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Updated on: Jul 2021

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Deloitte employees will decide when to return office work arrangements

Jul 2, 2021

MakeMyTrip rolls out mandatory paid offs for employees this year

Online travel company, MakeMyTrip on Thursday said it has introduced mandatory paid leave for employ...

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Jul 1, 2021

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Apple is Bullish on Three Days a Week, Hybrid Work Model

According to media reports, Apple is bullish on its Hybrid Work Model that will require most employe...

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Jul 1, 2021

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Uber offers a more flexible return-to-office plan now

Announcing earlier that its employees would be required to come back to the office at least three da...

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Jun 30, 2021

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Tata Motors to reward its employees with Performance Shares

Tata Motors to issue Performance Shares to its own employees and the employees of its subsidiaries under the long-term incentive scheme. The Board members at its meeting held on 23 June 2021 has approved the Issue of Performance Shares and/or Options to the eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiary companies as per the SEBI […]

Jun 28, 2021

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ONGC launches Women Leadership Program – Urjasvini

During these pandemic times, a landmark women’s leadership development program has been launched by ONGC. The learning journey – ‘Urjasvini’ was inaugurated by ONGC virtually on 23rd June’21 in the presence of esteemed Director HR – Dr. Alka Mittal, Executive Director and Head of ONGC Academy – Mr. Manoj Barthwal, and the larger ONGC HR team […]

Jun 27, 2021

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Infosys announces salary hike effective July 2021

India’s second-largest IT firm, Infosys has announced that it will be rolling out salary hikes effective July 2021, This is the second salary hike this year, as the company aims to manage attrition and retain talent. Infosys had announced its first salary hike in January 2021. Speaking at Infosys’ 40th annual general meeting, COO Pravin Rao […]

Jun 26, 2021

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Schneider to create over 2,000 jobs, to invest Rs 350-400 crore in Luminous Power

French multinational Schneider Electric has announced its plan to infuse around Rs 350-400 crore in its Indian subsidiary Luminous Power Technologies to double its manufacturing capacity and ramp up the solar business. With these funds, Luminous will expand the capacity of its seven existing plants in the country, and set up two new manufacturing plants, generating direct employment for more […]

Jun 26, 2021

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Grofers rolls out 33% salary hike for its tech team

Online grocery delivery platform Grofers announced on Monday that it will offer a 33 per cent hike in salary to its tech team effective July 2021, along with a “hefty ESOP allocation” as the online grocery delivery platform looks to retain staff and woo more tech talent. The SoftBank-backed company, which plans to launch an […]

Jun 25, 2021

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DXC Technology to regularise salary increments, increase hiring

According to TOI report, DXC Technology, a global technology company has said that it is going to regularise its salary review process and expedite the hiring in 2021. Mary E Finch, CHRO and EVP, DXC Technology said in a statement that one of her first initiatives was the Pay the People campaign. “There was no regular pay […]

Jun 25, 2021

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Tesla has begun recruiting for leadership and senior-level roles in India

Tesla has begun recruiting for leadership and senior-level roles in India, according to a person familiar with the matter, as it gears up to break into one of the world’s biggest emerging car markets. The California-based maker of electric vehicles is recruiting for positions including a head of sales and marketing, and a head of […]

Jun 24, 2021

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Nokia to allow employees to work remotely for three days a week

Nokia (NOKIA.HE) said its employees can choose to work up to three days a week remotely with increased support for flexible working hours from January after its current work from home policy comes to an end in December. The Finnish telecom equipment maker conducted a survey of its employees at the end of last year and […]

Jun 23, 2021

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PwC India hikes variable pay for employees

According to ET Report, PwC India, a multinational accounting and auditing firm hikes variable pay of India staff by three quarters, providing wage corrections and giving particular bonuses. The firm has mentioned that it had already paid a two week a special one-time bonus as an appreciation for the unrelenting commitment and efforts during the […]

Jun 23, 2021

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4 interesting facts about shipping containers

Shipping containers are typically used for the storage and transportation of large and heavy goods. In recent years, they have been repurposed for a number of different uses within a number of different sectors and industries. From restaurants, bars, and cafes to homes and hotels, the possibilities are endless. Continue reading to find out some […]

Jun 22, 2021

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Wipro rolls out second salary hike, effective from Sept 2021

India’s IT services major, Wipro Limited has announced salary hikes for 80% of its eligible employees, effective from September 1, 2021. According to a Business Standard report, this is the second salary hike that the company rolls out for employees in this calendar year to retain key employees amid a talent war in IT industries. The first salary hike was […]

Jun 19, 2021

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Samsung Display labour union set for 1st ever strike next week

The labour union of major display maker Samsung Display said on Wednesday its union leadership plans to go on strike next week, as the union and the management failed to narrow differences in wage talks, marking the first-ever walkout for the company and any Samsung Group affiliate. The labour union said its six officials will […]

Jun 18, 2021