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Updated on: Jun 2024

Appointments

BAXY Limited gets Rajinder Matharu as President Group CHRO

Jun 12, 2024

Wipro Launches Lab AI Platform to Enhance Business Efficiency

Wipro, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced the launch of the Lab A...

Industry

Jun 12, 2024

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Daimler India Commercial Vehicles appoints new Chief of Operations Logistics

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles DICV, the wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG Daimler ...

Appointments

Jun 12, 2024

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Wipro gives over variable pay to employees for QFY

For the fourth quarter of FY, an Indian multinational corporation that provides information techno...

Industry

Jun 11, 2024

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Hiring

Infosys in India invites job applications for 1500+ roles, Apply!

Infosys, a leading global consulting and IT services firm, inviting job applications for over 1500 roles in India. This significant hiring initiative spans various domains and levels within the organization. With a focus on bolstering its workforce, Infosys is seeking talented individuals to join its dynamic team. The roles encompass a wide range of skill […]

Jun 11, 2024

CHRO Move

Karnataka Bank appoints ex-HDFC Niranjan Kumar as CHRO

As per the exchange filing, an Indian private sector bank, Karnataka Bank has appointed Niranjan Kumar as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) with effect from 10.06.2024. Niranjan Kumar is a qualified HR professional with over 23 years of HR & IR experience and is adept at strategic HR planning, talent management, and organizational design, with […]

Jun 11, 2024

Hiring

DXC Technology is hiring for over 800 jobs in India, explore here

DXC Technology, a leading global provider of IT services and solutions is hiring over 800 professionals across various domains in India. This extensive recruitment drive comes as part of the company’s strategic expansion initiative aimed at meeting the evolving needs of its clientele and further solidifying its presence in the region. With the increasing demand […]

Jun 11, 2024

Survey & Report

Employers are cautious in their hiring intent in Q3, yet positive

Strong staffing climates are predicted in India from June to September 2024 with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of +30% points. The survey, gathering data from 3150 employers depicted Financial and Real Estate industries as forerunners in creating employment followed by Healthcare and Life Sciences. However, compared to the last and third quarters of 2023, […]

Jun 11, 2024

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