Author: HR Talk

As Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) moves to reduce its workforce by over 12,000 employees, industry body Nasscom has stepped in to frame the development not as a crisis, but as part of a broader transition within the IT sector. Nasscom describes the current moment as an inflection point, driven by the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and evolving client expectations. These changes are prompting a re-evaluation of traditional service models and pushing the industry toward more product-aligned, AI-powered delivery frameworks. Despite the near-term disruptions, Nasscom maintains a long-term optimistic outlook. It emphasizes that every technological shift creates new…

Signalling confidence in its long-term growth trajectory, LTIMindtree has announced plans to onboard approximately 5,000 fresh graduates in FY26, marking a significant return to large-scale campus hiring. This strategic move stands out at a time when many IT companies are scaling back recruitment amid global economic headwinds. The hiring initiative, which kicked off this quarter, reflects a tech-driven approach to talent acquisition. Leveraging AI-powered assessments, smart coding tests, and data-backed screening, LTIMindtree aims to identify candidates whose skills align with its evolving digital and client delivery needs. The push is closely tied to the company’s focus on digital transformation, automation,…

Bata India continued its workforce rationalization in FY25, reducing its permanent employee count by 2.74% year-on-year to 3,961 — down from 4,073 in FY24 and 4,421 in FY23. Including factory and support staff, the company’s total headcount as of March 31, 2025, stood at 9,005 — a 9.06% decline from 9,903 the previous year. In addition to downsizing, the company scaled back average salary hikes for non-managerial staff. The average increment dropped to 4% in FY25, compared to 9% the previous year. Despite this moderation, total employee benefit expenses rose 10.3% year-on-year to ₹461.6 crore, driven by higher outlays for…

While many IT firms are hitting the brakes on hiring, Tech Mahindra is quietly taking a different route. As of June 30, 2025, the company’s workforce has grown to 1,48,517 — marking a net addition of 897 employees over the past year. This isn’t about large-scale hiring sprees. Instead, it signals a deliberate, skill-focused talent strategy. Tech Mahindra is selectively adding professionals in high-demand areas like digital services, artificial intelligence, and engineering-led solutions — aligning talent acquisition with market needs. Amid client budget constraints and a broader industry slowdown in hiring, the company is prioritizing internal growth. Through robust upskilling…

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) India has inaugurated its latest office in Gurugram, marking a significant expansion of its footprint in the National Capital Region (NCR). Situated in the cutting-edge DLF Downtown 4 complex, the new office spans 1,25,000 sq. ft. and is designed to host over 1,200 professionals. This becomes the firm’s sixth office in the NCR, bringing its total regional workforce capacity to nearly 8,000. More than just an expansion in space, the new facility embodies PwC’s evolving approach to work. With features like innovation hubs, client engagement zones, and open collaboration spaces, the design aims to foster creativity, cross-functional teamwork,…

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, will cut around 12,200 jobs—roughly 2% of its global workforce—during the 2026 financial year as part of a major restructuring process. The move, according to a Reuters report citing the company, will predominantly affect middle and senior management roles. While the company is investing heavily in new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), expanding into new markets, and retraining employees, it acknowledged that not all roles could be redeployed effectively. “This transition is being planned with due care to ensure there is no impact on service delivery to our clients,” the company…

On a warm Friday afternoon in Bengaluru, an engineer stepped out of his office for the final time. There were no farewells, no cake, no heartfelt messages—just an automated HR checklist, a disabled login screen, and a quiet ride home. After six years of building the company’s core products, his departure was marked not by gratitude, but by silence. This story, unfortunately, plays out daily across corporate India. While companies pour energy into onboarding and employee engagement, offboarding often becomes a mechanical formality. The emotional significance of a final working day is overlooked, leaving a cold impression where empathy and…

Amazon has executed another round of layoffs, affecting several hundred employees in its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and pivot aggressively toward generative AI and automation. Key Areas Affected The July 2025 job cuts primarily impact roles in: Sales Marketing Global Services These teams have been central to AWS’s customer engagement and service delivery, but are now being reshaped to align with AI-led workflows and evolving client demands. Strategic Context The move comes on the heels of a message from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, who earlier noted that adoption of generative…

In a significant shift toward artificial intelligence (AI), Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor, has announced a layoff of approximately 1,300 employees—around 6% of its HR Technology division. The restructuring aims to consolidate operations, specifically by integrating Glassdoor into Indeed, and intensify focus on building AI-powered recruitment tools. The move reflects a broader global trend of organizations reducing headcount to double down on AI investments. Impact and Departments Affected The layoffs will affect multiple departments across both Indeed and Glassdoor in the United States, including: Technology Human Resources Sustainability Research and Development Employees were notified via…

Starting October 2025, Starbucks will require its corporate employees to work from the office at least four days a week, aligning with the start of the company’s new financial year. The policy applies to employees at Seattle and Toronto support centres, as well as regional offices across North America. The directive is part of a renewed push to strengthen workplace culture and collaboration. In a communication to employees, CEO Brian Niccol emphasised that Starbucks’ core values revolve around human connection—something the company believes is best fostered through in-person presence. To support the transition, Starbucks is encouraging employees to relocate if…