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Updated on: Aug 2023

Hiring

Accenture is hiring any graduates post-graduates in India, Apply

Aug 12, 2023

Mark Zuckerberg, wife Priscilla Chan layoff nearly workers

The Founder and CEO of Meta Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have reportedly laid off ...

Layoffs

Aug 12, 2023

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Zoom ends No-Meeting Wed policy, calls as collaboration barrier

The video communications company, Zoom ends No-Meeting Wednesday Policy, Calling It Barrier to Coll...

Work Model

Aug 12, 2023

Latest news: Zoom ends No-Meeting Wed policy, calls as collaboration barrier - SightsIn Plus

Ketto is hiring for Internships in , Apply

Indias best medical crowdfunding platform, Ketto is hiring for Business Operations In...

Hiring

Aug 12, 2023

Industry

Air India revamped its logo & aircraft: Netizens give mixed reviews

TATA-Group-owned Air India on Thursday revamped its logo and the aircraft in a flamboyant ceremony in New Delhi. The new logo will be seen to travellers starting in December 2023, when Air India’s first Airbus A350 enters the fleet with the new livery. “The new look reimagines the iconic Indian window shape, historically used by Air India, […]

Aug 11, 2023

EPFO

EPFO states PF interest credit will reflect shortly in the passbook

One of the World’s largest Social Security bodies, The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has stated that the PF interest credit will reflect shortly in the passbook. The EPFO shared a post on the social media platform saying, “The process is in the pipeline and may be shown there very shortly. Whenever the interest will […]

Aug 11, 2023

Work Model

Accenture, Simpl, Paytm, mPokket have updated their HR policies

Recently, leading companies including Accenture, Simpl, Paytm, and mPokket have recently updated their HR policies. These companies have introduced various policies such as revising the leave policies & introducing new policies towards prioritizing employee welfare etc. Accenture in India tweaks its leave policy An Irish-American professional services company, Accenture has recently announced changes in its […]

Aug 11, 2023

Industry

Tech workers love their jobs however they’re also leaving: PwC

In PwC’s 2023 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, 64% of respondents in the tech sector said they are satisfied with their job or jobs—eight percentage points higher than the overall sample. Yet the employees are also more likely than others to ask for a pay raise in the next 12 months, ask for a […]

Aug 11, 2023

Compensation

Startup employees in India got 8-12 % average salary hikes

The Indian startup employees got an average salary increment of 8 to 12 percent in 2022-2023. Dipesh Jain, AVP – Talent, Elevation Capital said, “The shift in the market situation has led to a correction in salaries, though largely at the leadership level.” “Interestingly, on the other hand, job seekers are willing to wait longer […]

Aug 11, 2023

Industry

India Improved Personal Data Protection, Passes New Law

The Government of India on Wednesday passed a data protection law that will dictate how tech companies process users’ data amid criticism that it will likely lead to increased surveillance by the government. The law will allow companies to transfer some users’ data abroad while giving the government power to seek information from firms and issue directions […]

Aug 11, 2023

Hiring

Genpact is hiring for experienced, freshers, HR & MT roles; Apply

An American professional services company, Genpact is hiring for various roles including Freshers & Management Trainees. Commenting on the hiring process the company said, “With a startup spirit and 115,000 curious and courageous minds, we have the expertise to go deep with the world’s biggest brands—and we have fun doing it.” Genpact is hiring for […]

Aug 11, 2023

C-Suite Move

Wipro appoints NS Kannan as its independent director

Information technology (IT) services firm Wipro has appointed NS Kannan as an independent director to the company’s board. The company currently has Ireena Vittal, Patrick Dupuis, Patrick J Ennis, Deepak M Satwalekar, Tulsi Naidu, and Paivi Rekonen as independent directors on its board. NS Kannan will join the company after having retired as the managing director […]

Aug 11, 2023

Industry

Godrej Consumer Products to set up manufacturing plant in TN & create over 400 jobs

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), a leading emerging markets FMCG company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government of Tamil Nadu. As a part of this MoU, GCPL will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the state, investing INR 515 crore over the next five years. The MOU was signed in […]

Aug 10, 2023

Social Media

Wipro Walk-in interview: Thousands Line up, Social media reacts

Getting a job is a tough job. Recently, a user shared a video on social media platform X (formally Twitter) sharing the information about the Wipro walk-in interview where Thousands of people can be seen in a Line. Abhishek Kar the social media user shared a post saying, “Outside Wipro’s Kolkata office during walkin. 10000+ […]

Aug 10, 2023

Hiring

Freshworks books 2200 tickets for staff to watch Rajinikanth’s Jailer

Founder & CEO – Freshworks Inc, Girish Mathrubootham has booked 2,200 tickets for employees to watch Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer’ for employees. He shared the tweet through the official X (formally known as Twitter) handle saying, “2200 tickets 7 screens Freshworks employees only #thalaivaralaparai #TigerkaHukum #ThalaivarNirandharam #freshworksda.” 2200 tickets 7 screens Freshworks employees only #thalaivaralaparai #TigerkaHukum #ThalaivarNirandharam […]

Aug 10, 2023

Work Model

‘Don’t-Feel-Like-It’ a new work-from-home policy by this company

mPokket – a digital lending platform – today announced the introduction of its new work-from-home policy, ‘Don’t-Feel-Like-It’ (DFLI), aimed at enhancing employee morale, motivation, and mental well-being while promoting a healthy work-life balance. This innovative policy reflects mPokket’s commitment to fostering a productive and harmonious work environment that prioritizes the overall well-being of its team […]

Aug 10, 2023