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NTPC gets a new Director- Human Resources
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NTPC gets a new Director- Human Resources

Power giant NTPC has elevated Dilip Kumar Patel as its Director- Human Resources. He takes over from Saptarshi Roy after his superannuation on March 31. Dilip has taken charge on 01.04.2020, and as Director (HR), he is overall responsible for the activities relating to Human Resource Management of NTPC. According to the press release, Dilip […]

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Leadership challenges during a downturn
Economic Slowdown

Leadership challenges during a downturn

Why flexible leadership overrides experience in dynamic times Leadership faces several challenges, particularly during an economic downturn. A simplistic statement but one that represents reality better than anything. In recent years, the world’s economic and political structures have been through a lot — from financial crisis to income inequality, demographic pressures, digital technology disruption, geographical shifts in […]

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SpiceJet cuts March salary for all employees
Coronavirus

SpiceJet cuts March salary for all employees

Calling the pandemic an “unprecedented crisis,” SpiceJet has announced a 10-30% cut in March salary for all employees. All employees in the middle and top-level will take a pay cut even as the budget carrier assured that those in the lowest pay grades will remain unaffected. SpiceJet’s announcement of salary cut comes days after rivals IndiGo and GoAir declare similar salary […]

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Work-Life Balance while working from home
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Work-Life Balance while working from home

“Be careful what you wish for, it may be granted after all”, goes the age-old adage. How many times have we wished to get a respite from commuting long distances to office, running away from traffic jams, spending more time with family and literally praying and wishing if we could work from home? And just […]

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Three new HR roles in the age of AI and Automation
Human Resources

Three new HR roles in the age of AI and Automation

Exclusive Conversation with Deepti Varma, Head HR, Amazon in India, the Middle East, and North Africa. Deepti has been working with Amazon for the past 8+ years. Prior to Amazon, Deepti was employed as Director – Human Resources with Dr. Reddy Laboratories heading Corporate HR and Talent Acquisition. Before joining Dr. Reddy’s, Deepti led Human […]

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COVID-19: Tech Mahindra tweaks brand logo
Coronavirus

COVID-19: Tech Mahindra tweaks brand logo

Tech Mahindra tweaks brand logo to convey solidarity in the fight against COVID-19 Tech Mahindra Ltd., a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering services and solutions has conveyed solidarity in the global fight against COVID-19 through the announcement of a temporary tweak in its brand logo. According to the press release, The […]

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L&T appoints a new Head- Corporate Human Resources
CHRO Move

L&T appoints a new Head- Corporate Human Resources

Dr. C. Jayakumar, Vice President & Head of Human Resources for L&T Construction has been elevated as Head- Corporate Human Resources for Larsen & Toubro, an engineering conglomerate, with global operations. His appointment as Head- Corporate Human Resources (Group CHRO) will be effective from 2nd April 2020. He takes over from Mr. Yogi Sriram pursuant […]

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Covid-19: PwC defers Promotions, Increments and Bonuses
Coronavirus

Covid-19: PwC defers Promotions, Increments and Bonuses

PwC postpones promotions, increments, and bonuses of India employees amid Covid-19 PwC India recently announced that the company is deferring promotions, increments, and bonuses for all its employees in India due to the impact on their cash flows resulting from Covid-19. PwC India has also announced a complete hiring freeze while its partners take a […]

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Labour Ministry allows EPF withdrawal amid lockdown
Labour Law

Labour Ministry allows EPF withdrawal amid lockdown

The Labour Ministry has allowed over 6 crore subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO to withdraw an amount not exceeding their three months basic pay and dearness allowance from their EPF account in view of the lockdown to fight COVID-19. Besides, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) also introduced an online claim settlement facility without manual […]

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Ratan Tata commits Rs 500 crore to fight coronavirus
Coronavirus

Ratan Tata commits Rs 500 crore to fight coronavirus

Tata Trusts has committed Rs 500 crore for India’s fight against coronavirus Today, writing on Twitter, Ratan Tata said, “The current situation in India and across the world is of grave concern and needs immediate action. Tata Trusts and the Tata group’s companies have in the past risen to the needs of the nation. At […]

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Apprenticeship is crucial to building human intelligence
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Apprenticeship is crucial to building human intelligence

The advent of technology has transformed the employment market. Machines have replaced manual jobs and are bound to take over 69% of office jobs by 2024. To stay afloat in the age of AI and be part of the competitive market, enterprises need a workforce that is not only technically skilled but has digital and soft […]

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What are corporates doing to rescue India from Covid-19?
Coronavirus

What are corporates doing to rescue India from Covid-19?

India enters its third day of the 21-day lockdown. Yesterday, the government unveiled a Rs 1.7 lakh crore stimulus to help those hit by the 21-day lockdown in the country. The number of positive cases is pouring in and the total has crossed 700. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Srinagar, and Karnataka reported coronavirus deaths. Amidst the coronavirus […]

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