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Updated on: Oct 2022
Accenture launched the new ‘Japan Experience Center’ in India
Industry

Accenture launched the new ‘Japan Experience Center’ in India

Information Technology and Consulting company, Accenture recently launched the new ‘Japan Experience Center’ in Bengaluru. The company shared the information through a Post saying, “Our newly launched ‘Japan Experience Center’ at Bengaluru, dedicated to delivering sustainable operations and knowledge-based talent transformation to our clients in Japan.” Commenting on the hiring process the company said, “Your career […]

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Wipro appoints Suzanne Dann as CEO for Americas 2 Strategic Market Unit
C-Suite Move

Wipro appoints Suzanne Dann as CEO for Americas 2 Strategic Market Unit

Wipro Limited, leading technology services and consulting company, announced the appointment of Suzanne Dann as Chief Executive Officer of Wipro Americas 2 Strategic Market Unit, effective immediately. Dann will also join the Wipro Executive Board. In her new role, Dann will focus on increasing bookings, large deal signings, and revenue in high-growth strategic areas. She will also […]

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Rishad Premji: Building connect with staff a huge challenge now
Industry

Rishad Premji: Building connect with staff a huge challenge now

India’s IT services provider company, Wipro executive chairman Rishad Premji said that IT companies are currently facing a huge challenge. The challenge of building a sense of connectedness between their employees and the organization. Rishad Premji while addressing the Nasscom Product Conclave 2022 said, “Of its 260,000 strong workforces, around 100,000 are new recruits who have […]

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Infosys allows employees to take up ‘gig jobs’
Industry

Infosys allows employees to take up ‘gig jobs’

An Indian multinational information technology company, Infosys has allowed employees to take up ‘gig jobs’ along with their current jobs. The company did not define ‘gig’ work nor did it term it as ‘moonlighting‘. The company has clarified and added that if an employee is taking any ‘gig jobs’ it should be with the prior consent […]

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Elon Musk is planning to layoff 75% of twitter staff
Layoffs

Elon Musk is planning to layoff 75% of twitter staff

According to reports, Elon Musk said that he is planning to lay off nearly 75% of Twitter’s staff as he takes over the social media company. The reports said that job cuts are expected in the coming months, no matter who owns the company. However, Twitter’s current management has planned to lay off 25% of […]

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EPFO: Formal job creation in August jumps by 14.4% year on year
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EPFO: Formal job creation in August jumps by 14.4% year on year

The provisional payroll data of EPFO released on 20th October 2022 highlights that EPFO has added 16.94 lakh net members in the month of August 2022. A year-on-year comparison of payroll data reflects an increase of 14.40% in net membership addition in August 2022 as compared to the corresponding month during last year in 2021. Of […]

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PM Modi to launch Rozgar Mela; 75,000 out of 10 lakh to get jobs
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PM Modi to launch Rozgar Mela; 75,000 out of 10 lakh to get jobs

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch Rozgar Mela – the recruitment drive for 10 lakh personnel – on 22nd October at 11 AM via video conferencing. During the ceremony, appointment letters will be handed over to 75,000 newly inducted appointees. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will also address these appointees on the occasion. This will […]

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Tata Cliq CEO Vikas Purohit has resigned: Report
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Tata Cliq CEO Vikas Purohit has resigned: Report

According to media reports, A multi-category e-commerce platform, Tata CLiQ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vikas Purohit has resigned. The announcement was made at a recent board meeting of the company. As per reports, Purohit is said to have signed an offer from a leading multinational in a non-competing sector to head its India business. He […]

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Ola Bhavish Aggarwal ripped up presentation punishes employees
Industry

Ola Bhavish Aggarwal ripped up presentation punishes employees

As per Bloomberg reports, India’s largest mobility platform and one of the world’s largest ride-hailing companies, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has found himself in the middle of criticism. According to reports, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal tore up presentations just because of the missing page numbers. There are many employees who have revealed his abrasive behavior […]

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Infosys confirms 10-13% salary hike, embarks on wage cost battle
Compensation

Infosys confirms 10-13% salary hike, embarks on wage cost battle

According to a mint report, an Indian multinational information technology company, Infosys Ltd has confirmed the salary hike for employees. The increments depend on an employee’s grade, with the senior management receiving lower salary hikes as their salaries are high. Infosys has added that a section of top performers receives 20-25% increments. However, it further […]

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53% of IT professionals likely to switch jobs in the next one year
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53% of IT professionals likely to switch jobs in the next one year

According to the 2022 Skills and Salary Report, it was found out from Skillsoft that the biggest challenge for IT leaders is employee retention and recruitment. Zach Sims, General Manager, Tech & Dev, Skillsoft said, “Companies that create cultures of learning and talent development will be most successful in recruiting and retaining ambitious individuals with […]

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SpiceJet announces steep salary hike for pilots ahead of Diwali
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SpiceJet announces steep salary hike for pilots ahead of Diwali

SpiceJet has announced a revised salary structure for its captains ahead of Diwali, in which the carrier increased their monthly remuneration by around 55 per cent to Rs700,000 for a total of 80 hours of flying. “Captains’ salaries revised to INR 7 lakh per month for 80 hours of flying. SpiceJet has been revising pilot […]

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