Author: Asher J

Samsung Electronics is set to award substantial performance-linked bonuses to employees in its semiconductor division following strong growth driven by global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and advanced memory chips. The bonus payouts come after the company and its largest labor union reached a new compensation agreement, which was approved by a majority of participating union members. The deal follows weeks of negotiations and helps avert potential labor disruptions that had raised concerns about production continuity. The agreement applies to employees working across Samsung’s semiconductor operations, including teams involved in the manufacturing of memory chips and processors used in smartphones,…

McDonald’s India – North and East has provided employment opportunities to more than 1,500 young people across the Delhi NCR region through its youth-focused workforce development programme, “McDonald’s for Youth.” The initiative, implemented in collaboration with local non-governmental organizations and community groups, aims to help young individuals from Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad enter the formal workforce. The programme focuses on supporting youth from underserved communities by combining employment opportunities with workplace skills training. Participants receive structured training based on McDonald’s global learning framework. The curriculum covers customer service, communication, restaurant operations, cash handling, food safety, hygiene practices, teamwork,…

Wix is reportedly preparing a major workforce restructuring that could affect approximately 1,000 employees globally, as the company increases its focus on artificial intelligence and operational efficiency. According to media reports, the planned reduction would impact nearly 20 percent of the company’s workforce. Before the reported move, Wix employed more than 5,200 people worldwide, with a significant concentration of employees in Israel. The reported restructuring comes as AI becomes an increasingly important part of the company’s long-term strategy. Management has reportedly informed employees that advances in AI-powered tools are changing the nature of work across certain development, design, and operational…

Restaurants and hotels in Bengaluru may increase menu prices in the coming months as businesses face mounting operational expenses driven by higher wages, rising fuel costs, and increased raw material prices. Industry associations have indicated that food prices could be revised in phases as establishments assess the financial impact of a proposed increase in minimum wages by the Karnataka government. Hospitality operators say the move could significantly raise employee-related expenses across the sector. According to industry representatives, popular menu items could become more expensive if costs continue to rise. A masala dosa currently priced at around ₹80 could see a…

Aja Consulting Services has launched a new employee initiative aimed at encouraging greener commuting habits by offering financial incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs). As part of what the company calls its “Green Workplace Movement,” employees will receive Rs 10,000 toward the purchase of an electric four-wheeler and Rs 5,000 for buying an electric two-wheeler. The company has also introduced a separate incentive programme to encourage carpooling among employees during daily commutes. The initiative reflects a growing trend among private companies to expand sustainability efforts beyond office operations and infrastructure. While many organisations focus on measures such as…

Salesforce Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff reiterated the company’s focus on AI-driven productivity and human-AI collaboration during a recent episode of the “All-In” podcast, outlining how artificial intelligence is reshaping workforce planning and enterprise operations. Speaking about the evolving software industry and the rise of AI agents, Benioff said Salesforce has been able to improve productivity significantly through the use of AI tools such as Agentforce and coding assistants. He referred to the company’s earlier decision to pause additional software engineering hires in 2025, a move he had previously linked to productivity gains exceeding 30%. Salesforce, which employs around 83,000…

Amazon employees are reportedly increasing their use of internal artificial intelligence tools amid growing workplace pressure around AI adoption, according to media reports. The company has expanded deployment of an internal AI platform known as “MeshClaw,” which allows employees to build AI agents capable of automating tasks and interacting with workplace software systems. The tools are designed to assist with coding, email management and other routine work activities. Reports suggest some employees believe AI usage is becoming an informal indicator of performance within the company, even though Amazon has reportedly told staff that AI adoption metrics will not directly affect…

Air India has deferred annual salary increments for employees by at least one quarter as the airline faces rising fuel costs and broader operational pressures linked to geopolitical disruptions. The decision was communicated during an internal townhall attended by Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson, Chief Financial Officer Sanjay Sharma and Chief Human Resources Officer Ravindra Kumar GP, according to multiple media reports. During the meeting, airline management told employees that layoffs are not currently being planned. The company also said performance-linked variable pay for the previous financial year and employee promotions would continue as scheduled. Air India’s management reportedly cited…

KPMG has introduced an internal dashboard to monitor how frequently employees use artificial intelligence tools, as part of a broader effort to integrate AI into daily work processes across its US advisory division. The system sets a 75 per cent AI usage target for many employees and enables staff to track their activity against internal benchmarks. Employees can review their usage patterns, compare adoption levels with peers, and assess alignment with company expectations. The dashboard consolidates activity data from both internal and external AI platforms, including tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot. The initiative reportedly covers around 10,000 employees and…

Infosys has approved a new round of stock-based incentives for employees, reinforcing its approach of linking compensation with long-term performance and retention. The approvals were disclosed in the company’s fourth-quarter regulatory filing and were cleared by the board on 22 April, following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The incentives will be issued under two existing frameworks — the 2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan and the Expanded Stock Ownership Programme introduced in 2019. Under the 2015 plan, the company has approved over 27,000 restricted stock units (RSUs), which will vest gradually over two to three years, aimed at encouraging…