Employment: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Aug 2026

Artificial Intelligence

UP Cabinet Approves U-Hub Deep-Tech Innovation Centres in Lucknow and Noida

Aug 6, 2026

JSW, Volkswagen Eye Standalone Joint Venture in India Could Boost Auto Jobs

JSW Group and Volkswagen Group are in advanced discussions to establish a standalone joint venture ...

Employment

Aug 6, 2026

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Cipla, Rocket India to Invest Crore in Karnataka Expansion Plans

Karnataka has secured fresh investment commitments worth around crore from pharmaceutical compa...

Employment

Aug 6, 2026

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Microsoft Wants Employees to Talk More, Click Less

Microsoft is retiring its internal employee feedback platform, Perspectives, as part of a broader ef...

Employment

Aug 5, 2026

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Employment

Flipkart ESOP Tax Ruling Offers Relief to Startup Employees Across India

In a landmark Flipkart ESOP case, the ITAT ruled that a ₹2.33 crore employee payout is taxable as capital gains, not salary. The Bengaluru Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that a ₹2.33 crore payout received by a Flipkart employee from the buyback of vested but unexercised ESOPs should be taxed […]

Aug 5, 2026

Employment

Qantas May Shift Up to 1,000 Corporate Roles to India: Report

Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, is considering outsourcing up to 1,000 corporate roles to India as part of a wider business transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, according to media reports. The outsourcing plan is reportedly being discussed with global consulting firm Accenture under an internal transformation programme called Project iQ. If implemented, the initiative could […]

Aug 4, 2026

Employment

Job Market Update: IT Hiring Rebounds, AI Jobs Surge 33% in July

India’s white-collar job market continued to grow in July 2026, with overall hiring increasing 5% year-on-year, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index. While the pace of hiring was slightly lower than the 6% growth recorded in June, demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) professionals remained strong, registering a 33% year-on-year increase. […]

Aug 3, 2026

Employment

HCLTech Opens AMP Programme for Campus Hiring; Offers Packages up to ₹10 LPA

HCLTech has announced the opening of applications for campus hiring programmes, inviting engineering graduates, MBA and PGDM students, graduates, and specialised professionals to apply for a wide range of entry-level roles across the company. The hiring initiative is aimed at fresh talent looking to start their careers in technology, business, finance, human resources, legal, research, […]

Aug 3, 2026

Employment

L&T Wins ₹10,000-15,000 Crore NTPC Power Project, Set to Boost Employment

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from NTPC Limited for the main plant package of the 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) Lara Stage-III Super Thermal Power Project in Chhattisgarh. The order has been awarded to L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions, the company’s energy business, marking another major milestone in India’s power […]

Jul 30, 2026

Employment

BMW to Offer Voluntary Redundancy Programme to 40,000 Employees

German luxury carmaker BMW plans to reduce its workforce in Germany by around 8,000 employees by the end of 2027 through a voluntary redundancy programme as it looks to lower costs. The voluntary exit offers will begin in October 2026 for half of its German workforce, nearly 40,000 employees, mainly to the office-based workforce. While […]

Jul 29, 2026

Employment

HSBC to Launch New AI Centre in Singapore, Hiring 200+ People

Global banking major HSBC is expanding its Southeast Asian operations, announcing plans to recruit over 200 professionals in Singapore to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and wealth management business. The recruitment drive includes more than 100 AI specialists and 100 wealth relationship managers, expanding two strategic pillars central to the lender’s Asian growth strategy. […]

Jul 29, 2026

Employment

Infosys to Hire 6,000 AI Engineers, Recruit 20,000 Freshers in FY27

Infosys has announced plans to hire 6,000 Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) over the next few years while continuing its plan to recruit 20,000 fresh graduates in FY27. The company is focusing on expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and supporting clients in implementing AI solutions across their businesses. CEO Statement Speaking about the company’s AI […]

Jul 28, 2026

Employment

US Court Rejects $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Proposal, Relief for Indian IT Companies

In a major relief for Indian IT companies and professionals, a US federal appeals court has rejected the US government’s request to revive a proposed $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B Visa for employees to work in the USA. The ruling means employers will not have to pay the proposed fee while the legal challenge […]

Jul 27, 2026