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Updated on: Feb 2025
IFF Appoints Raj Karunakaran as Head-HR Indian Subcontinent
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IFF Appoints Raj Karunakaran as Head-HR Indian Subcontinent

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has announced the appointment of Raj Karunakaran as the Head – HR for the Indian Subcontinent. Raj shared his excitement about his new role on LinkedIn, stating, “I am thrilled to share that I’ve joined IFF as the Head of HR – Indian Subcontinent.” He added, “Here at IFF, […]

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Meta Layoffs: Performance-Based Cuts Impact Global Workforce
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Meta Layoffs: Performance-Based Cuts Impact Global Workforce

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced a significant round of layoffs, targeting approximately 5% of its workforce. This decision, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is part of a broader strategy to improve efficiency and performance within the company. The layoffs are expected to affect around 3,600 employees globally. Meta […]

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SAP to Hire Over 300 Professionals in India
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SAP to Hire Over 300 Professionals in India

SAP, the global leader in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, is on a major recruitment drive in India. With over 300 positions available, the company is seeking top talent to join its ranks across various tech and non-tech roles. This hiring spree is part of SAP’s ongoing commitment to expanding its workforce and supporting its […]

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Ecommerce Firms Step Up for Delivery Partner Health and Safety
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Ecommerce Firms Step Up for Delivery Partner Health and Safety

Ecommerce companies in India are stepping up their commitment to the health and well-being of their delivery partners to drive not just better performance but an improved quality of life. This move comes in response to the government’s recent announcement to extend healthcare benefits to gig workers under the PM Jan Arogya Yojana scheme. During […]

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Tech Industry Faces Wave of Layoffs: Major Companies Cut Jobs
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Tech Industry Faces Wave of Layoffs: Major Companies Cut Jobs

The tech industry is facing a wave of layoffs as major companies like Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft announce significant job cuts. This trend, driven by restructuring and performance optimization, has already affected thousands of employees. It is expected to continue throughout the year. Tech Giants’ Layoff Plans: Meta, Google, Microsoft, Amazon Meta, the parent […]

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Infosys Layoffs Spark Government Complaint by NITES
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Infosys Layoffs Spark Government Complaint by NITES

Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has lodged a formal complaint with the Indian government over the mass layoffs at Infosys, calling the terminations illegal, unethical, and a violation of labor laws. Infosys, one of India’s leading IT companies, recently laid off around 700 campus recruits who were onboarded last October after a delay of […]

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Accenture Ends Global Diversity and Inclusion Goals
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Accenture Ends Global Diversity and Inclusion Goals

Accenture is ending its global diversity and inclusion (D&I) goals, along with career development programs aimed at specific demographic groups. This decision was shared in an internal memo from CEO Julie Sweet, who cited a review of company policies influenced by changes in the U.S. political landscape. The goals, first set in 2017, will be […]

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Siemens India Promotes Shruti Malhotra as Head – Talent and Organisation
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Siemens India Promotes Shruti Malhotra as Head – Talent and Organisation

Siemens India has promoted Shruti Malhotra as the Head of Talent and Organisation, effective February 2025. Shruti Malhotra brings over two decades of rich experience in HR leadership, talent management, and organizational development. She joined Siemens India in 2022 and has held various key positions within the company. Role at Siemens India In her new […]

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TCS is Conducting a Walk-in Drive on February 12, 2025
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TCS is Conducting a Walk-in Drive on February 12, 2025

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT company, is conducting a walk-in drive in Hyderabad. ORACLE EBS SCM/CLOUD SCM professionals can attend and explore job opportunity. Date: 12th February 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ISTLocation: Hyderabad, Telangana Position: ORACLE EBS SCM/CLOUD SCM ProfessionalsExperience Required: 5–14 Years Job Description TCS is on the lookout for dynamic and skilled professionals with […]

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Intel Layoffs Deepen as Global Workforce Drops by 23,000
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Intel Layoffs Deepen as Global Workforce Drops by 23,000

Intel, the semiconductor giant, has been undergoing significant workforce reductions as part of its cost-cutting measures. Over the past two years, the company has seen its global workforce shrink by a staggering 23,000 positions, far exceeding initial layoff projections. Intel Layoffs: Background, Financial Struggles, CEO Departure Intel’s layoffs began in earnest in 2022, with the […]

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Affle Appoints Vijayeta Kumar as Senior Director-HR
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Affle Appoints Vijayeta Kumar as Senior Director-HR

Affle, a global technology company specializing in consumer intelligence-driven mobile advertising solutions, has announced the appointment of Vijayeta Kumar as its Senior Director of Human Resources. Her expertise in HR strategy, organizational effectiveness, and diversity & inclusion will play a crucial role in supporting Affle’s growth and development. Vijayeta Kumar’s Role at Affle In her […]

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Oracle Partners with NSDC and TNSDC to Skill 5 Lakh Indians
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Oracle Partners with NSDC and TNSDC to Skill 5 Lakh Indians

Oracle, a global leader in data management and cloud services, has launched Project Vidya, an ambitious initiative aimed at training 500,000 youth and women across India in cutting-edge digital technologies by 2028. This program focuses on areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI (GenAI), cybersecurity, data science, cloud computing, and application […]

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