No performance concerns, no missed deadlines. But manager decides to terminate employee for dozing off at work. HR’s reality check leaves him disappointed. ‘The issue here is micro-management.’A manager's attempt to fire a top employee for 'zoning out' backfired spectacularly. He accused her of 'microdosing PTO' by dissociating, d...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Flipkart ranked 5th best employer by Great Place To Work; underscoring a strong people-first cultureFlipkart has secured a spot in India's Top 5 Best Companies to Work For 2026, a significant leap from its previous ranking. This recognitio...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg says AI agent tech progressing slower than expectedZuckerberg and other Meta executives have been seeking to moderate some of the organizational changes introduced earlier this year, witho...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
India has Microsoft's market. Ireland has its profitsMicrosoft's inaugural public tax report reveals a stark disconnect between its global market presence and where profits are booked. While I...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Medical device maker Zimmer Biomet to hire 500 employees in 3 years for tech centre in IndiaMedical device giant Zimmer Biomet is set to significantly expand its Indian footprint by hiring 500 professionals over three years for its...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Nearly 80% India's Chief Tech Officials say AI creating new roles not existing few years ago: ReportIndian CTOs report AI is creating new jobs and reshaping their roles, with 93% focusing on future readiness. Continuous skill-building is v...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Capgemini daycare horror: Toddlers allegedly stuffed into washing machine, locked in bathrooms, sprayed with toilet jetHorrific child abuse allegations have surfaced at Capgemini's Bengaluru daycare, with videos reportedly showing toddlers subjected to cruel...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Consumer firms to create nearly 5,000 jobs in 2 years as India outshines global marketsLeading consumer companies are injecting significant investment into India, creating nearly 5,000 new jobs over the next two years. This ex...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Several people killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say Belgian policeTragedy struck Antwerp on Wednesday morning as a fierce blaze engulfed an eighth-floor apartment in a 10-story building. Local authorities ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
ET Graphics: Code takes over the cubicles as tech companies toss staff for AI growthSince the beginning of 2026, over 120,000 tech employees have been laid off across more than 200 companies including Meta, Amazon and Oracl...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Amazon's AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineersThe company is committing an initial $1 billion to the initiative with the goal of sending five to six pods of engineers to customers for 4...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Temporary employees can get pension even without formal regularisation if eligible, rules the Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that temporary-status employees, even without formal regularization, are entitled t...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Tech equity sales renew AI debt-binge worriesTech giants are aggressively selling stock, raising billions, signaling a potential spending spree. While this boosts balance sheets, it al...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.49 AM IST
ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri's pay packet shrinks 6.8% to Rs 23.9 crore in FY26In FY26, Sanjiv Puri, the Chairman and Managing Director of ITC, saw his total compensation decline by 6.8% to Rs 23.91 crore. This reducti...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Google poised to lose two more senior AI staffers to AnthropicTheir moves rattled investors and cast new doubt on Google’s ability to compete in the fierce race to build better models.Shares of Alphabe...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Bengaluru techie says it is better to stay in a big company at a lower salary then a small one with high salaryA Bengaluru techie's advice to prioritize job stability at large firms over lucrative offers from smaller companies has sparked debate. Cit...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Lucid Motors layoffs 2026: EV maker slashes jobs ahead of SUV launch - why is Lucid laying off employees, how many jobs are being cut and which roles are impacted?Lucid Motors layoffs 2026 explained: EV maker Lucid Motors is undergoing significant workforce reductions, cutting approximately 18% of its...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST