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Updated on: Sep 2022

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TCS becomes the most valuable brand in India in

Sep 15, 2022

IBM India termed moonlighting an unethical practice

Global tech major IBM, which employs over lakh individuals in India, on Wednesday termed moonlightin...

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Sep 15, 2022

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Govt considering WFH for employees in SEZ units

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that the commerce ministry is considerin...

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Sep 14, 2022

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Swiggy offers free skill-based learning to DEs and their kids

Online food delivery platform Swiggy on Tuesday announced a skilling initiative to offer free learni...

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Sep 13, 2022

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Infosys warns employees: ‘No two-timing’, no double lives

India’s second-largest IT services provider, Infosys has said that moonlighting is not permitted according to the employees’ code of conduct of the company. Infosys said that employees cannot take up other assignments during or outside business hours. The company has also added that any violation will lead to disciplinary action that could include termination of […]

Sep 13, 2022

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16 female employees faint after spraying mosquito repellent in UP

It has been reported that Sixteen female employees fell unconscious on Sunday evening when mosquito repellent was sprayed at the company premises. Police said that this incident occurred in electronic parts manufacturing company in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida Ecotech 3. The complaint was filed by the police by the family members of the affected female employees. The […]

Sep 13, 2022

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IIT Madras joins IBM Quantum Network

IBM today announced that the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) becomes the first Indian institution to join the IBM Quantum Network to advance quantum computing skills development and research in India. As a member of the IBM Quantum Network, IIT Madras will get cloud-based access to IBM’s most advanced quantum computing systems and IBM’s quantum expertise […]

Sep 12, 2022

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L&T is inviting applications for TECHgium & Skill Development

A global leader in Engineering and R&D (ER&D) services, L&T Technology Services is inviting applications from young innovators for TECHgium. Commenting on TECHgium L&T said, “Attention young innovators, the next big innovation is waiting for your magic touch!” “TECHgium® is LTTS’ annual open innovation challenge for college students and provides students with an opportunity to […]

Sep 12, 2022

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Ernst & Young split into separate audit and advisory businesses

The leading global professional services organization, Ernst & Young (EY) said on Thursday that it is planning to split its audit and consulting units into two companies. Carmine Di Sibio, EY’s global chairman and chief executive, said in an interview, “This is something that will change the industry.” The plan would also lead to big payouts […]

Sep 10, 2022

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Revolut launches scholarship to get more women into tech

The global financial services super app, Revolut has unrolled a scholarship for the top girl performers in India. The initiative is aimed at identifying women leaders of tomorrow. Revolut launched its D&I framework in 2021 in an endeavor to accelerate progress on this subject. This has been announced to recognize women’s talent and ensure better […]

Sep 10, 2022

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Lindstrom India expands its ops in Chennai; will hire 100 people

Lindstrom India, a 100% subsidiary of the Finnish Lindström Oy, India’s only organized workwear service company has just expanded the workwear service unit in Chennai to serve the growing demand of the services in South India coming from the Electronics Industry, Food Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Automobiles Industry. Inaugurating the new service unit, Juha Laurio, President & […]

Sep 10, 2022

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HCL and Intel launch Center of Excellence for Digital Workplace Services

Strengthening their global collaboration, HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, and Intel have launched a Center of Excellence to accelerate the creation and adoption of industry-tailored Digital Workplace (DWP) offerings. Equipped with cutting-edge technologies and experts, the Center of Excellence will leverage HCL’s DWP solutions and Intel’s technology portfolio to co-create solutions that […]

Sep 10, 2022

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Nokia collaborates with TCS to enrich the Employee Experience

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will help Nokia to reimagine the employee experience for the company’s global workforce in more than 130 countries of operation. In 2021, Nokia launched its ‘One Nokia Digital’ strategy to support the company’s competitiveness by digitalizing its operations. As part of these efforts and to help deliver Nokia’s new people strategy, […]

Sep 9, 2022

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Mindtree opens its first development centre in Kolkata, hiring talent

Mindtree, a Larsen & Toubro Group company has announced the inauguration of its first development center in Kolkata. The company is planning to create employment opportunities for 15,000-20,000 people in the next four-five years. Despite the pandemic, Mindtree has been recruiting talent in Kolkata for over a year and already employs more than 1,000 professionals […]

Sep 9, 2022

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Microsoft announces Future Ready Application Hackathon

Microsoft has announced the Future Ready Applications hackathon a six-city, in-person hackathon for Microsoft customers and the developer community. The hackathon provides participants a platform to showcase innovative solutions and solve real- world business challenges around four themes – fintech, ecommerce, sustainability, and developer velocity. The hackathon will be held in Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Chennai, […]

Sep 9, 2022

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Ecom Express unveils first All-women Delivery Center in northeast

A leading end-to-end technology-enabled logistics solutions provider, Ecom Express has announced the launch of its first all-women Delivery Center in the northeast situated in Imphal, Manipur. The company said, “The pursuit of women’s economic independence is going to be the deciding aspect of an equal work environment, especially in terms of gender.” “Ecom Express Limited strongly […]

Sep 6, 2022