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Updated on: Feb 2023

Hiring

Airbus to hire engineering, IT talent at Aero India

Feb 8, 2023

Zoom to sack employees, CEO salary to be reduced by

An American communications technology company, Zoom has announced to sack employees or roughly ...

Layoffs

Feb 8, 2023

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Tech Mahindra is hiring for various roles including Freshers, Apply

One of the fastest-growing brands and amongst the top IT service providers globally, Tech Mahindr...

Hiring

Feb 8, 2023

Amazon WOW invites diversity applications from batch

Amazon WoW is a networking platform for all women engineering students in India. The platform connec...

Hiring

Feb 7, 2023

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Industry

Leave encashment new rule: Non-govt employees to gain 20K/Year

Honorable Union Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to hike tax exemption on leave encashment on the retirement of non-government salaried employees to Rs. 25 lakhs from Rs. 3 lakhs. What is leave encashment? Leave encashment is the amount of money that an employee received in exchange for leaves not availed by an employee. As per […]

Feb 7, 2023

Survey & Report

80% of workers who quit in the ‘great resignation’ have regrets

According to a recent survey, it was found that 80% of workers who quit in the ‘great resignation’ have regrets about leaving their jobs. According to the new Paychex study, 8 out of 10 professionals who left their jobs have regrets about their decision. Additionally, Gen Z workers look back at their old jobs. CNBC reported the […]

Feb 7, 2023

Hiring

Paytm is Hiring Marketing Interns for Remote Role, Apply

An Indian digital payments and financial services company Paytm is hiring Marketing Interns. The position is for a Remote role. Commenting on the hiring process the company said, “We’re looking for hustlers with a knack for juggling multiple projects – we’re talking next-level multi-tasking!!” “If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to roll […]

Feb 7, 2023

Work Model

Simpl introduces few new leaves and employee benefits

India’s leading 1-tap checkout network, to promote a better work-life balance Simpl has announced new leave policies for all its employees. Simpl keeping the inclusion of a diverse workforce in mind the company has introduced the following leave policies: Speaking on the new leave policy, Sneha Arora, CHRO, Simpl said, “We curated this new leave […]

Feb 7, 2023

CHRO Move

Havells India appoints Preemita Singh as EVP and CHRO

One of the largest & India’s fastest-growing electrical and power distribution equipment manufacturers, Havells India Ltd has announced the appointment of Preemita Singh as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, she will be responsible for the entire People and Culture agenda of the organization. Preemita is a seasoned HR Leader with over […]

Feb 7, 2023

Industry

Adani Group prepays $1.1 bn loans, releases pledged shares in 3 companies

In light of recent market volatility and in continuation of the promoters’ commitment to reducing the overall promoter leverage backed by Adani Group Listed Company shares, the company has pleased to inform you that promoters have paid the amounts to prepay USD1,114 million ahead of its maturity of Sep 2024. The prepayment will release the […]

Feb 6, 2023

Layoffs

Dell to sack about 6,500 employees from its Global Workforce

According to Bloomberg reports, An American-based technology company, Dell will sack about 6,500 employees which is about 5 percent of its global workforce. In a memo Co-Chief Operating Officer Jeff Clarke said, “The company is experiencing market conditions that “continue to erode with an uncertain future.” “We’ve navigated economic downturns before and we’ve emerged stronger. […]

Feb 6, 2023

Hiring

Capgemini is hiring for various roles in India including HR, Apply

A multinational information technology services and consulting company, Capgemini is hiring for various roles including HR across the country. Commenting on the hiring process the company said, “Helping our clients grow while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part […]

Feb 6, 2023

Industry

Kapil Sibal dig at Bhagwat’s remarks: What about the 2 crore jobs a year

Kapil Sibal has taken a dig over RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has recently urged people not to run after jobs. However, on the other end, The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Bhagwat has said that the lack of dignity for labour was one of the main reasons behind unemployment in […]

Feb 6, 2023

Layoffs

Infosys fires 600 freshers after they fail Internal Test

An Indian multinational information technology company, Infosys has fired 600 freshers after they fail an internal assessment test. Recently, Wipro also sacked 452 fresher employees due to poor performance. The company fired the employees after taking an internal test. However, the company also waived the training cost of Rs.75,000/- for the freshers. According to Business Today a […]

Feb 6, 2023

Hiring

PwC plans to add 30,000 new jobs in India, Apply Here

The world’s leading professional services firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC India) is planning to add 30,000 new jobs over the next 5 years. PwC marks its presence in India with existing offices in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Pune, and Raipur. According to the reports of ET, Following the establishment […]

Feb 6, 2023

Appointments

Shemaroo Entertainment appoints Shiza Ansari as Head- HR

One of the largest content houses, Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd. has announced the key appointment. Shiza Ansari has been appointed as Head of Human Resources. Nishith Varshneya has been appointed as the head of international business & India digital syndication. Followed by, Abhinav Anand joined the organization as vice president, digital video business. Shiza and Nishith will report […]

Feb 6, 2023