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Placement vs Replacement: A campus comedy of errors
May 3, 2026, 8:00 amAs campus placement season unfolds, hopeful students chase the logos of their dream companies. Yet, this pursuit prompts reflection: are they aligning their aspirations with the realities of corporate life?...
Wo(men) at work: Rethinking DEI beyond selective inclusion
May 3, 2026, 6:39 amAs organisations ramp up their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives centred on supporting women, it’s essential to remember the broader picture. While prioritising women’s empowerment is vital, a singular...
Meta’s Q1 headcount rises 1% to 77,986
May 2, 2026, 1:51 amMeta Platforms reported a headcount of 77,986 as of March 31, 2026, a 1% year-on-year increase, despite ongoing workforce recalibration and cost-cutting measures. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the company's focus...
Cognizant flags up to $270 mn in severance, job cuts likely
May 1, 2026, 4:48 pmIt’s not encouraging news for Cognizant employees. The company rolled out a global programme, Project Leap, and expects to incur costs of $230 million to $320 million, recognizing most of...
Meta CEO blames layoffs on capital spending, won't rule out more job cuts
May 1, 2026, 4:46 pmMeta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg attributed the Facebook parent's planned layoffs to increased capital spending for AI, and declined to rule out further job cuts, in comments to employees at...
Recent Stories
Indian-origin banker Viswas Raghavan to receive $52 million from Citigroup after leaving JPMorgan amid ‘bullying’ allegations
May 4, 2026, 2:26 amViswas “Vis” Raghavan joined Citigroup as head of banking in February 2024 and was handed a compensation package worth $52 million just days after leaving JPMorgan, according to a Financial...
As mercury soars, platforms step up measures to protect delivery workers
May 4, 2026, 2:22 amFor delivery partners navigating congested city traffic on two-wheelers, the summer months bring a heightened risk of severe dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
Big Tech pours billions into AI while thousands pack their bags
May 4, 2026, 2:20 amBig Tech's March quarter 2026 earnings reveal a significant AI-driven transformation, with revenue up across the board. Companies are projecting record capital expenditure on AI infrastructure, exceeding $674 billion for...
Top B-schools see pay surge as hiring picks up
May 3, 2026, 9:21 amWith the consulting and financial sectors doing well, along with legacy recruiters and new recruiters lining up, average and median packages have gone up at most of these institutions, according...
Placement vs Replacement: A campus comedy of errors
May 3, 2026, 8:00 amAs campus placement season unfolds, hopeful students chase the logos of their dream companies. Yet, this pursuit prompts reflection: are they aligning their aspirations with the realities of corporate life?...
Trends
What is an AI-powered enterprise & what does it mean for work and workforce?
April 29, 2026, 1:30 amAt its core, an AI-powered enterprise embeds intelligence into routine operations. Tasks that were once manual, repetitive, and rule-based are increasingly handled by machines.
Intel layoff story: 60-year-old worker struggles to find job after job loss
April 28, 2026, 10:15 amA man in his 60s lost his job and is now trying hard to find new work. He is learning new skills and applying for jobs but not getting offers...
Employees on Meta's internal forum after company announces thousands of layoffs coming: Living through '28 days of hell'
April 27, 2026, 8:28 amMeta is laying off approximately 10% of its workforce, impacting about 8,000 employees on May 20, while also closing 6,000 open positions. This significant reduction comes as the company aggressively...
New employee terminated a day after complaining to HR about boss’ unprofessional behaviour
April 23, 2026, 5:51 pmAmid this, many have to juggle meetings and deadlines, leaving them totally exhausted at the end of the day. But what sometimes adds to the menace is misconduct by seniors,...
The intelligent enterprise is here: Why 2026 marks the shift to AI-powered ways of working
April 20, 2026, 1:30 am2026 is shaping up to be less about digital transformation and more about something deeper and more consequential: the rise of the intelligent enterprise.
Workplace 4.0
Indian-origin banker Viswas Raghavan to receive $52 million from Citigroup after leaving JPMorgan amid ‘bullying’ allegations
May 4, 2026, 2:26 amViswas “Vis” Raghavan joined Citigroup as head of banking in February 2024 and was handed a compensation package worth $52 million just days after leaving JPMorgan, according to a Financial...
As mercury soars, platforms step up measures to protect delivery workers
May 4, 2026, 2:22 amFor delivery partners navigating congested city traffic on two-wheelers, the summer months bring a heightened risk of severe dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
Top B-schools see pay surge as hiring picks up
May 3, 2026, 9:21 amWith the consulting and financial sectors doing well, along with legacy recruiters and new recruiters lining up, average and median packages have gone up at most of these institutions, according...
Placement vs Replacement: A campus comedy of errors
May 3, 2026, 8:00 amAs campus placement season unfolds, hopeful students chase the logos of their dream companies. Yet, this pursuit prompts reflection: are they aligning their aspirations with the realities of corporate life?...
Wo(men) at work: Rethinking DEI beyond selective inclusion
May 3, 2026, 6:39 amAs organisations ramp up their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives centred on supporting women, it’s essential to remember the broader picture. While prioritising women’s empowerment is vital, a singular...
HRTech
Starbucks expands weekly pay, adds more tips and bonuses for US baristas
May 2, 2026, 7:13 pmBaristas can receive tips on credit and debit card transactions using mobile orders and in-store purchases completed with the use of the mobile app.
Odisha CM increases daily wages for workers on International Labour Day
May 2, 2026, 4:08 pmThe declaration came amid the demand from the opposition BJD and Congress to increase the minimum wage in Odisha to Rs 800 per day.
Jane Street employees set to get $2.68 million payout after record revenue haul
May 2, 2026, 11:08 amJane Street’s rise has been a boon for the employees and shareholders that have tagged along. On a per-employee basis, that equates to $2.68 million on average — almost seven...
Venezuela leader hikes minimum wage package by 26%
May 1, 2026, 4:50 pmVenezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday hiked the minimum wage package by 26.3 percent, to $240, in an attempt to quell growing discontent over difficult living conditions. The increase...
Caught in the middle: HR’s struggle with blue-collar hiring in India’s facility management industry
April 26, 2026, 2:34 pmIn India, the Facility Management sector is currently experiencing a significant workforce dilemma. With economic challenges mounting and expectations of workers evolving, traditional job roles are being redefined. The rise...
Industry
Big Tech pours billions into AI while thousands pack their bags
May 4, 2026, 2:20 amBig Tech's March quarter 2026 earnings reveal a significant AI-driven transformation, with revenue up across the board. Companies are projecting record capital expenditure on AI infrastructure, exceeding $674 billion for...
India's healthcare expansion faces a critical talent crunch, says Alisha Moopen
May 2, 2026, 6:13 pmAster DM Healthcare is gearing up for a significant upgrade, targeting a capacity of 15,000 beds by the fiscal year 2029. With plans driven by both natural growth and an...
Air India CEO race: CCO Nipun Aggarwal among contenders to replace Campbell Wilson
May 2, 2026, 6:01 pmGroup holding company Tata Sons is said to be in the final stages of picking a successor to Wilson, whose resignation was announced earlier this month. Although his tenure lasts...
Labour Day: Women workforce participation, social protection coverage in India improves significantly
May 2, 2026, 5:47 pmThe Periodic Labour Force Survey showed that female labour force participation has risen sharply, from 23.3 per cent in 2017-18 to 40 per cent in 2025.
Unionized workers of Samsung Biologics continue strike for 2nd day
May 2, 2026, 4:10 pmThe union of Samsung Biologics began the strike on Friday, marking the first walkout since the company's establishment in 2011, reports Yonhap news agency.