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NHRC orders a re-investigation into alleged discrimination in Foxconn Hiring
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation conducted by labor officials regarding reports of discriminatory hiring practices at Foxconn and has ordered a fresh probe. Foxconn, which manufactures Apple iPhones and operates a plant in Tamil Nadu, was accused of discriminating against married women during the hiring process for assembly-line jobs. The controversy began when a Reuters investigation revealed that Foxconn systematically excluded married women from assembly roles at its primary Indian iPhone plant, citing reasons such as family responsibilities, pregnancy, and higher absenteeism. The investigation also noted that Foxconn relaxed this practice during peak production periods. This report sparked widespread debate on television, ...
Semiconductor Industry in India Aims to Create 8500 Jobs
Semiconductor Industry in India Aims to Create 8500 Jobs
Amazon cuts 200 jobs in its retail segment in North America
Amazon has announced layoffs affecting approximately 200 employees within its North American retail division. This decision is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to optimize its business structure and prioritize key areas. The layoffs primarily target Amazon’s core retail division, which includes a variety of businesses such as private label brands, the Prime membership program, consumables, and operations related to fashion and fitness. This move reflects Amazon’s strategy to streamline its operations in response to changing market demands. Since 2022, Amazon has been implementing significant cost-cutting measures under the leadership of CEO Andy Jassy. The company has reduced its workforce by approximately 27,000 employees across various departments, marking the larg...
Jobs are hard to come by in the US, even for elite business school grads
If you believe that an MBA from a prestigious business school, such as Harvard, will guarantee you a good job, you might be mistaken. In today’s automation and AI-driven post-pandemic landscape, organizations are prioritizing candidates with specific, specialized technical skills. As a result, those with generalist skills are not in high demand, even if they hold an MBA from a renowned institution. According to Harvard Business School’s website, the employment data for the class of 2024 reveals that 70 percent of students actively sought employment, and 85 percent received job offers. However, only 77 percent of these offers were accepted, indicating that a significant 30 percent of students did not pursue job opportunities. Among them, 14 percent chose to focus on entrepreneur...
Faked a sick leave? Detectives are now employed by German businesses to confirm whether you are really ill
Employers need to trust their employees to foster loyalty and ensure higher productivity. This concept is widely discussed and debated in corporations around the world. However, many firms in Germany are taking a different approach when it comes to employee sick leave. Some employers have resorted to hiring private detectives to verify whether employees are genuinely unwell or simply using sickness as an excuse to be absent. When employees are found to be misusing sick leave, they face termination on the grounds of underperformance. In October 2024, Tesla made headlines when managers at its German factory began visiting the homes of workers who called in sick to check the authenticity of their claims. In Germany, employees are entitled to six weeks of fully paid sick leave. However, it has...
Meta to replace 3,600 low-performing employees with new recruits
Meta is focused on building a workforce composed solely of high performers. The company plans to lay off 3,600 employees who have not met performance expectations, intending to replace them with new hires. This decision, announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, will impact five percent of Meta’s workforce of 72,400 employees, according to a report by Bloomberg. The specific numbers of affected employees in the U.S. versus those outside the country have not yet been officially disclosed. Zuckerberg aims to ensure that the company retains and attracts only top-quality talent. Traditionally, poor performers have been let go gradually over the course of a year, but this process is now being expedited. This approach also allows for the introduction of fresh talent while swiftly addressing underperform...
TCS to rely on campus hiring to boost its workforce by 40,000
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has revealed its intention to hire 40,000 freshers in 2025. The multinational will source its talent from campuses across the country. It is pertinent to mention here that TCS witnessed a drop in headcount in the last quarter by 5,000. In a recent interview, Milind Lakkad, chief human resources officer (CHRO), TCS, revealed that as part of the company’s goal to become an AI-first organisation, it will focus on ensuring that the members of its workforce, across all levels, possess skills pertaining to artificial intelligence (AI). He stated clearly that coding skills alone are not sufficient today. As per an india.com report, entry-level employees are expected to know the basics of large language models (LLM) and their applications. At the next level of the h...
Pocket FM to lay off 75 employees to push for profitability
Pocket FM, an audio series platform, is reducing its workforce as part of its restructuring efforts. The company is laying off 75 employees, primarily from the technology division. In an earlier round of layoffs in October 2023, it let go of 50 employees, and before that, 200 contract writers were terminated. According to Moneycontrol, these layoffs are intended to ensure the company’s growth, success, and sustainable operations in the long run. Some media reports suggest that the job cuts may not stop at 75, indicating that the process could continue. In April 2024, Pocket FM completed its first Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buyback, totaling $8.3 million. This buyback saw active participation from both current and former employees. At that time, the company emphasized its c...
Lufthansa Group to increase workforce by 10,000 this year
The Lufthansa Group plans to increase its current workforce of over one lakh employees by at least 10,000 this year. More than half of the positions will probably be filled in Germany, which is its home market. These positions are dispersed throughout the administration, technical, and operations divisions. Additionally, the Group plans to actively hire flight attendants and ground crew. According to reports, at least 2,000 people will be hired for Lufthansa Technik, a company that provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification services for aircraft. Austrian Airlines and Eurowings, both of which are subsidiaries of Lufthansa, are expected to hire roughly 700 people each. Lufthansa Airlines will employ about 1,200. The Lufthansa Group currently employs over a million people world...
Microsoft admits job layoffs across major divisions based on performance
According to reports, Microsoft is prepared to focus on performance and is preparing to reduce employment. According to Business Insider, it is evident that the organisation has made the decision to take poor performance seriously. In 2023 and 2024, the corporation laid off roughly 10,000 and 4,000 employees, respectively. The gaming division suffered the most in the earlier rounds due to its poor performance. The amount of positions that would be eliminated has not been formally announced this time. As part of a reorganisation effort following its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft lay off over 650 Xbox team members in September. Employees were informed in an official memo at the time that marketing, human resources, and other corporate and supporting departments ...
Apple sacks a large number of Indian employees for salary fraud by misusing the charity scheme
Apple sacks a large number of Indian employees for salary fraud by misusing the charity scheme
Amazon’s office return spurs Seattle’s economic rebirth and traffic challenges
Amazon's office return spurs Seattle's economic rebirth and traffic challenges.