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Updated on: Jun 2024

Hiring

Infosys in India invites job applications for roles, Apply!

Jun 11, 2024

Karnataka Bank appoints ex-HDFC Niranjan Kumar as CHRO

As per the exchange filing, an Indian private sector bank, Karnataka Bank has appointed Niranjan Kum...

CHRO Move

Jun 11, 2024

Latest news: Karnataka Bank appoints ex-HDFC Niranjan Kumar as CHRO - SightsIn Plus

DXC Technology is hiring for over jobs in India, explore here

DXC Technology, a leading global provider of IT services and solutions is hiring over profession...

Hiring

Jun 11, 2024

Employers are cautious in their hiring intent in Q, yet positive

Strong staffing climates are predicted in India from June to September with a Net Employment Ou...

Survey & Report

Jun 11, 2024

Latest news: Employers are cautious in their hiring intent in Q, yet positive - SightsIn Plus

CHRO Move

Ashish Kakkar joins Polycab India as CHRO & Executive President

India’s leading electrical solutions provider, Polycab India has appointed Ashish Kakkar as Chief Human Resource Officer & Executive President. He is a passionate HR leader with expertise in business partnering, change management, leadership development, and operational excellence. Prior to Polycab India, Ashish Kakkar was associated with ICICI Home Finance Company Limited as Chief Human Resource officer. […]

Jun 11, 2024

Industry

How Google uses OKRs to achieve remarkable results

Google’s success in achieving remarkable results can be attributed significantly to its use of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). This goal-setting framework, introduced by Andy Grove at Intel and later adopted by Google, helps organizations define and track objectives and their outcomes. Google’s approach to OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) has become a popular framework […]

Jun 11, 2024

C-Suite Move

Gland Pharma gets Srinivas Sadu as Executive Chairman and CEO

Gland Pharma announced on Friday that Srinivas Sadu has been appointed as executive chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), effective 10 June 2024. Srinivas Sadu, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience, has played a crucial role in Gland’s journey. Appointed MD and CEO on 25 April 2019, he has been instrumental in […]

Jun 11, 2024

Appointments

OpenAI appoints Sarah Friar as CFO and Kevin Weil as new CPO

OpenAI has announced the appointment of Sarah Friar as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Kevin Weil as the new Chief Product Officer (CPO). Sarah Friar is joining as Chief Financial Officer. She will lead a finance team that supports the mission by providing continued investment in the core research capabilities, and ensuring that the company […]

Jun 11, 2024

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant to Acquire Belcan to establish position in aerospace & defense

Cognizant has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Belcan, LLC (“Belcan”), a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners and a leading global supplier of Engineering Research & Development (ER&D) services, at a purchase price of approximately $1.3 billion in cash and stock, subject to customary adjustments. Belcan is an established player in ER&D that […]

Jun 11, 2024

Hiring

American Express is hiring for various roles in India; Apply Now!

An American bank holding company and multinational financial services corporation, American Express is hiring for various roles in India. Recently, American Express announced that the company will be opening its state-of-the-art campus in India, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the country. Moreover, the colleagues will begin moving to the new facility which is located in […]

Jun 10, 2024

Layoffs

Paytm lays off employees to improve cost efficiency

One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, is implementing layoffs of an undisclosed number of employees as part of its restructuring efforts. This move aims to improve cost efficiency and streamline operations. The company has also committed to providing outplacement support to help the affected employees transition to new job opportunities. However, One97 Communications Limited […]

Jun 10, 2024

Industry

Cognizant WorkNEXT Platform: Driving Reliability in Workplace IT

Cognizant is teaming up with Nexthink to transform enterprise digital experience operations with Cognizant’s WorkNEXT™ platform. Under the agreement, Cognizant will apply its deep expertise in digital workplace services and its portfolio of tools with Nexthink’s flagship product, Nexthink Infinity, to create a new joint offering, Cognizant WorkNEXT™ Workplace Intelligence. Designed to drive improved workplace outcomes […]

Jun 10, 2024

Hiring

Hexaware Technologies India Hiring: hundreds of roles, Apply Now!

A global technology and business process services company, Hexaware Technologies Limited is hiring for various roles in India and globally. The company said, “We are committed to empowering women, ensuring representation and enabling them to develop their careers. Allyship is central to creating gender parity.” “We’re creating a safer space for LGBTQ+ members through our allyship campaigns […]

Jun 10, 2024

Appointments

United We Care Expands Leadership Team with Key Hires

United We Care, a trailblazing mental health company has announced the appointment of three seasoned professionals to key leadership positions, strengthening its commitment to revolutionizing access to mental healthcare. New Leadership Appointments: “I’ve seen the transformative power of therapy, and I’m excited to contribute to United We Care’s mission of helping people live happier lives,” […]

Jun 10, 2024

CHRO Move

Aditya Birla Group (Century Textiles and Industries) gets Anand Tripathi as CHRO

Aditya Birla Group (Century Textiles and Industries Limited) has appointed Anand Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CRHO). In this role, he was responsible for driving the HR strategies of the company. He has confirmed the appointment on LinkedIn and said, “I’m happy to share that I have started a new position as Chief Human […]

Jun 10, 2024

Layoffs

Kissflow to lays off 45-50 employees

According to Money Control, Kissflow has reduced its workforce by approximately 15 percent, affecting around 45-50 employees. This downsizing spans across various departments, including sales, marketing, and product development. The layoffs were a consequence of the recent shutdown of certain products. Additionally, the decision followed the company’s annual performance reviews, which likely influenced the evaluation […]

Jun 10, 2024