Author: HR Talk

A seemingly routine action has ignited a workplace debate online. An employee recently turned to Reddit after being subtly rebuked by a senior colleague for viewing their LinkedIn profile — a move the employee believed was completely normal. The incident has gone viral, prompting a heated discussion about what constitutes acceptable behaviour on professional platforms. The Redditor explained that they simply visited the senior’s LinkedIn page without sending a message or a connection request. Later that day, they were met with passive-aggressive remarks suggesting their actions were inappropriate or intrusive. Taken aback, the employee questioned whether such behaviour could really…

Deloitte’s annual well-being subsidy of $1,000 lets employees spend the amount on their health and happiness in a way that suits them best. The allowance covers a range of items, from gym memberships and fitness sessions to gaming consoles. This year, Deloitte has gone a step further by adding Legos and puzzles to the list, alongside kitchen appliances, cooling fans, and spa services. The opportunity to use the well-being fund on Legos has struck a chord with many employees, who are excited to treat themselves to large, expensive sets — like the Ultimate Millennium Falcon — that previously seemed unaffordable.…

Sony’s Bend Studio — the team behind Days Gone, the Syphon Filter series, and other popular titles — has conducted another round of layoffs, affecting about 30 per cent of its workforce. The layoffs followed the cancellation of a yet-to-be-announced live service game that the studio was developing earlier this year. After shelving this project, the studio has shifted its focus to a new, unnamed game. Earlier this year, Sony also officially cancelled the live service games previously in development at Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. The company described these decisions as “strategic changes” made in pursuit of long-term success.…

Vedanta Aluminium’s latest move underscores its strong belief in empowering women and strengthening workplace diversity and inclusivity. The company has deployed its first all-women locomotive engine team at its aluminium smelter in Jharsuguda. The team comprises four loco drivers (working in shifts), a gatewoman, and two support staff. This milestone follows an earlier initiative this year when an entire smelter line at the Odisha plant was successfully operated by women. With this latest step, women are now at the helm of a key logistical operation — the internal movement of raw materials — using a dedicated locomotive and rake. The…

Citigroup Inc. is set to reduce its technology workforce in China by approximately 3,500 employees, focusing on streamlining its global operations. This move is part of Citi’s broader strategy to simplify processes, boost profitability, and better position itself against increasing competition. The bank has set a target of cutting 20,000 jobs worldwide by 2026. The layoffs will be completed by the fourth quarter at Citi’s solution centres in Shanghai and Dalian. Some affected roles may be relocated to other global centres to support the bank’s network internationally. Importantly, this downsizing will not impact Citibank (China), Citi’s local banking arm, ensuring…

Nestlé India has recorded a 3.8 per cent decline in its permanent employee count for the financial year 2024–25, as the company focuses on capital expenditure to build new production capacities and boost operational capabilities. The total on-roll headcount fell to 8,419 from 8,736 in the previous year. Despite the reduction in workforce, Nestlé India raised its median employee remuneration by 4.9 per cent during the same period. Salaries for non-managerial employees increased by 5.2 per cent, while managerial staff received a 3.5 per cent hike. This reflects the company’s effort to balance cost management with competitive employee compensation amidst…

Amazon has laid off fewer than 100 employees from its Books division, including teams working on Goodreads and Kindle, marking the company’s fourth round of job cuts in 2025. The tech giant, which originally launched as an online bookstore, is continuing efforts to streamline operations across various units to improve efficiency and better align internal functions with business objectives. Earlier layoffs in 2025 affected Amazon’s devices and services unit, the Wondery podcast division, and the communications department. January saw cuts in communications roles aimed at speeding up operations and enhancing customer focus. In February, downsizing hit Wondery, followed by a…

An Indian IT professional who declined a job offer on his very first day of onboarding has become the center of a heated discussion after receiving a penalty notice demanding Rs 5 lakh from his employer. The company accused him of breaching the contract and absconding without serving the notice period, despite the fact that he had neither drawn a salary nor used any company resources. The incident came to light when the techie shared his experience anonymously on Reddit. After completing the recruitment and onboarding formalities, he decided not to join due to personal and professional reasons and promptly…

Procter & Gamble (P&G) plans to cut its global workforce by 15% by 2027, affecting approximately 7,000 non-manufacturing employees. This move aims to boost organisational efficiency and profitability. Known for its wide range of skincare, healthcare, beauty, personal grooming, and baby care products, P&G had around 108,000 employees worldwide as of 2024. The decision to reduce headcount follows a decline in quarterly sales reported in April, prompting the company to consider cost-cutting measures, including tariff management. To sharpen its focus, P&G is revising its product portfolio by phasing out less profitable offerings, adjusting prices, and concentrating on high-demand daily-use products.…

Google plans to grow its engineering workforce through 2026, reaffirming the importance of human talent in driving innovation alongside artificial intelligence (AI). This announcement was made by Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, at a recent tech conference in San Francisco. While AI is reshaping job roles, Pichai stressed that engineers remain central to Google’s growth strategy. This move sets Google apart from other tech giants like Microsoft, which have recently implemented significant layoffs. Although Google has streamlined its resources over recent years, it now views expanding its engineering team as crucial to accelerating AI-driven innovation. Pichai highlighted that a larger…