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Updated on: Dec 2023
The Future of the Skills Landscape in 2024, Survey Report
Survey & Report

The Future of the Skills Landscape in 2024, Survey Report

A recent report on ‘Future of the Skills Landscape 2024’ by Hero Vired, a leading learntech startup from the Hero Group, revealed a notable trend among professionals and graduates. Key Highlights Drawing insights from a comprehensive survey that reached out to 2 lakh individuals, consisting of students, working professionals, and academicians; a significant 82% of […]

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EPFO payroll data reflects increase of 18.22% in net membership
EPFO

EPFO payroll data reflects increase of 18.22% in net membership

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released its provisional payroll data. EPFO added 15.29 lakh net members in October 2023. Year-on-year comparison of payroll data reflects an increase of 18.22% in net membership over the previous year during October 2022. The data indicates that around 7.72 […]

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Accenture India is hiring for over 15000 jobs, Explore Here
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Accenture India is hiring for over 15000 jobs, Explore Here

An Irish-American professional services company, Accenture in India is hiring for over 15000 latest jobs across the country. These positions include entry-level, experienced professionals, IT, non-IT, and HR jobs. The company said on its webpage, “Come be part of our team with Accenture India careers – bring your ideas, ingenuity, and determination to make a difference, […]

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Siemens Recruitment Drive: Apply for Various Jobs in India
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Siemens Recruitment Drive: Apply for Various Jobs in India

A technology company, Siemens is conducting recruitment drives for various roles across locations in India. Siemens Ltd.’s board on Monday approved a proposed demerger of its energy business into a separate unit, the company said in a regulatory filing. The Indian unit of the German engineering firm Siemens AG also approved the immediate incorporation of […]

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AkzoNobel appoints Rajiv Rajgopal to head Decorative Paints South Asia
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AkzoNobel appoints Rajiv Rajgopal to head Decorative Paints South Asia

AkzoNobel has announced key organizational structure and leadership announcements for its decorative paints business in the region, effective January 1, 2024. India is now the regional headquarters of AkzoNobel’s decorative paints business in the newly formed South Asia region. Mr. Rajiv Rajgopal has been appointed as the new Business Unit (BU) Director – Decorative Paints, […]

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Technology company Intel to lay off 235 employees
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Technology company Intel to lay off 235 employees

According to various media reports, an American multinational corporation and technology company, Intel is laying off 235 employees. The company spokesperson said, “Intel is working to accelerate its strategy while reducing costs through multiple initiatives, including some business and function-specific workplace reductions across the company.” Currently, in California Intel has 13,000 employees. As per reports, […]

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LTIMindtree & Microsoft partners for employee engagement AI-powered Apps
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LTIMindtree & Microsoft partners for employee engagement AI-powered Apps

A global technology consulting and digital solutions company, LTIMindtree has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to introduce cutting-edge, AI-powered employee engagement applications. The LTIMindtree’s innovative Canvas.AI suite of AI offerings and solutions, these Generative AI Powered Employee Engagement Applications will redefine enterprise effectiveness and enable greater personalization. Nachiket Deshpande, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating […]

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Accenture will help train & support McDonald’s global workforce
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Accenture will help train & support McDonald’s global workforce

An American multinational fast food chain, McDonald’s Corporation and Accenture have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to help McDonald’s to enhance the digital capabilities of its employees. Moreover, This partnership will help support McDonald’s technology strategy which aims to leverage scale and unlock greater speed and efficiency for customers, restaurant teams, and employees. […]

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Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Ketan Darji as VP- HR
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Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Ketan Darji as VP- HR

An Indian banking and financial services company, Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Ketan Darji as Vice President- HR (Lead Talent Acquisition Corporate Functions). In this role, he will be responsible for Leading Talent Acquisition for Corporate Functions. He has confirmed the appointment on social media and said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new […]

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Oracle to Train 50,000 in AI & Other Latest Digital Technologies
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Oracle to Train 50,000 in AI & Other Latest Digital Technologies

An American multinational computer technology company, Oracle that the company will train 50,000 Saudi Nationals in Artificial Intelligence and Other Latest Digital Technologies. The company has launched ‘Mostaqbali’ (My Future), an initiative to provide technical training to Saudi youth to equip them for the most in-demand technology-powered jobs of the future. Oracle’s new program will train […]

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Adidas gets Michelle Robertson as board member with responsibility for global HR
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Adidas gets Michelle Robertson as board member with responsibility for global HR

A German athletic apparel and footwear corporation, Adidas Supervisory Board has announced the appointment of Michelle Robertson as Executive Board member. Additionally, the company has assigned the role of Global Human Resources, People and Culture. Thomas Rabe, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Adidas AG, said, “We are extremely pleased that we can appoint another […]

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YES Bank elevates Binoj Vasu as HR Head- Retail Banking & TM
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YES Bank elevates Binoj Vasu as HR Head- Retail Banking & TM

A leading Indian private sector bank, YES Bank elevates Binoj Vasu as HR Head – Retail Banking & Head of Talent Management. Most Recently, he was Group President & Chief Learning Officer – Head L&D, Engagement, Alternate Hiring & Campus Relations. Binoj has confirmed the appointment on social media and said, “I’m happy to […]

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