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Updated on: Aug 2023
ESIC Update 2023: ESIC Scheme, Eligibility, and Benefits
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ESIC Update 2023: ESIC Scheme, Eligibility, and Benefits

What is ESIC Scheme? The Employees’ State Insurance Scheme of India (ESIC) is a multi-faceted Social Security Scheme designed to provide socio-economic protection to ’employees’ in the organised sector. ESIC Scheme is administered by a statutory corporate body called the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation. The ESI Scheme applies to factories and other establishments viz. Road […]

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Audrey Choi elected to 3M Board of Directors
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Audrey Choi elected to 3M Board of Directors

3M announced Audrey Choi, retired Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Morgan Stanley, has been elected to 3M’s Board of Directors, effective August 9, 2023. In connection with Ms. Choi’s election, the Board of Directors increased its size from 10 to 11 members. Ms. Audrey Choi was Morgan Stanley’s first Chief Sustainability Officer and a member of […]

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Amazon created over 13 lakh direct & indirect jobs in India
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Amazon created over 13 lakh direct & indirect jobs in India

An American multinational technology company, Amazon India shared updates on the pledges it had announced as part of its commitment to India. The company has shared that it has cumulatively digitized over 62 lakh (6.2 million) micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), enabled nearly $8 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports and created more than 13 […]

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Viral Videos highlighting HR policies failure and toxic work culture
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Viral Videos highlighting HR policies failure and toxic work culture

There are many viral videos on social media highlighting the failure of HR policies, and additionally showing that employees are facing toxic work culture. Viral video of BYJU’s staff questioning boss over incentives During the age of digitalization, the power of social media cannot be underestimated. Recently, for the first time, a video has been […]

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Accenture is hiring any graduates & post-graduates in India, Apply
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Accenture is hiring any graduates & post-graduates in India, Apply

An Irish-American professional services company, Accenture in India is hiring for various jobs for entry-level and experienced people including HR jobs. Entry Level Careers The company said on the page, “We are hiring graduates and post-graduates for exciting roles at our Advanced Technology Centers in India. Begin your career journey with us and discover how your […]

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Mark Zuckerberg, wife Priscilla Chan layoff nearly 50 workers
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Mark Zuckerberg, wife Priscilla Chan layoff nearly 50 workers

The Founder and CEO of Meta Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have reportedly laid off 48 employees from their organization the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). According to reports, the impacted employees will be given 16 weeks of basic pay, along with health insurance coverage and a stipend of $10,000 as severance. According to […]

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Zoom ends No-Meeting Wed policy, calls as collaboration barrier
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Zoom ends No-Meeting Wed policy, calls as collaboration barrier

The video communications company, Zoom ends No-Meeting Wednesday Policy, Calling It ‘Barrier to Collaboration’. Chief Executive Officer Eric Yuan said in a memo, “As we further ramp up on hybrid work, we’ve decided to make another change and end our No Internal Meeting Wednesdays.” “We move fast, and this effort has become more of a barrier to […]

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Ketto is hiring for Internships in 2023, Apply
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Ketto is hiring for Internships in 2023, Apply

India’s best medical crowdfunding platform, Ketto is hiring for Business Operations – Intern & Content Writer- Intern 2023. Ketto Business Operations – Intern The company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Business Development – Customer Support department as a Business Operations Intern. This internship opportunity is perfect for someone who […]

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Air India revamped its logo & aircraft: Netizens give mixed reviews
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Air India revamped its logo & aircraft: Netizens give mixed reviews

TATA-Group-owned Air India on Thursday revamped its logo and the aircraft in a flamboyant ceremony in New Delhi. The new logo will be seen to travellers starting in December 2023, when Air India’s first Airbus A350 enters the fleet with the new livery. “The new look reimagines the iconic Indian window shape, historically used by Air India, […]

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EPFO states PF interest credit will reflect shortly in the passbook
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EPFO states PF interest credit will reflect shortly in the passbook

One of the World’s largest Social Security bodies, The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has stated that the PF interest credit will reflect shortly in the passbook. The EPFO shared a post on the social media platform saying, “The process is in the pipeline and may be shown there very shortly. Whenever the interest will […]

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Accenture, Simpl, Paytm, mPokket have updated their HR policies
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Accenture, Simpl, Paytm, mPokket have updated their HR policies

Recently, leading companies including Accenture, Simpl, Paytm, and mPokket have recently updated their HR policies. These companies have introduced various policies such as revising the leave policies & introducing new policies towards prioritizing employee welfare etc. Accenture in India tweaks its leave policy An Irish-American professional services company, Accenture has recently announced changes in its […]

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Tech workers love their jobs however they’re also leaving: PwC
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Tech workers love their jobs however they’re also leaving: PwC

In PwC’s 2023 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, 64% of respondents in the tech sector said they are satisfied with their job or jobs—eight percentage points higher than the overall sample. Yet the employees are also more likely than others to ask for a pay raise in the next 12 months, ask for a […]

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