Novo Nordisk adds 2,000 jobs in 2026, shifts to targeted hiring strategy
Novo Nordisk is rebuilding parts of its workforce after a year of significant layoffs, adding around 2,000 employees in 2026 as it sharpens its focus on high-growth areas. The move signals a transition from broad cost-cutting to more targeted talent investment. The company reduced its headcount by nearly 7,800 roles in...
The Walt Disney Company plans 1,000 job cuts in corporate and marketing teams
The Walt Disney Company is preparing another round of layoffs, with around 1,000 roles expected to be cut in the coming months. The reductions are set to primarily impact corporate and marketing functions, as the company moves to streamline operations and centralise promotional activities across film, television, and streaming. The company...
Rockwell Automation expands India workforce to 4,000 amid manufacturing push
Rockwell Automation has significantly expanded its workforce in India to around 4,000 employees, underscoring the country’s growing role in global manufacturing and digital transformation. The company’s headcount has risen sharply from approximately 700 employees a decade ago. The expansion is being driven by increased industrial activity and a supportive policy environment....
Study finds office workers productive for under 3 hours in an 8-hour workday
A new study by Vouchercloud suggests that the traditional 8-hour workday may not reflect actual productivity levels. According to the research, the average office worker is effectively productive for just 2 hours and 53 minutes per day. The survey, conducted among nearly 2,000 full-time office employees in the UK, highlights a...
Tata Consultancy Services completes workforce restructuring with 8,000 job cuts, below initial estimates
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has concluded its year-long workforce restructuring programme, resulting in approximately 8,000 job reductions—lower than the initially projected 12,000. The restructuring initiative, announced in July 2025, was designed to align the company’s workforce with evolving technology demands. At the time, TCS had indicated that around 2% of its...
TCS Restores April Salary Hikes, Rewards Top Performers with Higher Increments
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reinstated its traditional April salary-increment cycle, marking a return to its standard appraisal timeline after delays last year. The company confirmed that hikes are effective from 1 April for eligible employees, with top performers receiving double-digit increases. The move follows a disrupted cycle in 2025, when...
SpiceJet Begins Workforce Reduction Amid Deepening Financial Crisis
SpiceJet has initiated workforce reductions as its financial challenges intensify, with over 500 employees expected to be impacted in the first phase. The airline, which once operated around 50 aircraft, is now running a significantly smaller fleet of about 13 owned planes along with 14 wet-leased aircraft that come with...
Disney Plans Fresh Job Cuts as It Restructures Operations
The Walt Disney Company is preparing to cut around 1,000 jobs in the coming months as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce costs. This will be the first major workforce reduction under Josh D’Amaro, who assumed leadership in March. With a global workforce exceeding 2,30,000 employees—many of...
Microsoft Invests $5.5 Billion in Singapore to Boost AI Talent and Infrastructure
Microsoft has unveiled a major investment plan worth $5.5 billion in Singapore, aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and strengthening workforce capabilities over the next five years. Spanning 2025 to 2029, the initiative will focus on expanding cloud and AI infrastructure while simultaneously building a future-ready talent pipeline. A key...
NITES Calls for Urgent Reforms to Safeguard Tech Employees Amid AI Disruptions
he Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has called for immediate policy intervention to protect workers as artificial intelligence continues to transform the technology sector. The organisation raised concerns over rising job losses and evolving role requirements, urging a more balanced and responsible approach to workforce transition. Amid increasing reports of...
Singapore Targets 10,000 “AI-Bilingual” Workers to Drive Wage Growth
Singapore is placing employment quality and wage progression at the center of its technological evolution. Under the newly launched National AI Impact Programme (NAIIP), the government aims to train 10,000 “AI-bilingual” workers—professionals who are equally proficient in their specialized fields and in applying artificial intelligence to their daily workflows. Measuring Success...
BYD Trims 100,000 Jobs Despite Record Sales and Global Milestone
In a striking move for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, Chinese automaker BYD reduced its workforce by approximately 100,000 employees in 2025—a 10% reduction that brings its total headcount to around 870,000. While such a scale of layoffs usually suggests a crisis, the company clarifies that this is a strategic...
