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Updated on: Sep 2026
EY Calls Junior Staff Back to Office as AI Makes Soft Skills More Important
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EY Calls Junior Staff Back to Office as AI Makes Soft Skills More Important

EY is encouraging its junior employees to spend more meaningful time in the office as artificial intelligence (AI) changes the skills needed to build a career in consulting. The Big Four firm has not changed its formal hybrid work policy, but partners are reminding younger consultants about the value of working alongside colleagues. Sayeh Ghanbari, […]

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Delhi-NCR Rain Disrupts Commute; Gurugram Offices Shift to WFH
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Delhi-NCR Rain Disrupts Commute; Gurugram Offices Shift to WFH

Heavy rain continued to disrupt normal life across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, with waterlogging and traffic congestion affecting daily commutes. In Gurugram, authorities advised corporate offices and other institutions to adopt work-from-home arrangements to reduce traffic and ensure the safety of employees. The heavy rainfall followed intense showers across the region on Monday, when several parts […]

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TCS Shifts Delhi Employees to NCR Offices Amid Protest Disruptions
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TCS Shifts Delhi Employees to NCR Offices Amid Protest Disruptions

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has temporarily asked employees working from its Delhi campus at the PTI Building to report to its Noida or Gurugram offices on July 23 and 24, following disruptions caused by ongoing protests in central Delhi. According to an internal advisory, TCS implemented contingency measures to ensure employee safety and business continuity […]

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Gurugram Police Issue WFH Advisory Amid Heavy Rains
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Gurugram Police Issue WFH Advisory Amid Heavy Rains

Heavy rainfall brought Gurugram to a standstill on Tuesday, with flooded roads, road cave-ins and long traffic jams disrupting normal life across the city. As the situation worsened, Gurugram Police advised corporate offices and private establishments to allow employees to work from home over the next few days to reduce traffic and ensure commuter safety. […]

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Delhi Government Ends WFH, Restores Regular Office Timings
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Delhi Government Ends WFH, Restores Regular Office Timings

The Delhi government has withdrawn the work-from-home (WFH) arrangement and staggered office timings that were introduced earlier this year for its employees. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the decision after reviewing the current situation and noting that the circumstances that led to the temporary measures have largely improved. The move means government employees will […]

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Delhi Introduces a Permanent Winter Work-From-Home Policy
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Delhi Introduces a Permanent Winter Work-From-Home Policy

The Delhi government has notified a permanent winter pollution framework that mandates 50% work-from-home (WFH) for employees in both government and private offices every year from November 1 to January 31. This step is part of a broader anti-pollution strategy aimed at reducing vehicular emissions and tackling the capital’s recurring winter smog. The overall framework […]

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Mercedes-Benz Asked Employees to Work Longer Hours for Same Pay
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Mercedes-Benz Asked Employees to Work Longer Hours for Same Pay

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new round of cost-cutting measures, asking employees to work longer hours without additional pay as it looks to reduce expenses and improve competitiveness in a challenging global automotive market. In an internal note sent to employees on Friday, CEO Olaf Källenius and other senior executives said the company […]

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TCS Chairman’s Bold Vision for a New Operating Model in IT Services
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TCS Chairman’s Bold Vision for a New Operating Model in IT Services

Chairman N. Chandrasekaran Says AI Will Transform the IT Services Model Over the Next Three Years India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is preparing for a future where artificial intelligence becomes as integral to its workforce as its employees. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), TCS Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said […]

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WFH 2.0: Haryana’s New Approach to Traffic, Fuel, and Productivity
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WFH 2.0: Haryana’s New Approach to Traffic, Fuel, and Productivity

The Haryana government has urged private companies, particularly those operating in Gurugram, to adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements and staggered office timings as part of a broader strategy to reduce traffic congestion, fuel consumption, and energy usage. Key Highlights The efforts come amid growing concerns over rising fuel prices and global supply chain disruptions that are […]

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