Author: Asher J

Deloitte India has announced a massive expansion plan to recruit 50,000 professionals, a move that underscores its commitment to India as a global hub for innovation. Despite widespread industry anxiety regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and potential job displacement, the firm is positioning AI as a primary driver for growth rather than a replacement for human talent. Upskilling the “Future-Ready” Workforce Central to this expansion is a comprehensive upskilling initiative. Deloitte is not just bringing in new blood; it is aggressively retraining its current staff to navigate the “AI era.” AI Training: Nearly 30,000 employees have already completed training in AI-related…

KPMG UK has initiated a formal redundancy consultation process that puts nearly 600 positions at risk within its audit practice. The professional services giant expects that the restructuring will ultimately lead to approximately 440 employees leaving the firm. This move signals a significant shift in the Big Four accounting landscape, as firms grapple with a post-expansion cooling period. Strategic “Right-Sizing” The proposed reductions are expected to impact about 6% of the audit division, which currently employs roughly 7,100 people. According to internal communications, the cuts are specifically targeted at assistant managers who hold professional accounting qualifications. This cohort represents a…

Oracle Corporation has reportedly executed one of the largest workforce reductions in its history, impacting approximately 30,000 employees globally. India has been disproportionately affected by the move, with an estimated 12,000 workers—nearly 40% of the company’s local workforce—losing their jobs overnight. A “Cold-Blooded” Execution The layoffs were characterized by their suddenness and clinical execution. Thousands of employees across India, the U.S., Canada, and Mexico reported receiving termination emails from “Oracle Leadership” as early as 6:00 AM IST on March 31 and April 1, 2026. According to employee accounts on social media and professional forums: Instant Disconnection: Access to internal systems,…

Revolut is set to significantly expand its presence in India, with plans to base nearly 40% of its global workforce in the country by the end of 2026. The move highlights India’s growing importance as a strategic hub for global capability centres (GCCs). The company plans to add around 1,600 roles over the next two years, taking its India headcount to approximately 5,500 employees out of a global workforce of about 12,000. These roles are expected to span product development, customer support, and key financial operations such as payments processing and fraud detection. This expansion builds on a £500 million…

A new global workplace study by the Gensler Research Institute finds that employees in the United Arab Emirates continue to view the office as central to their work, even as hybrid models become more common. The research, based on insights from over 16,000 full-time professionals across 16 countries, shows that UAE employees spend just over half of their working week—around 53%—in the office. The rest of their time is split between working from home, coworking spaces, client sites, and business travel. Among these, working from home remains the most preferred alternative, while coworking hubs and client locations are less favoured.…

According to sources cited by Reuters, Meta is reportedly getting ready for significant layoffs that could impact about one-fifth of its workforce. The decision is related to the company’s significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and its belief that AI tools will improve operations and eliminate the need for large teams. Senior executives have reportedly already started talking about plans with internal leaders, despite the lack of a final figure or timeline. Meta would undergo its biggest reorganisation since 2022–2023, when it eliminated roughly 21,000 jobs in two rounds of layoffs, if the cuts reach 20%. The new cuts…

To assist its 4,40,000 employees in comprehending and utilising artificial intelligence (AI), FedEx has initiated a comprehensive training program. The organization wants employees to be more adept at using new technology, more productive at work, and better equipped for advancement. Using the LearnVantage platform, this endeavour got underway in December. Training is customised for each position, updated frequently, and provided in a flexible manner so that workers can learn at any time or during working hours. The programme, as per reports, is designed to be practical and future-focused. Workers participate in “communities of practice,” hackathons, and interactive sessions where teams…

Infosys has expanded its office attendance requirements, asking more employees to spend four days a week at company offices. The updated guidance now applies to employees at job level 6A and above, extending a rule that previously covered mostly senior managers and directors at level 7 and higher. According to internal HR communications, employees at JL6+ are expected to work from the office at least four days each week. The move follows internal reviews that showed some staff were not meeting the earlier minimum requirement of 10 days of office attendance per month. The company also indicated that HR managers…

Infosys has advised employees at its campus in Pune to bring food from home after disruptions in commercial LPG supply affected operations at on-site food courts. According to reports, an internal message from the campus canteen committee was circulated to employees on 12 March 2026. The communication explained that LPG allocations for several sectors have been adjusted due to the current geopolitical situation, resulting in restricted supply for commercial food and beverage services. As a result, vendors operating in the campus food courts have reportedly received smaller LPG allocations than usual, affecting their ability to run kitchens at full capacity.…

AI and Job Loss: Why HR Leaders Must Prepare for a Smaller Workforce