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Updated on: Mar 2023

Hiring

IBM ISDL Extreme Blue Internship Program, Check Details Apply

Mar 3, 2023

Barclays is hiring for various profiles including hybrid profiles, Apply

A British universal bank, Barclays is hiring for various profiles globally and in India including hy...

Hiring

Mar 2, 2023

Ecom Express appoints Prashant Khullar as CHRO

A leading end-to-end technology-enabled logistics solutions provider, Ecom Express Limited has annou...

CHRO Move

Mar 2, 2023

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Layoff update Over ,, employees are fired in Jan-Feb

The year started on a Layoff note. In January alone , employees were sacked from var...

Industry

Mar 2, 2023

Latest news: Layoff update Over ,, employees are fired in Jan-Feb - SightsIn Plus

Industry

Rishad Premji: Remote work ‘spoiled’ IT industry, he wants WFO

Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji has said that Remote work ‘spoiled’ the IT industry, and more employees should work from offices. Wipro Chairman said on hiring and remote working during a conversation at the Nasscom Technology & Leadership Forum 2023. Rishad Premji said, “You can’t build that connectedness and intimacy no matter how advanced technology gets. […]

Mar 2, 2023

Hiring

Liferay is on a hiring spree to double its workforce in India

An open-source company, Liferay plans to hire more than 200 engineers and management candidates in the next two years. As part of the expansion plan, Liferay has recently also opened a new office in Bengaluru. The plans to double its headcount in India. The company said on its LinkedIn page, “We are delighted to announce […]

Mar 2, 2023

Hiring

PhonePe is hiring for various roles including Graduate Trainee

An Indian digital payments and financial technology company, PhonePe is hiring for various roles including Graduate Trainees. Commenting on the hiring process the company said, “We are on a mission to make all things money easy, fast, and secure; and we are looking for talented people like you to join us!” “If you’d like building […]

Mar 2, 2023

Industry

Man files 95 lakh lawsuit against employer for permanent WFH

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to working from home (WFH) as an option. Recently, according to the reports, an Australian man who worked as a financial planner for the Commonwealth Bank Australia (CBA) has sued his employer for working from home. The reports suggested that the bank after shutting its retail financing planning arm offered […]

Mar 2, 2023

Industry

Bill Gates meets Ratan Tata & Sachin Tendulkar, and shared ideas

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has met Tata group’s Ratan Tata, N. Chandrasekaran, and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Gates Foundation India shared a Tweet saying, “Our co-chair & founder, @BillGates had an enriching discussion with @RNTata2000 & N. Chandrasekaran, about their philanthropic initiatives.” “We look forward to strengthening our work together & partnering for health, diagnostics, and […]

Mar 1, 2023

Industry

Infosys to upskill in Healthcare through Infosys Springboard

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has signed an MoU with Motherhood Hospitals, a specialty hospital chain providing women and child-care, to digitally upskill learners in the healthcare sector through Infosys Springboard. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will democratize healthcare education for school students, graduates, and lifelong learners, giving them access […]

Mar 1, 2023

CHRO Move

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires gets Amit Chincholikar as Global CHRO

The world-renowned brand, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires has announced the appointment of Amit Chincholikar as Global Chief Human Resources Officer. Amit has confirmed the appointment on social media and said, “I’m humbled and excited to start a new role as Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Yokohama Off-Highway Tires!” He has extensive hands-on experience in developing and […]

Mar 1, 2023

Industry

Microsoft Indian employee shares heartbreaking story of layoff

A former Indian Microsoft employee Alisha Acharya has shared a heartbreaking story of layoff. She was working as a technical program manager with the organization for over five years. Alisha Acharya shared a LinkedIn post saying, “Heartbroken. I was impacted by the recent round of layoffs at Microsoft. It took me a few days to […]

Mar 1, 2023

Layoffs

Google has not only laid off humans but now robots are being fired

The tech giant, Google has not only laid off humans but now even robots are being fired. According to reports, The company’s newest subsidiary, Everyday Robots had trained over a hundred robots that had a single arm and wheels to move around. These robots were responsible to open doors, cleaning cafeteria tables, and sorting trash. […]

Mar 1, 2023

Work Model

Twitter staff to receive significant performance-based stock awards

Elon Musk-owned Twitter recently laid off several employees. Post this the company has announced significant performance-based stock awards for the remaining staff. Elon Musk has sent a memo titled ‘Performance Awards’ to Twitter employees. The memo promises that the remaining employees will receive ‘very significant’ performance-based stock awards. The awards will be given out […]

Mar 1, 2023

Hiring

L&T is hiring for various roles including Career Re-entry for Women

An Indian multinational conglomerate company, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) hiring for various profiles including career Re-entry for Women. A Career Renewal Initiative for Women “Renew” is an initiative that stems from L&T’s strong belief in diversity & equal career opportunities for all. It is aimed at providing a platform through which women professionals can re-enter the corporate world […]

Mar 1, 2023

CHRO Move

Westlife Foodworld appoints Rohith Kumar as CHRO

Westlife Foodworld Ltd. (formerly Westlife Development Ltd.)– owner and operator of McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India, has appointed Rohith Kumar as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Rohith will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources and will play a key role in building talent capabilities and culture, enabling an inclusive […]

Mar 1, 2023