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Updated on: Sep 2023
Simplilearn is offering multiple free online courses; Check here
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Simplilearn is offering multiple free online courses; Check here

An online learning platform created to help learners acquire new skills and upskill current skills, Simplilearn is offering multiple free online courses. SkillUp is a learning platform from Simplilearn where learners can take free online courses. All of the self-learning courses are free of cost, and you can explore and learn in-demand skills on your schedule. […]

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Remote working workforce challenges, mitigating with SIEM, UEBA
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Remote working workforce challenges, mitigating with SIEM, UEBA

In the modern world, and with the need to work from home during the pandemic, remote working has become a prominent feature of organizational cultures. This being said, we can all acknowledge the significant benefits that remote working offers, such as increased flexibility, better work-life balance, increased employee satisfaction, reduced commuting times, increased productivity, and […]

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Accenture in India is looking for candidates for over 16,000 jobs
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Accenture in India is looking for candidates for over 16,000 jobs

An Irish-American professional services company, Accenture employs over 300,000 employees in India and is on a hiring spree and looking for candidates across the country India for over 16,000 jobs. Recently the company has also announced, a $3 billion investment plan over three years in its Data & AI practice to help clients across all industries rapidly and responsibly […]

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Byju’s defers to pay laid-off employees full & final settlements
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Byju’s defers to pay laid-off employees full & final settlements

Earlier in June, An Indian multinational educational technology company, Byju’s had laid off over 1,000 employees across various departments, including mentoring, logistics, training, sales, post-sales, and finance. According to Money Control report, Edtech Major said in a mail to the laid-off employees, “This is to inform you that the full and final settlement amount will be […]

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Most common mistakes candidates make when they’re interviewing
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Most common mistakes candidates make when they’re interviewing

A job interview is one of the first impressions, learn the reasons why first impressions are important, and discover the benefits of making a good first impression at an interview. Generally, candidates commit mistakes when they’re interviewing. Lauren Tropeano, Chief People Officer, Skillshare shared a post on LinkedIn saying, “One of the most common mistakes candidates make when they’re interviewing […]

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Skill India’s Mission to empower 60,000 youth through skill training
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Skill India’s Mission to empower 60,000 youth through skill training

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, and Speaker, Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla launched the ‘Skills on Wheels’ initiative with NSDC and IndusInd Bank with a flagging off ceremony. Under the partnership, 60,000 youth will be empowered over a period of five years to improve the livelihood of rural […]

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Xiaomi India is hiring Interns including Legal, HR, and finance
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Xiaomi India is hiring Interns including Legal, HR, and finance

The largest smartphone company, Xiaomi India is hiring for various roles including Internship & experienced Jobs. Xiaomi India is looking for an HR & Finance Interns with the following requirements:- HR Intern- Roles and Responsibilities Preferred Qualifications This is a 3-month long internship opportunity and the company is actively looking for an immediate joiner. To know […]

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IBM to train 2 Million in AI with free, online courses on generative AI
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IBM to train 2 Million in AI with free, online courses on generative AI

To help close the global artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap, IBM announced a commitment to train two million learners in AI by the end of 2026, with a focus on underrepresented communities. To achieve this goal at a global scale, IBM is expanding AI education collaborations with universities globally, collaborating with partners to deliver AI […]

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EPFO has shared Benefits of Pension & EDLI Calculator
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EPFO has shared Benefits of Pension & EDLI Calculator

There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). EPFO has introduced a new initiative to facilitate Member Pensioner & Nominee /family members (in case of EDLI benefit) to calculate the eligible Pension & EDLI benefits. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has recently shared a tweet from the official Twitter handle saying, “Benefits […]

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CBI court sentences PF office staffer to 03 years jail for accepting bribe
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CBI court sentences PF office staffer to 03 years jail for accepting bribe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court has sentenced a staff of the Provident Fund (PF) office in Navi Mumbai to three years in jail. The employee Kallakuri Vijay Ramarao was found guilty of charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. He has been sentenced to three years of imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 Harpreet Singh Saluja, President […]

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Govt new welfare measures higher gratuity for LIC agents, employees
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Govt new welfare measures higher gratuity for LIC agents, employees

The Ministry of Finance today has approved a series of welfare measures for the benefit of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) agents and employees. The welfare measures are related to the amendments to LIC (Agents) Regulations, 2017, Enhancement of Gratuity Limit, and Uniform Rate of Family Pension among others. The following welfare measures with […]

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Foxconn Plans to Double Workforce in India
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Foxconn Plans to Double Workforce in India

Established in Taiwan in 1974, The world’s largest electronics manufacturer, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) is planning to double its workforce in India. Foxconn is also the leading technological solution provider, and it continuously leverages its expertise in software and hardware to integrate its unique manufacturing systems with emerging technologies. V Lee, Foxconn Representative in […]

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