AET Summit by Adentech Unveils India's Most Iconic Workplaces 2026–27
AET Summit by Adentech, the group’s events and recognition platform, unveils India’s Most Iconic Workplaces 2026–27 — a celebration of the workplaces whose people practices define the benchmark for corporate India. AET Summit – India’s Most Iconic Workplaces 2026–27 At the heart of the property lies one clear conviction: iconic is never...
Amazon approaches former employees for AI, machine learning and cloud roles
Amazon is reaching out to some former employees about job opportunities in artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud computing, as the technology company continues to reshape its workforce around emerging areas of demand. According to emails reviewed by Business Insider and comments from an Amazon spokesperson, recruiters have contacted eligible former...
Microsoft cuts 268 Xbox jobs as gaming business undergoes further restructuring
Microsoft is eliminating another 268 positions across its Xbox business as it continues a broader restructuring of its gaming operations, including changes to the organisation of several studios and major franchises. The latest reductions affect employees at Halo Studios, other first-party development teams, as well as Xbox Game Studios’ management and...
India Accounts for About 20% of Global Chip Design Workforce, Intel Executive Says
India now represents about 20 per cent of the global workforce involved in chip design and VLSI, according to a senior Intel executive, highlighting the country’s growing role in the semiconductor industry. Speaking at SEMICON India 2026, Iyengar, senior vice president, Fellow and general manager of Intel’s Central Engineering Group, said...
Flipkart Plans 2.5 Lakh Seasonal Employment Opportunities Ahead of 2026 Festive Season
Flipkart plans to generate more than 2.5 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities during the 2026 festive season, including roles in gig work, the company said on September 15. The seasonal opportunities are expected to be spread across more than 7,000 Ekart facilities nationwide, covering fulfilment centres, sortation hubs and last-mile...
Anarock Acquires 51% Stake in Architecture & Interior Design Firm, DSP Design Associates
Anarock, one of India’s leading real estate services companies, today announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in DSP Design Associates, a multidisciplinary architecture, master planning, and interior design practice. This deal brings together real estate advisory & transaction capabilities of Anarock Group with over three decades of design legacy...
Adidas Cuts Technology Roles in India, Says Less Than 20% of Tech Workforce Affected
Adidas has confirmed a reduction in technology roles within its India operations, saying that fewer than 20 per cent of its technology workforce in the country will be affected. The restructuring was communicated to employees at the company’s Global Engineering Tech Hub in Gurugram during a town hall on September 15....
VAHDAM India Ranks No. 38 Among Best Workplaces in Asia 2026
VAHDAM India has been ranked No. 38 among the Best Workplaces in Asia 2026 in the Small & Medium category by Great Place To Work®. VAHDAM India Ranks No. 38 Among Best Workplaces in Asia 2026 The recognition comes as VAHDAM India continues to grow its business globally while putting equal focus...
Meta Suspends Employee Computer-Use Data Programme After Privacy Concerns
Meta has suspended an internal programme intended to collect data on how employees use computers, following concerns over workplace privacy and the possible use of the data to automate certain tasks. The programme, known as the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), was developed by Meta’s artificial intelligence division TBD. Its objective was...
Mumbai Consumer Commission Directs EPFO to Pay Interest for Delayed PF Settlement
The Mumbai Suburban District Consumer Commission has directed the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to pay interest to a retired employee after finding a delay in the settlement of his provident fund claim. The case involved a former employee of Fleet Maritime Services (India), who submitted a provident fund claim of...
Hyundai Motor India Targets 20% Women Representation in Executive Workforce by 2030
Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) plans to increase the share of women in its executive workforce to 20 per cent by 2030, as the automaker expands its focus on workplace diversity, career development and women’s participation across the organisation. Women currently represent more than 8 per cent of HMIL’s executive workforce, which...
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Reportedly Plans 12% Workforce Reduction Amid Restructuring
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce by around 12 per cent as the automaker restructures its Indian operations and prepares for its next phase of investment. The proposed workforce reduction could affect a few hundred employees across corporate and manufacturing roles, according to reports. The restructuring...
ISRO Employee Associations Seek Clarity on Proposed Shift to Private Sector
Nine employee associations of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have sought clarification from ISRO Chairperson V Narayanan over the government’s reported plans to expand private-sector participation in rocket manufacturing and space-sector operations. In a letter dated September 4, the associations raised concerns about the future role of ISRO, the impact...
