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Updated on: Feb 2023

Industry

Shell, Microsoft join hands to offer digital skills to non-IT students

Feb 16, 2023

Elon Musks dog Floki takes over as Twitter CEO

Elon Musk has announced the new CEO of Twitter. However, the new CEO is none other than his pet Fl...

Industry

Feb 15, 2023

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EPFO Provisions covered under SSA For International Workers

One of the Worlds largest Social Security Organisations, the Employees Provident Fund ...

EPFO

Feb 15, 2023

mPokket to expand its workforce by next month Check details here

An app lending platform, mPokket is on a hiring spree and is looking forward to expanding its workfo...

Hiring

Feb 15, 2023

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Hiring

Guidehouse is planning to hire 2,000 people in India, Check Details

A leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, Guidehouse is planning to hire 2,000 people by end of 2023. Guidehouse India country head Mahendra Singh Rawat, COO Charles Beard formally inaugurated the facility at the Ramanujan Information Technology Special Economic Zone here, a company statement said. This new centre […]

Feb 15, 2023

Hiring

Wipro is hiring PwD and graduates 2021, 2022 and 2023; Apply

An Indian multinational corporation, Wipro is hiring various profiles including Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and BCA or B.Sc. graduates from 2021, 2022, and 2023 batches. Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Hiring Wipro is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Commenting on the hiring […]

Feb 15, 2023

Appointments

Broadridge India appoints former Dell Ritu Rakhra as Head – HR

A global Fintech leader, Broadridge India has announced the appointment of Ritu Rakhra as Head – Human Resources. She will be based in Bengaluru. She will report to Richard Stingi – Global CHRO and Sheenam Ohrie – India Managing Director both. Ritu has confirmed the appointment on social media and said, “After 20 wonderful years at […]

Feb 15, 2023

Industry

IBM sues former executive for accepting role at rival company

An American multinational technology corporation, IBM has sued a former top Thai executive for accepting a role at a rival company. As per the company’s claims, The company has paid the employees bonuses totaling more than $470,000 in exchange for protecting confidential information and not engaging in “anti-competitive conduct within a specified period”. The company had asked […]

Feb 14, 2023

Industry

IT raid BBC Delhi & Mumbai office, employees’ phones seized

Income Tax (IT) officials have searched the BBC Delhi and Mumbai offices today. The income tax officials have seized phones and laptops. According to reports, a team of IT officials reached the BBC Studios office in Kalina Santacruz around 11.30 am. There have been over 100 employees that have been working the morning shift. The employees have […]

Feb 14, 2023

Layoffs

LinkedIn sacks employees in recruitment department: Report

According to reports, a business and employment-focused social media platform, LinkedIn will sack employees in the recruitment department. However, LinkedIn has not commented on the exact number of employees affected by the layoffs. Recently in January, Global tech giant Microsoft announced that it would sack about 5 percent or 10,000 of its workforce amid a […]

Feb 14, 2023

Industry

How can HR leverage ChatGPT to enhance employee experience?

AI-driven chatbot, ChatGPT is a conversational interface that can understand natural (i.e., human) language input and reply automatically. The dialogue format makes it possible for ChatGPT to answer follow-up questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises, and reject inappropriate requests. ChatGPT is a sibling model to InstructGPT, which is trained to follow the instructions in a prompt and […]

Feb 14, 2023

Hiring

Apple supplier Salcomp to increase Indian workforce to 25,000

Apple Supplier, Salcomp has announced that the company is planning to double its workforce in India to nearly 25,000 employees. The company is planning to hire manpower over the next three years. Earlier, Another Apple supplier, Foxconn, intended to increase its workforce at its iPhone factory in India by four times over two years. “China […]

Feb 14, 2023

Hiring

IBM in India is hiring Freshers & Interns, check details & apply

Global tech major, IBM is inviting applications for various profiles including freshers and Interns globally and in India. Commenting on the hiring process the company said, “Our curiosity runs deep. That’s why we let you explore new paths at your own speed — making sure you’re constantly learning. Discover the possibilities.” “With operations in more than 170 […]

Feb 14, 2023

Hiring

Renault, Nissan to invest $600 mn in India, will create 2,000 jobs

Renault and Nissan have announced a new long-term vision for India, increasing production and R&D activities, introducing electric vehicles, and transitioning to carbon-neutral manufacturing. From their base in Chennai, the companies will collaborate on six new production vehicles for domestic and international customers, including two new fully electric vehicles, uplifting the Renault-Nissan centre into an […]

Feb 14, 2023

Hiring

Tata Steel is hiring Engineer Trainees, last date to apply is March 3

India’s largest steel producer, Tata Steel is seeking applications from interested candidates for the position of Engineer Trainee in the area of CS/IT. Program Details Eligibility Applicants must have completed or should be a final year student of B.E. /B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engg.) in the IT or Computer Science discipline. Applicants must have completed or […]

Feb 13, 2023

Industry

A couple lost their Jobs for abusing their minor domestic help

A Couple in Gurugram has recently lost their Jobs for abusing and torturing their 17 years old minor domestic help. The domestic help was based out of Ranchi in Jharkhand and she was hired through a placement agency. The police arrested Manish Khattar and his wife Kamaljeet Kaur. Manish Khattar was arrested immediately but Kamaljeet Kaur was […]

Feb 13, 2023