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Updated on: Mar 2021

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Infosys conducted its first virtual campus hiring drive

Mar 31, 2021

Tech Mahindra is hiring techies for multiple positions, here to apply

Tech Mahindra is inviting applications for various roles across India. The company has several openi...

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Mar 31, 2021

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

Grofers to cover COVID- vaccination cost for employees, families, contractual staff Online grocery...

Industry

Mar 31, 2021

Latest news: Grofers to cover COVID- vaccination cost for employees, families, contractual staff - SightsIn Plus

Microsoft targets , jobs with LinkedIn re-skilling effort

Microsoft targets , jobs with LinkedIn re-skilling effort Microsoft Corp said on ...

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Mar 31, 2021

Industry

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 […]

Mar 30, 2021Read Story

Industry

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 […]

Mar 30, 2021Read Story

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Former worker sues Amazon for not providing lunch breaks

Former worker sues Amazon for not providing lunch breaks A former Amazon worker has sued the e-commerce giant in the US for not scheduling the mandatory 30-minute meal breaks for employees. Lovenia Scott, a former employee of Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Vacaville, California, alleged that the company didn’t provide enough rest breaks for workers, The Verge reported on Saturday. “When they […]

Mar 29, 2021Read Story

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Companies Switching to Permanent Work From Home

Companies Switching to Permanent Work From Home The industries were planning for the return to office strategy but due to the surge in Coronavirus cases, companies announced permanent work from home for at least some of their employees. Here’s a list of the companies that have announced permanent remote work. Microsoft US-based tech giant, Microsoft […]

Mar 29, 2021Read Story

Industry

Xiaomi to invest Rs. 100 crore in India, will create 10,000 jobs

Xiaomi to invest Rs. 100 crore in India, will create jobs for 10,000 people Smartphone maker Xiaomi India on Thursday announced a Rs 100 crore fund to support expansion of its retail reach in the country. Under the new initiative — Grow With Mi (GWM) — the company plans to double the number of its […]

Mar 28, 2021Read Story

Industry

Accenture, PwC, and KPMG gives a thank you bonus

Accenture, PwC, and KPMG gives a thank you bonus to all employees Technology consultancy Accenture last week announced it was giving a pandemic-related “thank you” bonus to its global staff, up through the associate director level. The bonus – which is likely aimed at boosting retention and recruitment efforts – amounts to one week of […]

Mar 27, 2021Read Story

Industry

Govt approves 45 projects related to food processing, to create jobs for over 37K people

Govt approves 45 projects related to food processing, to create jobs for over 37K people The government on Friday approved about 45 food processing-related projects including setting up of two mega food parks and cold chains that will benefit farmers and generate thousands of jobs. A decision in this regard was taken in the inter-ministerial approval committee […]

Mar 27, 2021Read Story

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Facebook sets reopening for Silicon Valley campuses

Facebook sets reopening for Silicon Valley campuses Facebook on Friday said its Silicon Valley offices will begin reopening to workers in May after a yearlong pandemic shutdown, but without perks such as free food and commuter shuttles. The Menlo Park headquarters and other locations in the region will start with 10 percent of “maximum seated capacity,” the […]

Mar 27, 2021Read Story

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HCL opens innovation center, to create 2,000 jobs in 03 years

HCL opens innovation center, to create 2,000 jobs in 03 years HCL Technologies Ltd (HCL), a leading global technology company, today announced the opening of its Innovation center focused on digital acceleration in Mississauga, Ontario. From this newest Global Delivery center (GDC), HCL will deliver advanced technology solutions to its global client base to help […]

Mar 27, 2021Read Story

Coronavirus

Amazon begins on-site COVID-19 vaccinations for front-line employees

Amazon is rolling out on-site COVID-19 vaccination events for front-line employees, starting in Missouri, Nevada, and Kansas In a blog, Amazon said, “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our employees, partners, and customers have been our top priority. We built a COVID-19 testing program from scratch when the pandemic began, to ensure […]

Mar 27, 2021Read Story

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KFC India strengthens its Diversity & Inclusion commitment with ‘KFC Kshamata’

KFC India strengthens its Diversity & Inclusion commitment with ‘KFC Kshamata’ Reinforcing its commitment towards gender & ability parity, KFC India today announced the KFC Kshamata program – a focused effort towards driving 2X Empowerment by 2024. Taking forward the brand’s global Diversity & Inclusion agenda, KFC India aims to bridge the gender and ability […]

Mar 26, 2021Read Story

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The surge in COVID-19 cases in India hits hiring speed

The surge in COVID-19 cases in India hits hiring speed The cases of COVID-19 are rising amid the second wave in several states that have forced India Inc to go slow on its hiring plans. According to ET reports, the revival in hiring sentiment across sectors in the first few months of the year may be shaken. Companies adopting a […]

Mar 26, 2021Read Story