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Updated on: Aug 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship in Emerging Technologies Apply by Aug

Aug 23, 2025

of Employers in India Plan New Job Creation in H

Indias white-collar job market is poised for robust growth in the latter half of , with a signi...

Hiring

Aug 23, 2025

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McDonalds Appoints Saumya Mittal as Chief People Officer, Asia

McDonalds Corporation has announced the appointment of Saumya Mittal as Chief People Officer for As...

Appointments

Aug 23, 2025

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Novo Nordisk Announces Global Hiring Freeze

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has implemented a global hiring freeze for all non-business...

Hiring

Aug 23, 2025

Employment

HR Internship Program, Stipend ₹10000 /Month, Apply by Aug 31

Internship Opportunity for Aspiring HR Professionals AICTE, in partnership with Anil Agencies Pvt Ltd, has announced the commencement of its HR Internship Program in Delhi. It aimed at providing young professionals with hands-on experience in human resource management. The internship is full-time, begins immediately, and runs for a duration of three months. Applications are open […]

Aug 23, 2025

Labour Law

KSRTC Partners with SBI to Enhance Employee Family Welfare

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced a significant enhancement in its Employee Family Welfare Scheme, doubling the compensation offered to families of employees who pass away due to non-accidental causes. Effective September 1, 2025, the total compensation will rise to ₹20 lakh, up from the previous ₹10 lakh. This revised package includes ₹14 […]

Aug 23, 2025

Movement

OpenAI Chief People Officer Julia Villagra Steps Down

Julia Villagra, OpenAI Chief People Officer, is set to leave the company at the end of this week, marking another high-profile exit from the artificial intelligence firm during a period of rapid growth and internal restructuring. Julia’s departure was confirmed by OpenAI and first reported by Reuters. She joined the company in February 2024 as […]

Aug 23, 2025

Hiring

OpenAI Begins Hiring for First India Office in Delhi

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, has officially announced plans to establish its first office in India. The new office will be located in New Delhi and is expected to open later this year. The move marks a significant milestone in OpenAI’s global expansion strategy and reflects the company’s growing focus […]

Aug 22, 2025

Merger & Acquisition

5,600+ Employees to Join Wipro as Part of HARMAN DTS Deal

Wipro Limited, a global leader in AI-powered technology services and consulting, has announced the acquisition of the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit of HARMAN International, a subsidiary of Samsung. The transaction is valued at $375 million (approximately ₹3,270 crore). It will close by December 31, 2025, pending regulatory approvals. This acquisition marks a significant […]

Aug 22, 2025

Industry

Kyndryl invests $2.25B in India, launching AI Lab in Bengaluru

Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced that it is opening an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru to expand its AI-based consulting services. The Lab will bring together data scientists, consultants, and technology professionals to work side by side with businesses. The goal is to help companies adopt AI, software, and […]

Aug 22, 2025

Appointments

KKR Appoints Srinivas Reddy P as Head – Human Capital

Global investment firm KKR has appointed Srinivas Reddy P as Head of Human Capital, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to deepen organizational capabilities and enhance value creation across its portfolio. Srinivas joins KKR with extensive experience in human resources, leadership development, and organizational transformation, and is expected to play a central role […]

Aug 22, 2025

Employment

Foxconn Subsidiary Recalls 300 Engineers from India

Foxconn China-based subsidiary, Yuzhan Technology, has recalled approximately 300 Chinese engineers from its Indian operations, marking the second such withdrawal in recent months. The engineers were stationed at a display module assembly facility being set up in Tamil Nadu, part of Foxconn’s broader strategy to expand iPhone manufacturing in India. The move comes amid evolving […]

Aug 22, 2025

Hiring

India’s BFSI Sector to Add 2.5 Lakh Jobs by 2030

India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector is poised for significant expansion, with nearly 2.5 lakh permanent jobs expected to be added by 2030. According to a recent report by Adecco India, hiring activity is projected to grow by 8.7% in FY2025–26 and reach 10% by the end of the decade. Rising demand in […]

Aug 22, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship, 02 Month, AI, Data Science, Apply by Aug 24

AICTE and Robokwik.com have announced the launch of their Virtual Internship Program, offering participants exposure to Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Website Development. The Virtual Internship commenced on 21 August 2025 and is open to applicants across India. Interested candidates must apply by 24 August 2025. Program Structure The […]

Aug 22, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Announces Major Welfare Update for Central Board Staff

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a significant increase in the ex-gratia amount provided under its Death Relief Fund. Effective April 1, 2025, the ex-gratia benefit for Central Board employees who die while in service has been raised from ₹8.8 lakh to ₹15 lakh. The amount will be disbursed to the nominee or legal […]

Aug 21, 2025

Compensation

Crowdsourced Spreadsheet Reveals Microsoft Salaries

Microsoft employees have once again turned to crowdsourced spreadsheets to share detailed compensation data, offering a rare glimpse into the tech giant’s pay structures. The spreadsheet, which has already collected over 850 entries, includes self-reported information on base salaries, cash bonuses, and stock grants across various roles and divisions. While the data is unofficial and […]

Aug 21, 2025