Google CEO Sundar Pichai has publicly addressed the issue, stating that the company’s internal metrics on employee retention and hiring remain “healthy.”
His comments come at a time when major tech firms—including Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI, and emerging players like Anthropic—are aggressively recruiting top AI researchers, often with multimillion-dollar compensation packages.
Speaking during Alphabet’s Q2 earnings call, Sundar acknowledged that individual...
Quick commerce platform Zepto has partnered with tax technology firm ClearTax to offer income tax return (ITR) filing services to its delivery workforce across India.
The initiative aims to bridge the financial literacy gap among gig workers and enable them to access tax refunds through a simplified, multilingual digital interface.
According to company statements, the collaboration has already facilitated...
Government of Meghalaya has partnered with Japan to train and place skilled care workers from the state in Japanese institutions.
This initiative responds to Japan’s urgent need for caregiving professionals, driven by its aging population and declining birthrate.
Estimates suggest that Japan will require at least 250,000 care workers by 2026.
The Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) and Japan’s...
Wipro has announced a program called "Work Integrated Learning Program" (WILP), a distinctive initiative designed for FY26 fresh graduates.
This program offers BCA and B.Sc. students the opportunity to embark on a career with Wipro while simultaneously pursuing a sponsored M.Tech degree from a premier educational institution in India.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the WILP, candidates must meet the...
AICTE and Bangalore-based Aenexz Tech Private Limited have announced openings for Digital Marketing (Internship) positions.
AICTE is inviting applications from aspiring professionals seeking hands-on experience in the fast-evolving digital marketing landscape.
The full-time internship begins immediately and will run for a duration of four months. Interested candidates can apply until September 21, 2025.
About the Internship Program
The internship offers selected candidates...
Shipsy, a leading global SaaS-based logistics management platform, appoints Anita Bhatia as Vice President – People Success.
Anita brings nearly two decades of rich HR leadership experience spanning BFSI and IT/ITES sectors.
She is recognized for her expertise in Business Partnering, Organization Development, Performance Management, Compensation, Succession Planning, and Diversity & Inclusion.
Extensive HR Leadership Across Global Organizations
Anita has held...
Ford Motor Company has announced plans to eliminate up to 1,000 jobs at its electric vehicle (EV) production facility in Cologne, Germany.
The decision comes in response to weaker-than-expected demand for battery-powered cars across Europe, prompting the automaker to scale back operations and shift to a single-shift schedule starting January 2026.
The Cologne plant, which manufactures the electric version of...
Google has reportedly laid off more than 200 contractors involved in training and refining its artificial intelligence systems, including the Gemini chatbot and AI Overviews feature.
The layoffs, carried out by outsourcing firm GlobalLogic and its subcontractors, occurred in at least two rounds during August 2025 and were executed with minimal prior notice.
The affected workers were part of a...
India’s real-money gaming (RMG) industry is undergoing a major upheaval following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
The legislation came into effect in August. It bans all online games involving monetary stakes, whether based on skill, chance, or a combination of both.
As a result, nearly 2,000 employees across leading RMG firms have been...
Fiverr International Ltd., the Israel-based online services marketplace, has announced a significant restructuring plan that will result in a 30% reduction of its workforce.
The move, disclosed on September 15, 2025, is part of Fiverr’s broader strategy to transform into an “AI-first” company.
The layoffs will affect approximately 250 employees out of the 762 staff members Fiverr employed as...