Nestlé to reportedly cut 16,000 jobs globally amid automation and restructuring plans
Switzerland: Global food and beverage giant Nestlé is reportedly undergoing a major transformation aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing costs — a move that could impact around 16,000 jobs worldwide. According to media reports, the company plans to reduce its global workforce by about 6 per cent over the next...
Indian-origin man in New York charged with alleged $50,000 job fraud
New York: U.S. authorities have charged Mehul Goswami, a 39-year-old resident of Colonie, New York, for allegedly holding two full-time jobs at the same time and misusing over $50,000 in taxpayer funds. According to official statements, Goswami was employed remotely by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS)...
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TCS to End H-1B Hiring, Focus on Local Recruitment in the US
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a major shift in its overseas hiring strategy, confirming that it will stop recruiting new employees on H-1B visas in the United States. The IT services giant plans to strengthen local recruitment efforts and build a regionally rooted talent base to support its global...
SBI Aims to Increase Women’s Representation to 30% in Next Five Years
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a new diversity and inclusion strategy with the goal of increasing the representation of women in its workforce to 30 percent over the next five years. Currently, women make up 27 percent of the bank’s total workforce of more than 2.4 lakh...
Amazon to Hire 2.5 Lakh Employees Across the US Ahead of Holiday Season
Seattle, United States — October 2025:Amazon has announced plans to hire 250,000 new employees across the United States in preparation for the upcoming holiday shopping season. The hiring spree will include full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles across the company’s fulfillment centers and transportation network, with new job postings expected to...
TCS Headcount Drops by Nearly 20,000 in Q2 FY26 Amid Strategic Restructuring
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reported a significant decline in its workforce for the July–September 2025 quarter (Q2 FY26), marking one of the sharpest quarterly reductions in recent years. The IT major’s total headcount fell to 5,93,314 employees, down from 6,13,069 in the previous quarter, reflecting a net decrease of...
EPFO Allows Full Provident Fund Withdrawal Under New Policy
In a major policy update ahead of Diwali, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced that members can now withdraw up to 100 percent of their eligible balance from their provident fund (PF) accounts. The decision was approved during the 238th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) held...
Meta Accelerates AI Adoption, Makes Usage Part of Employee Performance
Meta is intensifying efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its workplace, encouraging employees to actively use AI tools in daily tasks. The company has introduced tracking dashboards and a gamified system to monitor and promote AI engagement across teams, signaling that AI proficiency is now a key performance expectation. Departments...
Renault Plans Up to 3,000 Job Cuts Globally Under ‘Arrow’ Cost-Saving Initiative
French automaker Renault is planning to reduce around 3,000 positions worldwide through a voluntary redundancy program, targeting roles in support functions such as human resources, finance, and marketing. The move is part of the company’s cost-saving initiative, the ‘Arrow’ plan, which aims to cut roughly 15% of these positions. The reductions...
Google Tightens Work From Anywhere Policy, One Remote Day Now Counts as Full Week
Google has updated its Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy, making it more restrictive for employees working outside their primary office location. Under the revised rules, even a single day of remote work away from an employee’s base office will now count as a full week toward the annual WFA allowance. Originally...
Karnataka Becomes First Indian State to Approve Menstrual Leave for Public and Private Sector Employees
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Karnataka Menstrual Leave Policy-2025, allowing women in both the private sector and state government jobs to take one day of menstrual leave each month. With this move, Karnataka becomes the first state in India to extend menstrual leave to employees across public and private...
Citigroup Makes AI Training Mandatory for 1.75 Lakh Employees Globally
Citigroup has made artificial intelligence (AI) training compulsory for most of its global workforce, underlining the growing importance of AI skills in the banking sector. The programme covers approximately 1.75 lakh employees across 80 locations, out of the bank’s total headcount of around 2.29 lakh. The training focuses on helping employees...
