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ANZ Links Pay to Office Attendance in New Hybrid Work Policy
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), one of the country’s largest financial institutions, has issued a formal warning to employees that failure to comply with its office attendance policy could result in reduced compensation. The directive, communicated through an internal memo to managers on August 28, outlines a tiered system linking in-office presence to salary increases and variable...
IBM Offers Internship in AI & Cloud Technologies Apply by Aug 31
IBM is inviting applications for its SkillsBuild Internship Program, a 4-week virtual internship designed to equip students with industry-aligned expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Cloud Computing. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, real-world projects, and industry mentorship, enabling participants to build practical skills while gaining exposure to emerging technologies. By engaging in collaborative projects and solving real business...
Chandigarh Hikes DC Rates; 20,000 Workers to Benefit
Chandigarh Union Territory (UT) Administration has announced a revision of Deputy Commissioner (DC) rates for the financial year 2025–26. The updated rates, which reflect an average hike of 5%, will benefit nearly 20,000 contractual and outsourced employees working across various departments, boards, corporations, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and autonomous bodies under the UT administration. The revised rates were notified by...
Amazon to Align Corporate Benefits Across Grocery Units by 2026
Amazon has announced a major overhaul of its employee benefits structure across its grocery businesses, confirming that by December 2026, all corporate staff within its grocery units—including Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Go—will be transitioned to a unified compensation and benefits framework. The move is part of Amazon’s broader strategy to streamline operations and foster greater collaboration...
Myntra Adds 11,000 Jobs to Boost Big Fashion Festival Operations
Myntra, one of India’s leading fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platforms, has added over 11,000 jobs across its supply chain and customer service network ahead of its flagship Big Fashion Festival (BFF). The hiring drive is part of the company’s annual ramp-up strategy to meet the sharp increase in demand during the festive season, which typically sees a surge in...
xAI Expands Engineering Team as AI Talent War Intensifies
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has reportedly recruited at least 14 engineers from Meta’s AI division since January 2025, according to multiple industry reports. The hires reflect a growing shift in the AI talent landscape, where mission-driven work and rapid innovation are increasingly attracting top professionals away from established tech giants. The engineers, many of whom held senior roles...
Is Employee Experience (EX) the New Currency of Engagement
When Gallup Q12 survey was launched in 1990s, it almost became a holy grail claiming that employee experience and engagement was primarily linked to the Manager. The famous adage, “People join companies and leave managers” became the guiding principle for organizations globally. Fast forward today, Employee engagement has transformed and become multi-dimensional with Technology as a core lever.  If we dissect...
Microsoft Offers Paid Internship Opportunities in India
LPIT Labs Pvt Ltd has opened applications for its Microsoft Azure Administration Virtual Internship Program, designed for students and fresh graduates interested in cloud computing and IT infrastructure management. The internship, starting immediately, spans six weeks and provides candidates with 10 credits upon successful completion. Although the program is unpaid (₹0 stipend), it offers valuable industry-oriented experience in one of...
Google Restructures: 35% of Small-Team Managers Reassigned
Google has confirmed a 35% reduction in managers overseeing small teams, marking a significant shift in its organizational structure. The move, announced during an internal all-hands meeting on August 27, 2025, is part of CEO Sundar Pichai’s broader strategy to streamline operations, reduce bureaucracy, and improve decision-making speed across the company. The cuts primarily affect managers supervising fewer than three...
Kerala Global Skill Summit to Launch LinkedIn Talent Report 2025
Kerala is set to host the Global Skill Summit on August 29 and 30, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi. The two-day event, organized by the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), aims to redefine the state’s role in shaping the future of work, education, and innovation. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the summit, which is...