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Updated on: Sep 2025

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Sep 18, 2025

Morpho Dimensions to Hire Professionals by December

Morpho Dimensions, the design-and-build venture backed by renowned architecture firm Morphogenesis, ...

Hiring

Sep 18, 2025

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AI Helps Livspace Speed Up Hiring and Improve Cultural Fit

Livspace, a leading home interiors and renovation brand, has adopted an agentic AI recruitment intel...

Hiring

Sep 18, 2025

Amazon Enhances Pay and Benefits for Frontline Employees

Amazon has announced a billion investment aimed at improving compensation and reducing health car...

Compensation

Sep 18, 2025

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Employment

Virtual Internship: Data Analysis & Data Science; Deadline Sept 20

Soft Nexis Technology has launched a new virtual internship program in Data Analysis and Data Science using Python, opening doors for learners across India. The internship, announced on September 18, 2025, is designed to begin immediately and will run for a duration of two months. Deadline: Interested candidates can apply until September 20, 2025 The program […]

Sep 18, 2025

Appointments

Prudent Insurance Brokers Gets Manvinder Kaur as Deputy CHRO

Prudent Insurance Brokers, one of India’s leading composite insurance brokers, has announced the appointment of Manvinder Kaur as its new Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer (Deputy CHRO). In this role, she will focus on shaping the organisation’s people strategy, strengthening leadership capabilities, and supporting the company’s ambitious growth journey. Extensive HR Leadership Experience With over […]

Sep 18, 2025

Compensation

Hyundai Motor India to Raise Employee Pay Over Three Years

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has signed a long-term wage settlement agreement with the United Union of Hyundai Employees (UUHE), offering a structured salary hike of ₹31,000 per month over a three-year period. The agreement, effective from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, applies primarily to the technician and workmen cadre and is being […]

Sep 18, 2025

Hiring

Google CEO Confirms Strong Talent Retention

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has publicly addressed the issue, stating that the company’s internal metrics on employee retention and hiring remain “healthy.” His comments come at a time when major tech firms—including Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI, and emerging players like Anthropic—are aggressively recruiting top AI researchers, often with multimillion-dollar compensation packages. Speaking during Alphabet’s Q2 earnings […]

Sep 17, 2025

Partnership

Zepto and ClearTax Launch ITR Filing Support

Quick commerce platform Zepto has partnered with tax technology firm ClearTax to offer income tax return (ITR) filing services to its delivery workforce across India. The initiative aims to bridge the financial literacy gap among gig workers and enable them to access tax refunds through a simplified, multilingual digital interface. According to company statements, the […]

Sep 17, 2025

Training

Meghalaya Partners with Japan to Train Skilled Care Workers

Government of Meghalaya has partnered with Japan to train and place skilled care workers from the state in Japanese institutions. This initiative responds to Japan’s urgent need for caregiving professionals, driven by its aging population and declining birthrate. Estimates suggest that Japan will require at least 250,000 care workers by 2026. The Meghalaya State Skill […]

Sep 17, 2025

Employment

Wipro offers Work Integrated Learning Program for FY26 graduates

Wipro has announced a program called “Work Integrated Learning Program” (WILP), a distinctive initiative designed for FY26 fresh graduates. This program offers BCA and B.Sc. students the opportunity to embark on a career with Wipro while simultaneously pursuing a sponsored M.Tech degree from a premier educational institution in India. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the […]

Sep 17, 2025

Employment

04 Months Internship in Digital Marketing, Stipend ₹15000 /month

AICTE and Bangalore-based Aenexz Tech Private Limited have announced openings for Digital Marketing (Internship) positions. AICTE is inviting applications from aspiring professionals seeking hands-on experience in the fast-evolving digital marketing landscape. The full-time internship begins immediately and will run for a duration of four months. Interested candidates can apply until September 21, 2025. About the […]

Sep 17, 2025

Appointments

Shipsy Appoints Anita Bhatia as VP – People Success

Shipsy, a leading global SaaS-based logistics management platform, appoints Anita Bhatia as Vice President – People Success. Anita brings nearly two decades of rich HR leadership experience spanning BFSI and IT/ITES sectors. She is recognized for her expertise in Business Partnering, Organization Development, Performance Management, Compensation, Succession Planning, and Diversity & Inclusion. Extensive HR Leadership […]

Sep 17, 2025

Layoffs

Ford Responds to Lagging EV Demand with German Job Cuts

Ford Motor Company has announced plans to eliminate up to 1,000 jobs at its electric vehicle (EV) production facility in Cologne, Germany. The decision comes in response to weaker-than-expected demand for battery-powered cars across Europe, prompting the automaker to scale back operations and shift to a single-shift schedule starting January 2026. The Cologne plant, which […]

Sep 17, 2025

Layoffs

Google Cuts Over 200 AI Contractors Amid Project Ramp-Down

Google has reportedly laid off more than 200 contractors involved in training and refining its artificial intelligence systems, including the Gemini chatbot and AI Overviews feature. The layoffs, carried out by outsourcing firm GlobalLogic and its subcontractors, occurred in at least two rounds during August 2025 and were executed with minimal prior notice. The affected […]

Sep 17, 2025

Industry

Real-Money Gaming Ban Leads to 2,000 Layoffs Across India

India’s real-money gaming (RMG) industry is undergoing a major upheaval following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation came into effect in August. It bans all online games involving monetary stakes, whether based on skill, chance, or a combination of both. As a result, nearly 2,000 employees across […]

Sep 16, 2025