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Updated on: May 2023
ESIC Scheme adds 17.31 lakh new workers in March 2023
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ESIC Scheme adds 17.31 lakh new workers in March 2023

As per the provisional payroll data of ESIC, 17.31 lakh new employees have been added in the month of March, 2023. Around 19,000 new establishments have been registered and brought under the social security umbrella of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation in the month of March, 2023, thus ensuring more coverage. Data also reveals that more […]

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Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital appoints Ramanathan V as CHRO
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Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital appoints Ramanathan V as CHRO

One Stop Super Specialty Hospital for complete eye care solutions, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital has appointed Ramanathan V as Chief Human Resources Officer. He will report to Rahul Agarwal, Chief Operating Officer of the hospital. He is a result-oriented HR professional with in-depth client-focused HR expertise gained through comprehensive experience in various HR roles in large […]

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26% of Indian organisations lost over USD 1 million due to platform fraud
Survey & Report

26% of Indian organisations lost over USD 1 million due to platform fraud

The onset of the pandemic has led to an increase in platform fraud, a novel form of economic crime that involves fraudulent activities associated with social media, e-commerce, enterprise and FinTech platforms. The surge in remote work, e-commerce, delivery applications and contactless payments has further contributed to the rise of this type of fraud. 57% of […]

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5 tips to get interview calls from tech giants like Google, Microsoft…
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5 tips to get interview calls from tech giants like Google, Microsoft…

Getting an interview call from tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs etc is really tough but it is also not impossible. As per her LinkedIn bio, Deeksha Pandey Software Engineer who is currently employed with the Google Hyderabad office for the past 11 months. She shared a LinkedIn post sharing five things […]

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DRDO is offering an Online Certificate Course on AI & ML
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DRDO is offering an Online Certificate Course on AI & ML

DRDO is offering a 12 weeks online course on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 120 contact hours [2 hours/day & 5 days/week]. The training and certification course is a 12 weeks online course offering a mix between fundamentals and advanced topics of AI & ML such as Probability Theory, Pattern Recognition, Big Data Analytics, Computer […]

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Cognizant Launches AI Platform for Generative AI Deployment at Enterprise Scale
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Cognizant Launches AI Platform for Generative AI Deployment at Enterprise Scale

Cognizant announced a new, enterprise-wide platform, Cognizant Neuro®️ AI, designed to provide enterprises with a comprehensive approach to accelerate the adoption of generative AI technology and harness its business value in a flexible, secure, scalable and responsible way. The platform leverages Cognizant’s consulting, advisory, ecosystem partnership, digital studios, solutioning, and delivery capabilities, in conjunction with industry expertise, […]

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Meta India’s head of partnerships Manish Chopra steps down
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Meta India’s head of partnerships Manish Chopra steps down

The social media company, Meta India’s Director and Head of Partnerships, Manish Chopra has stepped down from his role after four and a half years. In 2019, Manish Chopra joined Meta India (previously known as Facebook India) in the capacity of Director and Head of Partnerships. He shared the information through a LinkedIn post, saying, “It’s been 4.5 years of […]

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Amazon in India is hiring Interns & WFH Roles; Apply
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Amazon in India is hiring Interns & WFH Roles; Apply

An American multinational technology company, Amazon in India is hiring for the role of Team Lead (Intern). Commenting on the hiring process the company said, “At Amazon, we’re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.” “Amazon is seeking Team leads for our […]

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HCLTech to hire 15,000 freshers in FY24, Walk-in on May 22
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HCLTech to hire 15,000 freshers in FY24, Walk-in on May 22

Last month, The Noida-based company HCLTech announced its fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2023. The company reported a 19.6% year-on-year growth in its revenue to Rs. 26,700 crores, while its net profit grew 19% YoY to Rs. 4,096 crores. The company reported a net addition of 17,067 employees for the fiscal year 2023, there is a […]

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Vodafone to layoff 11,000 employees
Layoffs

Vodafone to layoff 11,000 employees

Telecom giant Vodafone has decided to cut 11,000 jobs over the next 3 years. The job cuts equate to about 12 percent of the total workforce. Vodafone’s new chief executive Margherita Della Valle said in a statement, “Our performance has not been good enough. To consistently deliver, Vodafone must change. My priorities are customers, simplicity, and growth.” “We will […]

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P&G Health announces First-of-its-kind Caregiving Policies
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P&G Health announces First-of-its-kind Caregiving Policies

This Mother’s Day, P&G Health India celebrates the contribution of all caregivers by announcing First-of-its-kind caregiving policies for employees. Through a First-of-its-Kind policy, P&G Health India will be providing end-to-end support for all employees who are caregivers to children with special needs (applicable for children upto 18years of age). The holistic support policy for children […]

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Google will be reducing contract workforce supporting YouTube
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Google will be reducing contract workforce supporting YouTube

According to the reports of Business Insider, Google is ending contracts with firms such as Cognizant and Accenture, which employ workers involved in supporting various YouTube services. Google’s reduction will impact Cognizant and Accenture. However, the exact number of impacted Cognizant workers is not clear. Additionally, the cuts were announced to Cognizant workers at the […]

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