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Updated on: Jul 2025

Employment

Infosys Introduces New Worklife Balance Campaign

Jul 2, 2025

Genpact Faces Employee Backlash Over Work Hours Policy

Genpact, a global professional services firm, has found itself at the center of a growing controvers...

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Jul 1, 2025

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Mind Your Health Infosys Flags Overwork in Hybrid Work Era

Infosys, Indias second-largest IT services firm, has issued a cautionary advisory to employees work...

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Jun 30, 2025

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Ford Mandates Four-Day In-Office Workweek

Ford Motor Company has announced that most of its global salaried workforce will be required to work...

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Jun 27, 2025

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Infosys Tightens Hybrid Policy as Bengaluru Tops Attendance

Infosys, one of India’s top IT services firms, has reported that its Bengaluru, Chennai, and Pune development centres recorded the highest on-site attendance in April 2025. The data, shared during an internal all-hands meeting, reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to reinforce its return-to-office (RTO) policy, which mandates a minimum in-office presence for employees each month. […]

Jun 23, 2025

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Google Tightens Hybrid Work Rules, Employees Must Return

Google has intensified its return-to-office (RTO) policies, requiring remote employees within 50 miles of company offices to work on-site at least three days per week or face potential job loss. The updated mandate, announced on June 13, 2025, primarily affects employees in Search, marketing, research, and core engineering teams. Google has launched voluntary buyout programs […]

Jun 16, 2025

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Nestlé India Introduces Pet-Friendly Workplace Policy

Nestlé India has launched a pet-friendly workplace policy, reinforcing its commitment to employee well-being and inclusivity. The initiative, which includes ‘paw-ternity’ leave and premium pet care support, aims to support employees who welcome a new pet into their homes. Nestlé India is incorporating pet-friendly benefits into its corporate culture, reinforcing its commitment to employee well-being. […]

May 29, 2025

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Cognizant Mandates WFH as Bengaluru Faces Worst Flooding

Bengaluru, India’s IT capital, has been grappling with severe flooding following two days of relentless rainfall, prompting Cognizant Technology Solutions to mandate work-from-home (WFH) for its employees on May 20. The decision comes as major tech corridors, including Koramangala, HSR Layout, BTM Layout, and Marathahalli, remain submerged, disrupting daily commutes and crippling office access. While […]

May 21, 2025

Employment

Deloitte, KPMG, IT firms: Advisory for Staff amid India-Pak Tension

As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, several top companies like Deloitte, KPMG, Indian IT, and global consulting firms have issued advisories urging employees in high-risk areas to work from home (WFH) and avoid non-essential travel. Companies including HCLTech, Deloitte, EY, Tech Mahindra, and KPMG have activated precautionary measures, especially in northern states and the […]

May 10, 2025

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WFH No More: Uber Employees Must Return to Office by July 1

Uber has officially revoked all work-from-home (WFH) approvals, mandating a full return to office for employees starting July 1, 2025. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced the decision in a company-wide communication, emphasizing that simply meeting expectations is no longer sufficient. The move aligns Uber with other major tech firms, such as Amazon, Google, and Meta, which […]

Apr 30, 2025

Technology

Bill Gates on AI’s Impact: From Five Working Days to Two

Microsoft co-founder and tech visionary Bill Gates has made a bold prediction about the future of work, suggesting that artificial intelligence (AI) could reduce the standard workweek to just two days within the next decade. Speaking on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Bill highlighted the rapid advancements in AI and its potential to handle […]

Apr 28, 2025

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Google Issues Ultimatum: Return to Office or Risk Job Loss

Google has taken a firm stance on its return-to-office policy, issuing a warning to certain remote employees to either adopt a hybrid work model or face termination. This decision is part of the tech giant’s broader cost-cutting measures. It also reflects a strategic shift toward prioritizing in-person collaboration, especially amid increased investments in AI. The […]

Apr 24, 2025

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Flipkart Joins Industry Trend: Five-Day Work From Office

Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has announced that all employees will now be required to work from the office five days a week. This move ends the work-from-home (WFH) flexibility that the company introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision places Flipkart alongside other major players in the e-commerce and quick commerce sectors. Companies like Amazon, […]

Apr 17, 2025

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LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman on Startup Culture: Why Work-Life Balance is a Myth

Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn, has reignited the long-standing debate on work-life balance in the startup ecosystem. Speaking on The Diary of a CEO podcast, Reid made a bold assertion: “Work-life balance is not the startup game.” His remarks have drawn both praise and criticism, shedding light on the intense demands of startup culture […]

Apr 7, 2025

Technology

Bill Gates Predicts AI-Driven 2-Day Workweeks but Warns of Pay Cuts

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and a prominent voice in technology, has made a bold prediction about the future of work. Speaking on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Bill suggested that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) could reduce the traditional five-day workweek to just two or three days within the next decade. However, he […]

Mar 29, 2025

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Trump’s Return-to-Office Mandate Sparks Chaos

President Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025, order mandated hundreds of thousands of federal employees full-time Return-to-Office, ending remote arrangements established during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many returned to unprepared workplaces, facing dire conditions. At NASA headquarters in Washington, employees encountered cockroach infestations and worked in chairs without desks, according to two insiders. Across eight agencies, […]

Mar 17, 2025