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Updated on: Jun 2024
Skills Gap: A Looming Challenge in a Booming IT Industry?
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Skills Gap: A Looming Challenge in a Booming IT Industry?

According to media reports, TCS is struggling to fill 80,000 open positions due to a skills gap. Amar Shetye, global operations head of TCS Resource Management Group (RMG), said that Skills Gap is forcing the company to rely on contractors. It’s not only TCS, entire IT industry faces a widening skills gap due to rapid […]

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CEO’s punctuality rule backfires as he pays Rs 1,000 fine himself
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CEO’s punctuality rule backfires as he pays Rs 1,000 fine himself

Kaushal Shah, CEO & founder of Mumbai’s Evor Beauty, recently introduced a new policy requiring all employees to be at the office by 9:30 am to enhance workplace productivity. As per the policy, Non-compliance with this rule incurs a fine of Rs 200 for each late arrival. Surprisingly, this initiative had an unforeseen outcome: Shah […]

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upGrad Collaborates with Microsoft, IIIT Bangalore Launch Gen AI Certification
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upGrad Collaborates with Microsoft, IIIT Bangalore Launch Gen AI Certification

upGrad, one of Asia’s largest integrated learning skilling and workforce development majors announces a new Certification on its portfolio in GenAI for Leaders with Microsoft and IIIT Bangalore to build a larger community of AI-ready business experts in India. This unique 4-month course is designed with applied learning concepts to train mid-career and seasoned professionals […]

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Dell expects new hiring and economic growth in India this fiscal
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Dell expects new hiring and economic growth in India this fiscal

According to PTI, Dell Technologies is optimistic about boosting sales of its commercial devices in India this fiscal year through strategic hirings, replacements, and leveraging the country’s economic growth, as highlighted by a senior company executive. Recently in April, at the launch of Dell’s new commercial personal computers portfolio, Indrajit Belgundi, Senior Director and General […]

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Accenture Q3FY24 Highlights, Headcount Increased by 7,882
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Accenture Q3FY24 Highlights, Headcount Increased by 7,882

Information technology major, Accenture has announced its third quarter, May ending results. Accenture follows a September-August financial year. IT giant’s headcount increased by 7,882 employees, total headcount stood at 750,200 globally in Q3FY24. In the previous quarter, Accenture’s headcount dropped by 723 employees to 742,318 in Q2FY24. In the third quarter ending December 31, 2023, the top five Indian […]

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HCLTech expands in US with new offices in New Jersey & California
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HCLTech expands in US with new offices in New Jersey & California

HCLTech has announced the opening of new offices in East Brunswick, New Jersey and Santa Clara, California, further strengthening its footprint in North America. The company celebrated the office launch in New Jersey with a traditional Indian ceremony, a community service activity with employees and a grand opening party with clients and partners. The Santa […]

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Why are Deloitte, PWC, EY, and KPMG on a hiring spree in India?
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Why are Deloitte, PWC, EY, and KPMG on a hiring spree in India?

The “Big Four” accounting firms—Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), and KPMG—are on a significant hiring spree in India. This surge in recruitment reflects broader global trends and specific regional opportunities shaping the business landscape. Several factors contribute to this hiring boom, ranging from economic growth to technological advancements and regulatory changes. Economic Growth […]

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Flipkart opens Jaipur fulfillment center to create over 600+ jobs
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Flipkart opens Jaipur fulfillment center to create over 600+ jobs

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has launched its new grocery fulfillment center (FC) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, furthering its commitment to offer delivery slots tailored to consumer preferences. Flipkart’s first grocery FC in the state will help meet increasing consumer demand for online groceries through enhanced speed and serviceability across the region. Spread over 69,000 square […]

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Salesforce Economy in India Expected to Create 1.8M Jobs
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Salesforce Economy in India Expected to Create 1.8M Jobs

Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, has announced insights from an IDC study, indicating the Salesforce economy is expanding — and AI is accelerating its growth trajectory. The study forecasts that Salesforce and its ecosystem of customers and partners in India are expected to create a net gain of 1.8 million new jobs and generate […]

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Concentrix in India plans to hire 20,000 employees; Explore jobs
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Concentrix in India plans to hire 20,000 employees; Explore jobs

Concentrix, a global tech and services firm to recruit 20,000 employees, as reported by Business Standard recently. Over the last decade, Concentrix Corporation has witnessed remarkable expansion in India, projecting an increase in its employee count to over 100,000 from the current 80,000, said Chris Caldwell, President and CEO, Concentrix. ”India will probably surpass the […]

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PepsiCo launches ‘RevolutioNari’ to empower 1M women in India
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PepsiCo launches ‘RevolutioNari’ to empower 1M women in India

PepsiCo India, a leading global consumer packaged goods company today announced the launch of RevolutioNari – A Revolution for the Nari, aimed at empowering 1 million women nationwide, in partnership with a consortium of organizations spanning 1,000 days. The program is dedicated to building awareness that will enable women to make informed career decisions, provide […]

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TCS Hiring: all graduates, batch 2023-24; Deadline – June 24, 2024
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TCS Hiring: all graduates, batch 2023-24; Deadline – June 24, 2024

IT Major, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is hiring BCA, B.Sc (IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Cyber Security, Biochemistry), B.Voc in CS/IT from the Batch of 2023 & 2024. Key Features of the Program TCS Smart B.Sc Hiring program lays its emphasis on nurturing talent and providing comprehensive training to ensure […]

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