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Updated on: Apr 2021
Microsoft deferred reopening offices to September 7, 2021
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Microsoft deferred reopening offices to September 7, 2021

Microsoft deferred reopening offices to September 7, 2021 Microsoft has announced to delay the reopening of its offices till September, after it stated to slowly reopen Redmond, Washington-based headquarters and nearby campuses from March 29 with a six-stage hybrid workplace strategy. In a statement to The Verge, a company spokesperson said that based on its […]

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Microsoft India allotted a 60k-sqm plot in sector-145 Noida
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Microsoft India allotted a 60k-sqm plot in sector-145 Noida

Microsoft India allotted a 60k-sqm plot in sector-145 Noida The Noida authority has allotted a plot spanning over 60 K square metre to Microsoft India (R&D) private limited in sector-145 at a premium of Rs. 103.66 crore. The investment by Microsoft will create employment opportunities for 3,000 people in Noida, according to a Hindustan Times report. […]

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Cognizant completes the acquisition of Servian
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Cognizant completes the acquisition of Servian

Cognizant completes the acquisition of Servian Cognizant has completed its previously announced acquisition of Servian, a Sydney, Australia-based, privately-held enterprise transformation consultancy specializing in data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital services, experience design, and cloud. The acquisition of Servian expands Cognizant’s integrated, end-to-end digital transformation capabilities in Australia and New Zealand to help clients move to […]

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OYO, Hetero Labs, and Cure.fit to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for employees
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OYO, Hetero Labs, and Cure.fit to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for employees

OYO, Hetero Labs, and Cure.fit to cover Covid-19 vaccination cost for employees and family members Hospitality firm OYO has announced that it will cover Covid-19 vaccination cost for all its employees and their family members in India. The employees and their family members in India can choose to get the vaccination done at any centre, convenient to them and the […]

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Reckitt expands gender pay reporting to almost 70% of its global workforce
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Reckitt expands gender pay reporting to almost 70% of its global workforce

Reckitt expands gender pay reporting to almost 70% of its global workforce Reckitt (new name of Reckitt Benckiser group of companies) maker of popular consumer goods Lysol, Enfamil, and Mucinex, today published its most comprehensive gender pay report to date, providing data for ten of its major markets, representing almost 70% of Reckitt employees across the world. […]

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Amazon to bring workers back to offices by fall
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Amazon to bring workers back to offices by fall

Amazon to bring workers back to offices by fall Amazon plans to have its employees return to the office by fall as the tech giant transitions away from the remote work it implemented for many workers due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company had previously given its return-to-office date as June 30, but questions remained as to whether […]

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ACC, Ambuja to support employees with COVID-19 vaccination
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ACC, Ambuja to support employees with COVID-19 vaccination

ACC, Ambuja to support employees with COVID-19 vaccination “The risk of the pandemic is still significant. We are ensuring precautions in all our activities from manufacturing to logistics and sales. It’s sad that despite every effort by our Governments and medical professionals, another wave of the pandemic is hitting us,” said Neeraj Akhoury, CEO India, LafargeHolcim, […]

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Grofers to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for employees, families, contractual staff
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Grofers to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for employees, families, contractual staff

Grofers to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for employees, families, contractual staff Online grocery platform Grofers on Tuesday said it will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccination for its employees, their family members as well as the company’s contractual staff. The company aims to cover vaccination cost for 25,000 people across 38 cities, it added. Grofers will cover the vaccination cost […]

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TCS unveils new brand statement ”Building on Belief”
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TCS unveils new brand statement ”Building on Belief”

TCS unveils new brand statement ”Building on Belief” India’s largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Tuesday unveiled its new brand statement – ”Building on Belief” – that encapsulates long-term partnerships, collaborative approach, and investments in research and innovation by the company to help customers achieve purpose-led transformation goals. The new statement also […]

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Cognizant launches a Returnship Programme for technology professionals
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Cognizant launches a Returnship Programme for technology professionals

Cognizant launches a Returnship Programme for technology professionals Today, IT services major Cognizant has announced a 12-week paid ‘Returnship Programme’ for technology professionals wanting to restart their careers. Announcing the Returnship Programme Rajesh Nambiar, chairman, and MD, Cognizant India said, “A break in a professional’s career can give an opportunity to reflect, find areas of focus, and return stronger […]

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Volvo Cars gives all employees six-month paid parental leave
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Volvo Cars gives all employees six-month paid parental leave

Volvo Cars gives all employees six-month paid parental leave Swedish automaker Volvo Cars said Tuesday it would give its 40,000 employees worldwide the right to six-month paid parental leave in a bid to increase gender equality and attract talent. As of April 1, employees who have worked for the carmaker for at least one year will be entitled to the benefit […]

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