State government confirms 376 TCS layoffs in Pune across two quarters, rejecting claims of AI-driven mass retrenchment.

UKG’s 2026 Megatrends report highlights a deep trust deficit, growing talent shortages and a shift from engagement to enablement as the workforce enters a new era.

TCS will acquire US-based Coastal Cloud for $700 million, expanding its Salesforce and AI-led consulting capabilities in one of its largest-ever deals.

Khaitan & Co appoints seasoned McKinsey leader Dr Vimal Choudhary as COO to accelerate operational excellence, digital transformation and strategic growth.

Nandini Matiyani joins Strides Pharma Science as EVP and Global Head of HR, bringing two decades of experience as the company sharpens its global talent agenda.

A new Careernet study shows investment banking capability centres paying the highest salaries in India’s BFSI sector, driven by demand for niche digital skills.

YouTube boss Neal Mohan, a low-profile Stanford graduate, is Time’s CEO of the Year as the platform tightens its grip on global media and creator culture.

Microsoft pledges $17.5bn over four years to expand India’s AI, cloud and sovereign digital capabilities after Nadella meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

CARE Ratings elevates long-time HR leader Binita Deb as it strengthens people strategy, governance and capability development across the organisation.

A US jury has ordered the world’s largest HR body to pay $11.5 million for discrimination and retaliation, intensifying scrutiny of its internal practices.

A new Bill proposes giving Indian employees the legal right to ignore after-hours work calls. How does it compare with global efforts to protect work-life balance?

Microsoft has removed DEI requirements from employee reviews and paused its annual diversity report, signalling a quieter shift in how the tech giant approaches inclusion.