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Meta employee’s post criticises India’s tech recruitment culture
A recent post by a Meta employee on the anonymous workplace forum, Blind, has sparked widespread discussions in the tech community. In the post, the employee shared his negative experiences with recruiters from the Indian branches of major companies, including Uber and Atlassian. The employee, an Indian national working in the US, described India’s tech recruitment practices as “strange” and “unprofessional.” He is exploring relocation opportunities later this year and noted that many recruiters were often disrespectful of agreed-upon availability, calling him outside designated time slots and displaying impatience when he was unable to respond. According to the employee, these interactions exemplified the unprofessionalism commonly associated with the Indian corporate world. In cont...
India launches a skills accelerator to address labour needs
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the “India Skills Accelerator” in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF). This national platform aims to strengthen public-private collaboration and address critical skill gaps in the Indian workforce, while preparing the youth for future job markets. The initiative was unveiled at a high-level roundtable held at Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi. The program will enhance awareness about future skills, promote knowledge sharing across the skilling ecosystem, and revamp existing institutional and policy frameworks. Given that 65 percent of organizations report skill shortages as a significant challenge, this initiative comes at a crucial time. Through targeted upskilling and reskilling, the Accelerat...
Deloitte prepares for layoffs in the US despite major cuts in government contracts
Deloitte is planning to implement layoffs within its Government and Public Services (GPS) practice due to significant reductions in federal contracts in recent months. This decision is in response to increasing pressure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is urging consulting firms to cut costs. Since January, Deloitte has either lost or modified 127 federal contracts, more than any other consulting firm. The impact on Deloitte has been particularly severe, with the firm facing over twice the number of cuts compared to its competitors. Employees were informed about the upcoming layoffs during a recent internal call. Executives indicated that a small percentage of staff within the GPS division would be affected, and the process is expected to be completed by the end o...
United States warns of fake job offers from China
The United States has raised concerns about the increasing threat of espionage from China, with intelligence agencies warning about fake job offers used to lure current and former federal employees. This alert coincides with a wave of federal layoffs occurring under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative led by Elon Musk. The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) has cautioned that Chinese intelligence operatives are posing as recruiters from legitimate companies. They are using platforms such as LinkedIn, job boards, email, and messaging apps to reach out to individuals with government experience. Their aim is to extract sensitive information under the pretense of job interviews or professional discussions. According to the alert, these foreign age...
Google cuts hundreds of employees from the Platforms and Devices unit
Google has laid off hundreds of employees from its Platforms and Devices unit, which manages key products such as Android, Pixel, and the Chrome browser. This latest round of job cuts is part of the tech company’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across its teams. These layoffs follow a voluntary exit program offered in January to employees within the same unit. This program was introduced after Google merged its Platforms and Devices teams last year to foster closer collaboration and quicker execution. The company had previously indicated that a leaner structure was part of its long-term strategy. This is not the first round of layoffs at Google this year. In February, the company also reduced its cloud division, although it stated that only specific t...
Gensol EV lays off 50 employees due to financial challenges
Gensol EV, a subsidiary of Gensol Engineering, has laid off approximately 50 employees from its total workforce of 170. This decision is part of a restructuring effort aimed at addressing ongoing financial difficulties. Sources within the industry report that some of the affected employees have not yet received their full and final settlements, while others have been awaiting overdue salaries since February. These layoffs occur during a challenging period for Gensol Engineering, which recently had its borrowing status downgraded to default by two credit rating agencies. Additionally, BluSmart, an all-electric ride-hailing company co-founded by Gensol Engineering’s promoters, is also experiencing disruptions, including the departure of senior executives. Reports suggest that a previously a...
FedEx is set to be laying off over 200 employees
From May 9 to May 30, more than 200 employees in the Nashville area of Tennessee will lose their jobs at FedEx. This decision has been made because the company will cease providing services to customers in Lebanon. FedEx is working to reassign affected employees to other facilities or assist them in finding new jobs within the organization. The company has already notified the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development about the impending layoffs. Workers have been informed in advance to prevent any surprises when the layoffs commence next month. As part of its Network 2.0 initiative, FedEx has begun streamlining its operations by merging its Express and Ground divisions, closing several shipping centers, and reducing its workforce in Tennessee, Illinois, Virginia, and West Vi...
Thales to recruit 8,000 people globally by 2025
Thales, a global leader in defense, aerospace, and cyber and digital technologies, is planning to hire 8,000 new employees worldwide in 2025. This recruitment drive aims to support the company’s continued growth in its three core business segments. Engineering roles will comprise 40 percent of the new hires, focusing on areas such as software and systems engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science. An additional 25 percent of recruits will fill industrial positions, including technicians, operators, and industrial engineers. Furthermore, more than 4,000 employees will benefit from internal mobility opportunities, both functionally and geographically. Recently, Thales has consistently increased its workforce. Between 2022 and 2024, the company recruited over 30,000...
HSBC lays off mid-senior level staff as part of cost-cutting measures
Mid-senior level employees at HSBC were eagerly anticipating their bonuses, but instead, they received news of their layoffs. Employees at the vice president level and above were let go as part of the bank’s cost-cutting measures, and notably, they did not receive any bonuses. Although there has been no official announcement regarding this situation, a report from the Financial Times indicates that such sudden terminations are unusual for HSBC, which is traditionally known for treating its employees well. It appears that cost management has become a priority for the bank amid ongoing uncertainties, high interest rates, and economic challenges in the finance and banking sectors. HSBC has been focusing on enhancing profitability in its investment banking division, particularly since Ge...
Cognizant has postponed its salary hikes to August 2025
Cognizant has postponed its salary hikes to August 2025, delaying increments by five months from the usual timeline of March. However, eligible employees will still receive their bonuses in March 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that the IT giant has deferred pay raises, affecting thousands of employees worldwide. The decision is part of Cognizant’s cost-cutting strategy in response to economic challenges. As IT firms face slow revenue growth and reduced client budgets, many companies are making cautious financial moves. Industry leaders such as TCS, Infosys, and HCLTech have also adjusted their salary increment schedules in recent months. For employees, this delay extends the period of financial uncertainty. Many were counting on salary hikes to manage rising living costs and ...
Boeing India lays off 180 employees at Bengaluru
Boeing has laid off approximately 180 employees at its Engineering and Technology Centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This decision is part of a global workforce reduction initiative, according to reports citing sources. Boeing’s Engineering and Technology Centres in Bengaluru and Chennai focus on advanced aerospace engineering work. The Bengaluru campus, wholly owned by Boeing, is one of the company’s largest investments outside the United States. These layoffs align with Boeing’s earlier announcement to reduce its global workforce by around 10 percent. In India, the reductions were reportedly carried out cautiously, with an emphasis on maintaining service quality, safety, and operational excellence. Boeing employs around 7,000 people in India, which remains an important market for the compan...
Morgan Stanley’s cost-cutting efforts aim to eliminate 2,000 jobs
Morgan Stanley, which had a global headcount of at least 80,000 employees at the end of last year, is preparing to reduce its workforce. Following the recent layoff of 3,000 employees in China, the bank plans to cut its total workforce by two to three percent, resulting in approximately 2,000 employees being let go by the end of March. This reduction will exclude financial advisors. The aim of this workforce reduction is to improve operational efficiency. Reports indicate that these layoffs are not directly in response to current market conditions; rather, some will be based on employee performance while others will be tied to changes in location. However, it is noteworthy that Morgan Stanley continues to hire at senior levels within its investment banking division. The earlier job cuts in...