Author: Maya Singh

Porsche is reportedly preparing to reduce its workforce in Germany by approximately 8,900 positions by the end of 2035 as part of a long-term effort to improve profitability and adapt to changing market conditions. According to Automotive News, the latest restructuring proposal includes an additional 5,000 job reductions on top of the 3,900 positions previously announced. If implemented, the plan would lower Porsche’s German workforce from roughly 23,000 employees over the coming decade. The report states that the proposal has received approval from the company’s supervisory board after being presented by Chief Executive Officer Michael Leiters as part of a…

Ghost jobs are employment opportunities that appear to be genuine but are not actively being recruited for. These vacancies often remain listed on company career pages, LinkedIn, and job portals even after hiring has been paused, the role has already been filled, or no recruitment approval exists. While some organisations keep such postings live to build future talent pipelines, others simply fail to remove outdated listings. For job seekers, ghost jobs lead to wasted time, frustration, and false expectations. For employers, they raise important questions about recruitment transparency and the credibility of employer branding. How Ghost Jobs Became Common The…

Tata Steel has announced plans to invest ₹10,000 crore in Jharkhand over the next three years as part of its expansion strategy. The investment is expected to generate around 2,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities by 2028 while supporting the company’s capacity growth and sustainability goals. The investment, announced in Ranchi on 20 July 2026, is aligned with Tata Steel’s objective of increasing its steel production capacity in India from the current 27.35 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 40 MTPA. The expansion will combine capacity enhancement with the adoption of cleaner and more efficient steelmaking technologies. A significant portion…

HCLTech is set to establish India’s first AI-optimised data centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with an investment of ₹14,257 crore. The project has received approval from the Odisha State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) and is expected to create around 6,000 high-skilled employment opportunities, while positioning the state as a major hub for artificial intelligence and digital innovation. The IT services company will collaborate with an Indian AI startup to develop the advanced data centre. In addition, HCLTech will set up a Global Delivery Centre (GDC) in Bhubaneswar, strengthening Odisha’s transformation into a technology-driven and AI-focused economy. Beyond infrastructure development,…

Fulcrum Digital has announced plans to expand its global workforce by hiring approximately 800 technology professionals over the next nine months. The company said the recruitment drive follows the award of a major enterprise contract and growing demand for AI-driven digital transformation services. The planned hiring will span India, the European Union and the United States. Open positions include Java developers with Spring Boot and microservices expertise, .NET Core engineers, SQL specialists, data engineers, DevOps professionals, test automation engineers and technical programme managers. The company also plans to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities by recruiting professionals in AI solution architecture,…

Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, alleging that he gained unauthorised access to the company’s internal systems after leaving the organisation and downloaded confidential files. According to a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the former employee, identified as Chang Liu, allegedly accessed Apple’s internal systems weeks after his employment ended by exploiting what the company described as an authentication vulnerability. Apple alleges that Liu downloaded confidential engineering documents, including information related to unreleased products, technical specifications and internal project materials. The company stated that it has since addressed the…

A former IndiGo ground staff employee has alleged that he resigned following a workplace incident in which he was reportedly asked to apologise to his supervisor by touching her feet. In a video shared on Instagram, Mohammad Jamshid Y, who identified himself as a former ground staff member at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, said the incident took place during a routine inspection at Terminal 1. According to Jamshid, a senior official questioned him for reporting to work without wearing a tie, which he said was part of the required uniform. He stated that he acknowledged the oversight, apologised, and assured…

India’s female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) has increased from 23% in 2017–18 to approximately 42% in 2023–24, according to the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The Ministry said the improvement reflects the impact of various government initiatives aimed at expanding women’s access to employment, skill development, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion. It also referred to World Bank data indicating that India has recorded the largest increase in women’s labour force participation among BRICS countries over the past decade. According to the Ministry, several policy measures have been introduced to improve workplace inclusion and encourage greater participation of women in the…

The Tamil Nadu government has approved a 25% salary increase for employees working at Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) retail outlets. The revision marks the first major pay increase for TASMAC staff in nearly 20 years. According to the state government, the salary revision is intended to improve employee welfare while addressing concerns related to unauthorized overcharging at liquor outlets. Officials said better wages are expected to strengthen accountability and discourage the practice of collecting additional amounts from customers beyond the printed price of liquor products. The pay hike is part of a broader set of administrative reforms introduced…

Germany’s government has proposed new sick leave rules as part of a broader economic reform package aimed at improving productivity and strengthening the country’s competitiveness. Under the proposal, employers would be allowed to require employees to submit a doctor’s certificate from the first day of illness, replacing the current practice that generally allows workers to take up to three days of sick leave before medical documentation is required. The government also plans to discontinue the pandemic-era provision that allowed employees to obtain sick notes through telephone consultations. According to the government, the proposed changes are intended to reduce misuse of…