Author: Maya Singh

A Google employee has been charged by U.S. federal prosecutors for allegedly using confidential internal company data to make more than $1.2 million through trades on prediction market platform Polymarket, according to a criminal complaint unsealed in New York. Authorities identified the employee as Michele Spagnuolo, a 36-year-old Italian citizen who resides in Switzerland and has worked at Google since 2014. Prosecutors allege that he accessed confidential internal search-trend information and used it to place wagers on Polymarket under the online alias “AlphaRaccoon.” According to the complaint, Spagnuolo allegedly used non-public data related to Google’s “Year in Search” rankings before…

India and Japan have begun discussions aimed at strengthening long-term cooperation in skilled workforce mobility and human resource development, as both countries seek to enhance collaboration in talent exchange and workforce preparedness. The talks, held in Tokyo, focused on creating stronger frameworks to facilitate the movement of skilled professionals and establish structured pathways for talent development and international employment opportunities. With global demand for skilled workers continuing to grow, India is increasingly being viewed as a significant source of talent across multiple industries. During the discussions, representatives from both countries explored ways to expand institutional partnerships and develop workforce exchange…

India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India, has introduced a series of workplace measures aimed at reducing travel and energy consumption as businesses respond to rising economic and energy-related challenges. The company has encouraged employees to work from home wherever feasible, with the goal of reducing daily commuting and lowering fuel usage. It has also limited international travel to essential business requirements and advised employees to minimize domestic travel, promoting virtual meetings as the preferred mode of communication. In addition to travel-related measures, Maruti Suzuki is encouraging sustainable commuting practices, including carpooling and the use of public transportation. The company has…

Cloud productivity software company ClickUp is introducing a new approach to employee compensation and performance evaluation as artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workplace. In a recent statement, Zeb Evans said that traditional measures of productivity and employee value may become less relevant in AI-enabled organizations. Instead, the company plans to place greater emphasis on the impact employees create through the effective use of AI tools and technologies. As part of this strategy, ClickUp is introducing compensation bands that can reach up to $1 million annually for employees who deliver exceptional business outcomes by leveraging AI. The approach shifts focus…

Allahabad High Court has observed that government employees do not have a legal right to remain posted at a location of their choice, while dismissing a petition filed by a teacher challenging a transfer order. In an order dated 18 May, Justice Manju Rani Chauhan stated that transfer is a normal condition of public service and courts should interfere only in exceptional circumstances. The case involved a teacher who sought cancellation of a transfer order issued by the District Basic Education Officer in Fatehpur district. During the proceedings, counsel for the respondents informed the court that the teacher had been…

Tata Consultancy Services has clarified that employees have not faced any reduction in gross salary or take-home pay under its revised compensation framework introduced during the FY26 appraisal cycle. The company’s response comes after employees reportedly raised concerns over changes in salary revision letters, revised cost-to-company (CTC) calculations and adjustments in compensation components. Discussions emerged after some employees noticed that gratuity was no longer reflected within overall CTC figures, while others questioned changes related to variable pay and salary structuring. TCS said the revised compensation framework was implemented to align with India’s evolving labour regulations and upcoming labour codes. According…

Meta employees have reportedly staged internal protests against the company’s use of workplace monitoring software, raising concerns about employee privacy and growing surveillance linked to artificial intelligence initiatives. According to reports, protest flyers were distributed across several Meta offices in the United States, including meeting rooms, common areas and employee facilities. The materials encouraged workers to support an online petition opposing the use of mouse-tracking technology on company computers. The developments come ahead of expected workforce reductions at Meta as the company continues restructuring operations around AI-focused priorities. Employees reportedly expressed concerns that the monitoring technology could be used to…

LinkedIn is reportedly preparing to reduce around 5% of its global workforce as part of a broader organisational restructuring, according to people familiar with the matter. The professional networking platform, owned by Microsoft, employs more than 17,500 full-time workers worldwide. Based on current workforce figures, the planned reduction could affect several hundred employees across different functions. Reports indicate employees were expected to be informed of the decision during the week as the company moves ahead with internal realignment efforts. However, the company has not publicly confirmed the exact number of affected roles or identified specific teams likely to be impacted.…

Cisco is set to reduce its global workforce by nearly 4,000 employees as part of a restructuring initiative aimed at increasing focus on artificial intelligence and other strategic technology areas. The planned workforce reduction will impact less than 5% of the company’s global employee base of around 80,000 people. According to reports, employee notifications are expected to begin from 14 May and will be implemented across regions in line with local labour regulations. While Cisco has not publicly identified specific teams or business units that may be affected, the company said the restructuring process will continue over the coming weeks.…

State Bank of India reported a significant increase in workforce strength during FY26 after hiring nearly 9,000 employees, taking its total employee count to a five-year high. According to the bank’s annual disclosures for the financial year ended March 2026, SBI’s total workforce stood at 2,45,131 employees, compared with lower levels recorded in recent years. The figure is the highest since FY21, when the bank employed 2,45,652 people. The hiring expansion places SBI among a limited group of Indian companies with workforces exceeding two lakh employees. Tata Consultancy Services remains India’s largest private-sector employer with approximately 5.85 lakh employees, followed…