Deloitte India to Hire 50,000 as it Pivots Toward an AI-First Talent Model
Deloitte India has announced a massive expansion plan to recruit 50,000 professionals, a move that underscores its commitment to India as a global hub for innovation. Despite widespread industry anxiety regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and potential job displacement, the firm is positioning AI as a primary driver for growth rather...
Meta Restructures Reality Labs, Rebranding 1,000 Employees as ‘AI Builders’
Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly overhauling its Reality Labs division, a move that signals a fundamental shift toward artificial intelligence-led operations. The restructuring affects approximately 1,000 employees and introduces a new organizational model designed to integrate AI into the company’s core internal workflows. Shift to “AI-Native” Roles and Pods As part of...
KPMG UK Proposes 440 Job Cuts in Audit Division Amid Record Low Attrition
KPMG UK has initiated a formal redundancy consultation process that puts nearly 600 positions at risk within its audit practice. The professional services giant expects that the restructuring will ultimately lead to approximately 440 employees leaving the firm. This move signals a significant shift in the Big Four accounting landscape,...
Oracle Global Layoffs: 12,000 Jobs Cut in India Amid AI Infrastructure Pivot
Oracle Corporation has reportedly executed one of the largest workforce reductions in its history, impacting approximately 30,000 employees globally. India has been disproportionately affected by the move, with an estimated 12,000 workers—nearly 40% of the company’s local workforce—losing their jobs overnight. A “Cold-Blooded” Execution The layoffs were characterized by their suddenness and...
Revolut to Expand India Workforce to 40% of Global Headcount by 2026
Revolut is set to significantly expand its presence in India, with plans to base nearly 40% of its global workforce in the country by the end of 2026. The move highlights India’s growing importance as a strategic hub for global capability centres (GCCs). The company plans to add around 1,600 roles...
Salesforce Skips Pay Hikes for Senior Staff, Shifts Focus to Stock Rewards and Bonuses
Salesforce has decided not to offer salary increases this year to employees at the director level and above, instead prioritising merit-based pay raises for senior managers and below. Details of compensation changes are expected to be shared during performance reviews beginning at the end of March. For senior-level employees, the company...
UAE Employees Continue to Favour Office Work Despite Hybrid Shift: Study
A new global workplace study by the Gensler Research Institute finds that employees in the United Arab Emirates continue to view the office as central to their work, even as hybrid models become more common. The research, based on insights from over 16,000 full-time professionals across 16 countries, shows that UAE...
Nokia Plans Global Workforce Reduction; India Operations to See Restructuring Impact
Nokia is preparing to reduce its global workforce as part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed at improving efficiency and addressing ongoing industry challenges. The company is expected to cut up to 14,000 roles worldwide, representing nearly 20% of its total workforce of more than 74,000 employees. India, where Nokia employs...
Meta to reduce workforce by 20% amid AI push
According to sources cited by Reuters, Meta is reportedly getting ready for significant layoffs that could impact about one-fifth of its workforce. The decision is related to the company’s significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and its belief that AI tools will improve operations and eliminate the need for...
FedEx trains 4,40,000 employees on AI skills
To assist its 4,40,000 employees in comprehending and utilising artificial intelligence (AI), FedEx has initiated a comprehensive training program. The organization wants employees to be more adept at using new technology, more productive at work, and better equipped for advancement. Using the LearnVantage platform, this endeavour got underway in December....
Ford Motor Company is facing legal scrutiny after a former employee accused its internal HR systems of failing to address harassment complaints, causing her to leave the company.
Ford Motor Company is facing fresh legal scrutiny after a former employee accused its internal HR systems of failing to address harassment complaints and instead contributing to her exit from the company. Ayanna A. Lynn, a quality engineer at the company’s Chicago Assembly Plant, filed the claim. She claims in her...
T.N. government amends maternity leave rules to benefit women employees
The Tamil Nadu government has updated its maternity leave policy, giving female employees more flexibility in certain childbirth situations. In situations where there were previously stringent restrictions, the modification permits longer leave. The revised regulations allow female employees to take up to 365 days of maternity leave for one more childbirth,...
IndiGo crosses 1,000 women pilots, sets industry benchmark
IndiGo has crossed a milestone of employing more than 1,000 women pilots, becoming the first airline in India to reach this mark. Women now account for 17.5% of the airline’s pilot workforce, a figure significantly higher than the global aviation average. The achievement reflects the airline’s broader efforts to increase gender...
