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Updated on: Jul 2024

Employment

EY Indias Hiring Drive Job Openings Await!

Jul 22, 2024

Hiring Trends in IT Industry FY Campus, Lateral, GCCs Hiring

The IT industry, a dynamic and ever-evolving sector, faced challenges in hiring in the last financia...

Industry

Jul 22, 2024

Dr. Reddys Laboratories appoints Neha Jain as Group HR Director

Dr. Reddys Laboratories has appointed Neha Jain as Group HR Director and HR Lead for Asia, th...

Appointments

Jul 22, 2024

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EPFO Added a Historic Number of Members in May - Ministry

In a significant development, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has reported the hig...

EPFO

Jul 22, 2024

Partnership

How Tech Mahindra and Microsoft are Shaping Workplaces with AI

Tech Mahindra, a prominent global technology consulting and digital solutions provider, has partnered with Microsoft to enhance workplace experiences using Copilot for Microsoft 365. By adopting Copilot for Microsoft 365, they’re positioning themselves as a leading Global Systems Integrator (GSI) in this artificial intelligence-enabled journey. However, it’s not just about numbers; it’s about impact. The goal […]

Jul 22, 2024

EPFO

EPFO Officers Appeal for IT Infrastructure Overhaul to Minister

The EPFO Association has urgently appealed to the Union Labour Minister to enhance the IT infrastructure of the retirement fund body. In a letter sent earlier this week, the EPFO officers highlighted ongoing requests for upgrading the EPF’s IT systems, including software, hardware, and IT manpower. These deficiencies have severely strained EPF personnel and negatively […]

Jul 20, 2024

Employment

Coforge India’s Hiring Drive: 200+ Opportunities Across Domains

Coforge (formerly NIIT Technologies) is actively expanding its workforce in India, offering over 200 job openings across diverse domains. The company’s commitment to innovation and talent development positions makes it an exciting workplace for professionals. Hiring Initiatives by Coforge Coforge is hiring for a range of positions, including software engineers, data scientists, consultants, and business […]

Jul 20, 2024

Appointments

Ankur Berry joins Coforge’s Cigniti Technologies as global HR head

A global leader in digital services and solutions has appointed Ankur Berry as Global HR Head at Cigniti Technologies, part of Coforge following its acquisition. In this role, Ankur will manage the full integration of HR functions between Coforge and Cigniti. He will lead all HR activities for the merged organization, including Talent Acquisition, HR […]

Jul 20, 2024

Employment

TCS iON Freshers Hiring 2019-2025; register before Aug 15

TCS iON is inviting job applications for hiring pre-final and final-year students of any stream or degree, who are graduating between 2019 and 2025. This invitation also extends to working professionals with up to 2 years of experience. The TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) allows you to demonstrate your skills to leading companies. You can […]

Jul 20, 2024

Appointments

Sanjeev Krishan re-elected as Chairperson of PwC in India

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) India has announced the re-election of Sanjeev Krishan as Chairperson for a second term. Krishan, with over 33 years of experience at PwC, will continue to lead the firm in India, both internally and externally. His reappointment is effective from April 1, 2025, for a four-year tenure. Krishan’s initial term as Chairperson commenced […]

Jul 20, 2024

Employment

Larsen & Toubro: L&T expands workforce, explore job opportunities

Recently, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chief Financial Officer R Shankar Raman said that the engineering major has increased its workforce by 10 percent in the past year, adding close to 8,000 people in 2023-24, and plans to keep expanding its workforce till 2025-26. Between December 2022 and 2023, L&T increased its workforce in the main […]

Jul 20, 2024

Industry

Wipro Q1 FY25 Highlights: Added 337 Employees in Q1

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, has released its financial results for the first quarter of FY2025. Despite industry challenges, Wipro’s performance reflects both resilience and strategic adjustments. Wipro Q1 FY2024 Highlights Wipro’s Q1 FY2024 revenue reached ₹22,310 crore, showing growth from the same period last year. The company reported a profit […]

Jul 19, 2024

Employment

Infosys plans to hire 20,000 freshers in FY25

India’s second largest, IT services provider company Infosys looking to hire 15,000-20,000 freshers for FY25. However, Infosys has faced a consistent decline in its headcount for the sixth consecutive quarter. The recent quarterly results for financial year 2025 reveal a net reduction of 1908 employees. The total headcount for Q1FY25 stood at 315,332, down from […]

Jul 19, 2024

EPFO

EPFO to Launch 24×7 Multilingual Contact Centre Amid Criticism

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is taking a proactive step to address subscriber grievances by establishing a round-the-clock multilingual “contact centre.” This move comes in response to recent criticism on social media platforms regarding delays in complaint resolution and rising rejection rates of settlement claims. EPFO’s Multilingual “Contact Centre” Also Watch: How GenAI Transforms […]

Jul 19, 2024

Employment

HCLTech Three-Day Office Rule: Leaves Hang in the Balance

HCL Technologies (HCLTech), India’s third-largest software exporter, is rolling out a new policy that directly links employee leaves to their attendance in the office. As companies seek to bring employees back to the campus after the pandemic, HCLTech’s move aims to implement a three-day work-from-office model. Let’s dive into the specifics of this policy and […]

Jul 19, 2024

Employment

Microsoft India’s Hiring Spree: 2900+ Roles Up for Grabs

Microsoft India is on the lookout for exceptional talent to join its diverse workforce. With over 2900 job openings spanning various domains, this hiring spree reflects Microsoft’s commitment to empowering individuals and organizations across the globe. The company is hiring talented software engineers, content designers, data scientists, cloud solution architects, technical support engineers, and so […]

Jul 19, 2024