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Microsoft shuts down Pakistan operations after 25

6 hours ago by Samriddhi Srivastava in Business, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

Microsoft has shut down its operations in Pakistan after 25 years, citing global workforce reductions as part of its ongoing restructuring. The exit signals growing concerns about Pakistan’s ability to attract international tech firms.

Why mental health support in group plans matters

15 hours ago by Sajja Praveen Chowdary in Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, #Wellbeing, #HRCommunity

As organisations compete for top talent and strive to foster high-performing teams, one factor is gaining increasing attention: mental health support embedded within group health insurance plans.

Baazi Games appoints Vaibhav Bhandari as CHRO

4th Jul 2025 by Samriddhi Srivastava in Appointments, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

With over 20 years of HR experience, Vaibhav Bhandari joins Baazi Games to drive leadership development and build a high-performance culture.

Industry hails ELI as a bold step toward growth

4th Jul 2025 by Jagriti Kumari in Economy & Policy, Benefits & Rewards, #Jobs, #HRCommunity

Rs 1 lakh crore budget allocation is set to deliver a significant boost to job creation, especially within the manufacturing sector, under the newly approved Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme.

Soham Parekh and the remote work scam

3rd Jul 2025 by Samriddhi Srivastava in Business, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

Indian engineer Soham Parekh is at the centre of an alleged multi-startup employment scam, exposing loopholes in remote hiring. As accusations from AI startup founders pour in, the scandal has ignited a storm over overemployment and ethical failures in tech.

Why Western DEI strategies fail in India

3rd Jul 2025 by Samriddhi Srivastava in Diversity, #PrideMonth, #HRTech, #HRCommunity

As diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) take centre stage in corporate conversations, a vital question remains: are global frameworks truly addressing local workplace needs? In this People Matters Big Questions, senior HR leaders dissect the gaps, share solutions, and reimagine inclusion for impact.