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Updated on: Jun 2024
Rishi Raj Gupta steps down as APAC HR Head at Meta India
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Rishi Raj Gupta steps down as APAC HR Head at Meta India

Meta India’s Rishi Raj Gupta has stepped down from his role as APAC HR Head after 7 years of association with the company. He joined in 2017, he was an integral part of the Indian leadership team, he was leading HR for all functions and teams based in India for all Meta family of apps […]

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Employee Tweet Triggers Online Debate on Work-Life Balance
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Employee Tweet Triggers Online Debate on Work-Life Balance

A corporate employee has shared honest reflections on the impact of modern work culture have struck a chord with many online. The corporate employee post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) captures the exhaustion and lack of personal fulfillment experienced by numerous workers, sparking widespread discussion on social media. corporate is literally […]

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Government amends EPS rule for members with under six months
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Government amends EPS rule for members with under six months

Government of India has amended the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995 to ensure that EPS members with less than 6 months of contributory service also receive withdrawal benefits. This amendment will benefit more than 7 lakh EPS members every year who leave the scheme with less than 6 months of contributory service. Further, according to […]

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KPMG is offering a 6-month hands-on job-oriented programme
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KPMG is offering a 6-month hands-on job-oriented programme

KPMG is offering a 6-month hands-on job-oriented programme that prepares you to become an industry-ready accounting and auditing professional. The company said, “Our 6-month, job-oriented certification programme offers you an immersive learning experience, featuring live and interactive sessions by experienced practitioners, so you can stand out as a well-rounded, industry-ready professional.” This initiative by KPMG aims to […]

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BEML Ltd appoints Debi Prasad Satpathy as Director – HR
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BEML Ltd appoints Debi Prasad Satpathy as Director – HR

BEML LTD. Ltd has announced the appointment of Debi Prasad Satpathy as the Director HR, following his selection by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel in March 2024. Debi Prasad who was serving as the Executive Director-HR at BEML Ltd, brings over 30 years of experience in the field of Human Resource and Development […]

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Accenture Career Reboot Program for returning women, Apply here
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Accenture Career Reboot Program for returning women, Apply here

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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EY GDS & ICTAK to empower 182 women to rejoin workforce
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EY GDS & ICTAK to empower 182 women to rejoin workforce

EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) has partnered with Information and Communication Technology Academy of Kerala (ICTAK) to train women for tech careers, boosting workforce re-entry under Career Reinstate Program. The Career Reinstate Program aims to upskill women and prepare them for reintegration into the workforce. This initiative by EY GDS equips women who plan to […]

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Crescent Foundry appoints Pratyay Lahiri as Dy. CHRO
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Crescent Foundry appoints Pratyay Lahiri as Dy. CHRO

Leading Exporter of Machined Castings, Crescent Foundry has appointed Pratyay Lahiri as Dy. Chief Human Resource Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for heading the Corp HR function including 4 plants. Pratyay Lahiri has confirmed the appointment on LinkedIn and said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Dy. […]

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Q2 ropes in Intel’s Shailly Bhanot as VP – Human Resources
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Q2 ropes in Intel’s Shailly Bhanot as VP – Human Resources

A financial experience company, Q2 has appointed Shailly Bhanot as Vice President – Human Resources. She said on LinkedIn, “I’m happy to share that after an incredible 4.5 years at Intel, I’ve embarked on a new journey as Vice President – Human Resources, India at Q2.” “I’m thrilled to be part of Q2’s transformative culture and compelling […]

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Infosys BPM opens second office in Aguadilla to create new jobs
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Infosys BPM opens second office in Aguadilla to create new jobs

Infosys BPM, the business process management arm of Infosys, has announced the inauguration of its second facility at the Montana Industrial Park in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. This new facility benefits from an investment of US$200,000 and support from the Puerto Rico Economic Incentive Fund, allocated by the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC). The expansion […]

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TCS, Infosys, Wipro: A significant female headcount drop in FY24
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TCS, Infosys, Wipro: A significant female headcount drop in FY24

IT giant, Wipro experienced a significant reduction in its female workforce, decreasing to 82,595 employees in fiscal year 2024 from 90,721 the previous year—a decline of 8,126 employees, as reported in the company’s annual report. The decline in Wipro’s female workforce aligns with an overall reduction in their total employee count, which decreased by 24,516 […]

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Foxconn Clarifies 25% of New Hires Married Women
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Foxconn Clarifies 25% of New Hires Married Women

According to Media reports, Foxconn, the manufacturer of Apple’s iPhone, has informed the government that 25% of its new hires are married women. Additionally, the company has clarified that its safety protocol which requires all employees to avoid wearing metal irrespective of gender or religion, applies equally to everyone regardless of gender or religion. Foxconn […]

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