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Google has expanded its voluntary employee exit programme to selected teams in Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland amid rising AI investments and cost-control measures. The initiative reflects the company’s efforts to realign its workforce while prioritising artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
The renewed insurance programme provides accidental death cover of ₹10 lakh, hospitalisation benefits, maternity coverage and healthcare support for delivery partners and their families. Swiggy has renewed its comprehensive insurance programme for delivery partners, reinforcing its commitment to financial security, healthcare access and social protection for workers in India’s gig economy. The programme covers more than 25 lakh delivery partners and includes benefits such as accidental death insurance, hospitalisation coverage, family health protection and maternity benefits. The initiative is aimed at providing delivery partners and their families with financial assistance during medical emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Key Insurance Benefits for…
Microsoft is reportedly offering eligible employees a voluntary separation option as the technology giant continues to manage workforce costs amid rising investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Microsoft has reportedly introduced a voluntary-exit programme that could affect approximately 60,000 employees worldwide, according to reports. The initiative is among the company’s significant workforce restructuring measures and follows around 4,800 job cuts reported earlier in 2026. The programme is designed to give eligible employees the option to leave the organisation in exchange for financial compensation. Employees who qualify will reportedly receive notifications by email and are expected to make their decisions by December…
The BBC is planning to cut a further 100 jobs in its news division as part of a wider cost-reduction programme aimed at saving £500 million over the next two years. The proposed reductions come on top of 200 roles previously announced in the division, as the broadcaster responds to financial pressures and changing audience habits. The additional cuts are expected to generate savings of approximately £5.5 million for BBC News. Across the organisation, the BBC is targeting between 1,800 and 2,000 job reductions under its broader restructuring programme. Rachel Jupp, the newly appointed director of BBC News, has said…
Qualcomm is preparing to reduce its global workforce from November as the semiconductor company responds to challenges in its smartphone chip business and expands into new growth areas, including data centres, automotive technology and connected devices. The company has not disclosed the number of employees who could be affected. The planned reductions follow its annual performance review process and form part of a broader restructuring effort to align its workforce with changing business priorities. According to Reuters, Chief Executive Officer Cristiano Amon informed employees in an internal memo that the restructuring aims to reinforce a performance-driven culture and ensure the…
Amazon is facing operational challenges in New York as proposed legislation could affect warehouse operations and delivery services. A company-funded study estimated that potential warehouse closures could increase costs by approximately $664 per household annually, or $5.20 per package. Same-day and morning deliveries could face the greatest impact. These figures are estimates from the study and may vary depending on the final legislation and its implementation. The developments come as Amazon continues to restructure its global workforce. The company has recently cut jobs across retail teams in India, the United States and the United Kingdom, as part of a broader…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for employers to file the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) and pay statutory contributions for September 2026 to October 31. The original deadline was October 15. The extension was announced by the EPFO in a post on X on October 14, giving employers additional time to complete payroll adjustments and meet their monthly compliance obligations. The decision comes after a reported revision in the statutory wage ceiling for mandatory Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, effective September 17, 2026. The mid-month change requires employers to review employee…
Zoho is reviewing its employee compensation plans amid rising technology costs and broader economic uncertainty, according to remarks attributed to founder Sridhar Vembu. The company has indicated that employees may not receive salary increases at the levels they would typically expect this year. Vembu cited rising infrastructure expenses associated with artificial intelligence (AI) as one of the factors putting pressure on the company’s costs. According to the account, server prices have increased significantly, while growing AI usage has added to data centre expenditure. Geopolitical uncertainty and slower global economic growth were also identified as factors influencing the company’s approach to…
David Robinson, a former safety specialist at OpenAI, has resigned after three and a half years at the company, citing concerns about its organisational culture and approach to managing artificial intelligence risks. In an essay published in The Atlantic titled I Quit OpenAI Because Its Culture Is Broken, Robinson argued that the company’s focus on rapid product development and frequent launches can leave safety considerations struggling to keep pace with technological progress. Robinson questioned the industry’s reliance on iterative deployment, an approach that involves releasing AI systems, monitoring their performance and addressing problems as they emerge. He argued that increasingly…
SAP has agreed to acquire TechWolf, an artificial intelligence-powered work-intelligence platform, to strengthen skills mapping, workforce planning and talent management capabilities within its SAP SuccessFactors portfolio. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The companies have not disclosed the financial terms of the deal. TechWolf’s technology analyses work activities, organisational data and labour market information to provide businesses with an updated view of employee skills and workforce capabilities. SAP plans to integrate these capabilities with its existing human resources technologies, helping organisations identify skills gaps and…
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