Jindal Power Limited (JPL), one of India’s leading energy companies, has appointed Veerendra Vainsla as its new Head - Human Resources.
The announcement, made in August 2025, marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its workforce strategy and operational efficiency.
Veerendra brings over 17 years of experience in human resource management across automotive, engineering, and...
Digital gaming firm Games24X7, known for platforms like My11Circle and RummyCircle, has begun laying off approximately 500 employees—nearly 70% of its workforce—following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
The legislation, passed by Parliament on August 21, imposes a blanket ban on all forms of real-money online gaming in India, effectively dismantling the company’s...
Intel Corporation has initiated a sweeping restructuring plan under its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, which includes laying off approximately 15,000 employees—roughly 15% of its global workforce—and ending its hybrid work model.
The changes, announced in an internal memo dated July 24, 2025, will take effect starting September 1, and are part of a broader effort to simplify operations, reduce...
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out a significant digital upgrade that could allow subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) balances through ATMs and UPI platforms.
The initiative, part of the EPFO 3.0 reform agenda, is expected to be discussed at the upcoming Central Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for October 10–11, 2025.
If approved,...
Deloitte LLP has issued a new mandate requiring its India-based workforce to report to the office at least two days per week, beginning October 1.
Failure to comply will be tracked and factored into performance reviews, according to an internal memo.
The directive covers employees across the firm’s seven offices in India, including those serving clients directly and those...
Microsoft has officially announced a major change to its workplace policy, requiring employees to work from the office at least three days a week starting February 2026.
The move marks the end of its pandemic-era flexible work model, which allowed employees to work remotely for up to 50% of the time without managerial approval.
The new mandate will be implemented...
Amid the constant digital change, the simple question organizations all over the world are concerned with is: Do bots, apps, and integrated platforms have the ability to really elevate the employee experience and drive belonging at work?
With teams increasingly being distributed, work increasingly dynamic, and expectations of meaningful engagement increasing, the response will rest on the proficiency with...
AICTE and Q TechSolutions have rolled out an exciting part-time internship program in Human Resources (HR), offering aspiring professionals a chance to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field.
The internship begins immediately and runs for a duration of three months, with opportunities available Pan India. Interested candidates can apply until October 31, 2025.
The program is designed for individuals...
On September 3, 2025, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved amendments to labour laws that increase the maximum daily working hours for private sector employees from 9 to 10 hours, and for factory workers from 9 to 12 hours.
The decision, part of a broader effort to align Maharashtra with states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, aims to boost industrial...
Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company known for its diabetes and obesity treatments, has announced plans to lay off approximately 9,000 employees—representing 11.5% of its global workforce—as part of a sweeping restructuring initiative.
The move is aimed at simplifying operations, improving decision-making speed, and reallocating resources toward high-growth areas such as diabetes and obesity care.
The company, which currently employs...