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Updated on: Jan 2026
Citigroup Nears Finish Line of Massive 20,000-Job Cuts
Layoffs

Citigroup Nears Finish Line of Massive 20,000-Job Cuts

Citigroup is accelerating its most significant corporate restructuring in two decades, as CEO Jane Fraser’s “transformation plan” moves into its final execution phases. The banking giant is aggressively advancing a global workforce reset designed to eliminate bureaucratic layers, reduce costs, and pivot the institution toward a more streamlined, digital-first operating model. The Scale of Reset […]

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Vertis Infrastructure Trust Appoints Jonathan D’Souza as CHRO
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Vertis Infrastructure Trust Appoints Jonathan D’Souza as CHRO

Vertis Infrastructure Trust (Previously Highways Infrastructure Trust) appoints Jonathan D’Souza as Chief Human Resources Officer. His appointment takes effect in January 2026. Based in Mumbai, D’Souza will oversee people and culture efforts as the Trust works to strengthen its base, expand operations, and build skills needed for the future across its infrastructure assets. In this […]

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TCS elevates Prerna Sinha as Head – HR, Cyber Security Business Group
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TCS elevates Prerna Sinha as Head – HR, Cyber Security Business Group

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has elevated Prerna Sinha as Head – Human Resources for its Cyber Security Business Group, effective November 2025. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, Prerna takes on the role after nearly 19 years with the company, marking another key leadership transition within TCS’s people function as it strengthens its fast-growing cyber security business. […]

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Goldman Sachs Outlines the High Cost of AI Efficiency
Employment

Goldman Sachs Outlines the High Cost of AI Efficiency

Goldman Sachs has issued a stark warning regarding the global labor market, estimating that Artificial Intelligence could eventually automate up to 25% of all work hours across the global economy. In a comprehensive research report, the investment bank’s analysts detailed a transformative shift in the nature of employment, projecting that the AI transition will lead […]

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Nano GCCs Pivot to Long-Term Talent Roadmaps
Industry

Nano GCCs Pivot to Long-Term Talent Roadmaps

A stark divergence has emerged in India’s Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem, where the “Nano GCCs” model is redefining the relationship between corporate structure and employee loyalty. New industry data reveals that while mass-scale centers struggle with market volatility, Nano GCCs—compact hubs of 20 to 150 specialists—are achieving retention rates as high as 88% by utilizing clearly […]

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Garware Fulflex Group appoints Deo Kumar Pandey as VP & Global CHRO
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Garware Fulflex Group appoints Deo Kumar Pandey as VP & Global CHRO

Garware Fulflex Group has announced the appointment of Deo Kumar Pandey as Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer. In this new role, he will work closely with global leaders and teams to guide the group’s people strategy, build a strong people-first culture, and support steady, long-term business growth across markets. Extensive Experience Deo […]

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Microsoft Shutters Physical Employee Libraries After 40 Years
Industry

Microsoft Shutters Physical Employee Libraries After 40 Years

In a move that marks the end of a long-standing corporate era, Microsoft has announced the permanent closure of its internal employee libraries. The decision to shutter the Microsoft Library—a fixture of the company’s culture since the 1980s—signals a definitive shift toward digital-first resources and the aggressive integration of Artificial Intelligence in workplace learning. The […]

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Wipro Trims FY26 Graduate Intake by 30% Following Low Q3
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Wipro Trims FY26 Graduate Intake by 30% Following Low Q3

IT major Wipro has significantly scaled back its fresher recruitment plans for the current fiscal year. Following its third-quarter earnings announcement on January 16, 2026, the company revised its graduate hiring target to 7,500–8,000, a sharp decrease from the initial guidance of 10,000–12,000. The Q3 Impact and Muted Intake The revision comes on the heels of […]

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CSIR Skill Initiative Hits 2-Lakh Trainee Milestone
Training

CSIR Skill Initiative Hits 2-Lakh Trainee Milestone

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has reached a major milestone in its mission to bolster India’s human capital. As of January 2026, the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative has successfully trained over 2 lakh workers, students, and professionals, significantly bridging the gap between high-level scientific research and industrial employability. A Milestone in National Skilling According to […]

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Nifty-100 Leadership Churn Hits Record 22% in 2025
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Nifty-100 Leadership Churn Hits Record 22% in 2025

A new report reveals that 22 CEO/MD exits occurred within Nifty-100 companies during 2025, a nearly 150% jump compared to the nine departures recorded in 2024. This unprecedented turnover indicates a massive leadership churn as boards grow increasingly impatient with traditional growth models. Nifty-100 Leadership Churn by Numbers According to data compiled by primeinfobase.com and executive search firms, […]

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

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redBus Appoints Divya Amarnath as Vice President and Head- HR
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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, […]

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