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Updated on: Mar 2026

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Why Omnicom is Replacing Traditional Roles with AI Specialists

Mar 30, 2026

Why Atanu Chakraborty Opposed HDFC Bank CEOs Reappointment

HDFC Bank, has been plunged into a governance crisis following the abrupt resignation of its Non-Exe...

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Mar 27, 2026

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upGrad to Acquire Unacademy in Major Share-Swap Deal

Edtech unicorn upGrad has signed a definitive term sheet to acquire its rival Unacademy in an all-st...

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Mar 27, 2026

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Are You Getting a Raise? Salesforce Limits Salary Increases to Mid-Level Staff

Salesforce has joined a growing list of Big Tech firms overhauling their compensation models, confir...

Compensation

Mar 27, 2026

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Samsung Joins National Energy-Saving Drive Starting Thursday

South Korea’s leading conglomerates, including Samsung Electronics and SK Group, have initiated urgent energy-conservation measures following a government call to action. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the companies issued internal notices urging employees to reduce private car usage and adhere to strict fuel-saving protocols in response to escalating energy supply risks linked to Middle Eastern […]

Mar 26, 2026

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Meta Launches Aggressive Retention Plan for Top Senior Leaders

Meta Platforms has introduced a high-stakes compensation overhaul for its senior leadership, offering stock options for the first time in the company’s history. According to SEC filings released on March 24, 2026, the move is a strategic “big bet” designed to retain top talent and incentivize explosive growth as the social media giant accelerates its […]

Mar 26, 2026

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Is Your City Next? Cognizant Shifting 25,000 New Jobs to India’s Tier-2 Hubs

In a significant recalibration of its Indian operations, IT major Cognizant has seen its headcount in Tamil Nadu decline by approximately 10,000 employees over the past year. The workforce at its primary delivery centers in the state dropped from 81,000 to roughly 71,000, signaling a strategic pivot away from high-cost metropolitan hubs toward emerging “Tier-2” […]

Mar 26, 2026

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Samsung Electronics and Unions to Resume Critical Talks to Avert Mega-Strike

In a significant de-escalation of labor tensions, Samsung Electronics management and a coalition of its labor unions agreed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to return to the bargaining table. The decision follows a high-stakes meeting between union leaders and Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun, head of the company’s crucial chip division, aimed at preventing a massive […]

Mar 25, 2026

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Who is Atanu Chakraborty? The Resignation Letter That Cost HDFC Bank ₹1.6 Lakh Crore

In a high-stakes move to safeguard its reputation, HDFC Bank has appointed three prominent law firms—domestic leaders Trilegal and Wadia Ghandy & Co., alongside a marquee U.S.-based firm—to conduct a rigorous review of the sudden resignation of its Part-time Chairman, Atanu Chakraborty. The decision, approved during a board meeting on March 23, 2026, follows a week of market turbulence […]

Mar 25, 2026

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Can AI Run Meta? Mark Zuckerberg is Building an Agent to Find Out

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has significantly intensified the pursuit of “agentic AI” by hiring the entire founding team of the high-profile startup, Dreamer. This move, characterized as a major “acqui-hire,” brings seasoned veterans from Google and Stripe into Meta’s newly formed Superintelligence Labs (MSL) as the company races to build autonomous digital assistants. The Return […]

Mar 25, 2026

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No Booking, No Desk: Accenture Issues Stern Warning to Staff Over Office Etiquette

Professional services giant Accenture has issued a firm reminder to its employees regarding office attendance protocols, specifically targeting the use of desk-booking applications. As the firm manages a tightening real estate footprint and a continued push for hybrid work, leadership has warned that “camping” at unreserved desks or failing to check in could result in […]

Mar 24, 2026

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Ghost Addresses and Fake IDs: The Hidden Risks in India’s Gig Economy Hiring

As India’s gig economy continues its rapid expansion, a new report from identity management leader AuthBridge reveals a growing structural challenge: verification frameworks are struggling to keep pace with the scale of on-demand hiring. The “Workforce Fraud Files 2026,” based on data from April to September 2025, highlights that 6% of gig worker profiles contain […]

Mar 24, 2026

Hiring

Looking for a Job Change? TCS and Infosys Hiring for “Future-Ready” Tech Talent

In a significant shift in the Indian IT recruitment landscape, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has officially launched a major lateral hiring drive. This move comes just months after rival Infosys initiated an aggressive “head-hunting” campaign for specialist programmers, signaling a renewed battle for experienced tech talent as the industry pivots toward an AI-led future. TCS […]

Mar 24, 2026