Compensation: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Mar 2026
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Meta Cuts Employee Stock Bonuses to Fund Massive AI Spending Surge
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Meta Cuts Employee Stock Bonuses to Fund Massive AI Spending Surge

Meta Platforms Inc. has implemented a strategic reduction in Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grants for a significant portion of its workforce. This move, effective as of February 2026, marks the second time in recent years that the social media giant has trimmed equity-based compensation as it redirects massive capital toward artificial intelligence infrastructure and specialized […]

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Apple is Dropping ESG Links from Executive Compensation
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Apple is Dropping ESG Links from Executive Compensation

Apple has officially revised its executive compensation structure, removing specific Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets from the primary pay packages of its top leaders. This move, detailed in the company’s recent proxy filings, marks a departure from the 2021 policy that introduced an “ESG modifier.” Previously, this modifier could increase or decrease executive bonuses […]

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Accenture Makes AI Tool Usage Mandatory for Employee Promotions
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Accenture Makes AI Tool Usage Mandatory for Employee Promotions

Accenture has announced a new global policy that ties employee career progression directly to the adoption of Artificial Intelligence. Starting in 2024 and expanding into 2025, the firm is making “AI fluency” and the active usage of internal AI tools a mandatory criterion for promotion eligibility across its workforce of over 740,000 employees. This move […]

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MCD Approves Equal Pay for 4,000 Multi-Tasking Staff
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MCD Approves Equal Pay for 4,000 Multi-Tasking Staff

Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has officially approved the implementation of “equal pay for equal work” for its Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). The decision, sanctioned by Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi, is set to provide significant financial relief and professional pay parity to approximately 4,000 employees currently working across various departments of the civic body. A Major […]

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Infosys Announces 85% Average Variable Pay as Q3 Performance Beats Expectations
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Infosys Announces 85% Average Variable Pay as Q3 Performance Beats Expectations

In a significant move to bolster employee morale, IT major Infosys has announced an average performance bonus of 85% for the December-ended quarter (Q3 FY26). This payout marks the highest variable pay the company has distributed in several quarters, reflecting a period of robust deal wins and steady revenue growth despite a volatile global tech environment. […]

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Dell Sales Strategy: New Commission Rules Prioritize AI and Cloud Growth
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Dell Sales Strategy: New Commission Rules Prioritize AI and Cloud Growth

Dell Technologies has implemented a sweeping overhaul of its sales compensation structure, signaling a strategic shift toward a high-stakes, performance-driven culture. The move aims to sharpen the company’s competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI and cloud infrastructure markets. Consequently, it introduces a more aggressive “pay-for-performance” model that significantly raises the bar for its global […]

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DBS Rewards Junior Staff with Record Bonus
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DBS Rewards Junior Staff with Record Bonus

DBS Group Holdings has announced a significant one-time bonus for its junior employees, a move that comes despite a period of moderated expansion and cooling economic conditions in key markets. The Singapore-based banking giant, which recently reported record annual profits, is rewarding approximately 50% of its workforce to help manage rising costs of living and […]

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TCS and Infosys Entry-Level Salaries Haven’t Changed in 15 Years
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TCS and Infosys Entry-Level Salaries Haven’t Changed in 15 Years

The Indian IT sector is facing a growing debate over stagnant entry-level compensation as industry giants like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys continue to offer starting salaries in the range of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.1 lakh. Despite decades of inflation and a dramatic surge in the cost of living, these “floor” packages […]

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Karnataka HC Directs ED to Verify and Clear WinZO Staff Wages
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Karnataka HC Directs ED to Verify and Clear WinZO Staff Wages

Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to employees of WinZO by allowing the disbursement of salaries despite an ongoing investigation by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). The ruling, delivered by Justice B.M. Shyam Prasad in early February 2026, ensures that hundreds of staff members do not face financial hardship due to frozen corporate accounts. […]

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Cognizant Rewards 350,000 Employees with 100% Bonus
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Cognizant Rewards 350,000 Employees with 100% Bonus

Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced a 100% discretionary bonus payout for its global workforce of over 350,000 employees. The decision follows a stellar financial performance in 2025, where the IT giant surpassed its own growth estimates and achieved critical strategic milestones ahead of schedule. Cognizant Entering the “Winner’s Circle” Early CEO Ravi Kumar S informed […]

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Coal India Upgrades Executive Pay Scales Through 2026
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Coal India Upgrades Executive Pay Scales Through 2026

State-owned mining giant Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced a significant upward revision in the pay scales for its executive cadre. This move will benefit nearly 15,000 executives across various subsidiaries. The decision follows extensive deliberations and approval from the Ministry of Coal, marking a major milestone in the company’s human resource management. Financial Impact […]

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UP Government: No Salary for 68,000 Non-Compliant Employees
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UP Government: No Salary for 68,000 Non-Compliant Employees

To enforce transparency and curb corruption, the UP government has suspended the January salaries of 68,236 state employees. The directive, issued by Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, targets personnel who failed to disclose their movable and immovable assets by the mandatory deadline of January 31, 2026. Mandatory Asset Disclosure […]

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