Author: Maya Singh

Apple has reportedly laid off dozens of sales employees across its global offices as part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving client engagement. Earlier layoffs affected about 20 sales personnel in New Zealand and Australia. Affected employees have been asked to seek alternative roles within Apple by the second week of January 2026. Those unable to secure internal positions will face termination by 20 January 2026, with severance packages provided. The impacted staff include account managers serving corporate clients, educational institutions, government organisations, and personnel at Apple briefing centres. Some tenured employees with two to three decades at the…

New Delhi: The Centre has officially notified the four labour codes, introducing a unified framework intended to expand worker protection, simplify compliance, and extend social security coverage to gig, platform, and unorganised sector workers for the first time. The changes are primarily driven through Sections 113 and 114 of the Code on Social Security, 2020, marking a major shift in India’s approach to employee welfare. Key Features of the Labour Codes Universal and Inclusive Social Security The new codes make gig workers, platform workers, and a large segment of the unorganised workforce eligible for benefits such as insurance, provident fund,…

Tata Digital is preparing for a broad organisational restructuring that may result in substantial workforce reductions at its e-commerce platform, Tata Neu. People familiar with internal discussions indicated that headcount at Tata Neu could be reduced by more than half as the company consolidates roles and streamlines operations. The development follows a strategic shift initiated by newly appointed CEO Sajith Sivanandan. The company is moving away from a large-scale growth model driven by gross merchandise value (GMV) towards a more focused approach prioritising operational efficiency and profitability. The latest overhaul comes after a period of leadership changes and evolving strategies…

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Employment and Training (DET), Government of Telangana, to provide practical technical training and industry exposure to students from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state. The agreement, formalised at the DET headquarters in Hyderabad, aims to reduce the gap between classroom instruction and industrial requirements. Under the partnership, ITI students will be offered short-term internships at HCCB factories and offices in Telangana. The programme is designed to familiarise trainees with large-scale manufacturing operations, process efficiency and industry practices related to safety, quality and sustainability. SVK…

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside three chargesheets issued by the Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation (PUNSUP) against a former inspector, ruling that an employer cannot pursue disciplinary proceedings once the employment relationship has been fully terminated. In its order dated 7 November, Justice Harpreet Singh Brar allowed a petition filed by Suresh Jindal, a former Inspector (Grade-2) who was dismissed from service on 31 October 2013 following his conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Despite the dismissal, PUNSUP issued chargesheets in April and July 2017 alleging financial irregularities. The Court held that the 2013 dismissal…

A company reportedly faced temporary panic after a technical error in its HR system sent automated termination emails to all employees — including the chief executive officer. According to a post shared on the Reddit community r/Wellthatsucks, an HR team was testing a new offboarding automation tool intended to simplify employee exit procedures. During the trial, the system is said to have been left in active mode, resulting in approximately 300 employees receiving messages stating that their employment had ended “effective immediately.” The unexpected email triggered confusion across internal communication channels, with several employees seeking clarification about their job status.…

Sportswear major Puma has announced plans to cut around 900 additional jobs worldwide by the end of next year as part of a global restructuring drive under its new Chief Executive Officer, Arthur Hoeld. The layoffs account for about 13 per cent of Puma’s global corporate workforce. Details regarding cost savings from the restructuring will be disclosed at a later stage. This development marks the second phase of the company’s business overhaul, bringing total job cuts to nearly 1,300 after the earlier elimination of around 500 roles in 2025. Hoeld, who took over as CEO in July 2025 following a…

Satya Nadella, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft, has confirmed that the company plans to expand its workforce, even after implementing significant job cuts earlier this year. Speaking on the BG2 Podcast, Nadella said Microsoft’s headcount will continue to grow in line with revenue, but in a more efficient, AI-driven manner. Nadella explained that future hiring will be shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), allowing the company to scale its operations with “more leverage” than before. As of the fiscal year ending June 2025, Microsoft’s global workforce stood at approximately 2,28,000 employees. However, in July 2025, the company laid off about 9,000…

A chat between an employee and the CEO of a foreign startup with operations in India has gone viral on social media after the CEO issued what was described as a “special warning” to the employee for working from home without prior approval. The incident first surfaced on Reddit, where the employee shared that they had emailed the CEO to inform him about working from home due to a twisted leg and mobility issues. The employee noted that this was only their second WFH request in seven months and assumed that informing management was adequate, as the company reportedly had…

In a significant judgment protecting employee rights, the Karnataka High Court has ruled in favour of a former customer service assistant, Rao, directing that he be paid ₹13 lakh with interest, even though his employer had subsequently gone insolvent. Rao, who joined the company in 2000 and was confirmed after a six-month probation, was dismissed in August 2008 following allegations of misconduct. He challenged the termination before the Central Government Administrative Tribunal-cum-Labour Court, arguing that the disciplinary action violated the principles of natural justice and that no evidence of misconduct had been presented. In January 2017, the Tribunal agreed with…