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Updated on: Dec 2022

Industry

Wipro to onboard freshers in phases

Dec 9, 2022

Intel invites applications of graduates undergrads for internships

An American multinational corporation and technology company, Intel is inviting applications for var...

Hiring

Dec 9, 2022

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Godrej Industries appoints Rakesh Swami as Group President Head Corporate Affairs

Godrej Industries Limited has appointed Rakesh Swami as the Group President amp Head, Corporate Af...

C-Suite Move

Dec 9, 2022

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Digital company HealthifyMe announces layoff people slashed

Indias leading health tech start-up, HealthifyMe announced the layoff of employees. The step is...

Layoffs

Dec 9, 2022

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Work Model

SEZ rules allow WFH to all IT/ITes till December 31, 2023

The government has allowed information technology (IT) firms operating in special economic zones (SEZs) to permit 100 per cent work from home (WFH) or any place outside such zones till December 31, 2023. The government permitted the Work From Home (WFH) options under certain conditions on Thursday, December 8. The commerce ministry said in a notification, “A unit may permit its […]

Dec 9, 2022

Industry

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran to head Business 20 India

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has been appointed as the Chair of Business 20 (B20) India by the central government. Tata Sons Chairman, N Chandrasekaran said, “As India commences its leadership of B20 amid multiple global developments and transformations, the participation of businesses in global economic decision-making has never been more critical.” “We believe that a renewed strategy for […]

Dec 8, 2022

C-Suite Move

Ashok Leyland appoints Shenu Agarwal as MD and CEO

Hinduja group flagship Ashok Leyland has announced the appointment of Shenu Agarwal as the company’s managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect. In this role, Shenu will lead technology development, growth, and future strategy for the company toward achieving the mission to be among the top 10 commercial vehicle players globally. […]

Dec 8, 2022

Industry

Staff cheated on professional tests in KPMG, firm hit with fine

US audit watchdogs inspected and caught hundreds of KPMG employees cheating in their training tests in the UK and Columbia. The conduct continued even after a similar scandal which was caught and a fine was imposed in the US. Highlights The misconduct comes under the violation of professional auditing standards, quality control standards, and rules […]

Dec 8, 2022

Survey & Report

Global Captive Centres to create 3.64 lakh jobs in India

The market size and the job creation by Global Captive Centres (GCCs) as a sector is expected to see significant growth, states NLB Services’ latest report- India Captivating. According to the research report, GCCs will add close to 3.64 lakh jobs within the next 12 months and the sector will scale up from the current […]

Dec 8, 2022

Hiring

Myntra invites applications for Internships in Human Resources

India’s leading platform for fashion brands and a pioneer in e-commerce play, Myntra is inviting applications for internships in Human Resources (HR). Myntra Phoenix Initiative Phoenix is Myntra’s initiative specifically designed to offer a launchpad to women on a career break. A six-month internship ensures a conducive environment, facilitating a smooth transition back to work. […]

Dec 8, 2022

Layoffs

Adobe sacked 100 employees, majorly from the sales team

Adobe has reportedly laid off 100 employees but the firm confirms that the layoff is not companywide. The organization carried out the layoff process to reduce its expenses. Quick insights As per the 2022 financial reports of Adobe, the firm hired 28,700 workers. Adobe said that the company made a transition to support critical initiatives […]

Dec 8, 2022

Layoffs

Vedantu cuts 385 jobs, leadership takes 50% pay cut

Edtech major Vedantu has laid off another 385 employees. This is nearly 11.6 percent of the company workforce. The Job cuts will affect the workforce from sales, HR, and content teams. This is the fourth round of layoffs undertaken by the edtech unicorn in 2022. Vedantu’s co-founders and a few members of the leadership team […]

Dec 8, 2022

Layoffs

Morgan Stanley cuts about 1,600 jobs, 2% of its workforce

An American multinational investment management and financial services company, Morgan Stanley will lay off about 2% of its workforce. This affect about 1,600 positions workforce. The job cuts will affect workforce reductions at Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Citigroup Inc. The bank has more than 81,000 employees worldwide as of September 30. Morgan Stanley is making modest […]

Dec 8, 2022

Industry

Microsoft to train over 100K developers on cloud in India

Microsoft announced the launch of Future Ready Champions of Code, a pan-India program for developers, focused on skilling, certification, and building solutions. The program aims to engage over 100K+ developers across industry and academia with the right set of skills, tools, and resources to drive and innovate for India’s growth. As a part of the […]

Dec 8, 2022

Layoffs

PepsiCo to layoff hundreds of staff at headquarters

An American multinational food, snack, and beverage company, PepsiCo Inc is planning to lay off hundreds of workers from its headquarters in the North American snacks and beverages division. “The overall US labour market remains historically tight, with employers competing for a limited pool of labor and bidding up wages despite an uncertain economic outlook,” the report […]

Dec 8, 2022

Industry

Tata Motors helps 3400 students enroll in Engr & medical schools

Tata Motors launched the Engineering and NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test) Admission Bridge Accelerated Learning Engagement initiative-ENABLE in January 2021 in association with the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Avanti Fellows and Ex-Navodayan Foundation. In FY22, Tata Motors has helped 3400 students enroll in India’s top engineering and medical schools, 40% of which have been women. A […]

Dec 7, 2022