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Updated on: Jan 2023

Compensation

Woman sacked for being pregnant awarded Rs Lakh compensation

Jan 3, 2023

Indias unemployment rate is highest for Dec in months at .

As per the recent data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy CMIE Indias une...

Industry

Jan 3, 2023

Latest news: Indias unemployment rate is highest for Dec in months at . - SightsIn Plus

Tamil Nadu govt announces hike in Dearness Allowance

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced the hike in the Dearness Allowance DA by perce...

Compensation

Jan 2, 2023

Latest news: Tamil Nadu govt announces hike in Dearness Allowance - SightsIn Plus

Futures First is inviting applications for internships including HR

Futures First is inviting applications for internships including HR Intern, Research Intern, and Fin...

Hiring

Jan 2, 2023

Latest news: Futures First is inviting applications for internships including HR - SightsIn Plus

Survey & Report

Most laid off tech workers find new jobs in 3 months

According to the recent survey report, by the Wall Street Journal “The ZipRecruiter” said 79 percent of laid off staff in the tech industry landed a new job within three months. However, the survey did not disclose information on whether they received new employment with the same, higher, or lower compensation packages. Julia Pollak, the chief […]

Jan 2, 2023

Appointments

Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals appoints Arvind Srivastava as President- HR

One of the leading contract manufacturing pharmaceutical companies, Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd has announced the appointment of Arvind Srivastava as President-HR. He has over 26 years of comprehensive experience in People Management Operations, Restructuring Organizations, Spearheading HR Process Re-engineering, and Proposing Innovative HR solutions in Manufacturing Plants as well as in Corporate Offices. Arvind […]

Jan 2, 2023

CHRO Move

Paytail appoints Reena Yadav as Chief Human Resources Officer

A fintech company, Paytail has announced the appointment of Reena Yadav as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). Reena has confirmed the appointment on social media and said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Human Resources Officer at Paytail!” Reena has over 18 years of experience across different industries (ITES/Telcom/BFSI/FMCG). She has deep […]

Jan 2, 2023

Industry

Tata Motors to buy Ford’s Sanand plant in Jan, to retain all staff

Tata Motors has said the acquisition of Ford India’s manufacturing plant at Sanand through its subsidiary will be completed on January 10, 2023. “With existing capacities near saturation, this acquisition will unlock an additional state-of-the-art manufacturing capacity of 3,00,000 units per annum which is scalable to 4,20,000 units per annum,” the company said. Additionally, TPEML has […]

Jan 2, 2023

Appointments

Biorad Medisys appoints Indranil Sen as Group Head – HR, Admin & EDP

A leading global specialty manufacturer of a large portfolio of implants and surgical devices company, Biorad Medisys has announced the appointment of Indranil Sen as Group Head – HR, Administration & EDP. Indranil Sen has confirmed the appointment on social media and said, “At the advent of Christmas as we await the dawn of 2023, […]

Dec 30, 2022

EPFO

EPFO issues guidelines on higher pension after SC ruling

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation‘s (EPFO) recent circular complies with the Supreme Court order. It has laid down the terms and conditions for an EPFO subscriber for getting a higher pension. Eligibility to Receive a Higher Pension as per EPFO How to Apply for Higher Pension The circular […]

Dec 30, 2022

Industry

Failed background checks are new normal, will 2023 be a year of layoffs?

The year 2022 became a topic of discussion for layoffs based on two grounds which are Failed Background Checks and Moonlighting. Layoffs are a difficult decision for companies but 2022 has been a year of layoffs. Top tech companies have either frozen the hiring process or laid off employees. This year nearly 1 Lakh employees lost […]

Dec 30, 2022

Hiring

Tech Mahindra is hiring for various roles and WFH Jobs, Apply Here

One of the fastest-growing brands and amongst the top 15 IT service providers globally, Tech Mahindra is hiring for various profiles. Commenting on the hiring process company said, “Creating future-ready workforce today while fulfilling associates career aspirations” The Learning and Development practices at Tech Mahindra enable TechMighties to be ‘Fit for the Future’ by transforming themselves into the next generation of business-ready associates. […]

Dec 30, 2022

Compensation

Does TCS announce a massive salary hike of up to 20% for employees?

According to various media reports, India’s largest IT Services Provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has given a salary hike of 20% and variable pay for 70% of its employees as Christmas and New Year gifts. The salary hike is based on the performance of the remaining staff. Additionally, TCS will provide 4 lakh employees the bonus […]

Dec 30, 2022

Compensation

Dream11 fines employees Rs 1 lakh for disturbing co-workers on leave

The world’s largest fantasy sports platform, Dream11 has announced to fine employees Rs 1 lakh for disturbing Co-workers on Leave’. As reports indicate that Dream11’s co-founders Harsh Jain and Bhavit Seth have warned workers that they will be charged a fee of about Rs. 1 lakh if they contact coworkers during the “UNPLUG” time. What is […]

Dec 29, 2022

Survey & Report

76% workforce urge employers to ‘Consider Moonlighting ethical’

One of India’s leading Integrated HR Solutions providers, Genius Consultants Limited has surveyed various sectors to provide the advantages and disadvantages of moonlighting. Commenting on the same, R P Yadav, CMD, Genius Consultants Ltd. said, “Every company can benefit from conducting these surveys to assess ongoing trends. Several individuals have lost their well-paying jobs due to […]

Dec 29, 2022

Hiring

Cred is hiring for various profiles including internships; apply

An Indian fintech company, based in Bangalore Cred is hiring for various profiles including an internship in India. Commenting on why should you apply for Cred the company said, “Simply because CRED is the nucleus of all great minds at work. To elaborate more on the why, here’s a thought experiment for you. Put a […]

Dec 29, 2022