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Updated on: Jul 2024
Infogain Appoints Mohit Bhat as Chief Delivery & Innovation Officer
Appointments

Infogain Appoints Mohit Bhat as Chief Delivery & Innovation Officer

Infogain, a prominent digital customer experience engineering company headquartered in Silicon Valley, has announced the appointment of Mohit Bhat to the crucial role of Chief Delivery & Innovation Officer. This strategic move underscores Infogain’s commitment to enhancing service delivery, fostering innovation, and driving digital transformation for its clients. Mohit Bhat’s Role and Responsibilities In his […]

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EPFO Witnesses Surge in New Establishment Registrations
EPFO

EPFO Witnesses Surge in New Establishment Registrations

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported a substantial surge in new establishment registrations from the financial year 2019-20 to 2023-24. This upward trend reflects the success of government policies and initiatives aimed at promoting business formalization and generating employment opportunities across India. Impressive Growth Figures The EPFO’s data reveals a remarkable trajectory: Digitization […]

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State Officials to Undergo Training on New Labour Codes: Centre
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State Officials to Undergo Training on New Labour Codes: Centre

To acquaint state governments with the recently introduced labour codes, the Ministry of Labour & Employment is gearing up to conduct a comprehensive training workshop for state government labour officials. According to reliable sources, this workshop aims to address the challenges posed by the new labour codes and ensure a smooth nationwide rollout. During discussions […]

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Reboot your career at Accenture: embrace opportunities post-hiatus
Employment

Reboot your career at Accenture: embrace opportunities post-hiatus

Accenture is hiring career gap professionals with Career Reboot Program. This is an exclusive program helping women return to the workforce after a career break. Being a part of this program, you will have access to resources that will support your holistic development. The blend of exclusively curated trainings, experiential learning boards and world-class online […]

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Mphasis Expands Workforce: Grab 700+ WFO & Remote job roles
Employment

Mphasis Expands Workforce: Grab 700+ WFO & Remote job roles

Mphasis, the leading IT services company, is actively hiring for over 700 job roles across India for various domains. The company aims to strengthen its team by bringing in skilled professionals who can contribute to its growth and innovation. AI-Driven Platforms for Enhanced Productivity This hiring spree comes after Mphasis announced the launching of two […]

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Hero Vired Appoints Prakhar Kasar as Chief Executive Officer
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Hero Vired Appoints Prakhar Kasar as Chief Executive Officer

Hero Vired, a leading learned tech platform under the Hero Group, has announced the appointment of Prakhar Kasar as its Chief Executive Officer. With over 16 years of experience driving business growth across sales, marketing, and revenue streams, Prakhar brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Prakhar’s background spans the FMCG and E-commerce […]

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TeamLease Services Reveals H1 FY25 Employment Trends
Employment

TeamLease Services Reveals H1 FY25 Employment Trends

TeamLease Services’ ‘Employment Outlook Report’ for H1 FY25 reveals a net employment change of 9.01% in the power and energy sector. India’s energy industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, aligning with the nation’s ambitious commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. As part of this journey, the power and energy sector is evolving rapidly, driven […]

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Tata Motors Engages in Legal Battle with EPFO Over PF Transfer
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Tata Motors Engages in Legal Battle with EPFO Over PF Transfer

In a legal clash, Tata Motors finds itself at odds with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) regarding the transfer of its pension funds. The automaker, which maintains its own exempted pension fund, had initially sought to relinquish this exemption status and transfer its employee provident fund corpus to the EPFO. However, the EPFO has […]

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Telecom Compensation Trends in FY25: Hikes Moderate to 9%
Industry

Telecom Compensation Trends in FY25: Hikes Moderate to 9%

In fiscal year 2025, salary hikes within the broad telecom sector have tapered down to an average of 9%. This shift comes after a talent war that drove increments to record highs two years ago has now subsided, and the demand for mobile phones has slowed down. Munira Loliwala, VP (Strategy & Growth) at staffing […]

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India Leads Boeing Global Engineering and Technology Workforce
Employment

India Leads Boeing Global Engineering and Technology Workforce

India has emerged as the global leader in Boeing engineering and technology headcount outside the United States. According to Ajay Sharma, executive director of HR at Boeing India and South Asia, the company currently employs more than 5,500 engineers and technologists in India, out of a total workforce of 6,000. This achievement reflects India’s growing […]

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Generative AI Set to Transform Software Workforce: Capgemini
Industry

Generative AI Set to Transform Software Workforce: Capgemini

The software industry is on the cusp of a transformative shift as generative AI (Gen AI) gains prominence. According to the latest report from the Capgemini Research Institute, Gen AI is set to revolutionize software design, development, and testing. This is going to free up valuable time for software professionals and will boost collaboration across teams. […]

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Deutsche Bahn to Cut 30,000 Jobs
Employment

Deutsche Bahn to Cut 30,000 Jobs

Deutsche Bahn, the German railway operator, is set to reduce its workforce by 30,000 positions over the next five years. This includes an immediate cut of 1,500 jobs this year. The decision comes in response to severe financial losses, with the company reporting a €1.2 billion net loss for the first half of the year. […]

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