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Updated on: Oct 2024

Appointments

Omega Seiki Mobility Elevates Nitin Khindria as Chief HR Officer

Oct 1, 2024

Nasscom Chief Sindhu Gangadharans Optimisitic About AI Talent

India, often hailed as the global IT hub, is now making significant strides in the field of Artifici...

Technology

Oct 1, 2024

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Bajaj Finance Employee Dies Due to Toxic Work Culture and Stress

In a heart-wrenching incident, Tarun Saxena, a -year-old area manager at Bajaj Finance in Jhansi, ...

Demise

Oct 1, 2024

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Mahindra Mahindra appoints Kedar Apte as Head- EV Charging Division

Mahindra amp Mahindra MampM has appointed Kedar Apte as Senior Vice President and Head of Char...

Appointments

Oct 1, 2024

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Work Model

Air India Introduces New Fatigue Policy for Pilots

Air India, one of India’s leading airlines, has recently implemented a significant policy change aimed at addressing fatigue-related concerns among its flight crew. The new policy, which focuses on fatigue calls made by pilots and cabin crew, has sparked debate within the aviation community. Air India Fatigue Policy: Details Air India’s policy revolves around the […]

Oct 1, 2024

Appointments

upGrad Appoints Amit Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer

upGrad, the integrated learning, skilling, and workforce development company has named Amit Mehta as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Amit, a seasoned HR professional, will formally assume this pivotal role on October 8, 2024. upGrad CEO Welcomes CHRO Amit Mehta Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder and Chairperson of upGrad, expressed his confidence in Amit Mehta’s appointment. Ronnie said, […]

Sep 30, 2024

Employment

Oracle to Hire Over 9,000 Professionals Across India

Oracle, a global technology leader, has recently unveiled an ambitious plan to expand its workforce in India. The company aims to create more than 9,000 new job opportunities across various domains, catering to both experienced professionals and fresh graduates. Oracle Scope of Hiring Oracle is actively recruiting talent in several major cities across India, including Bangalore, Hyderabad, […]

Sep 30, 2024

Appointments

Deloitte Welcomes Gopinath Padhi as Executive Director – T&T

In a significant move, Deloitte has appointed Gopinath Padhi as Executive Director for Technology and Transformation. With his extensive background in technology consulting and digital transformation, Gopinath is poised to lead strategic initiatives at Deloitte, including SAP-led transformations. Deloitte Newly Appointed Executive Director’s Focus Areas Gopinath’s primary responsibility will be overseeing technology strategy and transformation. […]

Sep 30, 2024

Press Release

iPhone Plant in India; Production Halted, Employees Evacuated

In a major setback for Apple’s iPhone supply chain, a significant fire broke out at a key Tata Electronics plant in southern India. The facility, which plays a crucial role in manufacturing iPhone components, suffered damage due to the blaze. iPhone Component Plant Fire: Incident Details and Impact on Production Last Saturday, September 28, 2024, […]

Sep 30, 2024

Press Release

BFSI Sector Witnesses Surge in Hiring Ahead of Festive Season

As the festive season approaches, India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI sector) is experiencing a significant surge in hiring. With increased customer activity and transactions expected during this busy period, financial institutions are proactively building a skilled workforce. Teamlease Services, a prominent staffing conglomerate, has reported noteworthy trends in job opportunities within the BFSI […]

Sep 30, 2024

Hiring

Entire HR Team Fired After Manager’s CV Gets Auto-Rejected

In a surprising turn of events, an entire HR team found themselves out of jobs after their manager’s CV was automatically rejected by the company’s applicant tracking system (ATS). The incident has sparked a heated debate online, with netizens questioning the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment processes. The manager, who remains anonymous, stumbled […]

Sep 30, 2024

Demise

HCLTech Staffer Dies After Cardiac Arrest in Nagpur Office

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a senior analyst employed by HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCLTech) lost his life due to a sudden cardiac arrest while at work. The incident occurred at the company’s office in Nagpur, Maharashtra. HCLTech Tragedy and Immediate Response Nitin Edwin Michael (40), a dedicated senior analyst at HCLTech died of a […]

Sep 30, 2024

Employment

TCS iON NQT hiring any freshers, apply before deadline ends

TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services, National Qualifier Test (NQT) is an excellent opportunity for freshers and experienced candidates to showcase their skills to top corporates. This test helps candidates prove their competencies in various domains, including aptitude skills, domain-specific skills, and work values. The tests are conducted every 2-4 weeks at TCS […]

Sep 29, 2024

Employment

Accenture to Hire Over 30,000 Professionals Across India

Accenture, the multinational professional services company known for its expertise in IT services and consulting, is making significant strides in its talent acquisition efforts. With a focus on India, Accenture aims to fill over 30,000 positions across various roles, catering to a diverse pool of candidates. Job Openings at Accenture India Technology Graduates: Accenture recognizes […]

Sep 28, 2024

Compensation

Samsung India Addresses Worker Strike; Willing to Negotiate

As the strike by more than 1,000 workers at Samsung India’s plant in Sriperumbudur enters its third week, the South Korean electronics giant finds itself at a crossroads. The management’s response has been closely scrutinized, and the company now asserts its willingness to engage in direct negotiations with the striking workers to find an amicable […]

Sep 28, 2024

Employment

Chandrababu Naidu on Economic Development in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has set forth an ambitious vision: to revolutionize the state’s employment landscape over the next five years. He is targeting rural youth through skill training programs as part of his strategy Chandrababu Naidu recognizes that a skilled workforce is the cornerstone of economic growth, and he’s committed to […]

Sep 28, 2024