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Salesforce Plans Workforce Reduction at Recently-Acquired Own

Salesforce, the global leader in customer relationship management software, has announced plans to c...

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TCS iON NQT hiring any freshers, Deadline ending soon

TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services, National Qualifier Test NQT is an excellen...

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Mega Job Fair in Bharatpur Over , Youth Secure Employment

Over , young individuals secured job offers at the Bharatpur Kaushal Mahotsav, a mega job fair o...

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Rising Female Workforce Participation: A Six-Year Transformation

Over the past six years, India has witnessed a significant rise in female workforce participation, marking a transformative shift in the country’s labor market dynamics. According to the latest data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), there has been a notable increase in female […]

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Delhi Govt Takes Action: 50% Staff Work from Home Amid Pollution

Delhi govt responds to the severe air pollution crisis in in the city. Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Wednesday that 50% of the staff in Delhi government offices will work from home. This decision comes as the city’s air quality index (AQI) remains in the ‘severe plus’ category, posing significant health risks to residents. […]

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Delhi Companies Tackle Pollution: Air Purifiers and Remote Work

As Delhi-NCR grapples with severe air pollution, offices across the region are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of their employees. With air quality index (AQI) levels soaring to alarming heights, companies are installing air purifiers, encouraging remote work, and promoting flexible work policies. Delhi Pollution Crisis and Corporate Response Delhi’s air […]

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ESIC: Enrollment of 20.58 Lakh New Workers in September 2024

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced a significant milestone in its social security coverage. 20.58 lakh new workers have enrolled under the ESI Scheme in the month of September 2024. This marks a substantial increase in registrations, reflecting the growing reach of the scheme. Gender Inclusivity and New Establishments Under ESIC A closer look […]

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Mahindra Group Hiring 300+ Professionals in Multiple Locations

The Mahindra Group, a billion-dollar global enterprise headquartered in Mumbai, India, has recently posted job openings for over 300 professionals across various domains in India. These opportunities span multiple locations, including Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and more. The company is looking to bolster its workforce with fresh graduates and experienced professionals alike. Diverse Opportunities Across […]

Foxconn Directs Indian Recruiters to Drop Discriminatory Criteria

Apple supplier Foxconn has directed its Indian recruitment agencies to remove age, gender, and marital status criteria from job advertisements for iPhone assembly workers. This directive follows a Reuters investigation that revealed discriminatory hiring practices at Foxconn’s main iPhone assembly plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai. Foxconn India: Investigation, Response and Reactions The Reuters investigation, published […]

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Cognizant Top Leadership Team has the Majority of Indian People

Cognizant, an American multinational IT services and consulting company, features a diverse leadership team of majority Indian executives, showcasing its strategic emphasis on leveraging Indian talent and expertise. Notably, over 70% of Cognizant’s global workforce is based in India, underscoring the country’s central role in the company’s operations and success. Key Indian Leaders at Cognizant […]

HCLTech Walk-in Recruitment Drive up to 21 November 2024

IT giant, HCLTech is hosting a walk-in recruitment drive for Dispute & Chargeback (Associate, Analyst, Team Lead) and Customer Service Representative positions. Walk-in Drive for Dispute & Chargeback HCLTech is hiring for Dispute & Chargeback roles (Associate, Analyst, and Team Lead) on 19th November 2024 at their ETA 1 location in Navallur. The positions are […]

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Outrage as CEO Fires 99 Employees for Missing Morning Meeting

A US-based CEO has sparked outrage online after firing 99 employees for missing a morning meeting, leaving only 11 employees in the company. The incident occurred at a marketplace for musical instruments and has drawn widespread criticism. It has reignited debates about toxic workplace leadership and accountability. Incident and Immediate Reactions Controversy began when a […]

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Work-from-Home Policies Persist as Companies See Benefits

More than three years after the Covid-19 pandemic, a majority of Indian companies continue to offer work-from-home (WFH) options, believing the benefits, such as cost savings and employee flexibility, outweigh the drawbacks, a new study found. The joint report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) titled ‘Work-from-home: […]

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India’s Electronics Manufacturing: 12 Million Jobs and Skills Gap

India’s electronics manufacturing industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with projections indicating the creation of 12 million jobs by FY 2027-28. This growth is driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25-30%. It is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a $500 billion electronics manufacturing hub by 2030. The industry […]