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Updated on: Jan 2025

Hiring

HCLTech Walk-In Interview rd January , Multiple Positions

Jan 2, 2025

Gautam Adani Weighs In on Work-Life Balance Amidst Debates

A recent media interview featured Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, humorously addressing t...

Social Media

Jan 2, 2025

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Silent Firing Rises as Companies Embrace Technological Advances

A recent report by Genius Consultants, a staffing solutions and HR services provider, has highlighte...

Layoffs

Jan 2, 2025

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Allcargo Gati Elevates Narayanam Sesha Srikanth to Head-HR

Allcargo Gati Limited formerly Gati Limited, one of Indias leading Express Distribution and Suppl...

Appointments

Jan 2, 2025

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Movement

Adani Green Energy CEO Amit Singh to Transition to Global Role

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has announced that Amit Singh, current CEO, will step down from his position on March 31, 2025. Following his departure, he will take on the role of CEO of the International Energy Business within the Adani Group. This transition, part of the Adani Group’s routine internal planning process, aims to […]

Dec 31, 2024

Hiring

Capgemini Hiring: 780 Jobs in India Including 224 Entry-level Roles

Capgemini, a leading global consulting and technology services firm, has announced a significant expansion of its workforce in India. The company is currently hiring for over 780 roles across various domains, with specific openings posted on LinkedIn. Recently, Capgemini expanded its footprint in Chennai with announcement of state-of-the-art facility reinforcing innovation and sustainability. The 5000-seat […]

Dec 31, 2024

Labour Law

Centre Calls for Deregulation of Women-Unfriendly Work Laws

The central government has advised state governments to prioritize the deregulation of laws that are unfriendly to women workers. This recommendation was made during the National Conference of Chief Secretaries held from December 13-15, 2024, with the aim of attracting investments, creating jobs, and bolstering economic growth. Systematic Deregulation for Economic Growth The central government […]

Dec 31, 2024

Appointments

DBS Bank India Appoints Rajat Verma as Chief Executive Officer

Singapore-based DBS Bank has appointed Rajat Verma as the new CEO of DBS Bank India, effective from March 1, 2025. Rajat will succeed Surojit Shome, who will retire on February 28, 2025. This appointment comes after the Reserve Bank of India approved Rajat’s nomination for the role. Rajat Verma brings over 27 years of experience […]

Dec 31, 2024

Industry

Foxconn Invests $230 Million in Worker Housing in Tamil Nadu

Foxconn, the Taiwanese contract manufacturer known for assembling iPhones, has completed its $230 million project to build dormitories for workers at its Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu. This initiative aims to provide enhanced accommodation for its predominantly female workforce, improving their quality of life and operational efficiency. Foxconn Project Overview The dormitory complex, spread over […]

Dec 31, 2024

Hiring

Infosys Mega Hiring: 2000 Jobs Including 1000 Entry-Level Roles

Infosys, India’s second-largest technology and consulting company, has launched a large-scale recruitment campaign with nearly 2,000 job openings. These positions are open to a wide range of candidates, including entry-level graduates, interns, and experienced professionals. This hiring drive represents a significant opportunity for those looking to begin or advance their careers in the IT and […]

Dec 31, 2024

Partnership

RBI Innovation Hub Initiates Digital Loan Pilot for Gig Economy

RBI Innovation Hub (RBIH) has launched a pilot project in collaboration with digital lender Vivifi Finance to provide unsecured loans to gig workers. This initiative aims to integrate gig workers, including cab drivers for Ola and Uber, and food delivery personnel for Swiggy and Zomato, into formal banking channels. The pilot project leverages alternative data, […]

Dec 31, 2024

Press Release

Ministry of Labour Reviews Social Security for Gig Workers

Secretary of Ministry of Labour & Employment, Smt. Sumita Dawra, chaired a crucial meeting to review the social security schemes for gig and platform workers. This meeting, held in a hybrid mode, aimed to deliberate on the various options available to provide social security coverage to this rapidly growing workforce. Stakeholder Consultation and Global Best […]

Dec 31, 2024

Hiring

Cognizant Mega Hiring: 1200+ jobs, including 117 entry-level roles

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a leading global professional services company, is on a hiring spree, posting over 1200 job openings across various domains in India. In recent months, Cognizant has been making significant strides in various areas. The company announced a partnership with AWS to bring Gen AI into smart manufacturing, showcasing its commitment to […]

Dec 30, 2024

EPFO

EPFO Rules 2025: Key Changes to Expect in PF Regulations

EPFO is set to undergo several significant changes in 2025, impacting millions of salaried individuals across India. These changes aim to enhance the retirement savings experience, streamline processes, and improve transparency for both employees and employers. Here are some important new rules which could be implemented in 2025 to benefit EPFO members. EPFO 2025: ATM […]

Dec 30, 2024

Hiring

TCS BPS Hiring: Entry-level Job Opportunities, Register Today

India’s largest IT services provider Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Business Process Services (BPS) is opening doors to inspiring entry-level opportunities for Arts and Commerce graduates from the 2025 batch. Join one of TCS’ fastest-growing units and be at the heart of transformative business operations. Accelerate your career growth, develop diverse skills, and contribute to delivering […]

Dec 30, 2024

Employment

India-Germany Partnership: Hope for German Employment Concerns

Business leaders across Germany have expressed growing pessimism over employment prospects for 2025, according to a recent study by the IW Institute. The survey, which included 49 employers’ federations, revealed that 25 of them expect a drop in employment levels next year, up from 23 in 2024 and 16 in 2023. This growing concern comes […]

Dec 30, 2024