Accenture Restructures Workforce, Focuses on AI and Automation
Accenture is undergoing a significant restructuring, with a stronger emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Reports indicate that the Dublin-based consultancy has reduced its workforce by approximately 11,000 employees over the past three months and may continue to adjust headcount in the coming months. The company has reportedly allocated around...
Lufthansa Plans Workforce Reduction of About 4,000 Jobs by 2030
German airline Lufthansa is planning to reduce its workforce by roughly four per cent, which amounts to around 4,000 jobs over the next five years. Reports indicate that administrative and operational roles are expected to be the most affected. The move comes as the country faces high unemployment and economic...
Volkswagen Restructures India Operations Amid Market and Regulatory Pressures
Volkswagen Group is restructuring its India operations as it faces declining market share, heightened competition, and increasing regulatory challenges. Skoda Auto, which manages the Group’s India business, is leading the overhaul with the goal of improving efficiency and preparing for future industry changes. The restructuring follows the exit of nearly ten...
TCS Says Employees Impacted by Job Cuts Are Receiving Support
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has stated that employees affected by its recent workforce realignment are being provided with appropriate care and support. The company is reducing around two per cent of its workforce in the 2026 financial year as part of a broader initiative to align employee skills with future...
Apple Extends Thanksgiving Break for US Employees, Continues ‘Steve Days’ Tradition
Apple has announced extended Thanksgiving leave for its US employees, with most teams receiving three additional days off—Monday through Wednesday—before the holiday weekend. Retail staff, AppleCare employees, and international teams will be able to use the extra days at a later date. The tradition, known internally as “Steve Days,” dates back...
Citigroup Relocates 1,000 Tech Jobs to India Amid Global Restructuring
Citigroup Inc. has shifted close to 1,000 technology roles from China to India as part of its ongoing global restructuring, according to people familiar with the matter. The move, executed in phases over recent months, aligns with the Wall Street bank’s push to simplify operations worldwide. The positions have been absorbed...
US Reinstates Hundreds of Federal Staff After Workforce Cuts Backfire
The US administration is reinstating hundreds of General Services Administration (GSA) employees amid a severe manpower shortage that has disrupted even basic government functions. The reversal follows sweeping layoffs earlier this year, driven by Elon Musk in his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In February, Musk...
Domino’s to Hire 5,000 Staff in UK and Ireland Ahead of Peak Season
Domino’s Pizza is set to recruit 5,000 new employees across the UK and Ireland as it gears up for its busiest trading period of the year. The hiring drive coincides with the chain’s 40th anniversary in the UK, four decades after it opened its first store in Luton in 1985. The...
PwC to Cut 1,500 Jobs in Middle East as Saudi Dispute Hits Business
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is preparing to cut at least 1,500 jobs across the Middle East after a fallout with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) triggered a slowdown in business. Reports indicate that the sovereign wealth fund barred PwC from taking on new contracts in the Kingdom following a dispute, shutting the...
JSW MG Motor India Boosts Diversity with Women-Led Battery Assembly Line
JSW MG Motor India has placed diversity at the forefront of its operations, announcing that women now make up over 41% of its workforce. Notably, its battery assembly line—running across three shifts—is staffed by an 80% female team, marking a significant milestone in inclusive manufacturing. By empowering women in a critical...
Infosys Launches ‘Restart With Infosys’ to Support Women Returning to Work
Infosys has introduced a new referral programme, Restart With Infosys, aimed at helping women professionals re-enter the workforce after career breaks. Announced to employees through an internal email, the initiative offers referral bonuses of up to ₹50,000 for successful hires. Eligible candidates must have at least two years of prior professional...
Starbucks Hit with Lawsuits Over Costly Dress Code Changes
Starbucks is facing legal action from employees in three U.S. states who claim its new dress code forces them to spend their own money on work clothes without reimbursement. Class-action lawsuits were filed in Illinois and Colorado this week, while workers in California lodged complaints with the state’s Labour and...
