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Updated on: Dec 2022

Layoffs

Salesforce to layoff employees in a fresh round of layoffs

Dec 12, 2022

Vee Technologies is on hiring spree to recruit , fresh graduates

A leading consulting and professional services organization, Vee Technologies is on a hiring spree a...

Hiring

Dec 12, 2022

Is a year of layoffs? Companies layoff nearly , people

Layoffs are a difficult decision for companies but has been a year of layoffs. Top tech compani...

Layoffs

Dec 12, 2022

Amazon ought to digital data shield in ED probe, moves Supreme Court

According to Economic Times, an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, Am...

Industry

Dec 11, 2022

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Hiring

Collins Aerospace expects to hire 2,000 engineers in India

As part of a significant investment to expand its engineering, digital technology, and manufacturing operations in India, Collins Aerospace, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp., has officially inaugurated its new Global Engineering and Technology Center (GETC) and Collins India Operations Center in Bengaluru. The new sites are part of a long-term growth strategy for Raytheon […]

Dec 11, 2022

Survey & Report

84% business leaders across Indian Inc optimistic for growth- 2023

In a recent chief experience officer (CXO) survey conducted by Benori Knowledge, 84 percent of Indian business leaders are optimistic about the country’s growth in 2023. The Report revealed the following findings:- The report added, “This aligns with the growth the automotive and manufacturing industry has experienced in 2022, driven by multiple factors like increasing FDI […]

Dec 11, 2022

Layoffs

Intel sets out unpaid leaves for 3 months to employees, starts layoff

Intel offering 3 months of unpaid leave to employees as a result of cost-cutting measures. The chipmaker company is also laying off its employees to curb losses. Factory and manufacturing workers globally are being given time off options as a step to retain their talent base. In the aftermath of macroeconomic conditions, this aggressive […]

Dec 10, 2022

Industry

Over 9 million jobs to be added by 2025 by GIG workforce: India

Home delivery, vehicle repair, and cab driving are some of the most demanded GIG workforces by employers. Above 9 million workforces to be added by 2025 as GIG workers who are mainly online platform workers, and on-call workers. Employers show high demand for the GIG workforce due to market disruption caused by digitalization and therefore […]

Dec 10, 2022

Industry

Right to request for flexible working from day 1 of job in UK

The UK government announced a highly pivotal policy wherein employees can request for flexible working from the first day of their employment. This rule is intended to provide employees with flexible working, job sharing, and effective work-life balance. Employers need to implement this policy in their employment. In case they cannot accommodate this request made […]

Dec 10, 2022

Hiring

IBM is inviting applications for fresh graduates, Apply Here

Global tech major, IBM is inviting applications for freshers in India. Various Internship programs are also available. IBM Consultant/Entry Jobs Commenting on the hiring process of freshers the company said, “You’re a big thinker — and you’re passionate about driving change. Develop those grand ideas for clients and help change how businesses interact with the world.” […]

Dec 10, 2022

Hiring

HCLTech invites freshers’ applications for Apprenticeship Program

A global technology company, HCLTech is inviting freshers’ applications from Apprenticeship Program. The HCLTech Apprenticeship Program creates new career pathways for aspiring tech professionals. If you’re a motivated learner, this unique opportunity is at your door to a full-time tech job. Commenting on the program the company said, “During our paid apprenticeship program, you’ll advance your […]

Dec 10, 2022

EPFO

Know Your UAN in just 4 steps; Check details here

Universal Account Number (UAN) is a 12-digit unique number provided to each employee contributing to the Employees Provident Fund. This unique number is generated and assigned by the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The Ministry of Labour and Employment authenticates UAN under the directives of the Government of India. EPFO recently shared a tweet saying, “Know […]

Dec 10, 2022

Training

Microsoft and LinkedIn engage 7.3 million learners in India

Microsoft and LinkedIn announced the next step in the Skills for Jobs program, providing free access to 350 courses and six new Career Essentials Certificates for six of the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy. Microsoft and LinkedIn will also be offering 50,000 LinkedIn Learning scholarships to help people get ahead in their skilling […]

Dec 9, 2022

Industry

Layoffs are illegal if not carried out as per Law: Labour Minister

There have been retrenchment and layoffs across various sectors in the country including in IT, Minister Bhupender Yadav has said that Layoffs are deemed illegal if not carried out as per Industrial Disputes (ID) Act. Minister Bhupender Yadav said, “Further, any retrenchment and lay-off are deemed to be illegal which is not carried out as […]

Dec 9, 2022

Industry

Twitter sued for targeting women in layoffs

The micro-blogging platform, Twitter has been hit by yet another lawsuit. A recent lawsuit is been filed for targeting female employees during the layoff process. The lawsuit has been filed on the grounds that the company is violating federal and California laws banning workplace sex discrimination. However, during the layoffs, the company laid off 57% of its […]

Dec 9, 2022

Industry

Wipro to onboard freshers in phases

According to TOI, an Indian IT major, Wipro has sent a communication to campus recruits that it will be onboarding the fresher candidates in a phased manner. Over the past couple of months, freshers have been complaining that IT companies have been delaying the onboarding process for more than six months. Wipro in the mail said, […]

Dec 9, 2022