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Updated on: May 2021

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MM to provide financial assistance to families of staff succumbing to Covid-

May 17, 2021

Volvo Trucks workers voted against the -year contract proposal

Volvo Trucks workers voted against the -year contract proposal Unionized workers at the Volv...

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May 17, 2021

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Hero MotoCorp resumes partial operations at Haryana, Uttarakhand plants from Today

Hero MotoCorp resumes partial operations at Haryana, Uttarakhand plants from Today Two-wheeler marke...

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May 17, 2021

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LT Technology starts COVID isolation centre for employees in Mysuru

LampT Technology starts COVID isolation centre for employees in Mysuru LampT Technology Services...

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May 17, 2021

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Bayer India extends support & relief measures for fight against COVID-19

Bayer India extends support & relief measures for fight against COVID-19 Global Life sciences company, Bayer has announced an extension of its COVID-19 relief measures to local communities, healthcare workers, businesses, and employees in India. Through these varied initiatives, Bayer aims to support the nation’s healthcare system, mental health of frontline workers and farmers, facilitate […]

May 15, 2021

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1,000 power sector employees have succumbed to COVID-19

Around 1,000 power sector employees have succumbed to COVID-19 Amid a record surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, around 1000 employees working in the power sector have died and more than 15000 employees have tested positive for the virus said V K Gupta Spokesperson of the All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) on Friday. […]

May 15, 2021

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CavinKare rolls out COVID-19 relief scheme for employees

CavinKare rolls out COVID-19 relief scheme for employees and dependent family members FMCG giant, CavinKare announces to provide COVID-19 vaccination cover to all its 1,700 employees and dependent family members, besides offering education support to children of employees in case of any unfortunate event. The company would cover 1,700 employees across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka under the vaccination […]

May 15, 2021

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Tech Mahindra opens Covid Care Unit in Pune facility

Tech Mahindra opens Covid Care Unit in Pune facility in partnership with Ruby Hall Clinic IT Major, Tech Mahindra has opened a Covid Care Unit in its Hinjewadi – Pune facility to support the fight against Covid-19. The company offers 25 beds, along with healthcare and pharmacy support in partnership with Ruby Hall Clinic – […]

May 14, 2021

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ITC extends financial aid to help staff Covid-19 treatment of families

ITC extends financial aid to help staff Covid-19 treatment of families ITC Limited is extending loan facilities to employees to support medical treatment, owing to COVID-19 infection of certain family members, who are not covered under the company’s medical policy. However, the company provides full coverage of medical expenses of employees and immediate family members, ITC said it […]

May 14, 2021

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IndiGo rolls out initiatives to support employees amid COVID-19

IndiGo rolls out initiatives to support employees amid COVID-19 IndiGo, an Indian low-cost airline announced today that it is setting up a 13-bedded dedicated COVID care centre in collaboration with Columbia Asia Hospital in Gurugram, for COVID-19 Ve+ employees. The COVID care centre is with the facilities of access to an oxygen bed with related medical facilities. This can […]

May 13, 2021

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JP Morgan plans to hire 4,000 techies in India this year

JP Morgan plans to hire 4000 techies in India in this years, mostly in Bangalore According to TOI report, JPMorgan Chase & Co., an American investment bank and financial services holding company is looking to hire around 4,000 experienced technologists in India in 2021. The group said it hopes to hire 4000 techies in India, mostly […]

May 13, 2021

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Bajaj Auto extends benefits to families of deceased employees due to COVID-19

Bajaj Auto extends benefits to families of deceased employees due to COVID-19 Bajaj Auto, an Indian multinational two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturing company extends some benefits to families of employees who lost their lives battling with COVID-19. Annoccining the benefits, the company wrote on LinkedIn, “In keeping with the resolve to provide unwavering support to our […]

May 13, 2021

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Oyo rolls out 4-day work week and flexible unlimited paid leaves

Oyo rolls out 4-day work week and flexible unlimited paid leaves Oyo Hotels & Homes, an Indian hospitality chain rolls out a slew of initiatives for its employees to minimize their stress levels amid the second wave of the CIVID- 19 Pandemic. Ritesh Agarwal, CEO, Oyo Group has announced four-day working in a week and […]

May 13, 2021

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Muthoot Finance to support families of employees who died of COVID-19

Muthoot Finance to support families of employees who died of COVID-19 Muthoot Finance, the largest gold loan NBFC, announces the support to families of employees who have passed away due to COVID-19. The company brings a new welfare scheme that aims to provide some financial aid to grieving families. The company will pay a monthly […]

May 12, 2021

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Lenovo, Infosys, Citi Group, Accenture, Capgemini commit support to fight against COVID-19 in India

Lenovo, Infosys, Citi Group, Accenture, Capgemini commit support to fight against COVID-19 in India Lenovo, a technology company, yesterday announced aid worth Rs 8 crore towards COVID-19 relief work in India through the Lenovo Foundation. Of this funding, Rs 5 crore will be donated in the form of medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators, refillable […]

May 12, 2021

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Cisco earmarks Rs 63.5 crore towards supporting staff in India amid Covid-19 crisis

Cisco earmarks Rs 63.5 crore towards supporting staff in India amid Covid-19 crisis US-based networking solutions provider Cisco is making a “one-off payment” of about Rs 63.5 crore towards supporting staff in India during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. A Cisco India employee shared a post on LinkedIn saying the company is providing a ‘crisis financial assistance’ under which employees in […]

May 12, 2021