Author: Asher J
Asher J
Asher J HR news author known for his analytical writing and clear perspective on workforce trends. He focuses on leadership, workplace culture, and talent strategies shaping the modern organization. His work blends research, insight, and storytelling to make HR developments engaging and practical.
A seven-month special registration drive conducted by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has expanded social security coverage by bringing more than 1.12 crore workers and 1.38 lakh employers into the scheme, according to data released by the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The initiative focused on voluntary registration, encouraging eligible businesses to enrol without the threat of penalties or retrospective inspections. The campaign was designed to improve compliance while extending social security benefits to a larger section of India’s formal workforce. Among the states, Maharashtra recorded the highest participation, with 18,515 employers registering nearly 15.99 lakh workers under the…
Wells Fargo has indicated that its workforce is expected to continue shrinking as the bank expands its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to improve operational efficiency. While overall headcount is likely to decline, the company said it will continue hiring for strategic roles that support business growth and digital transformation. Speaking during the bank’s second-quarter earnings call, Mike Santomassimo, Chief Financial Officer, said advancements in AI and technology are enabling Wells Fargo to operate more efficiently with a leaner workforce. He noted that productivity improvements driven by technology are being realised at a faster pace than in previous…
JPMorgan Chase is planning to recruit around 1,000 technology professionals across its Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its digital and technology capabilities despite the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The hiring drive will primarily target specialists in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, AI data pipelines, and software engineering. As part of the recruitment process, candidates will undergo HackerRank-based assessments to evaluate their coding proficiency, algorithmic thinking, data structures, and system architecture expertise. The new hires will support JPMorgan’s global technology initiatives while strengthening its expanding GCC operations in India. The banking giant currently employs approximately…
IndiGo has postponed salary increments for its senior management following a loss in the first quarter of FY27, as the airline continues to face profitability pressures from rising fuel prices and an uncertain business environment. During the airline’s post-earnings conference call, Chief Financial Officer Gaurav Negi announced that the planned salary revisions for senior-level employees have been deferred and will be reviewed after six months, depending on the company’s financial performance. The decision comes after IndiGo’s parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, reported a consolidated net loss of ₹238 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared with a net profit…
More than 100 Google employees gathered outside the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, to call for stronger job security measures and enhanced protections against layoffs. During the demonstration, representatives of the employee union submitted a petition signed by approximately 4,500 workers to CEO Sundar Pichai and other senior executives. The petition urges the company to introduce policies aimed at improving employment stability. According to the organisers, employees are seeking enhanced layoff protections, including guaranteed severance packages, the removal of performance-based ranking quotas and the option to receive severance in the form of extended paid leave. The demonstration comes as…
HDFC Bank reported a net reduction in its workforce during the financial year ended 31 March 2026, while increasing the number of employees in management roles and expanding investments in artificial intelligence (AI) training, according to its FY26 Integrated Annual Report. The bank’s total employee strength stood at 211,178 as of 31 March 2026, compared with 214,521 a year earlier, representing a net reduction of 3,343 employees. The report shows a shift in workforce composition during the year. Non-supervisory employee strength declined from 170,950 to 162,797, a decrease of 8,153 employees. Over the same period, management positions increased by 4,810…
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) added 9,279 employees on a net basis during the first quarter of FY27, marking its strongest quarterly hiring in nearly four years despite a challenging demand environment. According to the company’s quarterly fact sheet, TCS’ total workforce stood at 593,798 employees as of 30 June 2026. The latest hiring is the company’s highest quarterly net addition in 15 quarters, following a net increase of 2,356 employees in the previous quarter, indicating continued workforce expansion after optimisation measures undertaken during much of FY26. Employee retention also showed a slight improvement. Voluntary attrition in the IT services business…
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced plans to invest approximately ₹2,420 crore to expand its manufacturing capacity in India. The investment will fund new production lines at the company’s plants in Rajasthan and Gujarat and is expected to create around 3,800 new jobs by 2028. The larger of the two expansion projects will be at the company’s Tapukara manufacturing facility in Rajasthan. HMSI will invest about ₹1,500 crore to establish a third production line and acquire an additional 73,700 square metres of land for the expansion. The new line will manufacture 125cc and 160cc scooters and light motorcycles,…
A social media post by social entrepreneur Kiran Verma has drawn attention to the challenges experienced professionals can face after losing their jobs, highlighting how layoffs and age-related barriers may lead some workers to join the gig economy. In a post shared on LinkedIn, Verma recounted meeting a 56-year-old delivery partner named Manoj during a delivery booking in Noida. According to the post, Manoj had worked in corporate administration for 14 years at Tata AIA Life Insurance before losing his job during a round of layoffs in 2023. Verma wrote that despite years of professional experience, Manoj has struggled to…
Ford Motor Company has rehired more than 300 experienced engineers after finding that its artificial intelligence (AI)-based quality control systems were unable to identify certain design and manufacturing issues without human expertise. The automaker had expanded the use of AI to detect defects during vehicle design and production. However, the company found that some critical quality concerns were overlooked by automated systems and required the judgment of experienced engineers. According to Charles Poon, Vice President of Vehicle Hardware Engineering at Ford, the company initially expected AI to deliver high-quality outcomes by relying primarily on existing engineering requirements. He said Ford…
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