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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

HR Internship Program, Stipend Month, Apply by Aug

Internship Opportunity for Aspiring HR Professionals AICTE, in partnership with Anil Agencies Pvt Lt...

Employment

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KSRTC Partners with SBI to Enhance Employee Family Welfare

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation KSRTC has announced a significant enhancement in its Em...

Labour Law

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Appointments

Rajesh C and Himanshu Nazkani Join BharatPe in Leadership Role

BharatPe, one of India’s leading financial services and UPI payments platforms, has announced two senior leadership appointments as part of its ongoing efforts to build a future-ready organization. Rajesh C has joined as Head of Finance, while Himanshu Nazkani has been appointed Head of Investments. These strategic hires come at a pivotal moment for BharatPe, […]

Layoffs

TCS Layoffs: Union Claims 30,000, Company Denies 12,000

A major controversy has erupted in the Indian IT sector after the Union of IT & ITES Employees (UNITE) claimed that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country’s largest IT services exporter, is planning to lay off as many as 30,000 to 40,000 employees, mostly at mid- and senior-level positions. The union staged a protest in […]