Career Plateaus
Every career has moments of exhilarating growth — when promotions are frequent, projects are exciting, and the learning curve feels steep. But equally, there are phases when progress slows down. Roles begin to feel repetitive, opportunities seem scarce, and the initial spark of enthusiasm starts to fade. This is what many call career plateaus.
For professionals, it can...
AICTE and Startcorn IT Solutions LLP have opened applications for a six-month virtual internship in Full Stack Development, offering aspiring developers an opportunity to gain practical experience while working on live projects.
The internship carries a monthly stipend of ₹20,000 and is open to candidates across India.
Internship Overview
The program is designed for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals keen to...
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing controversy after a former employee accused members of its Human Resources (HR) team of physically assaulting him.
The company has denied the claims, calling them “inaccurate and a misrepresentation of facts.”
Alleged Incident at Noida Office
The allegations surfaced through a viral post on the r/IndianWorkplace subreddit.
According to the...
In a landmark ruling under South Korea’s Serious Accidents Punishment Act, the Suwon District Court has sentenced Park Soon-kwan, CEO of lithium battery manufacturer Aricell, to 15 years in prison.
The sentence follows a deadly fire at the company’s Hwaseong plant in June 2024 that claimed the lives of 23 workers, including 18 foreign nationals, and injured eight others.
The...
KFC India has announced a new initiative to train its speech and hearing-impaired (SHI) team members in written English comprehension.
The program, launched in partnership with Atypical Advantage—a livelihood platform for persons with disabilities—aims to equip 100% of KFC India’s SHI workforce with essential English writing and reading skills by 2026.
This move builds on the brand’s ongoing Kshamata program,...
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 21.04 lakh members in July 2025, marking a 5.55% year-on-year increase compared to July 2024.
The latest payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment highlights a continued expansion of formal employment in India, driven by job creation, increased awareness of social security benefits, and EPFO’s outreach...
Ola has undertaken a major workforce reduction, cutting its employee base by nearly 60% between April and August 2024.
The company’s headcount dropped from 886 to 376 employees during this period, marking one of the most significant downsizing moves in India’s ride-hailing sector in recent years.
The decision comes amid intensifying competition from rivals such as Uber and Rapido, both...
Global professional services firm Accenture has proposed the establishment of a new campus in Andhra Pradesh, with plans to create approximately 12,000 jobs.
The company has requested nearly 10 acres of land in Visakhapatnam, leveraging a state policy that offers leased land at ₹0.99 per acre to large employers committed to generating significant employment.
The proposal is currently under review...
Government of India is developing a dedicated platform to monitor and facilitate the global mobility of skilled worker.
Spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the initiative seeks to align domestic skilling efforts with international standards and labor market needs.
The platform will support mutual recognition of qualifications, certifications, and competencies with key partner countries, enabling smoother...
HONO AI, a leading provider of AI-powered HR-tech solutions, has announced the appointment of Sumit Sabharwal as Chief Business Officer (CBO) for India and South Asia.
Sumit will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding client relationships, and delivering value through next-generation HR technologies.
This newly created role places Sumit at the helm of HONO’s strategic expansion efforts.
His focus will be...