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Updated on: Oct 2024

Industry

LTIMindtree Adds , Employees in QFY Amid Growth

Oct 19, 2024

TTK Prestige Appoints Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan as MD

TTK Prestige has elevated Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan to the position of Managing Director MD. This s...

Appointments

Oct 19, 2024

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Tech Mahindra Sets Record with , New Hires in QFY

Tech Mahindra, a leading IT services firm, added , net employees during the second quarter Q ...

Industry

Oct 19, 2024

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Amazon AWS CEO Enforces Strict Days in Office Policy

Amazon Web Services AWS CEO Matt Garman has announced a stringent new policy requiring employees t...

Work Model

Oct 19, 2024

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Appointments

Zee Media Appoints Pavel Chopra as Chief HR Officer

Zee Media Corporation Limited, one of India’s largest media networks, has appointed Pavel Chopra as its Chief Human Resources Officer. This strategic move is expected to bolster the company’s HR function, aligning it with ZMCL’s growth objectives and organizational culture. Vision for Zee Media In his new role at Zee Media, Pavel will oversee the […]

Oct 19, 2024

C-Suite Move

Google elevates Prabhakar Raghavan as Chief Technologist

Google, the tech giant, is undergoing significant leadership changes. Prabhakar Raghavan, who until recently held the position of Senior Vice President in charge of Google Search, Assistant, Geo, Ads, Commerce, and Payments products, is making a strategic leap in his career. On October 17, 2024, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Prabhakar would transition to […]

Oct 18, 2024

Industry

Wipro Q2 FY25 Results: to Hire 3,000 Freshers Every Quarter

Bengaluru-based IT services major, Wipro, reported robust financial performance for the second quarter of FY25. Despite a challenging business environment, Wipro’s revenue remained resilient. In this report, we will be discussing the key highlights. Wipro’s net profit surged by an impressive 21.2% year-on-year (YoY), reaching ₹3,208.8 crore. This growth reflects the company’s effective cost management and […]

Oct 18, 2024

Hiring

IT Fresher Hiring to See Significant Growth in FY25 in India, Report

After a subdued period, fresher hiring in India’s IT services sector is poised for a strong revival in FY25, with a projected 20-25% increase. Global capability centres (GCCs) are also expected to expand their fresher recruitment by 40% compared to the previous year, according to an analysis by TeamLease Digital. This growth reflects the IT […]

Oct 18, 2024

Industry

Infosys Q2FY25 Highlights: Performance & Hiring Trends

India’s second-largest IT services company, Infosys, yesterday released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q2 FY25). Despite a dynamic business landscape, Infosys demonstrated resilience and growth. Infosys Q2 FY25 Results IT giants reported quarterly revenue of ₹40,986 crore, representing a robust 5.1% increase compared to the same period last fiscal […]

Oct 18, 2024

Movement

Apple Chief People Officer Carol Surface Leaves Company

Carol Surface, Apple Chief People Officer, has decided to step down from her role after just 20 months with the tech giant. Her departure marks yet another significant executive change within the company. Role of Chief People Officer at Apple The Chief People Officer position was established by splitting the human resources department from its […]

Oct 18, 2024

Appointments

The Phoenix Mills Promotes Gautam Srivastava as CHRO

The Phoenix Mills, a prominent real estate developer, has announced the elevation of Gautam Srivastava to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Gautam, who has been associated with the company since September 2023, previously served as Director and Head of HR. His new role encompasses not only HR leadership but also technology and […]

Oct 18, 2024

Labour Law

Labour Ministry’s Social Security for Gig and Platform Workers

Safeguarding the interests of gig and platform workers, Ministry of Labour and Employment is set to roll out a comprehensive social security policy. This policy, expected to be in place by February next year, seeks to address the unique challenges faced by workers in the gig economy. Need of Social Security for Gig and Platform […]

Oct 18, 2024

Editorial

Working Hours in India: Key Laws Every Employee Must Know

Following the tragic death of EY employee Anna Perayil calls for stronger employee well-being laws in India are growing, with many advocating for a “Right to Disconnect” law. This legal framework, originating in France and recently regulated in Australia, aims to protect employees from being constantly connected to work after hours. The law is designed […]

Oct 18, 2024

Layoffs

Meta Fires Employees for Misusing Meal Vouchers

Tech giant Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has recently terminated the employment of nearly two dozen staff members based in Los Angeles. The reason is abusing the company’s $25 meal voucher program by purchasing non-food household items. Meta Meal Voucher Program and Its Misuse Meta, like many other large tech companies, provides its employees with […]

Oct 18, 2024

Layoffs

TCS Employee Fired for Speaking Up Against Harassment

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest IT services companies, has terminated a woman employee who had accused her manager of sexual harassment five years ago. This case raises critical questions about workplace culture, employee rights, and the consequences of speaking out against harassment. TCS Sexual Harassment Allegation Details The woman in question had […]

Oct 17, 2024

Compensation

Dearness Allowance Hiked by 3% for Central Govt Employees

The Union Cabinet has delivered an early Diwali gift to Central Government employees by approving a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA). This decision comes just in time for the festive season, providing crucial financial relief to millions of government employees across the country. What Is Dearness Allowance (DA)? Dearness Allowance is a cost-of-living adjustment […]

Oct 17, 2024