Author: Asher J

A workplace dispute involving Tech Mahindra and an employee in Hyderabad has attracted public attention after allegations concerning workplace treatment, medical leave and termination were shared widely on social media. The dispute involves R Bhavana, a software engineer who has alleged that she faced difficulties during her employment and that her grievances were not adequately addressed. She also staged a protest outside Tech Mahindra’s Hyderabad office seeking resolution of the issues she has raised. Posts shared on social media said Bhavana was seeking action over issues including pending allowances, notice-period matters and what she described as an unfair termination. Some…

Bank of America is tightening its hybrid work policy by requiring eligible employees to separate their two weekly work-from-home days, the financial services company has confirmed. Under the updated policy, employees in eligible hybrid roles will continue to work three days from the office and two days remotely each week. However, the two remote days can no longer be taken consecutively. For example, employees could work remotely on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Friday, but would not be able to choose back-to-back days such as Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday. New policy to take effect in September…

Apple is reportedly planning to cut more than 200 jobs as part of a broader restructuring of teams working on Siri, artificial intelligence and Vision Pro. The changes are expected to affect roughly 100 positions in the Vision Pro division and another 100 or more roles across Siri and related software teams, according to reports. Vision Pro operations scaled back Apple is reducing the size of its Vision Pro operations, including plans to significantly scale back its gaming team and reduce the workforce involved in producing immersive video content. Creating 3D and immersive content for Vision Pro has reportedly been…

As the global competition for AI and STEM professionals intensifies, Finland is strengthening its efforts to attract skilled talent from India. Through Business Finland’s Work in Finland initiative, the country is offering clearer immigration pathways and targeted opportunities for Indian professionals in high-growth technology sectors. The message is straightforward: bring your skills, keep your language, and build your career in one of Europe’s most innovation-driven economies. Finland has introduced a fast-track residence permit process for specialists, startup founders, ICT professionals and senior managers. Eligible applicants, including accompanying family members, can receive a first decision within 14 days. Laura Lindeman of…

Bank employees and officers across several parts of India have intensified their demand for the introduction of a five-day banking week, with demonstrations held in cities including Shivamogga, Nizamabad and Jammu. The protests were organised under the banner of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which has been urging the government to approve a five-day work week for the banking sector. The latest demonstrations follow a nationwide bank strike held on 27 January 2026 over the same issue. In Nizamabad, employees and officers from public and private-sector banks gathered at Dharna Chowk, calling on the government to act on…

Artificial intelligence is currently creating more jobs in India than it is eliminating, according to a new report by Japanese brokerage Nomura. The report estimates that AI-related hiring across India has exceeded job displacement by more than 51,000 roles. Rather than triggering widespread layoffs, AI adoption is reshaping workforce requirements and creating new opportunities across areas such as data, engineering, product development and support. According to analysts, much of the employment growth is being driven by companies adopting AI tools internally and IT-services firms developing AI solutions for global clients. Demand has risen particularly for professionals working in AI development,…

AI startup Anthropic has confirmed plans to establish an in-house chip design team as it seeks to expand the computing infrastructure supporting its Claude family of AI models. The company is recruiting engineers with expertise in hardware and software to help co-design AI chips and models that can improve performance and efficiency at scale. The initiative comes as demand for computing resources continues to grow across the artificial intelligence industry. Anthropic said the effort is part of a broader multi-chip strategy. The company currently works with cloud and semiconductor providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Nvidia and AMD, to…

The Ministry of Finance has cleared a proposal to increase the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. The proposal is awaiting Cabinet approval and, if approved, is expected to take effect from 1 April 2027. Under the current rules, employees earning a basic monthly salary of up to ₹15,000 must be enrolled in the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). Employees earning above that threshold may join the schemes voluntarily, but employers are not required to enrol them. If the proposed revision is implemented, employees…

German luxury carmaker BMW is set to reduce its global workforce by approximately 8,000 employees by the end of 2027 as part of a restructuring programme aimed at improving efficiency and responding to changing market conditions. According to company sources, the planned reductions will be implemented through a voluntary redundancy programme focused on administrative and development functions in Germany. BMW said production employees will not be affected by the initiative. Around 40,000 of the company’s 85,000 permanent employees in Germany will be eligible to participate in the voluntary programme, which is expected to begin in October. BMW currently employs about…

U.S.-based semiconductor company Marvell Technology has announced plans to invest $250 million in India over the next three years to expand its research and development (R&D) capabilities, engineering operations, and workforce. The investment coincides with the company’s 20th year of operations in India and includes plans to double its employee base in the country during the three-year period. As part of the expansion, Marvell is increasing its office capacity by opening a new wing at its Bengaluru campus while also expanding operations in Hyderabad. The additional facilities are expected to support the development of semiconductor technologies for artificial intelligence (AI),…