Companies Double Down on Upskilling as AI Rapidly Reshapes Workforce Demands
As artificial intelligence and automation continue to transform job roles across industries, companies are significantly increasing investments in upskilling and continuous learning to future-proof their workforces. HR leaders say that skill development is no longer an optional part of talent strategy — it has become a business imperative. Experts note that...
India Notifies Labour Codes, Extends Social Security to Gig and Platform Workers
New Delhi: The Centre has officially notified the four labour codes, introducing a unified framework intended to expand worker protection, simplify compliance, and extend social security coverage to gig, platform, and unorganised sector workers for the first time. The changes are primarily driven through Sections 113 and 114 of the...
Mumbai TCS Employee Secures Gratuity After Labour Office Intervention
A recent incident involving a Mumbai-based employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has drawn attention to workplace rights and the role of labour authorities in resolving employment disputes. The case became public after the employee approached the Labour Office, alleging that the company declined to release his gratuity. According to information...
New Zealand Supreme Court Rules Uber Drivers Should Be Classified as Employees
The Supreme Court of New Zealand has ruled that Uber drivers should be recognised as employees rather than independent contractors, marking a significant decision for the country’s gig economy workforce. The case originated when four Uber drivers — Julian Ang, Mea’ole Keil, Nureddin Abdurahman and Praful “Bill” Rama — challenged their...
Tata Digital Set for Major Restructuring; Significant Job Cuts Expected at Tata Neu
Tata Digital is preparing for a broad organisational restructuring that may result in substantial workforce reductions at its e-commerce platform, Tata Neu. People familiar with internal discussions indicated that headcount at Tata Neu could be reduced by more than half as the company consolidates roles and streamlines operations. The development follows...
Rising Concerns Over Work–Life Balance as “Karōshi” Gains Attention
As workplaces across the world confront the evolving dynamics of long hours, remote work, and increasing performance pressure, experts are warning about the dangers of extreme overwork—an issue long recognized in Japan under the term “Karōshi,” meaning death from overwork. Though the term originated in the 1970s, Karōshi has re-emerged as...
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages partners with Telangana’s Directorate of Employment and Training to offer hands-on training for ITI students
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Employment and Training (DET), Government of Telangana, to provide practical technical training and industry exposure to students from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state. The agreement, formalised at the DET headquarters in Hyderabad, aims to...
Epson launches programme to strengthen robotics training for engineering students in India
Epson has introduced a new programme aimed at enhancing robotics education for engineering students in India by providing practical, industry-oriented training alongside classroom learning. The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between academic curricula and the skill requirements of modern manufacturing. Siva Kumar, senior general manager, sales and marketing, Epson...
Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes chargesheets issued after employee’s dismissal
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside three chargesheets issued by the Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation (PUNSUP) against a former inspector, ruling that an employer cannot pursue disciplinary proceedings once the employment relationship has been fully terminated. In its order dated 7 November, Justice Harpreet Singh Brar allowed...
Zepto temporarily closes 200 Zepto Cafe outlets as part of restructuring
Zepto has temporarily paused operations at about 200 of its 600 Zepto Cafe outlets as part of an internal restructuring effort aimed at addressing low or inconsistent demand in certain locations. The move is part of a broader optimisation strategy as the company focuses on strengthening its high-demand quick-commerce business...
HR software glitch accidentally sends termination emails to entire company including its CEO
A company reportedly faced temporary panic after a technical error in its HR system sent automated termination emails to all employees — including the chief executive officer. According to a post shared on the Reddit community r/Wellthatsucks, an HR team was testing a new offboarding automation tool intended to simplify employee...
American Airlines to Cut Around 5,000 Jobs Amid Restructuring; Some Roles May Move to India
American Airlines is reportedly preparing to cut about 5,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring and cost-optimisation plan, following what executives have acknowledged as overhiring during the post-pandemic travel boom. Although the airline has not issued an official confirmation, media reports suggest that the job cuts will affect multiple departments...
Radisson Hotel Group Plans to Double Portfolio and Triple Workforce in India by 2030
Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has announced an ambitious expansion plan for India, aiming to double its hotel portfolio and triple its workforce over the next five years. The Belgium-headquartered hospitality group plans to expand its presence from over 200 hotels currently to 250–260 by 2026, with a goal of reaching...
