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Updated on: Mar 2024

Hiring

KPMG is hiring for over WFO remote jobs in the country

Mar 16, 2024

Average India increment is expected to be . in , Deloitte

As India Inc. continues to grow, its workforce becomes more diverse and gets younger every year. HR ...

Compensation

Mar 16, 2024

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Paytm anticipates reduction in its workforce

As per the reports of Money Control, one of Indias largest digital payment apps,nbspPaytm e...

Layoffs

Mar 16, 2024

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UNIVO Education grows leadership with new appointment of CTO

UNIVO Education has announced the appointment of Ravendra Kumar Singh as its new Chief Technology Of...

Appointments

Mar 15, 2024

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Layoffs

Shell to reduce Deals Team workforce by 20% for cost-saving

An international energy company, Shell intends to trim its Deals Team workforce by at least 20% as part of ongoing efforts to streamline its business operations and lower expenses through restructuring. There are no official announcements regarding layoffs on the company’s end. However, according to Bloomberg, The spokesperson said, “Shell aims to create more value […]

Mar 15, 2024

Hiring

Deloitte is hiring 50,000 people from India; explore WFO, WFH jobs

A multinational professional services network, Deloitte in India is on a hiring spree for various roles and locations. The company is planning to bulk-hire 40,000-50,000 people from India in the next four to five years. Earlier, CEO Romal Shetty said, “I think this is one of the most exciting times to be in India.” “I think as […]

Mar 15, 2024

Appointments

BEML appoints Debi Prasad Satpathy as Director – HR

BEML has announced the appointment of Debi Prasad Satpathy as Director – HR. Before this most recently, he was Executive Director (HR) at BEML. The company said on its page, “BEML Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Shri Debi Prasad Satpathy Debi Prasad Satpathy as the Director (HR), following his selection by the […]

Mar 14, 2024

Hiring

TCS iON is hiring freshers (2019- 2025 batch), last date April 5

TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services is hiring freshers for 2019-2025 batches through TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT). TCS National Qualifier Test (TCS NQT) helps you prove your skills to top corporates. You may choose to get tested on aptitude skills, domain-specific skills, or work values. The tests are scheduled every 2-4 weeks […]

Mar 14, 2024

Industry

Elon Musk predicts AI will surpass human intelligence by 2025

Tech mogul Elon Musk, who owns X (formerly Twitter), claimed on Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to surpass individual human intelligence by next year. ABP reported. Musk’s statement came following a video featuring podcaster Joe Rogan and futurist Ray Kurzweil discussing the timeframe for AI reaching human-level intelligence. Currently entangled in a legal […]

Mar 13, 2024

Layoffs

IBM announces layoffs in marketing division in brief 7-mint meeting

According to a CNBC report, IBM (International Business Machines Corp) initiated layoffs in its marketing and communications division without specifying the number of affected jobs. Chief Communications Officer Jonathan Adashek allegedly disclosed the decision in a brief 7-minute meeting. IBM’s CEO, Arvind Krishna, previously stated plans to pause hiring for roles susceptible to automation, citing […]

Mar 13, 2024

Hiring

Cognizant is hiring for 441 hybrid jobs in India, Details Here

IT giant, Cognizant is expanding its team in India and hiring for various roles, recently the company has posted 441 jobs on its Carrer Page. In 2023, Cognizant’s headcount decreased by 7,600 employees to 347,700, as per its annual report. However, the Nasdaq-listed IT firm’s year-end headcount was 1,100 higher than the previous quarter, reaching […]

Mar 13, 2024

Compensation

FIITJEE withholds salaries, citing a need for increased productivity

FIITJEE, as per Money Control, has frozen employee salaries, citing the necessity for heightened productivity, reflecting issues within the coaching institute regarding financial management and workforce efficiency. The company operates over 100 study centres in the country and has a workforce of about 4,000 teaching and non-teaching employees. As per the report, Dinesh Kumar Goel, […]

Mar 13, 2024

Hiring

Siemens India is hiring for 6344 roles; Explore all job opportunities

Siemens Technology and Services, a German multinational technology conglomerate is hiring for 6344 roles in India. The company has posted various job opportunities on its career page and said,” We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving world.” “We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to […]

Mar 12, 2024

Appointments

Masters’ Union appoints Esha Soni as Head- Human Resources

Esha Soni has joined Masters’ Union, a technology-focused business school as Head- Human Resources. She enthusiastically announced her new role on LinkedIn, expressing her happiness and excitement about joining the institution, and said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Head- Human Resources at Masters’ Union!” Esha has nearly 15 years of […]

Mar 12, 2024

Industry

Micron, IIT Roorkee Partner for Innovation, Skilled Workforce

IIT Roorkee, a prestigious institution in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Micron to cultivate innovation and nurture a proficient local workforce. This collaboration aims to foster creativity and enhance skill development. The collaboration encompasses advancing research in technology domains, offering hands-on learning experiences for students, fostering student recruitment initiatives, and enabling […]

Mar 12, 2024

Industry

Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced the IndiaAI mission

According to the Moneycontrol report, Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced the IndiaAI mission, allocating Rs 10,372 crore, aiming to develop indigenous AI models incorporating diverse languages and datasets. Chandrasekhar, in Thiruvananthapuram, announced plans to create Indian foundational AI models, referencing ChatGPT. Through IndiaAI mission, leveraging local languages and datasets, they aim for sovereign AI models developed […]

Mar 12, 2024