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November industrial growth surges to 6.7%, highest in 25 months
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Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto delivery partners to go on strike again on December 31; Union says, 'Picture abhi baaki hai'
Delivery partners working with major platforms including Zomato , Swiggy , Zepto , Blinkit , Amazon and Flipkart have announced a nationwide strike on December 31, 2025, renewing pressure over same set of demands. The proposed strike follows a similar nationwide protest held on Christmas Day, December 25, when nearly 40,000 delivery workers participated, disrupting an estimated 50-60% of deliveries in several cities. Worker groups said the renewed action is aimed at intensifying their campaign as conditions in the gig economy continue to worsen. The December 31 protest has been called by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union in coordination with the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers. “All-India strike today was just the trailer. Picture abhi baaki hai – 31 Dec, 2025,” the union wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). 🚨 All-India Strike Today was just the trailer. 🎬 Picture abhi baaki hai – 31 Dec, 2025 Delivery workers will not bow to ID blocking, threats and ...
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Government pushes integrated skilling framework to build India’s AI-ready workforce
The Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, has underlined the need for closer collaboration between government, industry, academia and training institutions to strengthen India’s artificial intelligence (AI) talent pipeline. He highlighted that India’s skilling ecosystem must evolve rapidly to keep pace with technological change while remaining inclusive and future-ready. Chairing a high-level [...] The post Government pushes integrated skilling framework to build India’s AI-ready workforce appeared first on HR Katha .
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Salesforce clarifies workforce rebalancing amid debate on AI replacing jobs
As technology companies continue to reassess workforce strategies amid rising investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure, questions around the realistic limits of automation are becoming more pronounced. Salesforce, which recently found itself at the centre of a debate on AI-driven job cuts, has now issued a clarification to address reports suggesting it replaced thousands of employees [...] The post Salesforce clarifies workforce rebalancing amid debate on AI replacing jobs appeared first on HR Katha .
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US Business owner shares Rs 2,155 crore windfall with employees after company sale
An American entrepreneur has drawn global attention after sharing a significant portion of his company’s sale proceeds with employees, turning a corporate exit into a life-changing moment for hundreds of workers. Graham Walker, former chief executive of electrical equipment enclosure maker Fibrebond, distributed bonuses worth nearly Rs 2,155 crore ($240 million) among around 540 employees [...] The post US Business owner shares Rs 2,155 crore windfall with employees after company sale appeared first on HR Katha .
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DCM Shriram introduces electric buses for employee commute
DCM Shriram has introduced electric buses for employee transportation at its Jhagadia GIDC manufacturing facility in Bharuch, marking another step in the company’s broader sustainability and workforce well-being agenda. The initiative reflects a growing emphasis on reducing the environmental footprint of daily operations while improving the quality and safety of employee commutes. The electric buses [...] The post DCM Shriram introduces electric buses for employee commute appeared first on HR Katha .
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POV: Should organisations attach strict consequences when diversity targets are not met?
Most organisations today speak the language of diversity with ease. Vision statements are polished, intent is clearly articulated and hiring dashboards display ambitious targets. Yet when those numbers fall short, the conversation quickly becomes uneasy—and imprecise. Is it a talent pipeline issue? A hiring manager’s bias? A cultural lag? Or does responsibility quietly dissolve into [...] The post POV: Should organisations attach strict consequences when diversity targets are not met? appeared first on HR Katha .
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The year HR stopped pretending: A 2025 roundup
Somewhere between 1,80,000 tech layoffs globally and the invention of ‘job-hugging’ as a workplace trend, 2025 became the year Indian workplaces stopped pretending. The masks came off. What we found underneath wasn’t pretty, but at least it was honest. “We’re a Family” finally died After years of companies calling themselves “families” whilst laying off thousands [...] The post The year HR stopped pretending: A 2025 roundup appeared first on HR Katha .