Author: Maya Singh

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reinforced its work-from-office (WFO) policy by linking office attendance compliance more closely with employee appraisal outcomes. As part of this approach, the company has paused final clearance of anniversary appraisals for certain employees who did not meet prescribed in-office attendance requirements during earlier quarters of the current financial year. According to internal communications cited in media reports, the appraisal process for affected employees may have been completed at the business or unit level but has not received final approval. As a result, the release of appraisal outcomes has been temporarily withheld. At TCS, anniversary appraisals…

Cloudhead Games, a virtual reality (VR) studio known for the rhythm-based shooter Pistol Whip, has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, with approximately 70 per cent of employees set to be laid off. The job cuts are scheduled to take effect on 7 January 2026 and represent one of the largest restructurings in the company’s history. The studio cited ongoing challenges in the global gaming industry, particularly within the VR segment, as the primary reason for the decision. According to the company, factors such as a prolonged industry slowdown, limited platform-level funding, and slower adoption of VR technology have…

The Punjab government has reported providing government employment to around 61,000 young people across the state over the past four years. At a recent event, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann distributed appointment letters to 606 newly selected candidates who will be joining the state’s Education Department. According to official details, the latest round of appointments includes 385 special education teachers, 157 primary teachers, eight principals, and 56 individuals appointed on compassionate grounds. The recruits have been selected from different parts of the state. The Chief Minister stated that all appointments made during the four-year period were carried out through a transparent,…

The Telangana government has approved the encashment of earned leave for employees of the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), bringing clarity to a long-pending issue related to service benefits. The decision was formalised through a government order issued on Monday, 29 December 2025. Until now, regular employees of NIMS were not eligible for earned leave encashment, even though their pay scales were aligned with those followed at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The exclusion had been a longstanding concern among staff, who sought parity with other state government employees. Employee associations, including the Hospital Nursing Association,…

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is expanding its shift towards an AI-led operating model by rolling out a structured, organisation-wide programme to build practical artificial intelligence (AI) skills across its workforce. The initiative aims to ensure that AI capabilities are embedded across roles, functions and business units, rather than being confined to specialised teams. According to the company, the focus is on helping employees move beyond basic awareness to applying AI tools and models in real business and client scenarios. Training under the programme is designed around real-world use cases, enabling employees to address operational and customer challenges using AI-driven solutions.…

A US entrepreneur has drawn international attention after sharing a substantial portion of his company’s sale proceeds with employees, turning a corporate acquisition into a significant financial event for hundreds of workers. Graham Walker, former chief executive of electrical equipment enclosure manufacturer Fibrebond, distributed bonuses totalling nearly ₹2,155 crore ($240 million) to around 540 employees following the sale of the company to Eaton Corporation earlier this year. The transaction valued Fibrebond at approximately ₹15,265 crore ($1.7 billion). According to reports, Fibrebond employees did not hold equity in the company. Despite this, Walker made employee participation in the financial outcome a…

A recent government audit using Aadhaar-linked data has uncovered widespread irregularities in public-sector payrolls, with close to 7,000 individuals reportedly drawing salaries without performing any official duties. The findings have highlighted persistent gaps in employee verification and salary monitoring across several government departments. The audit was conducted as part of a broader initiative to clean up government employment records and prevent misuse of public funds. Officials involved in the exercise identified cases of salaries being credited to non-existent employees, duplicate identities, and multiple bank accounts linked to the same individual. In many instances, outdated records and weak oversight mechanisms allowed…

Tesla is reportedly evaluating a new incentive framework aimed at preparing its workforce for future robotaxi operations, signalling a deeper organisational shift toward autonomous mobility services. The proposed plan focuses on encouraging existing employees to participate in robotaxi-related training and operational activities, potentially supported by additional compensation or performance-linked rewards. If implemented, the initiative would allow Tesla to integrate traditional job roles with emerging responsibilities related to autonomous vehicle monitoring and support. Rather than depending entirely on external hiring, the company appears to be prioritising the upskilling of its current workforce to facilitate a gradual transition from human-driven vehicles to…

Amazon has reportedly blocked around 1,800 North Korean nationals from applying for jobs at the company, citing serious security risks linked to cyber infiltration. The decision follows warnings from Stephen Schmidt, Amazon’s chief security officer, about attempts by North Korean hackers to gain access to US companies by posing as remote employees. According to media reports, these individuals often use fake or stolen identities and operate through what are known as “laptop farms.” Laptop farms consist of computers physically located in the US but remotely controlled from outside the country, creating the impression that the employee is working domestically. Indicators…

Air India Express has constituted an external enquiry panel to investigate an incident in which one of its pilots allegedly assaulted a passenger at Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport last week. The airline has strongly condemned the pilot’s behaviour. The pilot, identified as Virender Sejwal, was off duty at the time of the incident and was travelling on another airline. He was immediately suspended, and a show-cause notice was issued seeking an explanation for his conduct. According to the airline, the enquiry will be conducted in accordance with prevailing labour laws, as pilots are classified as workmen…