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Honeywell is on Hiring Spree: Explore 250+ Job Openings in India

Honeywell International Inc., a Fortune 100 industrial technology company, has recently posted over 250 job openings on LinkedIn for various roles across India. These openings span multiple domains, reflecting the company’s commitment to innovation and growth in the region. Job Openings at Honeywell The positions include roles such as Project Administrator Lead, Pricing Analyst, Sr […]

Labour Law

Jharkhand Govt: 3% DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners

Jharkhand government has announced a 3% increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for its employees, effective from July 1, 2024. This decision, approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, aims to provide financial relief to over 300,000 employees and pensioners in the state. Jharkhand Govt DA Hike: Background and Rationale Dearness […]

TCS B.Sc Ignite & Smart Hiring – 2025, Deadline Ends on Jan 10

India’s largest IT services provider company TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) announced TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring. This hiring program is for graduates from the batch of 2025 who have a background in BCA, B.Sc (with specializations like IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Cyber Security, Biochemistry), and B.Voc (in CS/IT). […]

Appointments

Godfrey Phillips Announces Siddharth Chawla as COO

Godfrey Phillips India Limited, a leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, announced the appointment of Siddharth Chawla as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 7, 2025. This decision follows the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. It is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its senior management team. Impact on Godfrey […]

Industry

Big 4 Giants Deloitte & EY Lay Off Employees Amid Challenges

Deloitte and EY, two leading consulting firms, are reducing employees and restructuring operations as weakened demand for advisory services reflects broader economic uncertainty. Workforce Reductions Amid Declining Demand Deloitte and EY, two of the largest professional services firms, are cutting jobs as demand for consulting and advisory services declines. Deloitte recently laid off 250 UK-based […]

Survey & Report

GCCs in India to See 18-20% Hiring Increase Next Year

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are set to witness a significant surge in hiring momentum in 2025, with an expected increase of 18-20%. This growth is anticipated to create approximately 340,000-380,000 new jobs across various sectors. It reflects the expanding role of GCCs as strategic innovation hubs for global enterprises. GCCs Hiring 2025: Technology […]

EPFO

EPF and ESIC Registrations Drop as Formal Job Slows in October

In October 2024, formal job growth in India experienced a significant slowdown, as reported by MoSPI reflecting from decline in EPF & ESIC data. EPF and ESIC both saw declines in new registrations, raising concerns about the overall health of the formal job market. EPF and ESIC Decline The number of new subscribers to EPF […]

HCLTech is Hiring for 200+ Freshers and Lateral Jobs in India

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has announced a significant expansion of its workforce in India, with over 200 job openings across various domains. In recent months, HCLTech has made several strategic moves to strengthen its position in the global market. The company completed the acquisition of HPE assets for $225 million, expanding its capabilities […]

Employment

Tata Group Chairman Sees Bright Future with Job Creation and AI

In his year-end note, Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran underscored the strength of the Indian economy and expressed optimism for 2025. He highlighted the group’s strategic bets in high-tech industries and manufacturing, which are beginning to bear fruit. Chandrasekaran reiterated the ambition to create 500,000 manufacturing jobs over the next five years, focusing on sectors […]

Satcom Services to Drive Major Hiring in Indian Telecom

The burgeoning satellite communication (satcom) sector is poised to trigger a significant hiring surge in the Indian telecom industry. Major players like Elon Musk’s Starlink, Amazon’s Kuiper, Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb, and the Reliance Jio-SES joint venture are entering the satcom race. As a result, the demand for highly skilled talent in space technologies is expected […]

Appointments

CDSL Appoints Joy Banerjee as Head of HR & Administration

Central Depository Services India Ltd (CDSL) has announced the appointment of Joy Banerjee as the Head of Human Resources and Administration. Joy Banerjee brings over three decades of extensive experience in human resources to his new role at CDSL. Role and Responsibilities at CDSL In his new role at CDSL, Joy will oversee employee engagement, […]

Employment

DPIIT: Startups Generate 1.6 Million Jobs Across Sectors

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has revealed that startups in India have created over 1.6 million jobs. This report reflects the vital role startups play in the country’s economy, contributing to various sectors such as fintech, edtech, health-tech, and e-commerce. DPIIT Report on Startups: Gender Inclusivity & Global Reach India’s startup […]