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Updated on: Aug 2020

Coronavirus

Unlock . guidelines Metro rail will start from September

Aug 30, 2020

DXC Technology hires women in a single day

DXC in India has hired approximately campus graduates this year and of them are women DXC T...

Jobs

Aug 27, 2020

Latest news: DXC Technology hires women in a single day - SightsIn Plus

Airbnb extends work remotely until August

Airbnb says employees can opt to work remotely until August Short-term home rental company Airb...

Coronavirus

Aug 27, 2020

Latest news: Airbnb extends work remotely until August - SightsIn Plus

Paytm hiring over , people for businesses expansion

Paytm hiring over , people to support expansion across businesses Fintech major Paytm on Wednesd...

Jobs

Aug 27, 2020

Latest news: Paytm hiring over , people for businesses expansion - SightsIn Plus

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant to acquire Tin Roof Software

Cognizant to acquire Tin Roof Software to expand digital engineering services Cognizant has entered into an agreement to acquire Tin Roof Software, privately-held custom software, and digital product development services company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Tin Roof specializes in innovative digital products that allow companies to improve customer experiences and increase revenue. The acquisition will expand Cognizant’s software […]

Aug 26, 2020

CHRO Move

BharatPe appoints Jasneet Kaur as CHRO

BharatPe appoints Jasneet Kaur as Chief Human Resource Officer BharatPe, India’s largest merchant payment, and lending network company appoints Jasneet Kaur as Chief Human Resource Officer. Jasneet’s appointment comes at a time when BharatPe is going through a massive expansion phase. Jasneet will work closely with the leadership team to ensure the rapid growth of […]

Aug 26, 2020

Jobs

Ola Electric to hire 2,000 people, launch e-scooter soon

Ola Electric to hire 2,000 people globally, launch e-scooter soon Ola Electric Mobility (OEM) plans to hire 2,000 people globally, including engineers and for other roles, over the next six months and will introduce an electric two-wheeler soon, a note by Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal said. In an email to employees on Tuesday, Aggarwal – […]

Aug 26, 2020

Jobs

Accenture layoffs target up to 25,000 low performers

Accenture layoffs target up to 25,000 low performers: Report Accenture is cutting as many as 25,000 jobs around the world as it seeks to pare down its nearly half-a-million strong workforce, according to a published report. The Australian Financial Review reported that a first round of cuts happened earlier this month and more are expected […]

Aug 26, 2020

CHRO Move

Meenakshi Priyam ex-CHRO of GSK India joins udaan.com

Meenakshi Priyam, ex-CHRO of GSK India joins udaan.com as Group Chief Human Resources Officer Meenakshi Priyam, a global Human Resources leader joins udaan.com, a Business-to-Business (B2B) e-commerce platform as Group Chief Human Resources Officer, effective from Aug 2020. Prior to this, most recently she has worked with (GSK) GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals India as Executive Vice President, […]

Aug 26, 2020

CHRO Move

Alight Solutions appoints Michael Rogers as CHRO

Alight Solutions appoints Michael Rogers as Chief Human Resources Officer Alight Solutions, a leader in technology-enabled health, wealth, and human capital management solutions, announced that Michael Rogers has been appointed as chief human resources officer. Rogers was most recently chief people officer of NGA Human Resources until the close of Alight’s acquisition of the business in late […]

Aug 25, 2020

Labour Law

ESIC to raise wage threshold to Rs. 30,000

ESIC to raise wage threshold to Rs. 30,000 from existing limit Rs. 21,000 In order to provide maximum relief during the corona crisis, the Government of India is planning to increase the wage limit for ESIC coverage to Rs. 30,000 from existing wage limit for coverage under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation Act Rs. 21,000/ Month. The […]

Aug 25, 2020

Labour Law

Social security soon for Gig Workers/ Freelancers: Govt

Social security soon for Gig Workers/ Freelancers: Government of India Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has accepted the recommendation of the parliamentary standing committee on labour, and proposed setting up a Gig and Platform Workers’ Social Security Fund in the draft Code on Social Security (CoSS), 2020. The inclusion in the existing social security […]

Aug 25, 2020

Survey & Report

Avg salary hikes in India falls to 3.6% in 2020-21- Survey

Average salary hikes in India falls to 3.6% in 2020-21: Deloitte Survey Companies gave an average salary hike of 3.6% in 2020-21 compared to 8.6% in the previous financial year amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey. The survey by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP showed that timing and potential impact of Covid-19 were […]

Aug 24, 2020

Labour Law

EPFO links KYC with UAN, subscribers to get benefits online

EPFO Makes Significant Progress in Updating KYC of its Subscribers During July- 2020 Despite COVID Pandemic During the month of July 2020, EPFO has been successful in updating 2.39 Lakh Aadhaar’s, 4.28 Lakh Mobile numbers & 5.26 Lakh Bank Accounts’ in the UAN of its subscribers. As the country faces the unprecedented challenge of the […]

Aug 24, 2020

Jobs

Sterlite Technologies to hire 300-400 people in FY21

Sterlite Technologies to hire 300-400 people in FY21 Data network solutions provider Sterlite Technologies will hire about 300-400 professionals this fiscal for growth areas of 5G and wireless ecosystem and to support its plans to take services business global, Group CEO Anand Agarwal has said. The company will hire professionals with requisite experience as well as freshers […]

Aug 24, 2020

Industry

IBM to offer free digital training to Indian youth with NSDC

IBM to offer free digital training to Indian youth with National Skill Development Corporation IT service major, IBM has announced a partnership with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to offer free digital education. The IT service firm wants to focus on emerging technologies and professional development skills. As per collaboration, IBM will curate online courses from […]

Aug 23, 2020