JD.com founder vows to protect Chinese jobs from AI and robotsThe company, which is one of the country’s largest employers by headcount, will “do everything possible to safeguard employment for hundred...
28 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
US company ClickUp lays off 22% workforce, but CEO says bigger rewards await those...ClickUp Layoffs: ClickUp is cutting 22 per cent of its workforce as the company shifts more aggressively towards artificial intelligence-dr...
23 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
OnePlus, Xiaomi among firms trimming marketing and sales roles in India amid cost pressureSmartphone companies are reducing staff in marketing and sales. Rising costs and slower sales are pushing brands to cut expenses and focus ...
23 May, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...
03 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Workers should receive minimum wage of Rs 800, says Naveen Patnaik; slams BJP over welfare "neglect"Naveen Patnaik, BJD leader, celebrated International Labour Day. He demanded a minimum wage hike to Rs 800. Patnaik stated the BJP governme...
01 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Heatwave impact: India Inc adopts WFH, safety stepsIndian companies are changing work practices due to severe heatwaves. Businesses are offering flexible hours and work-from-home options. Ou...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
It's popular mechanics 101: India’s edge lies in using AI to enhance human productivity, not replace itThe piece argues that AI is not an inevitable force shaping economic outcomes; rather, societies decide how its benefits are distributed. H...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
The rise of AI-first healthcare systems: Are we ready for the shift?Autonomous AI agents are now actively participating in care delivery, from diagnosis to follow-up. India is uniquely positioned to leverage...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Disney layoffs 2026: Why Disney is cutting 1,000 jobs now and and which departments are affected mostDisney layoffs 2026: The latest Disney layoffs 2026 move has sent shockwaves across the global media industry. Around 1,000 jobs are being ...
09 Apr, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Women worker participation more vulnerable to external shocks compared to male counterparts: BetterPlaceAccording to the data, from 2017 to 2020, women participation in the workforce decreased by 47% largely due to the pressures put on the eco...
10 Oct, 2023, 11.01 AM IST
India 'big hub' for blue collar economy: Fountain CEO Sean BehrIndia is the "most natural place" to invest, and to expand as there is a huge opportunity and growth rate in the blue/grey collar market, B...
01 Oct, 2023, 11.43 AM IST
New frontline jobs decline 17.5% in FY23, says studyThe number of frontline jobs in India declined by 17.5% in the fiscal year 2022-23 due to macroeconomic challenges and an uncertain economi...
25 Sep, 2023, 09.46 AM IST
TMI Group launches Centre of Excellence to boost employee productivityIn a press release, the group said that organizations in India were losing over Rs. 40,000 crore a year due to poor productivity and attrit...
05 Jun, 2023, 10.25 PM IST
BetterPlace partners with BII to upskill, employ 100,000 women workers by 2024Betterplace will bring together a network of partners from across the country that are equipping women workers to build a better life for t...
23 Nov, 2022, 12.22 PM IST
Facility management cos get more calls as normalcy returnsLeading frontline workforce management platform Betterplace has seen demand for facility management personnel go up 12-14% in FY23 compared...
30 Sep, 2022, 12.32 AM IST
8 million frontline jobs created in India in FY22, shows BetterPlace reportThe frontline industry continues to remain male dominated with 97% of the workforce consisting of men with only 3% participation from women...
18 Sep, 2022, 02.43 PM IST