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Updated on: May 2023
Flipkart launches fulfillment center in Telangana; creates 40,000+ jobs
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Flipkart launches fulfillment center in Telangana; creates 40,000+ jobs

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has expanded its footprint in Telangana and strengthened its supply chain infrastructure with the launch of a new fulfillment center (FC) in Sangareddy. The new fulfillment center was virtually inaugurated by Shri. Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KT Rama Rao), Hon’ble Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries & Commerce, […]

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Bharat Petroleum appoints Raj Kumar Dubey as Director – HR
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Bharat Petroleum appoints Raj Kumar Dubey as Director – HR

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced that Raj Kumar Dubey has taken over as Director- Human Resources, w.e.f. May 1, 2023. He brings with him a wealth of experience in business and human capital development, having worked in the industry for over 34 years. Dubey is an alumnus of NIT Allahabad, with a degree in […]

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Ashok Leyland gets Arindam Chakraborty as VP- HR & Head- OD
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Ashok Leyland gets Arindam Chakraborty as VP- HR & Head- OD

An Indian multinational automotive manufacturer, Ashok Leyland has appointed Arindam Chakraborty as Vice President- HR & Head- OD and Learning. Arindam has confirmed the appointment on social media and said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President HR & Head of OD and Learning at Ashok Leyland” He has […]

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Genies pay Rs 2L/m for ChatGPT, Samsung bans staff from using it
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Genies pay Rs 2L/m for ChatGPT, Samsung bans staff from using it

AI tools have captured the public imagination for their ability to automate customer service, write text and generate code. The company has various different reactions to it. To boost its productivity, Akash Nigam, the founder of Genies asked its employees to use the Artificial intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT to save time and improve efficiency. According to […]

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IIT Kanpur & Madras is offering free skill-based programs, Apply
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IIT Kanpur & Madras is offering free skill-based programs, Apply

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in Kanpur and Madras branches are offering various skill-based programs. Indian Institutes of Technology Kanpur Cybersecurity Skilling Program The IIT Kanpur is offering Cybersecurity Skilling Program. This course explores the most critical elements beyond technology that shape the playing field on which cybersecurity problems emerge and are managed. The […]

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IBM to pause hiring, plans to replace 7,800 jobs with AI
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IBM to pause hiring, plans to replace 7,800 jobs with AI

IBM is planning to freeze the hiring for certain positions. The company expects that nearly 7,800 jobs could be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI). CEO Arvind Krishna has specified that hiring specifically in back-office functions such as human resources will be suspended or slowed. The company aspects that 30% of non-customer-facing roles could be replaced […]

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HPCL appoints K. S. Shetty as Director- Human Resources
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HPCL appoints K. S. Shetty as Director- Human Resources

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has appointed K. S. Shetty as Director- Human Resources, effective May 01, 2023. As per the company, his appointment is for five years, starting from the date of the commencement of the post. Most recently before the elevation he was working as also held the position of executive director of […]

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EY invites applications from fresh graduates for Internships
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EY invites applications from fresh graduates for Internships

One of the largest professional services, Ernst & Young (EY) invites applications for fresh graduates for internship roles. Internships 1- Intern – Labor economics: You are expected to support the Labor economics program team in helping to develop white papers associated with research on maintaining and driving the cost of labor. Your key responsibilities 2. […]

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Twitter reduces parental leaves from 20 weeks to 14 days
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Twitter reduces parental leaves from 20 weeks to 14 days

An American social media company, Twitter has a new major change Elon Musk has changed Twitter’s parental leave policy from 20 weeks to just 2 weeks. According to a tweet by Kate Conger, a tech reporter from The New York Times, Twitter will now offer only two weeks of paid parental leave, down from 20 weeks (four […]

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IIM Ahmedabad offers free online courses, Check Details
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IIM Ahmedabad offers free online courses, Check Details

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) is inviting applications for free online courses. IIM Ahmedabad Course of Leadership Skills This course provides a foundation for leadership practice and aims to take you on a journey of self-discovery. You will also gain insight into building inner stability and develop your leadership skills. The course builds […]

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Elgi Equipments appoints Nitesh Jain as Chief HR Officer
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Elgi Equipments appoints Nitesh Jain as Chief HR Officer

A global air compressor manufacturer, Elgi Equipments Limited has appointed Nitesh Jain as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). Nitesh is an experienced HR leader with over 18 years of experience in the HR domain. He joins the current organization from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. He was Senior Vice President of Human Resources and was working with Glenmark […]

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Paytm is inviting applications for Internships, WFH & Hybrid Jobs
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Paytm is inviting applications for Internships, WFH & Hybrid Jobs

An Indian multinational financial technology company, Paytm is inviting applications for various roles including Internships, Work-from-home (WFH) & Hybrid Jobs. Commenting on the hiring process the company said, “We strongly believe in people and magic that happens when great minds come together to work towards greater good. Here, there are no ‘small ideas’ because we […]

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