Samsung India Reportedly Cuts Jobs in TV and Appliance Businesses Amid Cost Pressures
Samsung India has reportedly started reducing its workforce in its television and home appliance businesses as the company undertakes a restructuring aimed at controlling costs and protecting profitability. Around 80 to 100 executives have reportedly been asked to leave in phases, according to industry sources. The employees affected are said to...
Amazon Faces US Lawsuit Over Alleged Pregnancy Accommodation Discrimination
Amazon is facing a proposed nationwide class-action lawsuit in the US over allegations that the company denied pregnant employees workplace accommodations and penalised workers for taking time off for pregnancy-related needs. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Brooklyn by four former Amazon warehouse employees. The plaintiffs allege that the...
Casagrand Introduces 8 AM to 4 PM Workday to Support Employee Wellbeing
Chennai-based real estate developer Casagrand has introduced an 8 AM to 4 PM work schedule for its employees, moving away from conventional office timings as part of its focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance. The new workday is designed to help employees manage their professional responsibilities while creating more time...
India’s White-Collar Hiring Grows 14% in August, Auto and Healthcare Lead Recovery
India’s white-collar recruitment market recorded a strong year-on-year improvement in August, with hiring activity rising 14 per cent, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index. The growth was led by the automotive, healthcare and retail sectors, signalling broader momentum across the job market. The Naukri JobSpeak Index climbed to 3,028 in...
US Jobless Claims Dip to 2.06 Lakh as Employers Keep Layoffs in Check
US employers continued to show caution over job cuts last week, with new unemployment benefit claims edging lower and remaining within a narrow range in recent weeks. The data points to a relatively stable labour market, although job seekers are taking longer to find new employment. According to the US Department...
POWERCON Group Deepens Leadership Bench with Ravindra Chauhan’s Appointment
Pune, 10th September 2026: POWERCON Group, a global leader in renewable energy asset creation and management, has appointed Ravindra Chauhan as Senior Management Officer – Business Development. The appointment reinforces POWERCON’s commercial leadership as it expands across India’s fast-growing renewable energy sector. Ravindra brings 22 years of leadership experience in wind...
Microsoft Employees Face Scrutiny Over High AI Token Usage
Microsoft is reportedly keeping a closer watch on employee use of artificial intelligence tools after internal data showed significant differences in monthly AI consumption across departments. The figures were reportedly collected through a voluntary spreadsheet in which employees share information including salaries, bonuses and AI usage. According to reports, around 600...
Volkswagen Plans Another 50,000 Job Cuts Globally Under Future Plan 2030
Volkswagen Group is planning to eliminate another 50,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring programme aimed at cutting costs, simplifying operations and improving profitability. The additional workforce reductions are part of the group’s Future Plan 2030 and could bring the total number of jobs targeted under Volkswagen’s restructuring programmes...
Zomato Layoffs: 240 Employees Affected as Hyderabad Customer Support Centre Shuts
New Delhi: Zomato has reportedly laid off around 240 employees following the closure of its customer-support operations in Hyderabad as the food delivery company restructures its customer service operations. The decision follows a review of Zomato’s customer-support model, with the company shifting a larger portion of support work to external partners....
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026: 2,482 Local Bank Officer Posts Open Across 20 States
Mumbai: Bank of Baroda has announced recruitment for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I (JMG/S-I) across 20 states and Union Territories. The recruitment drive is aimed at strengthening the bank’s workforce in regional markets while creating career opportunities for banking professionals. The initiative is also expected to...
Odisha Orders Salary Deductions for Government Employees Defaulting on Alimony
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a mechanism to ensure that divorced women and children receive court-ordered maintenance payments on time. Under the new directive, the salary of a state government employee who fails to comply with a court order to pay alimony or child support can be deducted at...
Perfetti Van Melle: Two Minutes Saved in Plant Process Could Add 400 Tonnes of Annual Output
New Delhi: A two-minute improvement in the pre-shift routine at Perfetti Van Melle India’s manufacturing operations could potentially add 300 to 400 tonnes to annual production, highlighting how workforce data and operational analytics are increasingly influencing business decisions. The improvement came from examining what happens between the time a worker arrives...
