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Updated on: Sep 2023

Industry

MongoDB to Upskill , people to provide free Certifications

Sep 16, 2023

Capgemini launched th employee share-ownership programme

A French multinational information technology services and consulting company, Capgemini announces t...

Industry

Sep 16, 2023

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FedEx announces layoff, Citigroup prepares for job cuts

According to reports, An American multinational conglomerate holding company FedEx will sack a few e...

Layoffs

Sep 15, 2023

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OpenAI growing presence in Europe with an office in Dublin, Ireland

OpenAI is growing its presence in Europe with the newest office in Dublin, Ireland. The company plan...

Industry

Sep 15, 2023

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Technology

EY launches AI platform EY.ai following US$1.4b investment

The global EY organization (EY) announces the launch of EY.ai, a unifying platform that brings together human capabilities and artificial intelligence (AI) to help clients transform their businesses through the confident and responsible adoption of AI. EY.ai leverages leading-edge EY technology platforms and AI capabilities, with deep experience in strategy, transactions, transformation, risk, assurance and […]

Sep 15, 2023

CHRO Move

Dabur appoints Satyajit Mohanty as CHRO

An Indian multinational consumer goods company, Dabur has appointed Satyajit Mohanty as Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for supporting the employees of the organization. Additionally, he will be working on overall business transformation. Satyajit is an experienced HR professional with over 25 years of HR experience. He specializes in […]

Sep 15, 2023

Work Model

WFO Policies Update: TCS, IBM, Infosys, & other companies

Return to office (RTO) is a coordinated plan to safely bring back employees to the workplace. Companies are updating their policies to lure employees back to the workplace and Work from the Office (WFO). However, few companies are keeping the work-from-home option open. IT and Tech major companies including TCS, Accenture, IBM, Google, and Infosys, etc. […]

Sep 15, 2023

Hiring

Salesforce to hire 3,300 people after layoffs, Check Details

An American cloud-based software company, Salesforce is planning to hire 3,300 people after layoffs earlier this year. According to Bloomberg, Salesforce has always been supporting the next-generation workforce and is planning to hire people across various departments. “Our job is to grow the company and to continue to achieve great margins. We know we have to […]

Sep 15, 2023

Hiring

L&T Technology Services to hire 2,000 people, Apply Here

An Indian multinational technology company, L&T Technology Services, Larsen & Toubro group company is planning to hire 2,000 people. According to the Economic Times reports, CEO Amit Chadha said, “We have got close to a 200-member team right now working with OEMs and tier-one companies in this area and we planned to take this to […]

Sep 15, 2023

Survey & Report

Why do employers seek to hire older employees?

Companies are undergoing latent shortages and to overcome talent shortages employers are more willing to hire applicants older employees and seek employment changes, according to an employment outlook survey. Sandeep Gulati, Managing Director, ManpowerGroup India, and Middle East, said, “The survey findings are clear indicators of a stable economy despite the geo-political and economic uncertainties […]

Sep 14, 2023

Hiring

Kotak Mahindra hires freshers, experienced people for various jobs

One of India’s leading financial services conglomerates, Kotak Mahindra Bank is hiring for various roles including freshers & experienced people. The Bank said on its career page, “We believe in the power of professional entrepreneurship. Giving our people ownership of their work empowers and inspires them to do better each day. This way, we are creating […]

Sep 14, 2023

C-Suite Move

Vedanta appoints Chris Griffith as CEO for Base Metals

Vedanta Resources has announced the appointment of Chris Griffith, former CEO of Gold Fields, one of the largest producers of gold in the world, as the Chief Executive Officer for Base Metals and president of its International Businesses, effective October 2nd, 2023. He will be leading the Group’s international zinc business in South Africa and […]

Sep 14, 2023

Industry

AWS with ISRO to provide free training on cloud computing, AI, ML

Amazon Web Services (AWS) India Private Limited has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to support space-tech innovations through cloud computing. This collaboration will give space startups, research institutes and students access to cutting-edge cloud technologies that accelerate the […]

Sep 14, 2023

Industry

Govt. launches Skill India Digital to bring skilling initiatives together

To ensure that every Indian has access to quality skill development, relevant opportunities, and entrepreneurial support, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched Skill India Digital (SID), a comprehensive digital platform aimed at synergizing and transforming the skills, education, employment, and entrepreneurship landscape of India. The platform embodies the […]

Sep 14, 2023

Work Model

Citibank India introduces 12-month WFH option post-maternity leave

The primary U.S. banking subsidiary of financial services multinational Citigroup, Citibank introduces a 12-month WFH option for its women employees post maternity leave in India. Citi India & South Asia, Chief Human Resources Office, Aditya Mittal, said, “Most studies on women participation in the workforce suggest that women tend to drop out or take a […]

Sep 14, 2023

Layoffs

Alphabet, Google’s parent company lays off hundreds of employees

The tech giant Google’s parent company Alphabet will be laying off hundreds of employees from its global recruiting team. As per the media reports, the layoff continues amid slow hiring. Moreover, the company is actively assisting affected employees in their search for alternative roles, both within Alphabet and in other organizations. Alphabet is the first “Big […]

Sep 14, 2023