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Updated on: Oct 2026
HCLTech Adds 6,450 Employees in Q2 FY27; Fresher Hiring Rises, Attrition at 12.8%
Employment

HCLTech Adds 6,450 Employees in Q2 FY27; Fresher Hiring Rises, Attrition at 12.8%

HCLTech added 6,450 employees on a net basis in the July–September quarter of FY27, taking its total workforce to 2,30,339. The company also onboarded 6,136 freshers during the quarter, while voluntary attrition edged up to 12.8%, according to its latest quarterly workforce data. The workforce expansion came alongside revenue growth of 11.5% year-on-year to ₹35,620 […]

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iCIMS Appoints Nupur Shravan as Director – Talent
Appointments

iCIMS Appoints Nupur Shravan as Director – Talent

iCIMS, a leading cloud-based human resources and talent acquisition software company, has appointed Nupur Shravan as Director – Talent. In her new role, Shravan will focus on the organisation’s talent and culture agenda, working on people practices, employee experience and HR initiatives aligned with business needs. Extensive Experience Shravan has around 15 years of experience […]

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Bhrigu Joshi Appointed Head – People & Culture at SAP in India
Appointments

Bhrigu Joshi Appointed Head – People & Culture at SAP in India

SAP has appointed Bhrigu Joshi as Head of People & Culture in India. He joins the role after serving as Market HR Leader at Google India. In his new role, Bhrigu will lead SAP’s India People & Culture team, develop and deliver the India people strategy, and align HR priorities with the company’s global people […]

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EPFO Clarifies EPS Pension Eligibility After Wage Ceiling Rises to ₹25,000
EPFO

EPFO Clarifies EPS Pension Eligibility After Wage Ceiling Rises to ₹25,000

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has clarified the eligibility rules for the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) following the increase in the monthly wage ceiling for mandatory EPF coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, effective September 17, 2026. The clarification explains how salary levels and previous pension scheme membership affect eligibility for EPS contributions. The revised […]

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After TCS, What Did Infosys Say on US Green Card Suspension?
Industry

After TCS, What Did Infosys Say on US Green Card Suspension?

Infosys has said the US government’s suspension of new and pending applications under the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme is unlikely to have a material impact on its operations. According to The Times of India, the Bengaluru-headquartered IT services company said it was aware of the decision and welcomed the opportunity to work with the […]

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Accenture, Dell Expand Partnership to Scale Enterprise AI
AI

Accenture, Dell Expand Partnership to Scale Enterprise AI

Accenture and Dell Technologies have announced an expansion of their more than 20-year partnership through the formation of the Accenture Dell Business Group, aimed at helping organisations scale artificial intelligence (AI) and modernise their IT infrastructure. The new business group will focus on helping enterprises deploy AI within their own environments, with greater control over […]

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TCS Builds Higher Bench, Increases Subcontracting Despite 2025 Bench Policy
Industry

TCS Builds Higher Bench, Increases Subcontracting Despite 2025 Bench Policy

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has increased its employee bench and subcontracting to prepare for anticipated client demand, even as it tightened its bench policy in 2025. The company is building workforce capacity while using external professionals to meet immediate project requirements. At the Q2 FY27 earnings call, Samir Seksaria, Chief Financial Officer of TCS, said, […]

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Netflix May Cut 850 Jobs in Biggest Layoff Round Since 2022
Layoffs

Netflix May Cut 850 Jobs in Biggest Layoff Round Since 2022

Netflix is reportedly planning to cut around 850 jobs, or about 5% of its global workforce, as part of a wider organisational restructuring. According to a report by Puck News, the announcement could come as early as next week, ahead of the company’s third-quarter earnings report scheduled for October 20, 2026. The proposed job cuts […]

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Accenture to Slow Hiring in FY27 Despite Plans to Recruit More Freshers
Artificial Intelligence

Accenture to Slow Hiring in FY27 Despite Plans to Recruit More Freshers

Accenture expects to hire at a slower pace in fiscal 2027 as artificial intelligence (AI) improves productivity and increases revenue per employee. However, the company plans to continue recruitment across markets and expects to hire more entry-level employees, CEO Julie Sweet said during its fourth-quarter FY2026 earnings call. Sweet said Accenture expects to add employees […]

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EY Opens Audit Internship – From October 2027 to March 2028
Internship

EY Opens Audit Internship – From October 2027 to March 2028

EY has invited applications for an Audit Internship in Luxembourg scheduled from October 2027 to March 2028. The six-month opportunity offers candidates practical experience in audit assignments across sectors, including banking, insurance, investment funds, private equity, real estate and technology. Indian candidates who meet the academic and language requirements can review the opportunity and apply […]

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TCS Withholds Quarterly Variable Pay for Senior Employees
Compensation

TCS Withholds Quarterly Variable Pay for Senior Employees

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will withhold quarterly variable pay for employees in grade C3A and above for the September 2026 quarter, citing performance below internal targets. Junior-level employees will receive 100% of their eligible quarterly variable allowance, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters on October 9, 2026. The decision affects employees ranging from […]

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Ritesh Jha Appointed Head – Talent Acquisition at KPMG India
Appointments

Ritesh Jha Appointed Head – Talent Acquisition at KPMG India

KPMG India has appointed Ritesh Jha as Head – Talent Acquisition. He brings experience in talent acquisition, technology recruitment, recruitment strategy and HR leadership across banking, financial services, technology and consulting. In his new role, Ritesh will lead talent acquisition at KPMG India, drawing on his experience in large-scale hiring, recruitment operations and talent management. […]

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