IBM to Cut Thousands of Jobs in Workforce Realignment Focused on AI
International Business Machines (IBM) is set to implement significant job cuts this quarter as part of a major workforce realignment aimed at strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The layoffs are expected to affect a low single-digit percentage of IBM’s global workforce, which stood at...
Government Launches Employee Enrolment Scheme 2025 to Boost Workforce Formalisation
The Government of India has launched the Employee Enrolment Scheme 2025 with the objective of encouraging workforce formalisation and simplifying business processes. The scheme allows employers to voluntarily declare and register eligible employees who have not been previously enrolled with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Under the new initiative, employers...
Puma to Cut 900 Jobs Globally as Part of Restructuring Plan
Sportswear major Puma has announced plans to cut around 900 additional jobs worldwide by the end of next year as part of a global restructuring drive under its new Chief Executive Officer, Arthur Hoeld. The layoffs account for about 13 per cent of Puma’s global corporate workforce. Details regarding cost...
Microsoft to Expand Workforce Despite Earlier Layoffs, Says CEO Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft, has confirmed that the company plans to expand its workforce, even after implementing significant job cuts earlier this year. Speaking on the BG2 Podcast, Nadella said Microsoft’s headcount will continue to grow in line with revenue, but in a more efficient, AI-driven manner. Nadella...
Employee Receives ‘Special Warning’ for Working From Home Without Permission; Online Debate Ensues
A chat between an employee and the CEO of a foreign startup with operations in India has gone viral on social media after the CEO issued what was described as a “special warning” to the employee for working from home without prior approval. The incident first surfaced on Reddit, where the...
Rising Resignations at Bank of Baroda; Union Flags Concerns Over Work Culture and HR Practices
A recent Right to Information (RTI) response from Bank of Baroda (BoB) has provided a detailed look into employee resignations over the last three financial years. The data, covering FY 2023–24, FY 2024–25, and FY 2025–26 (till date), outlines year-wise and scale-wise resignation figures for clerical staff and officers from...
1,750 Jobs to Be Cut at GM’s EV and Battery Plants in the US Amid Slowing Demand
In a significant workforce reduction move, General Motors (GM) is set to lay off approximately 1,750 employees across its electric vehicle (EV) and battery production plants in the United States. The job cuts are being attributed to slower-than-expected growth in EV demand and the company’s efforts to streamline production and...
Employee Gets Justice Despite Employer’s Insolvency; Karnataka HC Orders Payment of Dues
In a significant judgment protecting employee rights, the Karnataka High Court has ruled in favour of a former customer service assistant, Rao, directing that he be paid ₹13 lakh with interest, even though his employer had subsequently gone insolvent. Rao, who joined the company in 2000 and was confirmed after a...
Bajaj Auto Moves to Cut Over 50% of Workforce at KTM Amid Restructuring Drive
Indian two-wheeler giant Bajaj Auto, which has been gradually strengthening its control over KTM, confirmed that the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer will undergo a sweeping cost-reduction programme that will reduce overheads by more than 50 % in multiple non‐production areas. In an interview, Bajaj’s Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said the company sees...
Amazon to Cut Around 14,000 Corporate Jobs Globally as Part of Major Restructuring
Seattle-based Amazon announced that it will eliminate approximately 14,000 corporate roles worldwide, as the company embarks on a major restructuring to streamline its operations and reduce management layers. In a memo shared with employees, Senior Vice President of People Experience & Technology Beth Galetti wrote that while some hiring will continue...
Global tech firms increasingly hire from India’s Tier-3 colleges, survey finds
New Delhi: In a shift that challenges long-standing hiring conventions, leading global technology companies — including Apple, Nvidia, and Zoho — are reportedly expanding their recruitment focus to include graduates from India’s Tier-3 colleges. A new survey conducted by Blind, an anonymous professional network, found that nearly one-third of employees at...
Finance Ministry directs PSBs to address staff stress, long hours, and manpower gaps
New Delhi: In a significant move toward improving workplace conditions, the Ministry of Finance has instructed public-sector banks (PSBs) to develop immediate action plans to tackle employee stress, excessive working hours, and staffing shortages. The directive underscores the government’s growing focus on mental and physical well-being within the banking workforce and...
