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Updated on: May 2023
Tata Steel Long Products appoints Md Rashid Jaffrey as Chief People Officer
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Tata Steel Long Products appoints Md Rashid Jaffrey as Chief People Officer

Tata Steel Long Products Limited formerly known as Tata Sponge Iron Limited has appointed Md Rashid Jaffrey as Chief People Officer (CPO). He has nearly 17 years of experience as a Human Resources Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the mining & metals industry. Md Rashid is skilled in leading HR functions. He […]

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EPFO officers sentenced to 6 years in jail for taking bribe
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EPFO officers sentenced to 6 years in jail for taking bribe

On Friday, May 26, 2023, the special CBI Court of Chandigarh sentenced two EPFO Sector 17, Chandigarh officers to six years imprisonment for accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh in 2015. According to Indian Express, two EPFO officers Vijay Rawat and Bachittar Singh are found guilty under Sections 7 of the Prevention of Corruption […]

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HPCL is hiring Graduate Apprentice Trainees; last date is June 3
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HPCL is hiring Graduate Apprentice Trainees; last date is June 3

HPCL is a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOP&NG). Its Marketing Division proposes to engage Graduate Apprentice Trainees – Non-Engineering [Hindi, HR, Finance] at locations spread across India as per the provision of the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the Rules thereof. HPCL is engaged in Refining, Storage, Distribution, […]

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Infosys Appoints Helene Auriol Potier as an Independent Director
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Infosys Appoints Helene Auriol Potier as an Independent Director

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced the appointment of Helene Auriol Potier as an Independent Director of the Company, effective May 26, 2023. This appointment is based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Infosys Board, and is for a period of three years, subject to […]

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Four-day work week: Is India ready for it?
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Four-day work week: Is India ready for it?

Earlier in 2022, workers from various companies across the UK started a four-day work week on June 6 as a pilot plan that will run for 6 months. It will work with the same pay while working for 4 days a week. The focus will be on employees continuing to hit productivity targets set by their […]

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EPS-95 Higher Pension: important factors to consider before opting
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EPS-95 Higher Pension: important factors to consider before opting

The EPS-95 Higher Pension has faced a lot of confusion and explanation on its calculations. Further, Hon’ble Supreme Court held the requirement of the members to contribute at the rate of 1.16% of their salary to the extent such salary exceeds Rs.15000/- per month as an additional contribution under the amended scheme to be ultra vires […]

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Air India provides relaxation in leave policy for retiring employees
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Air India provides relaxation in leave policy for retiring employees

According to Media reports, Air India has provided relaxation in the leave policy for retiring employees. Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson said, “Subsequently, many of you approaching retirement asked whether this could be deferred until your superannuation”. “Our HR team followed up with the external tax authorities and happily were able to reach […]

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TATA Steel is hiring Engineer Trainees, last date to apply June 11
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TATA Steel is hiring Engineer Trainees, last date to apply June 11

Tata Steel is seeking applications from interested candidates for the position of Engineer Trainee in the areas of Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering & Projects for Tata Steel. The company is hiring for Aspiring Engineers Program 2023: Internship at TATA Steel as an Engineer Trainee, Age Limit up to 30 Yrs, and Stipend Upto Rs. 30k. […]

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Dell Technologies India announces Career Restart Event on June 7; Apply
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Dell Technologies India announces Career Restart Event on June 7; Apply

An American multinational technology company, Dell Technologies India announces Career Restart Event on June 7, 2023. Sujit Mathew, Senior Advisor, Talent Acquisition at Dell Technologies said, “Kickstarting your career after a break is not a cakewalk but we are here to extend some help.” “Join us on June 7, 2023, for this year’s Career Restart […]

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HUL announced the launch of “Be.Seen” an accelerator program
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HUL announced the launch of “Be.Seen” an accelerator program

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), India’s largest fast moving consumer goods company, along with Genpact, a global professional services firm focused on delivering outcomes that transform businesses, announced the launch of Be.Seen, an accelerator program to help scale businesses owned by minority and underrepresented groups in India. With an aim to advance diverse and sustainable sourcing, this initiative will […]

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Ph.D. ‘shameful’ job listing is offering Rs 8,000 as a salary
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Ph.D. ‘shameful’ job listing is offering Rs 8,000 as a salary

The Delhi-based South Asian University is offering a salary of Rs 8,000/month for the position of a part-time research assistant for a Ph.D. The job details are as below The project seeks to examine how India may have shaped the policies and practices of the United Nations Security Council, especially during its tenure(s) as a […]

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IIT Madras exclusive upskilling programs for working professionals
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IIT Madras exclusive upskilling programs for working professionals

Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE, formerly CCE), The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT Madras) has been launching a series of certification programs in areas that have high demand and are currently relevant and cutting edge. Executive Education programs from IIT Madras These programs are of duration anywhere between 1-6/9/12 months and are offered in […]

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